LA POTOCINA MEAT MARKET.
5302 SINGLETON BLVD #100 · WEST DALLAS, DALLAS
Failed an inspection 6 years ago. 37 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 282023PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Food in walk-in cooler reading at 50 F while cooler at 44 F
No date marking on any foods
No cloth towels under cutting board
Rinsing procedures wrong>must first wash w/ soapy water, rinse then sanitize
Fix gap on rear exit
Defrost reach-in freezer>observed mole touching frost build-up
Clean mildew in all drink coolers
Do not use cardboard as matts in kitchen
APR 172023PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Ensure all drain pipes have 1" air gap
Date mark all food that is prepared and kept for more than 24 hrs
Must use proper sink (stopper) and not paper towels
Back door observed open>must have appropriate means to prevent pest entry
Kitchen staff must use hair restraints when preparing food/in food prep area
Cover all food in walk-in cooler
Clean racks in drink & walk-in cooler
Ensure trash-bins are covered & surrounding area is free of excess waste
Do not use cardboard as floor mats>throughout kitchen/food prep area
OCT 182022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Date mark all ready-to-eat food
Use proper drain stoppers
Observed 1 cockroach & gnats
place wiping cloths in sanitizer solution in between use
Clean racks inside of drink cooler
fix floor tiles & floor boards in kitchen area
MAR 292022PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Several open containers of pork skin.
Repair vent hood system. Repair damaged floor. Repair seal on door to chorizo display cooler.
Observed rusted shelving in WIC. Do not store towels under cuttingboards.
back door
beef 42 F
ice scoop
juice mixes
Remove expired food from storage shelves.
JUN 42021PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
produce RI cooler at 56 F must be maintain proper food temperature at 40 F or below
missing light shields at kitchen area must be have light shields on all areas some lights broken at food service area must be replace or repair to proper condition
meat sauce 107 F , sauce 111F, rice 113 F PIC must be ensure check food temperature to avoid cross contamination
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DEC 82020PASSED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
cooler units gaskets broken on front area also door don't close all way at milk RI cooler area must be repair or replace to proper condition to maintain food temperature RI cooler meat units f
floors dirty with grease accumulations at meat area must be replace or repair to proper condition
food shelving area dusty with soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
RI cooler vegetables unit at 50 F must be maintain food temperatures of 40 F or below
parking lot with missing payment and holes must be replace or repair to proper condition
MAY 272020PASSED11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
holes outside at parking lot with stagnant water must be repair to proper condition to avoid pest harboring
missing soap at hand sinks must be have hand soap to avoid cross contamination
galvanized shelving inside WI cooler unit must be have approved equipment to avoid chemical and cross contamination door gaskets at RI cooler units broken must be repair to avoid cross contaminati
must be have proper chemical concentration at: 3c sink with 50 ppm chlorine concentration and 100 ppm chlorine concentration at sanitizer buckets
trash outside premises must be clean external premises at all times
food containers inside WI cooler units at floor level food containers must be 6 inches out floor level at all times
all cooking equipment dirty with grease, soils deposits and food debris must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination shelving inside RI cooler units dirty with soils and grease accumula
floors behind equipment dirty with soils, food debris and spills must be clean to avoid contamination ceiling close to vent-hood dirty with soils accumulations, oil soot with grease deposits mus
missing food labels on some food containers must be have food labels on all food containers
some lights not working at vent hood and other areas lights must be repair to proper condition light shields broken in all areas must be replace or repair to proper condition
RI cooler units at 48 F meat department and front area unit must be maintain proper food temperature at - 40 f or below to avoid cross contamination
MAY 112020FAILED16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
missing sanitizing solutions in all areas 3c sink 100 ppm chlorine concentration sanitizer buckets 50 ppm chlorine concentration
not working lights in all areas must be replace or repair to proper condition
blocked hand sink on meat area by equipment must be have access to hand sink at all times during operational hours
shields lights broken must be replace or repair to proper condition all areas cooler units with doors gaskets broken must be replace or repair to proper condition
missing writing employee health policies
missing date marking in all food containers must be have date or day in all food containers
using not approved mixing of chemicals to clean food surfaces must be follow proper sanitation procedures to avoid cross contamination
must be have proper food separation for meats
300 ppm chlorine concentration must be test solutions and adjust as needed
cutting tables with rough and broken surfaces must be replace or repair to proper condition
meat and kitchen cooler units dirty with blood, spills, grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
missing food labels in all food containers must be have food labels in all food containers
raw food containers mixed with TCS food containers must be separate to avoid cross contamination
PIC must be discharge food containers without day or dates
broken and use of unapproved containers including thank you bags as food containers must be use approved containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit
APR 202020PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
cheese 73 F
dented cans
breads, tamales
Do not store food in unapproved bags.
Fly activity observed.
SEP 242019PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
renew rfsm
replace thermometers in wic, and meat storage area
door of meat storage need repair
provide drain stopper for three compartment in kitchen and meet area
store wiping cloth in sanitizing bucket not on prep surface
no sanitizer in three compartment setting
MAR 72019PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
chicken 122'f
provide cover/lid for all food containers
observed raw chicken store next to raw beef
observed soap, detergent store next to food container
all foods in coolers
observed utensils in the hand sink
observed bean pot on the floor in wic
SEP 232018PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
dented cans
no sop for bodily
hws used to store towels
MAR 72018PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Raw shell eggs stored over milk in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over 12 packs of soft drinks in walk in cooler.
Employee observed assembling cooked food with bare hands.
Knife handle stored on top of ready to eat lettuce. Scoops in soup and salt missing handles (disposable bowls were being used).
Hand wash sink in back area of kitchen lacked soap. Corrected on site. Soap dispenser at main production area of kitchen difficult to get soap out of
Surfaces of shelving not smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard used to cover floors in kitchen production area.
Floors missing tiles and has broken tiles throughout kitchen and butcher portion of store.
Insect repellent (Off) stored adjacent to baby formula (Similac) near front service counter.
Manager with Registered Food Service Manager certificate issued by the City of Dallas not present at time of inspection. Another manager present with RFSM certificate, but not City of Dallas issued
Employee observed donning gloves without washing hands first.
FEB 212017PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
BACK DOOR NEEDS TO BE SEALED (ALONG THE BOTTOM)
IN RIC
NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD
CLEAN AND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT KITCHEN
TAMALES 113 (DEGREE F), PORK 124 (DEGREE F)
200+ PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER BUCKET
ALL ITEMS IN WIC
IN WALK IN COOLER
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