LA PAISANITA DELI.

City of Dallas

8209 PARK LN · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

16 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
85
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 21
2024
PASS 5 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Quat sanitizer too low to sanitize, <50 ppm chlorine.

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap in bathroom.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

No hand washing sign in bathroom.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Cannot keep wet wiping cloths out, must be kept in sanitizer bucket at all times between use.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk containers with common name.

JAN 23
2024
PASS 15 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Improper cold holding: beef 53, ham 52, pork 49, tomatoes 46, salsa 49.

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ

Washing dishes & raw meat open in 3 comp sink, soap & water splashing on meat.

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

Meat sitting in water, improper thawing. Said will leave all night in 3 comp sink unthawing.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Cannot leave cutting boards against dirty wall & dirty hand sink. Stored in between causing contamination.

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out or on trash can.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

RIC not working properly, not cooling down food.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Flies observed.

1 pts Other
*45 First Aid

Need to provide a first aid kit for blood borne pathogens.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handlers for employee working provided on site.

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Cannot store anything in hand sink.

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

No thermometer on either RIC.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No grease trap current provided on site.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Cannot let air conditioner hose drain into 3 comp sink.

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Medicine at counter by food & utensils.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

No hand wash sign in bathroom hand sink.

AUG 1
2023
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Need grease trap ticket every 90 days.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

No food manager certificate on site.

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Cannot store items in hand sink.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Cannot store clean cutting boards on dirty sink handles & touching dirty wall.

JAN 3
2023
PASS 3 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Beans at 129.3 after 2 hours.

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Cannot store items in hand sink.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk containers.

JUN 28
2022
PASS 1 violation
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove foil shelf liners.

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OCT 14
2021
PASS · 0 violations
APR 22
2021
PASS 1 violation
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw chorizo stored on the top shelf inside the reach in cooler

OCT 21
2020
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 11
2020
PASS 2 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

dishes stored in the designated hand wash sink

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

beef fajita-131 degrees F

DEC 18
2019
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw foods stored on a shelf above an open container of jalapenos inside the walk in cooler

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide a sign indicating that the most recent health inspection is available upon request

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide labels for squeeze bottles

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

salsa stored in unoriginal containers inside the walk in cooler

JUN 17
2019
PASS 12 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw eggs next to cooked rice, mozzarella cheese

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer in cooler

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottle

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean cooler inside

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

keep to go boxes 6 inches off floor

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off floor (lime in wic and tortillas)

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide a sign about inspection report

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for squeeze bottles

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

observed employee chew gum

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed fruit flies

JAN 10
2019
PASS 4 violations
2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer in cooler/freezer

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

sanitizer bucker 200 ppm

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

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

observed raw beef stored above lime in walk in cooler

JUL 3
2018
PASS 11 violations
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

3 pts Chemical Safety
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

cloth bucket more than 200 ppm chlorine

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

observed raw eggs store above onion

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair faucet on hand sink

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles
1 pts Other
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

JAN 5
2018
PASS 10 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine 3 com sink 0 ppm

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed personal drink in hand sink

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

cover hair

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

provide

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

food 6 inches off the floor (lime stored on floor in wic)

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark and use phf for 7 days only

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

raw shell eggs above cheese and tomato

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

2 pts Sanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

observed employee washed hands at 3 com sink

AUG 12
2017
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

DICED TOMATOES 50 DEGREE F DISCARD TOMATOES

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Consumer self-service ready-to-eat food provided with suitable utensils that protect food from c

USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD OF GROCERY BAGS FOR DIRECT FOOD STORAGE

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

PROVIDE SANITIZER TO BE 50-100 PPM

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

REMOVE EMPTY BOTTLES IN HS

1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

ORGANIZE DISH AREA

JAN 30
2017
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

eggs at room temp 56F

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

fix leaking hand sink

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

have latest inspection posted or sign

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine exposure time table

chlorine sanitizer too strong

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

no thermometer in open top cooler

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wping cloth sitting at ambient air

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

employees need food handler cards

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