LA Michoacana (taqueria)
8707 E Rl Thornton Frwy, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 15 of 16 passed, one prior failure
2024-02-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
must provide method of sanitizing utensils/ equipment/ surfaces
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
chemical spray bottles on shelf with food items
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on site/ certified within department
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
date food items once they are opened (mayo/ cheese/ milk...) up to 7 days
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide chemical test strips for sanitizer solutions
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean ceiling in WIC by air vent (dust/mold observed), clean walls near prep area
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover food items in RIC/ WIC
2023-06-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
OBSERVED MENUDO ON STOVE TOP AT 129F HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
lARGE WATER LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
GUACAMOLE OBSERVED WITHOUT LABELS IN WALK IN COOLER
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK
*34 Pest Control
FLIES SEEN THROUGHOUT THE SERVING LINE- COVER FOOD TO PROTECT FROM FLIES
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE WET WIPING TOWELS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
OBSERVED PAN OF CUT FRUIT ON FLOOR/ STORE OFF FLOOR
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
OBSERVED BOWL INSIDE SUGAR/ GUACAMOLE / SAUCE
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL BULK INGREDIENTS (SALT/ETC) WITH COMMON NAME
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN DIRTY VENT A HOOD FILTERS (VENT SYSTEM) CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DEPARTMENT OBSERVED NOT CLEANED
*43 Ventilation,mechanical
SLIGHTLY HOT IN KITCHEN AREA /CHECK VENTALATION SYSTEM
*47 Other Violations
PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS (3 SINK
2022-12-16 Pass Routine 3
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT IN VENTHOOD
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
WATER DRIPPING FROM FAUCET AT SINK
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
OOD ON FLOOR IN WIC
2022-06-09 Pass Routine 3
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
SOUR CREAM STORE ON FLOOR
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN WIC
2021-11-17 Pass Routine 2
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
REPLACE OLD BAKING TRAY AND KEEEP HAND SINK CLEAN
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO INDIVIDUAL TOWELSS
2021-05-24 Pass Routine
No violations found.
2020-11-02 Pass Routine 1
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENTHOOD
2020-05-13 Pass Routine 3
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
no sanitizer in bucket
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace light in vent hood
*19 Water System Maintained
provide water stopper for three compartment sink
2020-02-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace light in venthood
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
no food thermometer
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
get city of dallas copy of rfsm
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
no sanitizer in bucket
2019-08-24 Pass Routine 3
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE BULB IN VENT HOOD
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
SET UP SANITIZING BUCKET
*30 Food Establishment Permit
PERMIT NOT POSTED AND RFSM
2019-03-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
GUACAMOLE 49, PICO DE GALLO 49
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE FRESH JALAPENOS IN RIC
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
2019-01-14 Fail Routine CRITICAL 18
FAILED: *09 Consumer self-service ready-to-eat food provided with suitable utensils that protect food from c
No utensils in pastry case.
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Open employee beverage beside open food.
FAILED: *01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
FAILED: *47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
Recommend moving tamale warmer from front door.
FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Caulk handwash sink to wall properly. Replace damaged ceiling tiles.
FAILED: *33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
Sink set-up improperly and labeled incorrectly.
FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
cooked squash 117 F
FAILED: *14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
Observed employee fail to use soap when washing hands.
FAILED: *39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FAILED: *43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
FAILED: *44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean and sanitize cooking equipment and vent hood.
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
FAILED: *19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
No hot water at handwash sinks.
FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
FAILED: *05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
Chicken thighs on grill at 121 F
2018-07-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
VENT HOODS
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
ICE SCOOP IN COOLER
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLING UNITS
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
FLY TAPE IN KITCHEN
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
LEMONADE 56.2°F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MEAT OVER COOKED FOOD PACKAGES
2018-01-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
rice 126.7°F, fajitas 129.5°F
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
vent hood, inside microwave
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
clothes left on prep table
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
pork in 3-compartment sink
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
hand sink has a leak and is not in use
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
employees thawing pork in 3-compartment sink while compartment next to food has soapy water
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
guacamole 49.6°F
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
salsas, beans
2017-07-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food items
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Certify Staff
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean drains and floors
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
pork ribs 109.2
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking pipes
*24 Food Label-list of ingredients in descending..
improper labeling on food
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
provide small covered trash can at hand sink
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*47 Other Violations
label 3 comp sink
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items
2017-01-12 Pass Routine 5
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
provide an expiration date for open bags of cheeses.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Provide scoops with handles ( handle must be in the up right position when stored in the ingredients.
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Remove the foil from under the flavor waters on the counter out front.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Invert all single use containers when not used.
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
label large bulk containers ( salt, sugar , etc.)
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