LA Casita De Mexico
2888 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75234 · 75234 · Restaurant
Passed all 17 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-03-28 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2023-07-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*34 Pest Control
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
2022-11-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*44 Location of refuse/recycling storage areas
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
2022-08-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
STOVE , DUST CEILING.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
CALL BUILDING DEPARTMENT TO FINISH YOUR CHANG OWNERSHIP PROCESS
2022-02-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*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
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
SEAL ALL HOLES FROM WALLS.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
BEEF 100'F, REFRIED BEANS 100'F
2021-08-26 Pass Follow-up 3
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
SEAL ALL HOLES FROM WALLS
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ."
2021-07-27 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Beans at 119 chorizzo at 104
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cooked food stored next to raw foods in reach in cooler and freezer
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
No sanitizer observed in kitchen
*14 When to wash
Employee did not wash hands after handling trash or switching tasks
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
No Food Thermometer available on location
*31 No soap at handsink
no soap at hand washing facilities
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
bottle of cleaner chemical on prep table next to food
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths left on left on counters and cooler tops
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
Reach in cooler dripping on to food / dirty shelves
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Utensils stored in incorrect position
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
refrigerator gaskets are soiled / inside cooler gaskets soiled
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
air intake vents soiled
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
no covered bin in employee restroom
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
single use items stored on kitchen floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
broken floor tiles and ceiling tiles
2021-01-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' BEVERAGES IN FOOD AREA.
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WI5H SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
*31 No soap at handsink
BACK AREA HAND SINK.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request."
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR CLOGGED MOP SINK. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER FROM RESTROOM.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NOT ON SITE.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES 50'F, PORK SKIN 50'F, PORK 50'F, HAMV49'F
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ALSO DUSTY AIR VENTS
2020-07-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
NEAR SINK
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL FOOD WITH CORRECT USE BY DATE.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
REFRIED BEANS 48'F, GROUND BEEF 48'F, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
3 COMPARTMENT SINK, CUTTING BOARDS
*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
2020-01-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
THAW PRODUCTS UNDER RUNNING WATER
*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
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
NONE
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
DO NOT USE SHOPPING BAG TO STORE HOT FOOD
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
EMPLOYEE MUSH WASH THEIR HANDS FOR 20 SECONDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HER HANDS FOR ONLY FEW SECONDS.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
DO STORE RAW MEAT ABOVE PRODUCTS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
SALSA
2019-06-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
No light in the store room
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Bulk bags of products (sugar) stored in non sealed bags
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Walls, meat slicers, pots and pans, left on labels
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Home made tortilla press Painted tortilla press
*45Horizontal utility lines/pipes can't sit on floor
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
Fruit flies TB Pest Control 06-04-2019
2018-12-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
Salsa bottles
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Seals on the double door refrigerator in need of repair/replacement
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
2018-06-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Refrigerator gaskets in need of repair/replace
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw meat stored over ready to eat vegetables
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Open bags used for food storage
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Wooden tortilla press
2018-06-05 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 11
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Lack of a sanitizing solution
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*29 Temperature Measuring- accurate +/- 2'F
Double door thermometer inaccurate by 15 degrees
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cut tomatoes held at 58.1 degrees
*21 PIC ensures employees are properly sanitizing equi
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
Flies
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Repair/replace gaskets double door refrigerator
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Painted tortilla press
2017-12-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Wooden tortilla presses Bowl used for scoop
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
All hand sinks
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Five gallon container of beans in the refrigerator more than 24 hours at 73.7 degrees - COS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cooked ham at 49.4 degrees - COS Cooked beans at 51.5 degrees - COS Barbacco at 60.1 degrees - COS
2017-06-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
repair ceiling tile above the 3-compartment sink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw eggs measured at 52.3 degrees; chicken measured at 49 degrees F
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
reach in cooler not set at the appropriate temperature
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
chlorine test strips needed
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace air gaskets inside the reach in cooler
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
*21 PIC ensures food handlers properly trained
all workers that work directly with food preparation must obtain a valid food handler card.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef stored above butter inside the reach in cooler
2017-01-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Squirt bottles of hot sauce held outside of refrigeration Commercially preprepared ham held at 46.0 degrees
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
WIR
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing water
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
Squirt bottles of hot sauce
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Raw chicken defrosting next to RTE foods on the same ocunter Raw pork stored over RTE foods in the refrigerator
*31 Individual, disposable towels
ALL hand sinks were out of towels
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