Dallas
BEAT

LA Nueva Fresh & Hot

9625 Webb Chapel Rd #200, Dallas, TX 75220 · 75220 · Restaurant

Mostly clean — 13 of 16 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
16
13 passed
Last Inspected
2023-12-05
Pass Rate
81%
1 failure
Score
18/100
BEAT
10 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-12-05
Failed 1 inspection (2019)
52 sanitation violations found across 16 inspections
26 food storage & handling violations found across 15 inspections
Sanitation critical 52×
Food Storage & Handling critical 26×
Food Temperature critical 19×
Facility Condition minor 11×
Documentation & Training minor 10×
Other serious
Employee Hygiene critical
Pest Activity critical
Plumbing & Waste serious
2023-12-05 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed carnitas @ 44.9 F, beef with green sauce @ 44.1 F

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair major leak under 3-comp sink

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

critical Food Temperature

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

Observed rice @ 51.4 F and cooked chicken @ 56.7 F after 6 hours of cooling

critical Food Temperature

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide chlorine test strips and proper food thermometer with readings below 41 F

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

keep atole 6 inches off floor

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

minor Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dusty ceiling vents and dirty venthood

2023-05-26 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed tamales @ 45.8 F, chicken @ 45.8 F in WIC

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean inside dirty wic (debris, food accumulation on shelves/floor, dirty floor)

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Do not store toxic chemicals next to food

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Observed gaps on screen door @ font and back door

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Sanitation

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

provide scoops with handles for food bins

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dirty gaskets

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair kitchen floor tile

2022-04-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cooked pork stored in WIC at 53 Degrees F.

serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Observed employee wash dish without sanitizing after.

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Observed foil used as a shelf liner.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Observed personal drinks stored on prep table.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed box of potatoes stored on the floor.

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed damaged RIC and WIC doors.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food identity and accurate representation

Observed spray bottle without label.

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floor in WIC and kitchen. Observed dirty ceiling tiles.

minor Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store all personal items in appropriate place.

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

RFSM certificates must be posted in public view.

2021-11-08 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed raw beef stored over tamales in walk-in-cooler.

serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Observed employee did not sanitize a utensil after cleaning.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

All coolers/freezers must have easily viewable thermometers.

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Observed used paper bags used as shelf liner[s].

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Observed gaps at front and back doors.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Observed personal drink stored over food on shelf.

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed broken RIC and ice machine. Repair WIC door.

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floors and walls throughout kitchen.

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

RFSM not posted.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed food stored on the floor.

2021-02-04 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese 46.6 degrees F in WIF, beef 49 degrees F. WIF thermometer reads 47 degrees F.

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed wiping cloth in hand sink. Use for hand wash only.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed cups used as scoops in spices

critical Employee Hygiene

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

Observed touching bread with bare hands

2021-01-07 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Observed food placed in RIC while still hot

critical Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed raw bacon over RTE foods

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed 3-comp sink sanitizer 10 ppm Cl

critical Employee Hygiene

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

Observed bare hand contact with RTE foods.

serious Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed using hand sink for rinsing towel. Use for hand washing only.

minor Sanitation

*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Observed using wet towel as non-slip mat under cutting board.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed food placed on floor

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Observed thawing meat without running water

minor Sanitation

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

Observed container used to scoop oil

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Observed dusty vents

minor Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Hang mop to allow air dry

2020-12-08 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <

Observed eggs left out at ambient temperature

critical Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed raw eggs over RTE

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed 3-comp sanitizer<10 ppm Cl

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label spray bottle

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometers in all coolers

minor Sanitation

*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Observed shopping bag as food contact surface, towel as non-slip mat under cutting board.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed cups used as scoops, scoop handle in product.

critical Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Cool food in smaller portions in ice

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Label dry ingredients

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace broken ceiling tiles

2020-04-22 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed raw eggs over butter

serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Observed washing cookware without sanitizing

critical Employee Hygiene

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

Observed handling RTE food w/ bare hands

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label spray bottle

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

Observed milk dated 4/13/20

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed damaged shelf liner, cardboard as shelf liner.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed flies

minor Sanitation

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

Observed using cup as scoop.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty ceiling tiles, dust around vent.

2019-11-04 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
serious Other

*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <

Observed raw shelled egg 80.5 degrees F

serious Sanitation

*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se

Observed washing and rinsing dishes and then putting away without sanitizing.

critical Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Observed cooling uncovered in large portions

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Observed 2 RIC units with no thermometer.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed several flies inside establishment

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

Observed food handlers with no hair covering

minor Sanitation

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

Observed scoop handle down inside sugar, cups as scoops in salt.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed bulk containers (sugar, salt, etc) with no label.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dust buildup around vent.

2019-04-30 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

shredded chicken 61

critical Food Storage & Handling

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

RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE SALSAS

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

LABEL CHIPS FOR SALE

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

RIF

minor Other

*36 Dry wiping cloths shall be laundered........

minor Sanitation

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

DO NOT STORE ICE SCOOP IN ICE

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

2019-04-21 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 17
minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Screen door in disrepair. Seal bottom of back door.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Employee observed eating a taco in kitchen.

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

diced tomatoes 56 F, WIC 56F Queso stuffed peppers out at room temp.

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc

Employee did not wash hands after eating.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent hood filters.

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Red build-up observed inside ice machine.

critical Sanitation

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

Clean fan covers above food service area.

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *47 Other Violations

Food staff must prepare small batches of food items at a time. Provide state food manufacturers license for prewrapped pasteries with food establishments address.

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means

Tamales and beans cooling at room temp.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

Do not line shelves with cardboard.

critical Employee Hygiene

FAILED: *15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

Observed staff use bare hands to prepare tacos.

serious Other

FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

tamales 101F

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

Unapproved ceiling tiles.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing

Staff was storing wet dishes.

2018-10-07 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

DICED TOMATO 52 DEGREE F. MUST BE KEPT 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW

minor Sanitation

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

NO SOP FOR BODILY SPILLS CLEAN UP

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD ITEMS MISSING LABELS/DATES. MUST MARK LABELS/DATES

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD ITEMS MISSING LABELS/DATES. MUST MARK LABELS/DATES

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

MOIST TOWELS STORED ON PREP TABLE. MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER

2018-03-14 Pass Routine
5
minor Sanitation

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

no bodily fluids clean up SOP

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

door must remained closed

minor Facility Condition

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

hole on the wall

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking for hard to date packaging

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

2017-09-14 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

critical Sanitation

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

Ran eggs and beef store together Raw Eggs above RTE food

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2017-04-05 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

critical Sanitation

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

observed raw eggs and sauces store together

serious Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

2016-10-13 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

chicken

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

seal open gaps for back door

serious Sanitation

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

provide good container or holder for all clean lids provide splash guard for the sink.

minor Other

*39 Cloth napkins shall be laundered between each use

minor Sanitation

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

minor Sanitation

*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

utensils next to mop sink without splash guard

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

racks in WIC, WIC, gasket rice container, flour container

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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