LA MICHOACANA MEAT MARKET-TAQUERIA.

City of Dallas

2420 N FITZHUGH AVE · UPTOWN, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

14 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

117

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5

2024

PASS 7 violations

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Hand sink had no paper towels observed

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloths need to be in the bucket between uses

3 pts Chemical Safety

*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

bucket sanitizing shall be between 50-100ppm Cl

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

3 comp sink is leaking at bottom plumbing

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Ventilation hood systems

grease vent is greasy and shall be cleaned or serviced

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces

aluminum foil shall not be used under equipment surface, try using a plastic material

2 pts Food Temperature

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

date mark cheese and milk in cold hold for 7 days then discard

APR 6

2023

PASS 9 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Register at dallascityhall.com.

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Observed gaps at the front door.

1 pts Other

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

Observed dirty WIC fan covers.

1 pts Sanitation

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

Observed equipment stored on the floor.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Label bulk food containers(salt, sugar, etc).

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty RIC handles.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed damaged WIC door handle.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Need a sign about the inspection report.

1 pts Sanitation

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

Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor.

NOV 30

2022

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Observed employee lean a utensil without sanitizing after.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Observed foil used as a shelf liner.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed rice stored on the floor in dry storage.

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floors and walls in WIC's and kitchens.

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

Observed grease dripping from hood vent covers.

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store all personal items in appropriate place.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Need handwash signage at sinks.

MAR 21

2022

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING/ DONNING GLOVES

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

PERSONAL DRINKS ON PREP TABLES WHILE PREPPING

1 pts Other

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

COVER ALL FOOD

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

CHICKEN 133.3

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FLOORS & DRAINS

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS

1 pts Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

CLOSE ALL GAPS

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

INVERT / cOVER SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS

3 pts Food Temperature

*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 110F

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON FOOD EQUIPMENT

JUL 2

2021

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD EQUIPMENT

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ICE MACHINE

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

C. ROAST 131.2 & S. CHICKEN 132.5

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGEMENT R. EGGS ABOVE RTE FOODS

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FRP & DRAINS

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*47 Other Violations

LABEL 3 COMP SINK

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS

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JAN 7

2021

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

R. CHICKEN 49.0, G. BEEF 48.2, R. STREAK 46.5

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

TOXICS STORED WITH PLANTAINS

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

PORK 107.1

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*47 Other Violations

LABEL 3 COMP SINK

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

CROSS CONTAMINATION R. EGGS STORED WITH RTE FOOD

1 pts Food Temperature

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

REPAIR GLASS ON HOT HOLD UNIT (GLASS)

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

PROVIDE TRASH CAN AT HAND SINK

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FAN VENT COVERS

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

POST HAND WASHING SIGNS

AUG 3

2020

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

1 pts Other

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

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

3 pts Other

*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

JAN 24

2020

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

c. tomato 62.6

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair leaking pipe at 3 comp sink

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean all food contact surfaces

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

REMOVE BUILD- UP FROM VENT HOOD SYSTEM, CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND GRILL

1 pts Other

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

COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

pork 122.2F,PORK 105.3F, B. CHICKEN 92.0

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

replace gaskets

JUL 24

2019

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

M. balls 125.3F , s. chicken 118.2 , pork 123.1 & peppers 77.4F

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

cross contamination by arrangement raw meat stored above RTE food

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

replace damage gaskets and air curtains

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

no date marking on prepared food items

1 pts Sanitation

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

uncovered food stored stored by hand sink

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Donning gloves without washing hands

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floors & gaskets

MAR 13

2019

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Other

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

cover all food items to prevent cross contamination

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cut tomato 47.0F

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floor

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace lights under vent hood system

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean all

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

surface cutting boards

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

no date marking on prepared food

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

close gaps in ceiling

2 pts Sanitation

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

Provide vomiting and diarrhea clean up policy (warning)

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment

JUN 29

2018

PASS 10 violations

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

expired date marking

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

provide a scoop with a handle

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Cross contamination by arrangement

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

guacamole 51.4 and g. chicken 86.5

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floors and drains

3 pts Food Temperature

*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

Maintain hot water at hand sink 110F within 20 seconds

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

no date marking on prepared foods

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

replace gaskets

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean air vents over prep areas

1 pts Other

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

provide splash guard at hand sink

JAN 9

2018

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean fan vent covers in WIC

3 pts Other

*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

reserving of salsa

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Provide scoop with handle to prevent handle from being stored in food

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Cross contamination by arrangement

1 pts Other

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

provide splash guard at hand sink

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean gaskets and floors

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*47 Other Violations

Label 3 comp sink

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

no date marking on prepared foods

3 pts Other

*19 One Inch Air Gap

provide one inch air gap

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

f. peppers 131.5f

JUL 12

2017

PASS 2 violations

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leak at 3-compartment sink

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw bee 47.3°F

JAN 19

2017

PASS 7 violations

1 pts Food Temperature

*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

2 pts Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

no towels undercutting boards

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floors, walls

1 pts Other

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

keep lids on food not in use

2 pts Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

can not cool large pots @ room temp

1 pts Sanitation

*45Floors easily cleanable

fill in missing grout

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Public inspection records from City of Dallas Code Compliance — Consumer Health Division. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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