SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

LA MICHOACANA (RESTAURANT).

BEAT. 36/100

2600 S ZANG BLVD · OAK CLIFF, DALLAS

Last inspected November 22, 2023 · passed

24 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
12 passed
VIOLATIONS
96
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jan 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 22
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

Sanitizing solution shall be between 50-100 ppm Cl, observed 400ppm

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Wiping cloths need to be i bucket when not in use

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Raw chicken shall be under water for thawing

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

paper towels required in hand sink

APR 20
2023
PASSED
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

discard food in wic-date marking expired

MINOROther
*45 Premises free of litter

remove all empty boxes from back

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

store utensils with handle up

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets around cooler doors, tables, caulk around sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

provide rfsm certificate

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

post health permit

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

qua sanitizer 0 ppm

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

personal drinks

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor in wif

MAR 11
2023
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

observed staff slicing limes with bare hands

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace/repair lights under neath hood ssytem

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean exterior of stove top ranges to remove build up

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food on the floor, must store at least six inches off the floor

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet wiping towels in sanitizing solution

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

must register cfm with the city of dallas

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

cooked food stored inside wic must be date marked with expired date

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label all food containers oatmeal, hot chocolate

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

remove white tape nd replace/repair faucet

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

observed raw eggs over cooked food inside wic

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap must be serviced every 90 days

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

all food handler must be trained in food safety

SEP 25
2022
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

All certified food managers must register CFM with City of Dallas (one required per shift)

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leak at 3 comp sink.

MINORSanitation
*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement

Observed 3 comp sink not set up correctly (wash/rinse/sanitize).

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

Change out worn cutting boards as often as needed.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Ceviche observed at 47 F. Cold holding food must be maintained at 41F.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace blown out light bulbs(underneath the vent hood).

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Eliminate flies throughout the establishment.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail clean non food contact surfaces. Encrusted grease build up(fry baskets).

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

Properly store personal drinking cups, food prep area.

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Keep trash can covered when not in use.

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

Store single service articles in one direction to prevent contamination(forks/spoons).

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
OCT 25
2021
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

OBSERVED FLIES IN ESTABLISHMENT

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

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

PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO RECORDS PROVIDED

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

NO RECORDS PROVIDED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

LACK OF DATEMARKING

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APR 9
2021
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

CHICKEN 98*F, BEEF 120*F, PORK SKIN 92*F IN HHU: DISCONTINUE STORING FOOD ON TOP PLASTIC WRAP

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

RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

HOT WATER< 110*F AT HANDSINK

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

IMPROPER DATEMARKING ON TCS FOOD ITEMS

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

CHEMICALS STORED WITH FOODS

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

DISCONTINUE BOWLS USED FOR SCOOPING

SEP 4
2020
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR

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

HANDLES STORED IN FOOD ITEMS

MINORPest Activity
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

DEVICE STORED OVER FOOD ITEMS

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

RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

STEAK 120*F

MINOROther
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI

PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY

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

PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH ITEMS USED FOR CUSTOMERS

CRITICALSanitation
*14 Wash hands after all other activities

LACK OF HAND WASHING

JAN 22
2020
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH STORED PREP TABLE

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ITEMS STORED IN HAND SINK

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

RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS

MINORSanitation
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

DEVICE STORED OVER EQUIPMENT AND FOOD ITEMS

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPE NOSE WITH CLOTHS ON

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

HANDLES STORED IN FOOD ITEMS; PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

PROVIDE FOR ALL

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

PORK 103*F,127*F STORED ABOVE FILL LINE IN HHU

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER CFM WITHIN A WEEK

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAR

JUL 18
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

tablitas @ 114F. and sausage @94F. food has only been on serving line for 40 minutes. Food was reheated in microwave. SOLUTION : keep wrapped or covered to store heat. Steam serving line is function.

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

clear container storing utensils has grime building up, clean container.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Other Violations

RENEW RFSM.

JAN 29
2019
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

using bowls without handle in salt container and salsa container.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

carnitas at 130F, container was overfilled. top layer was removed. Guisado was at 116F, food was reheated to temperature.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*04 Are all other raw animal foods (such as seafood, pork) cooked to 145øF for 15 seconds

pork sausage cooked to 80F-98F. Recommended to recook to temperature, food was thrown away.

JUL 30
2018
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Ice getting on food in walk in freezer. Move food products away from leaking water coming from a/c unit.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean ice from floor.

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

Raw steak above salsa. COS.

MINORSanitation
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.

3 comp sink is full. Not properly set up. No wash water.

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Cloth on food contact surface.

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Walk in cooler not cooling to capacity. Recorded temperature of 46.3 F.

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Leak coming from a/c unit in walk in freezer.

JAN 24
2018
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Food needs to be held at 41 F or below

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Hot hold above 135 F

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

Eggs above raw food.

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

No personal drinks in kitchen or near clean utensils

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

Store utensils in clean and dry area

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Do not reuse cup as scoop, have scoop that is handled

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean ice in WIF

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

missing HW sign

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