SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

LA PALOMA TAQUERIA.

BEAT. 49/100

14035 COIT RD · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected July 28, 2023 · passed

24 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 28
2023
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Maintain food and equipment temperatures 41 F or lower (WIC and display case).

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

Arrange food properly to avoid contamination.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean and sanitizer inside ice machine.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Remove film on outside of equipment.

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Cover all food in WIC.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide 2nd trash in ladies restroom for feminine hygiene products.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean shelves and under shelves in WIC.

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Store mops inverted.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*47 Other Violations

Post health permit, Provide Bodily Fluid Spill Instructions/Kit.

JAN 26
2023
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

You can not store knives between equipment there is no way to sanitize

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

hand sink blocked- must be accessible at times

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

deep clean meat slicer

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

chipping paint on board below microwave- directly over food replace shelf above ice machine

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

bare hand contact with RTE food- Bread

APR 11
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Plate of cooked peppers drenched in liquid grease stored above ready to eat beans in make line

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

remove aluminum linings

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Cracked tile floors

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

Ice scoop must be stored in holder

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Shrimp must be held at cold hold of 41 and below

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OCT 17
2021
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
APR 7
2021
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Sanitizer bucket chlorine concentration tested at 200 ppm. Maintain at 100 ppm for bucket. Maintain at 50 ppm for dishes.

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

Observed wet cloth under cutting board.

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Food not in use must be covered.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair or replace damaged cooler gaskets.

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store all personal items in appropriate place.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need handwash signage in the restrooms.

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DEC 15
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

BEEF 78

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

DO NOT STORE FOOD IN GROCERY NAGS

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

COVER FOODS IN WIC

MINORSanitation
*39 No equipment, utensil under sewer lines

REMOVE TOWELS FROM UNDER CUTTING BOARDS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
JUN 19
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fly observed in the food prep area

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

onions stored on the floor inside the kitchen prep area

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label spray bottles

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer bucket - 200 ppm

APR 30
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS. MAJORITY OF FOOD PRODUCTS ARE DATED

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

DESSERT CUPS

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

BEANS 45'F, PORK 45'F, BEEF 45'F, SALSA SAUCES 45'F

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING AT STANDING WATER

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (

OCT 18
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER AFTER COOLING .

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

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

BEEF 50'F . BEANS 50'F, RICE 50'F TALAES 49'F. MAINTAIN ALL FOOD PRODUCTS AT 41'F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCT MANGER TO MOVE TCS FOOD PRODUCTS AWAY FROM THE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SOAP. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS WITH SOAP IN HAND SINK

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

MANAGER STATED THE OWNERSHIP IS THE SAME AS PASS 8 YEARS. Apply for new Health permit, due to different owner's names were observed between sales tax permit & health permit, from 7901 Goforth rd. Pl

APR 19
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

SINK SANITIZER TESTED AT 10 PPM

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

SEAL OPENED FOAM FROM WALL OF WALL IN COOLER. OPERATOR HAS REPAIRED IT ONCE AFTER LAST INSPECTION BUT THE MATERIAL THEY USE IS NOT DURABLE ENOUGH TO MAINTAIN THE WALL SEALED AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RICE 46'F, BEANS 45'F, PORK 47'F,

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

STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE

NOV 29
2017
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

PORK 109'F

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

KEEP PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER FOR NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FAN COVER, WALL N CEILING, SHELVES FROM COOLER

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

SEAL ALL OPEN AREA FROM WALK IN COOLER WALL

JUN 8
2017
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

refrigerator not working

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
JAN 4
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

walk in cooler

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

prepackaged flan and cake at the display self service cooler

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

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