SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

LA PAISANITA DELI.

BEAT. 48/100

8209 PARK LN · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected February 21, 2024 · passed

33 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
85
includes 33 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 21
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

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

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap in bathroom.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

No hand washing sign in bathroom.

MINORSanitation
*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.

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

Label all bulk containers with common name.

JAN 23
2024
PASSED
15 violations8 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

MINORFood 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.

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out or on trash can.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

RIC not working properly, not cooling down food.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Flies observed.

MINOROther
*45 First Aid

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handlers for employee working provided on site.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Cannot store anything in hand sink.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

No thermometer on either RIC.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No grease trap current provided on site.

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

Cannot let air conditioner hose drain into 3 comp sink.

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Medicine at counter by food & utensils.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

No hand wash sign in bathroom hand sink.

AUG 1
2023
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Need grease trap ticket every 90 days.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

No food manager certificate on site.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Cannot store items in hand sink.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

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

JAN 3
2023
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Beans at 129.3 after 2 hours.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Cannot store items in hand sink.

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

Label all bulk containers.

JUN 28
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove foil shelf liners.

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OCT 14
2021
PASSED
0 violations
APR 22
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*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
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 11
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

dishes stored in the designated hand wash sink

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

beef fajita-131 degrees F

DEC 18
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

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

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

provide labels for squeeze bottles

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

salsa stored in unoriginal containers inside the walk in cooler

JUN 17
2019
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw eggs next to cooked rice, mozzarella cheese

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer in cooler

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottle

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean cooler inside

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

keep to go boxes 6 inches off floor

MINOREmployee 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)

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide a sign about inspection report

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

provide label for squeeze bottles

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

observed employee chew gum

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed fruit flies

JAN 10
2019
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer in cooler/freezer

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

sanitizer bucker 200 ppm

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

CRITICALSanitation
*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
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

CRITICALChemical Safety
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

cloth bucket more than 200 ppm chlorine

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

observed raw eggs store above onion

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

store food 6 inches off the floor

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

repair faucet on hand sink

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

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

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles
MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

JAN 5
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine 3 com sink 0 ppm

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed personal drink in hand sink

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

cover hair

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

provide

MINORFood 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)

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

clearly date mark and use phf for 7 days only

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

raw shell eggs above cheese and tomato

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

observed employee washed hands at 3 com sink

AUG 12
2017
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

DICED TOMATOES 50 DEGREE F DISCARD TOMATOES

SERIOUSSanitation
*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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

PROVIDE SANITIZER TO BE 50-100 PPM

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

REMOVE EMPTY BOTTLES IN HS

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

ORGANIZE DISH AREA

JAN 30
2017
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

eggs at room temp 56F

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

fix leaking hand sink

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

have latest inspection posted or sign

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine exposure time table

chlorine sanitizer too strong

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

no thermometer in open top cooler

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wping cloth sitting at ambient air

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

employees need food handler cards

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