SEP 14
2023
PASS · 0 violations
LA PALOMA TAQUERIA.
City of Dallas
9661 N CENTRAL EXPW · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS
Last inspected 2023.
12 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Sep 2023.
Last inspected Sep 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
56
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 15
2023
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 28
2022
PASS 2 violations
*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 4
2022
PASS 14 violations
*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 9
2021
PASS 7 violations
*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 1
2020
PASS 1 violation
*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 28
2020
PASS 1 violation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
SEP 11
2019
PASS 4 violations
*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 7
2019
PASS 6 violations
*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 4
2018
PASS 6 violations
*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 7
2018
PASS 7 violations
*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 1
2017
PASS 8 violations
*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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