LA ME RESTAURANT.

City of Dallas

9780 WALNUT ST #140 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jul 2023.

Last inspected Jul 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

129

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 21

2023

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Bleach concentration too high (200 ppm Cl)

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Label and date all food

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide thermometers for all equipment

2 pts Sanitation

*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

Use hand sink for hand washing only

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Observed few roaches

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Store wiping cloths properly

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Do not store food on the floor

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent hood, cooler gaskets, and shelves

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace damaged/stained ceiling tiles

NOV 17

2022

PASS 5 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dirty food contact surfaces Make line chopper slicer microwave ice machine

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

raw eggs over RTE Raw beef over rte

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

remove cardboard from from shelves remove protective film from equipment no card board on floor remove cloth for catching splash get cutting board mats- no cloth under cutting boards resurface

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

push A/C vent up exposed wiring- light in WIC fill in gap around WIC paint flaking

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

can not use bowl as a scoop

FEB 15

2022

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Store eggs below ready to eat foods

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean mold in ice machine

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

Store wipes in sanitized bucket water between use

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Remove pans off of the floor

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean RIC fans

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor covering, mats and duckboards

remove cardboard from floor

1 pts Other

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

Cover drinks in RIC

2 pts Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

replace gaskets

OCT 17

2021

PASS 13 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*07 Ice use as food or cooling medium shall be made from drinking water

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

BLACK MOLD INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

DAMAGED Utensils

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Other

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

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

APR 13

2021

PASS 3 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not use cardboard as a shelf liner. Do not store food in grocery bags.

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use maintained dry

Do not tore food with wet wiping cloths.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent

Do not use cardboard as a floor mat.

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DEC 7

2020

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Sanitation

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

Observed raw beef stored over cut vegetables.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no longer than 7 days.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

Observed grocery bags used for food storage.

1 pts Other

*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent

Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner.

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Wet cloths must be stored in sanitizer between uses.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Need a handwash sign in the restroom, and all other handwash sinks.

JUN 18

2020

PASS 9 violations

2 pts Facility Condition

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

cardboard boxes placed on the floor inside the food prep area

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

bleach inside of a grill cleaner bottle

3 pts Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

soups need documentation-measured at 90 degrees F

1 pts Other

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

wet cloth towel placed on top of noodles

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw eggs stored on the top shelf inside the walk in cooler

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

no chlorine detected in the 3 compartment sink

3 pts Food Temperature

*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

DEC 23

2019

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

BEEF 108

3 pts Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE RAW FISH

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

1 pts Sanitation

*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources

JUN 24

2019

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

DO NOT STORE CHEMICAL ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS. OBSERVED CHEMICAL STORED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS AND ICE MACHINE

3 pts Other

*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance

SHRIMP ROLL

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS i.e. SUGAR??? SALT???/

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*14 Gloves single use

1 pts Other

*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA AND STORE THEIR DRINK ABOVE FOOD RREP. TABLE

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS OFF THE FLOOR i.e. WALK IN COOLER

3 pts Sanitation

*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

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ICE MACHINE , CEILING, FLOOR

DEC 11

2018

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

DATE MARK MEAT LOAF WITH USE BY DATE. SOME OF THE MEAT LOAF ARE NOT DATED

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance

FINAL NOTICE! LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT USE TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WITH TIME LABEL AND ALSO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE DAMAGED RESTROOM DOOR REMOVE TAPE FROM CAN OPENER HOLDER

1 pts Sanitation

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

DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLER AND TABLE

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

SALT??? SUGAR??? CONTAINERS

MAY 8

2018

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Other

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER

2 pts Other

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN TO RESTROOM

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

THAW PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER. OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING IN STANDING WATER

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance

LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT USE TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WITH TIME LABEL AND ALOS PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE BROKEN RESTROOM DOOR

1 pts Sanitation

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. STORED ALL EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER CHEWING GUM.

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

OBSERVED CHEMICAL BOTTLES STORED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS

NOV 9

2017

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

OBSERVED CHEMICAL BOTTLES STORED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS AND ICE MACHINE. STORE ALL CHEMICAL BELOW FOOD PRODUCTS AND AWAY FORM EQUIPMENT

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

WARNING! TO FU 52'F, SHRIMP 53'F, MEAT LOAF 53'F

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON FOOD PREP. TABLES

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

RESURFACES OR REPLCE CUTTING BOARD

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORE ALL CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE

OCT 12

2017

PASS 11 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

ABOVE FOOD BIN

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

KEEP ALL SINGLE SERVE ARTICLE WITH HANDLE UPRIGHT

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE WORN GASKET

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

GRILLED PORK 120'F, RICE 122'F

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ABOVE FOOD PREP. STATION

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

BLOOD JELLO 52'F, TOFU 52'F

SEP 14

2017

PASS 12 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

walk in cooler

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

1 pts Other

*44 Receptacles provided in each area of the food establishment

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

back door prop open

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

eggs

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

3 pts Other

*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages

APR 7

2017

PASS 6 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Provide food handler cards for all employees.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Date mark all RTE with a 7 day use by date.

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide paper towels for all handsinks.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Clean WIC fan covers. Clean inside all coolers.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Personal drinks must be covered with a lid and stored away from food items.

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Sanitize all wet wiping cloths between uses.

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