LA Casita
13205 Maham Rd #a, Dallas, TX 75240 · 75240 · Restaurant
Passed all 16 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-12-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Arrange food to avoid contamination.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Sanitizer too high - 200 ppm Cl Maintain 500 ppm Cl
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Use hand sink for hand wash only.
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Do not use cardboard or foil to line shelves.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food in WIC.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
Thaw meat under running water.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Replace microwave handle.
2023-04-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
no sanitizer in the sanitizer bucket
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
you can not use garbage or grocery bags for food must be food grade
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
keep fuse box closed
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef over cooked
2022-04-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Store raw eggs below ready to eat items
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Hand sink used as dump sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean floors below equipment
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Store onions off the floor
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
2021-11-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Store raw foods below ready to eat foods
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
Provide working thermomemter
*32 Damaged Equipment
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Food in direct contact with cups
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean shelving
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Keep utensils upright to avoid contamination
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Maintain cold holds at 41 and below.
2021-09-02 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
shredded chicken 49 degrees F
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
Raid not approved for food service -- use professional pest control company
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Provide current grease trap ticket
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site during inspection
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food employees must obtain food handler training cards
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Obsered little refrigeration to cool or store food items inadequate
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Must date mark RTE foods stored inside WIC
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed food container in back hand sink
*32 Damaged Equipment
Rubber gasket in small RIC at cookline not in good repair. Bread/tortilla shelf not in good repair
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Grease build-up observed on vent hood filters
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
Properly hang wet mops
*47 Other Violations
records must be available for inspection
2021-08-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
Observed cooling in ambient temperatures, violation of cooling procedures
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Obtain residential reach in cooling unit
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*47 Other Violations
Dispose of mop water when not in use
2021-01-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Bottom of container sitting directly on ham and another sitting directly on the food in walk in
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean meat slicer
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
can not do your own pest control- must have a chemical applicators license
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * Tripe 48.4*
2020-07-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Chlorine exposure time table
measured at 200 ppm
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
dusty fan blowing directly on the cilantro
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label all spray bottles
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef stored on the top shelf inside the reach in cooler
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
cloth towel stored underneath the cutting board
2020-02-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Lettuce items need to be store above raw meat itesms.
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Wiping cloths and cardboard may not be used as a barrier to spillage.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
200 ppm chlorine concentration measured at sink
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Unable to find a chlorine concentration in the sanitizing bucket.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Fruit flies were found in the back room.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
2019-08-22 Pass Routine 7
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR DOOR FROM WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER TO ENSURE THEY CAN CLOSE COMPLETELY.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED AND NOT ON SITE
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST "
*31 Individual, disposable towels
RESTROOM
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
STORE ALL EMPLOYEES' BEVERAGE AWAY FROM FOOD, PREP. TABLE AND EQUIPMENT
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
CUTTING BOARDS AND TRAYS
2019-02-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PORK CHOP 46'F, HAM 46'F
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"
*31 Individual, disposable towels
RESTROOM
2018-08-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET FROM BACK KITCHEN HAND SINK
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SANITIZER
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
HAM 49'F, BEANS 45'F, CHICKEN 44'F
2018-02-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
DO NOT USE SHOPPING BAG AS FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT. USE FOOD GRADED BAG
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY. USE SANITIZER TO SANITIZE AFTER WASH
2017-08-24 Pass Routine 2
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
3 compartment sink spigot short
*42 Ventilation hood systems
2017-03-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
put use by dates
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
2016-10-26 Pass Routine 6
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
repair or remove the non functioning refrigerator
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
put use by dates
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
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