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LA Michoacana Meat Market - Taqueria

3380 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220 · 75220 · Restaurant

Passed all 16 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
16
15 passed
Last Inspected
2024-02-15
Pass Rate
94%
0 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
16 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-02-15
No failures across all 16 inspections on record
45 sanitation violations found across 15 inspections
17 food storage & handling violations found across 11 inspections
Sanitation critical 45×
Food Storage & Handling critical 17×
Other critical 14×
Food Temperature critical 10×
Plumbing & Waste serious
Facility Condition minor
Documentation & Training minor
Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
Pest Activity critical
2024-02-15 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed raw eggs @ 81.1 F

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed pork @ 117.7 F, chicken 100.8 F, potatoes @ 127.2 F

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

Provide backflow prevention device on hoe

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo

separate cut fruits and vegetables into separate containers

minor Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean RIC gaskets

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair light under venthood

2023-08-15 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF

Observed cut tomatoes @ 45.3F after 4 hours of cooling from 70 F

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed chicken drum @ 99.1 F and beef @ 101.3 F

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair back flow device where hose is connected (damaged)

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide thermometer inside RIC

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty venthood

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace/repair missing air ducts under venthood

2023-02-24 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cut tomatoes @ 50.8 F and ceviche @ 48.2 F

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed fried fish @ 125.7 F

critical Sanitation

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

Observed raw fish & beef stored over avocados and milk

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

Repair backflow prevention device 3-comp sink

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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minor Chemical Safety

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

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair RIC in front with ceviche , not holding temps under 41 F

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty venthood

2022-10-03 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed no sanitizer in sanitizing compartment of 3-comp sink ( 0 ppm CL)

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all non-original chemical bottles with common name of chemical

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

Provide backflow prevention to all hose inlets

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed flies in establishment

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed scoop handle touching dry-ingredient product. Keep handles upright & protected

2022-02-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 3
serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Observed employee wash a utensil without sanitizing after.

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed chemical spray bottle without a label. COS

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Permit not posted. Call 214-670-8083 for info.

2021-09-19 Pass Routine
9
serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

beef soup 113 degrees F

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label drink dispensers

minor Other

*35 Jewelry Prohibition

properly store personal items

minor Sanitation

*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

minor Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

replace missing light underneath vent a hood system

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair ric near serving line

serious Other

*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (

2021-03-24 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 3
serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed sanitizer bucket 0 ppm Cl

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label chemical spray bottles

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign at hand sink

2020-10-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed sanitizer bucket 0 ppm Cl

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

observed not washing hands before putting on gloves.

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed spray bottles and sanitizer bucket not labeled.

critical Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Observed cooling in large container. Cool in smaller portions on ice.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometer in RIC

minor Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Hang mop to allow air dry

2020-03-12 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed raw meat over sauce

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed sanitizer in bucket 10 ppm.

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed spray bottle w/ no label

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed using cup as scoop. Scoop must have handle.

2019-05-28 Pass Follow-up
CRITICAL 13
minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

No labeling on salsa in front coolers.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed holes in ceiling tiles in dining area, dirty and wet.

critical Other

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

Bread was stored in shopping bag.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed cleaning cloth underneath the cutting board.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

No thermometer found in front reach in cooler containing the salsa.

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed small container being used as a scoop for salsa

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

There was no RFSM certificate present onsite. Provide within 48 hrs.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed no date marking on bulk items in the walk in cooler. Clearly date TCS foods for 7 days.

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed chemical bottle stored near bulk spices

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

Health Permit needs to be posted in visible place.

critical Food Temperature

*43 Ventilation,mechanical

Too hot in the Taqueria, temperature was reading at 76F

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Plastic containers used as replacement for missing wheel on the reach in cooler. Wicker basket was used as a storage basket for lids.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty and dusty vents in the dining area, vents were also rusty and leaking.

2019-04-14 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 16
minor Employee Hygiene

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

Properly store personal drinks.

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Clean small cutting/prep area.

critical Food Temperature

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

cooked vegetables Cool in small, shallow containers.

critical Sanitation

*47 Other Violations

Label soap and sanitizer dispenser at handwash sink.

critical Sanitation

*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

Unapproved ceiling tiles by handwash sink.

critical Sanitation

*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location

Clean air vents above food prep area.

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

spray bottles

minor Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Store dry ingredients in food grade durable containers.

minor Other

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

minor Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

vent hood

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

bulk drink containers

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

pork 107F

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean exterior of bulk food containers.

minor Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

minor Other

*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean and sanitize small cutting/prep area.

2018-10-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 3
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the inside of the microwave

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

cold holding unit used to hold sauces was observed at 48.5 degrees F

2018-04-18 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

spray bottle not labeled with chemical name

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

salsa bar is not holding proper temperature

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

carnitas reading 131F

critical Employee Hygiene

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

cook was cutting avocado bare hand- asked to throw away

2017-10-30 Pass Routine
3
minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets of reach in cooler / clean above three compartment sink shelve where clean dishes are stored

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair plumbing under three compartment sink

2017-05-13 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

food tray put directly on top of rte food

critical Sanitation

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

raw bacon and sausage store together

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

bleach

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

0 ppm chlorine

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ham, lime, bacon

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

towel under the cutting board

2016-12-07 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

separate avocado with cabbage sallad

critical Sanitation

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

observed raw meat and sausage store together

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

0 ppm

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

sausage

minor Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

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