LA Me Restaurant
9780 Walnut St #140, Dallas, TX 75243 · 75243 · Restaurant
Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-07-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Bleach concentration too high (200 ppm Cl)
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Label and date all food
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometers for all equipment
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
Use hand sink for hand washing only
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Observed few roaches
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wiping cloths properly
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Do not store food on the floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean vent hood, cooler gaskets, and shelves
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace damaged/stained ceiling tiles
2022-11-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Dirty food contact surfaces Make line chopper slicer microwave ice machine
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
raw eggs over RTE Raw beef over rte
*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
*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
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
can not use bowl as a scoop
2022-02-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Store eggs below ready to eat foods
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean mold in ice machine
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
Store wipes in sanitized bucket water between use
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Remove pans off of the floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean RIC fans
*45 Floor covering, mats and duckboards
remove cardboard from floor
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Cover drinks in RIC
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
replace gaskets
2021-10-17 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*07 Ice use as food or cooling medium shall be made from drinking water
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
BLACK MOLD INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
DAMAGED Utensils
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
2021-04-13 Pass Routine 3
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Do not use cardboard as a shelf liner. Do not store food in grocery bags.
*36 Cloths in-use maintained dry
Do not tore food with wet wiping cloths.
*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent
Do not use cardboard as a floor mat.
2020-12-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw beef stored over cut vegetables.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no longer than 7 days.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
Observed grocery bags used for food storage.
*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent
Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wet cloths must be stored in sanitizer between uses.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need a handwash sign in the restroom, and all other handwash sinks.
2020-06-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
cardboard boxes placed on the floor inside the food prep area
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
bleach inside of a grill cleaner bottle
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
soups need documentation-measured at 90 degrees F
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
wet cloth towel placed on top of noodles
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*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
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
no chlorine detected in the 3 compartment sink
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
2019-12-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
BEEF 108
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OBSERVED RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE RAW FISH
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*47 Handwashing signage
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
2019-06-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
DO NOT STORE CHEMICAL ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS. OBSERVED CHEMICAL STORED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS AND ICE MACHINE
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
SHRIMP ROLL
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS i.e. SUGAR??? SALT???/
*14 Gloves single use
*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. (
*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
*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
*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
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ICE MACHINE , CEILING, FLOOR
2018-12-11 Pass Routine 8
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*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
*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
*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. (
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE DAMAGED RESTROOM DOOR REMOVE TAPE FROM CAN OPENER HOLDER
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLER AND TABLE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
SALT??? SUGAR??? CONTAINERS
2018-05-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*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
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN TO RESTROOM
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
THAW PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER. OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING IN STANDING WATER
*39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing
*47 Handwashing signage
*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
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE BROKEN RESTROOM DOOR
*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.
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
OBSERVED CHEMICAL BOTTLES STORED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS
2017-11-09 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 8
*47 Handwashing signage
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE
*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
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
WARNING! TO FU 52'F, SHRIMP 53'F, MEAT LOAF 53'F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON FOOD PREP. TABLES
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER
*39 Cutting surfaces.
RESURFACES OR REPLCE CUTTING BOARD
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE ALL CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE
2017-10-12 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 11
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*47 Handwashing signage
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
ABOVE FOOD BIN
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
KEEP ALL SINGLE SERVE ARTICLE WITH HANDLE UPRIGHT
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE WORN GASKET
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
GRILLED PORK 120'F, RICE 122'F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ABOVE FOOD PREP. STATION
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
BLOOD JELLO 52'F, TOFU 52'F
2017-09-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
walk in cooler
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
*44 Receptacles provided in each area of the food establishment
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door prop open
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
eggs
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
2017-04-07 Pass Routine 6
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Provide food handler cards for all employees.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark all RTE with a 7 day use by date.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Provide paper towels for all handsinks.
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Clean WIC fan covers. Clean inside all coolers.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Personal drinks must be covered with a lid and stored away from food items.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Sanitize all wet wiping cloths between uses.
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