JUL 12
2023
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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LA CASITA DE MEXICO.
BEAT. 27/100
2888 FOREST LN · FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS
Last inspected July 12, 2023 · passed
35 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
133
includes 35 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*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
NOV 12022PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2022
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
AUG 182022PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
FEB 82022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
AUG 262021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*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 ."
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JUL 272021PASSED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2021
PASSED
16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JAN 192021PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2021
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JUL 102020PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 10
2020
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JAN 162020PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 16
2020
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JUN 182019PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
DEC 132018PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2018
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JUN 202018PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2018
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JUN 52018PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
DEC 52017PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2017
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JUN 262017PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2017
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JAN 122017PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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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