LA Michoacana Meat Market-taqueria
2420 N Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 · 75204 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-02-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Hand sink had no paper towels observed
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths need to be in the bucket between uses
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
bucket sanitizing shall be between 50-100ppm Cl
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
3 comp sink is leaking at bottom plumbing
*42 Ventilation hood systems
grease vent is greasy and shall be cleaned or serviced
*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces
aluminum foil shall not be used under equipment surface, try using a plastic material
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
date mark cheese and milk in cold hold for 7 days then discard
2023-04-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Register at dallascityhall.com.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Observed gaps at the front door.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Observed dirty WIC fan covers.
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Observed equipment stored on the floor.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk food containers(salt, sugar, etc).
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty RIC handles.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed damaged WIC door handle.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Need a sign about the inspection report.
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor.
2022-11-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
Observed employee lean a utensil without sanitizing after.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site.
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Observed foil used as a shelf liner.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed rice stored on the floor in dry storage.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty floors and walls in WIC's and kitchens.
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Observed grease dripping from hood vent covers.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need handwash signage at sinks.
2022-03-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING/ DONNING GLOVES
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINKS ON PREP TABLES WHILE PREPPING
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CHICKEN 133.3
*31 Individual, disposable towels
PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FLOORS & DRAINS
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
CLOSE ALL GAPS
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
INVERT / cOVER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 110F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON FOOD EQUIPMENT
2021-07-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD EQUIPMENT
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ICE MACHINE
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
C. ROAST 131.2 & S. CHICKEN 132.5
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGEMENT R. EGGS ABOVE RTE FOODS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FRP & DRAINS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
*47 Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS
2021-01-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
R. CHICKEN 49.0, G. BEEF 48.2, R. STREAK 46.5
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
TOXICS STORED WITH PLANTAINS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
PORK 107.1
*39 Cutting surfaces.
RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
*47 Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
*32 Damaged Equipment
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CROSS CONTAMINATION R. EGGS STORED WITH RTE FOOD
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
REPAIR GLASS ON HOT HOLD UNIT (GLASS)
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
PROVIDE TRASH CAN AT HAND SINK
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FAN VENT COVERS
*47 Handwashing signage
POST HAND WASHING SIGNS
2020-08-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2020-01-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
c. tomato 62.6
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
*39 Cutting surfaces.
RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking pipe at 3 comp sink
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean all food contact surfaces
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
REMOVE BUILD- UP FROM VENT HOOD SYSTEM, CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND GRILL
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
pork 122.2F,PORK 105.3F, B. CHICKEN 92.0
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace gaskets
2019-07-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
M. balls 125.3F , s. chicken 118.2 , pork 123.1 & peppers 77.4F
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement raw meat stored above RTE food
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace damage gaskets and air curtains
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food items
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
uncovered food stored stored by hand sink
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors & gaskets
2019-03-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items to prevent cross contamination
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cut tomato 47.0F
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floor
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace lights under vent hood system
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean all
*39 Cutting surfaces.
surface cutting boards
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close gaps in ceiling
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide vomiting and diarrhea clean up policy (warning)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
2018-06-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
expired date marking
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
provide a scoop with a handle
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by arrangement
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
guacamole 51.4 and g. chicken 86.5
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors and drains
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
Maintain hot water at hand sink 110F within 20 seconds
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared foods
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace gaskets
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean air vents over prep areas
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
provide splash guard at hand sink
2018-01-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean fan vent covers in WIC
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
reserving of salsa
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Provide scoop with handle to prevent handle from being stored in food
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by arrangement
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
provide splash guard at hand sink
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean gaskets and floors
*47 Other Violations
Label 3 comp sink
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared foods
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
f. peppers 131.5f
2017-07-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leak at 3-compartment sink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw bee 47.3°F
2017-01-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
no towels undercutting boards
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors, walls
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
keep lids on food not in use
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
can not cool large pots @ room temp
*45Floors easily cleanable
fill in missing grout
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
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