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LA Javita Restaurant

6839 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235 · 75235 · Restaurant

Mostly clean — 15 of 16 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
16
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-28
Pass Rate
94%
1 failure
Score
29/100
BEAT
10 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-28
Failed 1 inspection (2019)
40 sanitation violations found across 12 inspections
21 other violations found across 13 inspections
Sanitation critical 40×
Other critical 21×
Food Storage & Handling critical 18×
Food Temperature critical 14×
Facility Condition minor
Documentation & Training minor
Employee Hygiene critical
Plumbing & Waste serious
Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-04-28 Pass New Retail Food 2022

No violations found.

2024-09-25 Pass New Retail Food 2022

No violations found.

2023-09-09 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

OBSERVED CHOPS SITTING/ STORED UNDER A/C UNIT W/ DUST ACCUMULATION

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

OBSERVED BAGS OF SHRIMP IN RIF (WHITE) W/O DATE MARKING

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

NON- COMMERCIAL DEEP FREEZERS IN USE / NEED NSF APPROVED

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN

2023-03-15 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label all squeeze bottles with their contents

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not line beer coolers with cardboard

critical Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Pen cap seen in food

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean food debris on shelves in walk-in cooler

minor Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Fix broken floor tiles in kitchen

2022-06-02 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw eggs store next to potato

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Provide cleaning for the floor

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Provide date marking for all food in the wic

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Set up hand sink with paper towel and soap for the bar area

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

No cup allow to use as a scoop

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Provide cleaning for the WIC

serious Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

shrimp 5/22

serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed basket on the chip container on the shrimp

2021-11-18 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
minor Facility Condition

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Fix the broken tiles on the floor and baseboard

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

bare hand contact with tomato

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Provide cover for all foods container

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Provide date marking for all the foods in the wic

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Provide cleanin g for the floor, base board in the kitchen

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw oyster store next to lemon, raw fish above garlic sauce and onion ring

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Provide cleaning for the whole cooler, freezer prep area

2021-05-14 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw squid, fish store next to potato

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed mold in the WIC

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

observed bare hand while prep ready to eat food

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired RFSM

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all foods in the WIC

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

set up hand sink with paper towel and soap

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

fix the broken gasket of wic

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

observed standing water all over the kitchen need to be clean

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

provide cover for all food containers

2020-10-19 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

put the new gloves without washing hands

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

bare hand contact with diced onions

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

0 ppm chlorine

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all food containers in the wic

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

fix the broken kid of open top cooler

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

provide cover for all food cotainers

minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

no cup allow to use as a scoop in food container

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Facility Condition

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Fix the broken tiles on the floor and wall

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

all employees working in the kitchen must have food handler card

2020-04-17 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

observed potato without temp or time control

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw shrimp and cooked shrimp store together

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all foods in wic

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

provide cleaning for the floor

2019-11-04 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

OBSERVED LIME AND LEMON STORE AT ROOM TEMP WITHOUT TIME CONTROL

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORE NEXT TO LETTUCE RAW CHICKEN STORE NEXT TO SOUR CREAM

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET STORE NEXT TO OIL BOX

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

PROVIDE DATE MARKING FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

SET UP HAND SINK WITH PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP FOR THE BAR

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

REPLACE THE DAMAGED AIR CURTAIN

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

PROVIDE CLEANING FOR THE FLOOR, AND THE WALL UNDERNEATH FOR THE WASHING MACHINE

minor Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

PROVIDE CLEANING FOR THE VENT

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

PROVIDE COVER FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS

2019-10-03 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 17
minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Food handler cards not onsite.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

date mark food that is missing date marks in walk in cooler

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean condenser unit of walk in cooler is covered in dust. clean shelves, clean behind/underneath equipment.

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

missing thermometer in walk in cooler, add. missing thermometer in all reach in coolers and freezer.

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

using wet rag only to wipe down surfaces. use chemical sanitizer when working in kitchen.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wet rag on food contact surface after use, need to store in bucket when not in use.

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

broken floor tiles in kitchen.

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Green Salsa in large pot cooling down, place in shallow container or use other allowed cooling process.

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

prepared tacos at 49.4F, reach in cooler at 51.8F. Food was removed and placed in walk in cooler.

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Food debri on floor, puddles of water, openings seen in windows. clean and seal windows properly.

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *39 Loosely cover cooling foods

green salsa that is cooling not lossely covered.

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

soiled shelves above working food contact surfaces, clean shelves.

critical Pest Activity

FAILED: *18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

Home use pesticide in checkout desk, no home pesticide allowed in building.

serious Other

FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Seafood Stew at 121.4F, diced tomato and onion at 114F. Food was reheated to 165F. Make sure steam bath is working properly.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

clean vent hood that is covered in grease.

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen

freezer not able to maintain food at specified temperature of 0F or below of what food product states.

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

salsa in large pot at 118F been out for 1 hour, will not reach 70F from ambient within 2 hours.

2019-03-13 Pass Routine
7
minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

minor Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

minor Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

2018-09-20 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Warewashing machine not producing effective Chlorine concentration on final rinse.

minor Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Rusty shelving in walk in cooler. Rusty door to walk in cooler,

minor Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

Floors bare concrete in places. Missing coping from tiles along walls.

minor Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

Shelving used to store utensils adjacent to rusty saw, linens, conduit, et al. Please segregate utensils from nonfood tools, supplies, and equipment.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Raw oysters stored on floor of walk in cooler. Containers with sliced potatoes on floor of walk in cooler.

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Reach in cooler not functioning properly. Interior temperature shows 55°F. Sliced tomatoes in upper compartment were at 66.4°F.

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Moist mop cloth stored on counter. When not in use in employee's hand, mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing sooltion.

critical Sanitation

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Hot water faucets are normally closed because faucets leak. Faucets should not leak. Please make repairs such that hot water is constantly supplied to hand wash sinks.

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Florescent lighting not shielded in the wait staff service areal

critical Food Temperature

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

No date marking observed in stored foods in walk in cooler. Please date mark foods when they are processed before they are put into cold hold.

critical Food Temperature

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Any foods stored in cold hold should be clearly labeled as to contents of container.

2018-03-08 Pass Routine
5
serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

small leak under 3 cs

minor Other

*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

2017-09-20 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
minor Facility Condition

*45 Floor contruction requirements

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES

critical Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED IN COOLER WITH OTHER FOOD ITEMS

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

HAND SINK FAUCET

minor Other

*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DIRTY KITCHEN FLOOR, DIRTY WATER ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

FLIES OBSERVED

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

2017-03-09 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

minor Sanitation

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER SO THAT IT IS EASILY CLEANABLE, REPAIR DAMAGED KITCHEN FLOOR TILES

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

minor Chemical Safety

*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ITEMS IN HAND SINK

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