LA Picosa
5365 Spring Valley Rd #148, Dallas, TX 75254 · 75254 · Restaurant
Passed all 16 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw beef above raw fish
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Provide Food Handler certificates for all employees
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide Food probe thermometers
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Replace rusted shelves
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
Clean dead bugs in light shield
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
store plates upside down
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean dust on ceiling and A/C vents
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Clean vent hood
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Post Food Manager certificates
2023-07-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Arrange food properly to avoid contamination
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers for food and equipment
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
Clean or replace grease encrusted pans
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean shelves, vent hood, under and behind equipment
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, clean air vents
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide 2nd trash in ladies restroom
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Acquire food handlers certificates for all employees
*47 Other Violations
Post choking poster, provide bodily fluid spill instructions/kit
2023-01-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 1
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef over eggs raw chicken over beef
2022-04-26 Pass Routine 6
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Remove wooden palettes
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Fix hand sink (no running water)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
2022-03-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Rusty shelves in WIC
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Uncovered meat was not properly protected from dust contamination
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Wooden platform under RIC does not allow sufficient clean ability for floors
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Address leak at 3 compartment sink
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
2021-09-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*47 Other Violations
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
*23 No Water
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
2021-03-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef in reach-in-cooler.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Must label all spray bottles that contain toxic chemicals.
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed foil and cardboard used as shelf lining.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace worn out floor mat in dish[washing] area.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM must be posted.
2020-11-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDSINK
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
2020-04-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed moldy tomatoes and oranges in WIC.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
fruit flies
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean outside of equipment.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair faucet at 3 comp sink.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Observed employee touch tortillas with bare hand.
2019-10-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES FROM KITCHEN AREA
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*45 First Aid
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
EXPIRED
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"
*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
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CEILING, HANDLE
*40 Reuse of single service articles
DO NOT USE FOAM CUPS AS ICE SCOOP
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Equipment compartments, drainage
KEEP ICE CONTAINER SELF DRAINED AT ALL TIMES
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS
2019-04-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
*40 Reuse of single service articles
appears to be salsa stored in sour cream containers.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
rust like and dirt accumulation on the shelves/racks inside the walk i cooler.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust accumulation throughout the vents and on the ceiling tiles
*32 Damaged Equipment
air gaskets inside the ric need to be replaced
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
unlabeled spray bottles
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
holes/openings in the ceiling tiles
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
uncovered containers of salsas inside the walk in cooler
2018-11-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
air gaskets, inside the reach in cooler, need to be replaced
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
cooked chicken out on the table measured at 70 degrees F-chicken was thrown out by an employee
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
fruit flies/flying insects observed throughout the food prep area and in the back area(adjacent to the 3 compartment sink).
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken, beef, and chorizo stored on the top shelf adjacent to cooked chicken and cooked beef inside the reach in cooler
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
uncovered beef soup stored inside the walk in cooler(uncovered) directly underneath rusty shelves/racks.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
rusted shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler ; food debris in between the sliding doors of the reach in cooler(where the sodas are stored).
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
2018-05-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace the door and air gasket on the ice chest in the back area adjacent to the 3-compartment sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the shelves inside the walk in cooler
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand washing sinks must be used solely for hand washing.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw fish stored adjacent to prepped food on the bottom shelf
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
exposed hole inside the walk in cooler
2017-11-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
floor inside the walk in cooler is not secure; presents a slip hazard
*39 Equipment compartments, drainage
do not use an ice chet to store ice for the customers' drinks
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired RFSM; renew your RFSM
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef stored adjacent to raw chicken on the middle shelf above raw fish
2017-05-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
*32 Damaged Equipment
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
2016-12-06 Pass Routine 5
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
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