SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

LA PANADERIA CHICHEN-ITZA.

BEAT. 44/100

5710 RICHMOND AVE · LOWER GREENVILLE, DALLAS

Last inspected March 23, 2023 · passed

26 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
104
includes 26 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain RFSM from city of dallas

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

Discard expired TCS items

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Make hand sink accessible at all times

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean pipes below 2CS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix small leak at sink and replace tiles as needed

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Make outer door self closing

JUL 13
2022
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Fix leak at 3CS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain RFSM from City of Dallas

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

Date mark RTE items

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean debris in kitchen area

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix holes in walls, Fix equipment covers, replace tiles as needed. Fix restroom door.

DEC 9
2021
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

Do not tough RTE food with bare hands

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

Fix handle on large 3CS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain RFSM

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Do not store items in hand sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean RIC and wall next to grill

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix all broken lights and ceiling in dining room

JUN 6
2021
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing Equipment and Utensils after Cleaning and Sanitizing
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
OCT 28
2020
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

replace gaskets in the reach in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

dishes stored in the designated hand wash sink

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

needed in every reach in cooler

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

raw eggs stored on top of food products in the reach in cooler

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired permit

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
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MAR 19
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REREGISTER

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

DO NOT STORE KNIVES BETWEEN WALL AND EQUIPMENT

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

ITEMS IN COOLERS MUST BE COVERED

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

DATE MARK ITEMS STORED MORE THAN 24 HRS

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

TOXIC ITEMS STORED NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INSIDE MICROWAVES

SEP 3
2019
PASSED
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

service grease trap every 90 days

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

provide a current food manager certification and register with the city of dallas and post

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide chemical test strips to test sanitizer concentration

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

replace residential freezers with commercial. repair or remove RIC being used for dry storage

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

male prep employee observed without hair restraint.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

label all food containers with common name squirt bottles

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

large black fan in kitchen prep area observed with heavy dust accumulation

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace all lights under vent hood

MINORFacility Condition
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

maintain side doors of outside dumpster closed when not in use

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

dispose of mop water and hand mop or store inverted when not in use

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide food handler certificates for all employees not food manager certified

MAR 28
2019
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

no exposed ceiling

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

cloth under cutting boards

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace light bulb in ventahood

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean microwave

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean Splash and build up on all walls and equipment

SEP 24
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

water dripping from ceiling

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean microwave

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

exposed ceiling water logged ceiling dripping above food by large wooden table

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

CLEAN: top of coke cooler dust off of ceiling handle on 3 door cooler all coolers bottom of all coolers

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

Need a sign saying “A copy of our last health inspection is available upon request”.

MAR 29
2018
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

all dishes and food prep areas must be sanitized (sanitizer weak 10 ppm must be 50 ppm)

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

need probe thermometer need chlorine test strips

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

remove harborage- a lot better- continue the good work

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

Sanitation wipes must be in solution when not in use

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

you can not thaw must at room temperature. must be under refrigeration or running water

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

label bulk containers with common name

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean and put back up dusty vent

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

Need a sign saying “A copy of our last health inspection is available upon request”.

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

label all spray bottles

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

need chlorine test strips

FEB 27
2018
PASSED
15 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

once condensed milk and nacho cheese are opened they must be put into a food grade container

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw eggs over raw beef, green chili next to raw chicken and eggs and raw eggs above cheese

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

dishes not being sanitized after washing

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

All spray bottles must be labeled with common name

CRITICALSanitation
*19 Water System Maintained

hand wash sink not draining

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

no grease trap ticket within last 3 months - last on site is 2016

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

no date marking

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

hand sink used for other purposes, hand sink not accessible

MINORSanitation
*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces

cloth under cutting board; must be smooth

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

general clutter - breeding habitat for roaches

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

sanitation cloths must be in solution when not in use

MINORSanitation
*37 Food preparation

soiled wiping cloths

MINORSanitation
*40 Store single-service item in original package

all utensils must be food grade. No single use containers.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

bulk bins must be labeled with common name

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

need hand washing only sign at handsink

AUG 22
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

repair RIC seal/ gasket

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair floors, walls, ceilings

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
FEB 27
2017
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

clean fly strips

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair floors, walls, ceilings

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

raw eggs overcooked food and limes

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

seal under doors drat lead outside

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

do not stack equip on top

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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