DEC 27
2023
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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LA NUEVA PUNTADA.
BEAT. 18/100
3818 W CLARENDON DR · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS
Last inspected December 27, 2023 · passed
50 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
169
includes 50 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
green salsa 44.9f, red salsa 46.2f, cool down to 41f
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
grime build up on can openers, clean and sanitize
*18 Pesticides/ toxic tracking powder
observed tracking powder in kitchen, clean ASAP
*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.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
signs of pest in kitchen, remove harboring conditions
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean food debris behind equipment and underneath equipment
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean vents
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace loos baseboard tiles
*47 Health permit posted
post
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark foods
JUN 202023PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2023
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING AND GRIME ON FLOORS, CLEAN. GRIME/GREASE BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, REPLACE.
*39 Cutting surfaces.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THAT NEED RESURFACE. RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED OPENED DRINK ABOVE FOOD CONTACT AREA. NO DRINKING IN KITCHEN
*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.
*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.
*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.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SPRAY FOR TORILLA MACHINE NOT LABELED. LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
DEC 202022PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2022
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
observed leak at 3 comp sink(middle compartment), repair.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
provide food label for salsa being packaged and sold by establishment.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date mark for salsas.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
no available paper towels in mens restroom, provide.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
place wet cloths back in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label container of salt.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets of cold hold equipment, clean floors, clean dust on ceiling tiles.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean dust build up on intake vents.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged door casing, missing outlet observed in kitchen, repair.
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand wash sign at mens restroom.
JUN 72022PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2022
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
*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.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed holes on walls and damaged door molding, repair.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed exposed walls and food debris on floor. remove harboring conditions.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
store large pots covered or inverted.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
heavy food debris on floor and behind equipment, clean. dust build up on ceiling tiles, clean.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
observed dust build up on intake vents, clean.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
renew expired food handler cards, expired in 08-2021.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
missing paper towels at hand sink located in front of office.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
no available sanitizer. provide sanitizer at all times.
DEC 202021PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2021
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
dust build up on walls and ceiling of main kitchen and prep kitchen , CLEAN.
*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.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
provide date markings for packaged foods.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
spray bottles with clean for tortilla machine not labeled. LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE.
*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
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide disposable paper towels at all hand sinks, observed one without paper towels.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
storage shelves throughout establishment were observed rusted. REPLACE OR CLEAN.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
handle of scoop touching sugar, maintain upright
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed steps missing baseboard and damaged door molding, REPAIR.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
observed food left uncovered, keep cover.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
grime and food residue observed. CLEAN.
*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 22021PASSED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2021
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
observed hand sinks with no disposable paper towels, provide.
*47 Handwashing signage
observed missing hand wash sign at hand sinks, provide.
*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage
hand sink located in prep kitchen has broken seal, reseal hand sink.
*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.
*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.
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
observed employee medicine stored above working food station. store properly to prevent contamination.
*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.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
observed food in walk in cooler missing date marks, date mark food.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
cooling food exposed to dust from fan, clean fan.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed water damaged ceiling tiles and missing ceiling tiles, repair.
*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 302020PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2020
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
grime on walls throughout kitchen, dust on ceiling; CLEAN.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
heavy dust observed on intake vents throughout kitchen, CLEAN DUST.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
observed heavily chipped spatula in kitchen, DISPOSE OF SPATULA.
*31 No soap at handsink
no available soap at hand sink located in prep area, provide.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand wash signs.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
observed clean utensils/equipment being stored on soiled shelve, CLEAN SHELVE.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
observed gap on back exterior door, seal properly to prevent pest from entering.
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
observed pills stored above working food contact surface.
APR 162020PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2020
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
broken seal on located on walk in cooler door. fix.
*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.
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
Found Raid spray bottle in back kitchen, remove from premises.
*31 No soap at handsink
no available soap at hand sink located in back prep kitchen.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean walk in cooler fan, accumulation of dust observed.
*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.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed rotted cilantro in walk in cooler, dispose of cilantro.
*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 182019PASSED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2019
PASSED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Health permit posted
Health Permit not posted
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ice contains black residue, remove ice from ice bin clean and sanitize ice bin.
*31 No soap at handsink
Missing soap at multiple hand sinks.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide a covered waste container in womens restroom.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Grime on floor behind equipment and on perimeter of floor, remove harborage conditions.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
food particles on perimeter of floor, dust on fans of walk in cooler.
*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.
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
four large containers of frozen tamales thawing at room temperature, thaw over night in working walk in cooler.
*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.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marks for salsa made in house. Date mark food in walk in cooler
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
grime in ice bin, clean and sanitize.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometer in hot hold case, if storing hot food.
APR 32019PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2019
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw eggs store next to cooked meat
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
beef, lettuce, ham
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
provide pest control record
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed bottles water, oil boxes on the floor
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under the cutting board
OCT 52018PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2018
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
No towel allow under the container No carbon box allow to use as a mat
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
meat
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
tomato can, onion
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Fix the damaged tiles on the ceiling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
All food containers in cooler
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
No shopping bag allow to wrap the food
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tomato :53°F, lettuce 52° F
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
towel, cutting board in the hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
APR 122018PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2018
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Please remove cardboard as shelf liner. Such material may act as harborage and may attract pests.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Dirty can opener blade and surrounding surfaces. Please disassemble and thoroughly clean and sanitize.
*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.
*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
*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.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Florescent lighting in upper storage room unshielded.
*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.
*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.
*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 92018PASSED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2018
PASSED
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
Raw meat stored in sinks not submerged under running water.
*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.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
No Registered Food Service Manager certificate was on display
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
No test strips available at time of inspection. Please provide Chlorine test strips.
*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.
*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.
*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
*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
*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.
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Pots and pans stored on floor in upper laundry room.
*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.
*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.
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Ceiling tile displaced above service area.
*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 142017PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2017
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
ITEMS IN BACK HAND SINK
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FOOD STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLER
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
IN CHIPS
APR 42017PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2017
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MUST DISCARD AFTER 7 DAYS AND DATE MARK ITEMS IN THE RIC
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
RESTROOMS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
BUILT UP CONDENSATION IN RIC IN KITCHEN NEEDS REPAIR
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED FOR STORE CLASS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN FAN IN WASH ROOM FOR COOLING FOODS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SALSA 71 DEGREE F REPLACE
FEB 92017PASSED14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2017
PASSED
14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
WINDEX STORED NEXT TO SINGLE SERVICE GLOVES
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
TAMALE 122.7 DEGREE F
*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
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN CONTAINER DRINK IN KITCHEN AREA
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
IN RIC BY HOT HOLD
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
EMPLOYEE DUMPED PERSONAL DRINK IN HAND SINK
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
WITH RTE LETTUCE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NOT ON SITE
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
HANDLES POINTED UP
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SALSA 48, 43, 43 DEGREE F
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