SEP 14
2023
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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LA PALOMA TAQUERIA.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
9661 N CENTRAL EXPW · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS
Last inspected September 14, 2023 · passed
12 of 12 inspections passed. 14 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
12 passed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 282022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
EGGS MUST BE UNDER REFRIGERATION
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK RTE FOOD
JAN 42022PASSED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2022
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Tested steak, observed steak at 90 degrees
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw meat stored next to and above cooked rice
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed raw meat stored next to clean serving utensils
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed bleach and cleaning chemicals next to rice
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Must have RFSM holder on site during serving hours
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Observed bucket n hand sink at prep area
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Did not observe any employees with hair restraints
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloths left on prep surface
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Observed ice scoop with handle left in ice in ice machine
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
Male restroom missing soap and paper towels
*47 Handwashing signage
Missing hand wash signs in male restroom
*14 When to wash hands
Observed employee not wash hands before changing tasks ( handling wiping cloths then food ) or change gloves
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Must have grease trap ticket available upon request
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Must have food thermometer on site
JUN 92021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
COOKED FOOD IN UNMARKED CONTAINER - WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR TIME AS PHC MUST TIME STAMP FOOD LEFT OUT (BEEF 98F)
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
THERMOMETER IN EVERY COOLER
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
LABEL BULK FOOD
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL COOKED FOOD 7 DAYS
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE
*24 Food Label - Nutrition Labeling
MUST LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS WITH NUTRITION LABELING AS SPECIFIED IN 21 CFR 101 - FOOD LABELING AND 9 CFR 317 SUB B - NUTRITION LABELING
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
POT OF FOOD OFF FLOOR
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SEP 12020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 1
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
EGGS KEPT OUT NO TIME MARKINGS - KEEP UNDER REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES UNLESS FOLLOWING PROPER TIME AS A PHC PROCEDURE
FEB 282020PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
SEP 112019PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2019
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw eggs over veggetables
MAR 72019PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2019
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean interior of Microwave
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
SEP 42018PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Email copy to inspector asap
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs stored over other food items
MAR 72018PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
interior of ice maker
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair 3 comp sink drain stoppers
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw bacon over cheese in reach in cooler
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
FEB 12017PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
DICED TOMATOES 49'F, HAM 45'F, SALSA SAUCE IN TO GO CUP 49'F
*40 Reuse of single service articles
DO NOT USE SINGLE SERVE ARTICLE AS FOOD SCOOP. USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE TO SCOOP FOOD
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
NO HOME USE REFRIGERATOR ALLOWED
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
PORK 92'F, PULL PORK 103'F, SHREDDED CHICKEN 106'F,RICE 135'F, BEEF 81'1F --- CITATION ISSUED
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH 7 DAYS OR LESS OF SHELF LIFE
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
REPAIR OUT OF ORDER HAND SINK FROM MID. SECTION OF KITCHEN
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