LA NUEVA PUNTADA.

City of Dallas

3818 W CLARENDON DR · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

16 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Dec 2023.

Last inspected Dec 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

169

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 27

2023

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

green salsa 44.9f, red salsa 46.2f, cool down to 41f

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

grime build up on can openers, clean and sanitize

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Pesticides/ toxic tracking powder

observed tracking powder in kitchen, clean ASAP

2 pts Pest Activity

*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

pest control records is from 01-2023, need service done ASAP.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

signs of pest in kitchen, remove harboring conditions

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean food debris behind equipment and underneath equipment

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean vents

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace loos baseboard tiles

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

post

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

date mark foods

JUN 20

2023

PASS 11 violations

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SALSAS NOT DATE MARKED. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN REACH IN COOLERS AN WALK IN COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED. DATE MARK FOODS.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING AND GRIME ON FLOORS, CLEAN. GRIME/GREASE BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, REPLACE.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THAT NEED RESURFACE. RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED OPENED DRINK ABOVE FOOD CONTACT AREA. NO DRINKING IN KITCHEN

3 pts Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

OBSERVED BREAKFAST FOODS LEFT OUT IN OPEN. USE MEANS TO KEEP FOOD AT TEMPERATURE OR TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL.

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKETS STORE ON FLOOR. STORE OFF FLOOR.

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

OBSERVED SALSA BAR SALSA AT 51.2F. DISCARD AND USE MECHANICAL MEANS TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE, ICE CAN ONLY AID.

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

SPRAY FOR TORILLA MACHINE NOT LABELED. LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

DEC 20

2022

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

observed leak at 3 comp sink(middle compartment), repair.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

provide food label for salsa being packaged and sold by establishment.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

missing date mark for salsas.

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

no available paper towels in mens restroom, provide.

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

place wet cloths back in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

label container of salt.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets of cold hold equipment, clean floors, clean dust on ceiling tiles.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean dust build up on intake vents.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged door casing, missing outlet observed in kitchen, repair.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand wash sign at mens restroom.

JUN 7

2022

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST or post health report.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

observed food grade lime on floor and bag of chiles on floor. keep 6" off floor.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed holes on walls and damaged door molding, repair.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed exposed walls and food debris on floor. remove harboring conditions.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

store large pots covered or inverted.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

heavy food debris on floor and behind equipment, clean. dust build up on ceiling tiles, clean.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

observed dust build up on intake vents, clean.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

renew expired food handler cards, expired in 08-2021.

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing paper towels at hand sink located in front of office.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

no available sanitizer. provide sanitizer at all times.

DEC 20

2021

PASS 12 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

dust build up on walls and ceiling of main kitchen and prep kitchen , CLEAN.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

salsas, pico de gallo and chopped nopales that has been packaged and meant to sell were observed with no labeling. LABEL PACKAGED FOODS THAT ARE MEANT TO SELL.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

provide date markings for packaged foods.

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

spray bottles with clean for tortilla machine not labeled. LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE.

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw bacon stored above salsa and other RTE foods in RIC located in main kitchen. ARRANGE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide disposable paper towels at all hand sinks, observed one without paper towels.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

storage shelves throughout establishment were observed rusted. REPLACE OR CLEAN.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

handle of scoop touching sugar, maintain upright

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed steps missing baseboard and damaged door molding, REPAIR.

1 pts Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

observed food left uncovered, keep cover.

1 pts Sanitation

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

grime and food residue observed. CLEAN.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

post consumer health sign: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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JUN 2

2021

PASS 11 violations

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

observed hand sinks with no disposable paper towels, provide.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

observed missing hand wash sign at hand sinks, provide.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage

hand sink located in prep kitchen has broken seal, reseal hand sink.

3 pts Pest Activity

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

observed leak coming from three comp sink. repair leak to stop water from pooling and creating a harboring condition for pest.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed pooling of water and food debris on floor, missing electrical plates and holes on floor and ceiling; remove harboring conditions.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

observed employee medicine stored above working food station. store properly to prevent contamination.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust build up on fan used to cool food, dust build up on tv displays and grime build up on equipment; clean.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

observed food in walk in cooler missing date marks, date mark food.

1 pts Sanitation

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

cooling food exposed to dust from fan, clean fan.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed water damaged ceiling tiles and missing ceiling tiles, repair.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

salsa being packaged and sold at establishment were observed with no proper food label. provide label.

NOV 30

2020

PASS 9 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on walls throughout kitchen, dust on ceiling; CLEAN.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

heavy dust observed on intake vents throughout kitchen, CLEAN DUST.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

observed heavily chipped spatula in kitchen, DISPOSE OF SPATULA.

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

no available soap at hand sink located in prep area, provide.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand wash signs.

1 pts Sanitation

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

observed clean utensils/equipment being stored on soiled shelve, CLEAN SHELVE.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

observed gap on back exterior door, seal properly to prevent pest from entering.

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

observed pills stored above working food contact surface.

APR 16

2020

PASS 9 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

broken seal on located on walk in cooler door. fix.

2 pts Food Temperature

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

salsa in small containers not date marked. thawed tamelas not date mark. follow proper date marking procedures. large amounts of prep food container in reach in cooler not date marked.

3 pts Pest Activity

*18 Licensed pest control applicator only

Found Raid spray bottle in back kitchen, remove from premises.

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

no available soap at hand sink located in back prep kitchen.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean walk in cooler fan, accumulation of dust observed.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - air curtain

front entry door wide open, must provide a air curtain or mesh door to prevent entry of pest.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

observed rotted cilantro in walk in cooler, dispose of cilantro.

3 pts Sanitation

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

refried beans in hot hold at 128.4F, raise temperature of hot hold equipment (currently in lowest setting).

OCT 18

2019

PASS 13 violations

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

Health Permit not posted

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ice contains black residue, remove ice from ice bin clean and sanitize ice bin.

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

Missing soap at multiple hand sinks.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide a covered waste container in womens restroom.

1 pts Sanitation

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Grime on floor behind equipment and on perimeter of floor, remove harborage conditions.

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

food particles on perimeter of floor, dust on fans of walk in cooler.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

heavy dust accumulation on exhaust vents located throughout establishment. clean to prevent potential contamination of food and utensils.

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

four large containers of frozen tamales thawing at room temperature, thaw over night in working walk in cooler.

3 pts Sanitation

*01 Raw shelled eggs immediately placed at 41øF

two containers of 48 eggs out in room temperature. place in working cold hold equipment as soon as possible.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Provide date marks for salsa made in house. Date mark food in walk in cooler

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

grime in ice bin, clean and sanitize.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide thermometer in hot hold case, if storing hot food.

APR 3

2019

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw eggs store next to cooked meat

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

beef, lettuce, ham

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

provide pest control record

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

observed bottles water, oil boxes on the floor

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no towel allow under the cutting board

OCT 5

2018

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

No towel allow under the container No carbon box allow to use as a mat

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

meat

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

tomato can, onion

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Fix the damaged tiles on the ceiling

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

All food containers in cooler

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

No shopping bag allow to wrap the food

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

tomato :53°F, lettuce 52° F

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

towel, cutting board in the hand sink

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

APR 12

2018

PASS 9 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Please remove cardboard as shelf liner. Such material may act as harborage and may attract pests.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dirty can opener blade and surrounding surfaces. Please disassemble and thoroughly clean and sanitize.

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

Bare concrete in back food preparation room. Please seal or resurface flooring such that surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Co

2 pts Sanitation

*31 No soap at handsink

No soap provided at hand wash sink near front service counter. Hand wash sinks should be supplied with soap, individual disposable towels, and be accessible at all times.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Florescent lighting in upper storage room unshielded.

3 pts Sanitation

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

Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat cooked meat products.

3 pts Sanitation

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

Employee observed preparing ready to eat cooked foods with bare hands. Please provide gloves and ensure employees are handling food with gloved hands or utensils.

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours

Thawing meat not submerged under running water. Please make sure when thawing, foods are submerged under running water.

MAR 9

2018

PASS 15 violations

3 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Employee observed chopping onions with bare hands. At initial time of inspection, no employees in back kitchen had gloves.

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

Raw meat stored in sinks not submerged under running water.

1 pts Sanitation

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

Spoons stored door of customer self service refrigerator displayed with handles down. Please make sure all potential lip contact surfaces do not come into contact with consumer hands.

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

No Registered Food Service Manager certificate was on display

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

No test strips available at time of inspection. Please provide Chlorine test strips.

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Wiping cloths in kitchen stored on counter top. When not actively in use in employee's hands, mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution.

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Front service counter hand wash sink lacking individual disposable towels. Back sink near back food prep room lacking individual disposable towels.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

No sanitizer prepared at time of inspection. Please create sanitizing solution as part of opening procedures. Bottles of bleach often have instructions on how to properly prepare sanitizing solution

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*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

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Air intake of air conditioning system shows buildup of dust and lint. Dust and lint in kitchen area surrounding air conditioning vents.

1 pts Sanitation

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

Pots and pans stored on floor in upper laundry room.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Bags of onions stored on floor in back preparation area. Boxes of potatoes stored on floor in back preparation area.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Cardboard used as shelf liner near kitchen. Please make sure all nonfood contact surfaces are non absorbent. Additionally cardboard can act as harborage and breeding areas for pests.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Ceiling tile displaced above service area.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law

Foods packaged on site lacking labels. Food packaged on site must have label: Common Name Date Packaged (or expiration date) Company Name Address of location packaged List of ingredients in de

AUG 14

2017

PASS 7 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ITEMS IN BACK HAND SINK

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLER

2 pts Food Temperature

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

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

IN CHIPS

APR 4

2017

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST DISCARD AFTER 7 DAYS AND DATE MARK ITEMS IN THE RIC

1 pts Facility Condition

*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

RESTROOMS

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

BUILT UP CONDENSATION IN RIC IN KITCHEN NEEDS REPAIR

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED FOR STORE CLASS

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN FAN IN WASH ROOM FOR COOLING FOODS

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SALSA 71 DEGREE F REPLACE

FEB 9

2017

PASS 14 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

WINDEX STORED NEXT TO SINGLE SERVICE GLOVES

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

TAMALE 122.7 DEGREE F

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN FAN IN WARE WASHING AREA WHERE COOLING UNCOVERED FOOD, CLEAN SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA TO BE FREE OF DUST

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

OPEN CONTAINER DRINK IN KITCHEN AREA

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

IN RIC BY HOT HOLD

1 pts Facility Condition

*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

EMPLOYEE DUMPED PERSONAL DRINK IN HAND SINK

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

WITH RTE LETTUCE

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NOT ON SITE

1 pts Sanitation

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

HANDLES POINTED UP

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SALSA 48, 43, 43 DEGREE F

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