LA Nueva Paleteria
3820 W Clarendon Dr, Dallas, TX 75211 · 75211 · Restaurant
Passed all 9 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-09-12 Pass Routine 5
*31 No soap at handsink
all hands need soap and paper towels, provide
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
no using aluminum foil as liner
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
store large pots off floor (covered OR inverted)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean floors and drains
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
post
2022-09-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
OBSERVED THAWING FOOD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 3 COMP SINK. THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER OR 24-48 HOURS IN COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OBSERVED: GRIME BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, IN DRAINS, GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN.
*31 No soap at handsink
OBSERVED NO AVAILABLE SOAP AT TWO AND SINKS, PROVIDE.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
OBSERVED HEAVY SOIL/GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON SOILED SURFACE STORE ON CLEAN SURFACE.
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD, CLEAN.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE OVEN, REPLACE.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING CARDBOARD TO STORE CHIPS, USE NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL
2021-07-16 Pass Routine 3
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed water damaged ceiling tiles.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Post sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*31 No soap at handsink
missing soap at two hand sinks, provide.
2020-02-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
heavy dust on vents, clean
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking
clean equipment and utensils before restocking.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
grime and grease build up on floors.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels at hand sink.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered waste container.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
salsa in self service unit at 45.3F.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
thawing protein at room temperature, RFSM placed in running.
2019-02-08 Pass Routine 8
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed tortillas at table without container or protection
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking faucet at 3 comp sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register RFSM with city of dallas
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
lettuce, cheese, corn
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
remove all carbon boards around the deep fried area
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*47 Health permit posted
2018-08-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
utensils in hand sink
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
200 ppm
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
fruits in the cooler
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register RFSM with city of Dallas
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2018-03-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*47 Health permit posted
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Cardboard under filled pots on floor near entrance. Any surfaces should be non absorbent and easily cleaned. Cardboard can act as harborage for pests.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Bag of onions on floor in hallway near office.
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Broken ceiling tile above tall oven.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
Raw pork belly stored thawing in sink in back storage area.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Plastic spoons used to dispense chocolate and varied colored sprinkles resting with handles on the food.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No employee was able to provide evidence of Registered Food Service Manager level of food safety training. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at al
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No hand wash sink had individual paper towels.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Chlorine sanitizer tested at less than 10ppm. Please follow manufacturer's directions on proper preparation of sanitizer. Corrected on site to 200ppm. Please establish standards to consistently c
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Test strips for Chlorine sanitizer not available at time of inspection.
2017-08-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
ICE CREAM SCOOP
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
AT CONDIMENT STATION
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
TORTILLAS NEED TO BE COVERED
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
2017-02-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
AT RESTROOMS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
BANANA IN RIC
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PICO 50 DEGREE F
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