LA Moderna Mexican Market
1510 Morris St, Dallas, TX 75212 · 75212 · Restaurant
Passed all 6 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-03-27 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2024-08-01 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2024-01-25 Pass Routine 7
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
No current liquid waste manifest
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No food manager on site>will issue citation on next inspection
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Cook still doesn't have food handler certificate>issued citation
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Incomplete date marking any foods kept at establishment for 24 hrs or more must de date marked
*39 Cutting surfaces.
Replace worn cutting boards
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean gaskets of prep cooler in ktichen
*31 Individual, disposable towels
2023-07-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*18 Restricted use pesticides
Do not store/keep pesticides in establishment
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
No current liquid waste manifest>hasn't contracted company
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager
Still hasn't gotten food manager certificate
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Still haven't gotten food handler certificates
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
When not in use cover bulk ingredients
2023-06-26 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 11
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Food in reach-in coolers reading at 48 F & 52 F
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
When preparing food must either use gloves or utensils to avoid direct contact with food & bare hands
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
No liquid waste manifest available
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager
No one is establishment has food manager certificate
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Not all employees/cooks have food handler certificate
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
No date marking on any food > must date all food kept for more than 24 hrs
*29 Temperature Measuring- accurate +/- 2'F
Get functioning thermometers to place in reach-in coolers
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover any bulk spices/ingredients when not in-use
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean vent hood filters
*43 Ventilation,mechanical
Get vent hood serviced or add ventilation to remove excess heat in kitchen
*47 Handwashing signage
Place/provide hand washing signs at all hand sinks
2022-12-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
No current grease trap ticket/manifest>must get it serviced every 3 months or when at 25% capacity
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site>someone must have registered food manager certificate when open
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark any food kept for 24 hours
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
Get chlorine test strips to test concentration of sanitizer solution
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Provide paper towels at hand sink
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
If front door is to be kept open ensure either an air curtain or some type of means to stop entry of pest
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Fix loose gasket on drink cooler
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk ingredient bins/container
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
Keep copies of food handler certificates on site
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