JAN 31
2024
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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LA PICOSA.
BEAT. 36/100
8220 SPRING VALLEY RD #101 · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS
Last inspected January 31, 2024 · passed
37 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
17 passed
VIOLATIONS
128
includes 37 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc
Wash hands after drinking and moving raw meat
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak at hand sink
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Provide p-to-date food handler certificates
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date all food held over 24 hrs
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Do not use foil to line shelves dispose of cardboard next to RIC
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
Thaw meat under refrigeration or running water
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Store plates and utensils upside down
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean dust on ceiling and shelves
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair cracks on walls in dining room and water damaged ceiling tiles
JUL 282023PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Foil cannot be used as a liner.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
Clean or replace grease encrusted pans.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Repair gap in back door.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean air vents and behind equipment.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace damaged ceiling tiles, and repair wall cracks in dining room.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Provide food handlers for all employees.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide Bodily Fluid Spill Instructions/Kit
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide food thermometers for every station.
JAN 262023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
remove protective film from ice machine can not use cloth under curring boards
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
deep clean meat slicer
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
move chicken closest to the grill, then beef & pork, keep cooked meat in the back
APR 262022PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 26
2022
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
remove aluminum lining
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
NOV 92021PASSED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 9
2021
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Damaged Equipment
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Pan stored on floor
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Raw beef stored above ready to eat foods
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
Provide adequate ice cooling for refried beans if it is to be cooled outside a mechanical unit.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Fruit flies in kitchen
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Provide adequate lighting (vent hood)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Maintain adequate cleaning of non-food contact surfaces
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
exposed ceiling
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SEP 112021PASSED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2021
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means
Several containers of rice cooling at room temp.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace torn gasket on RIC.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
*32 Damaged Equipment
Rusted lid to RIF. Gaskets not in good repair.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
sliced tomatoes 51 F
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean equipment.
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
Observed employee rinse dishes without sanitizing.
MAR 102021PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2021
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw chicken stored over salsa in reach-in-cooler.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease trap must be serviced every 90 days.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Observed no paper towels at handwash sink.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Do not use grocery bags or trash bags for food storage.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean the floors and walls under and behind equipment.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace all broken or missing light shields.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace all damaged and or soiled ceiling tiles and look for leaks.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need handwash signage in the Men's restroom.
OCT 272020PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Dirty dishes placed on food prep table. Dirty ice machine.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Must datemark items held longer than 24 hours for no more than 7 days.
*32 Equipment & Utensils withstand repeated warewashin
Do not use grocery bags for food storage.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Damp cloths must be stored in sanitizer between use.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Must label bulk food containers.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floors throughout and behind equipment.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need handwash signage at handwash sinks.
APR 272020PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Raw chicken and beef stored above cut veggies.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean inside RIF.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair broken paper towel dispenser.
*47 Handwashing signage
NOV 142019PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2019
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*47 Other Violations
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
MAY 152019PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2019
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale
SANITIZING BUCKET TORED BESIDE UTENSIL, NO SANITIZER IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZING BUCKET
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
FOOD TEMPERATURE NOT COLD, VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WAIT WIPING TOWEL ON REP SURFACE
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
CHICKEN PLACE IN PREP AREA IN BOWL FOR THAWING
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO INDIVIDUAL HAND TOWEL AT HAND WASHING SINK
NOV 272018PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 First Aid
*14 When to wash hands
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MAY 292018PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 29
2018
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NONE ON SITE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
HAM 49'F, CHICKEN 49'F,
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
WHEN CUTTING READY TO EAR VEGETABLES
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
STORE OPENED PRODUCTS IN COVERED CONTAINER FOR EXAMPLE--MASECA ON OPENED BAG
*47 Handwashing signage
BACK HAND SINK AND MEN'S ROOM
*31 Individual, disposable towels
BACK HAND SINK
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
WARNING! OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SANITIZER
DEC 272017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 27
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL FOOD IN COOLERS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
STORE CELL PHONE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP. TABLE
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
DO NOT STORE KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN FOOD PREP. TABLE
*47 Handwashing signage
RESTROOM
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SANITIZER
SEP 252017PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2017
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
inside the cooler
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
vent in the rest room
*47 Handwashing signage
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
knives in between equipment
*19 One Inch Air Gap
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
APR 182017PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2017
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
*45 Floor contruction requirements
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DEC 52016PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2016
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
provide stopper at the 3rd compartment sink
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*47 Handwashing signage
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
pots on the floor
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
knife
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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