LA SALSA VERDE TAQUERIA.

City of Dallas

2728 COMMUNITY DR · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

16 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Oct 2023.

Last inspected Oct 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
143
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 26
2023
PASS 3 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE COOKED MEAT

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

CLEAN GASKETS FROM VARIOUS COOLERS ( OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS )

1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT NOT POSTED OR SIGNAGE

FEB 6
2023
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed ham @ 47.1 F

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed chicken @ 103.9 F

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

connect drain pipe from ice bin to proper floor drain

2 pts Food Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Observed cooling cooked beef in deep pans, use shallow pans and recommend non-plastic bins

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

Keep all utensils 6 inch off floor

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean dirty floor, walls, baseboards

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair hole in wall by 3-comp sink

APR 14
2022
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty ice machine.

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

All coolers need thermometers.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed fruit flies.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed damaged RIC gaskets and doors.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty RIC.

1 pts Other
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Hang mops to dry.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need handwash signage in restrooms.

NOV 9
2021
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed Pork held at 122 Degrees F on flat top. COS

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef in RIC.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Observed employee did not sanitize after washing a dish.

2 pts Other
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Observed 3-compartment sink not set up correctly.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed fruit flies.

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

Observed food stored on the floor.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean the floor under equipment.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need handwash signage at all handwash sinks.

NOV 24
2020
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed broken shelled eggs.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed eggs, raw beef over RTE

3 pts Sanitation
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se

Observed items not sanitized after washing

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Observed medications, peroxide, baby powder next to food items.

2 pts Food Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Place food in smaller portions on ice to cool

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed excessive fruit flies.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

Observed service items stored outdoors

1 pts Other
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
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OCT 22
2020
PASS 16 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese 54 degrees F, ham 50.8 degrees F

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw beef over cooked meat

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty measuring cup in sugar, dirty utensils put away as clean.

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands

Wash hands when changing tasks

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed chemicals next to cup lids. Hand sanitizer next to coffee.

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

Obtain probe thermometer

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed using hand sink to wet rag. use for hand washing only.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Do not use shopping bag as food-contact surface.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed excessive fruit flies/drain flies

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Observed drinking in prep area.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil

Observed sanitizer bucket very dirty. Change solution every 4 hours.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed leak in equipment over 3-comp sink.

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Observed can used to store food in RIC.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty outsides of food containers.

1 pts Other
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Keep personal items (food, phone) separate from prep area.

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Observed dirty AC vent

MAR 25
2020
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed debris in salt and sugar

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed beef (raw) over cilantro

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Date mark prepared foods, including cut vegetables

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed container in hand sink. Use for hand washing only.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Observed areas where chest freezer, drinks are stored is not insect/rodent-proof.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed container used as scoop

1 pts Other
*40 Store single-service item in original package
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Clearly label bulk dry ingredients. Label is faded almost completely.

FEB 24
2020
PASS 12 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Large quantity of beef not cooled before placing in RIC

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed bucket of contaminated salt

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw beef and raw chicken over RTE

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty inside food storage containers, RIC shelves

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Outdoor area where drinks, food containers, and chest freezer are located is not rodent/insect proof - Final Warning

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

Observed beans uncovered

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

Observed large boxes of beef thawing outside. thaw under cool running water or in refrigeration.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Observed some plastic forks sticking up. keep handles upright.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean outside of food storage containers

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

store mop inverted to air dry indoors.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain RFSM

AUG 8
2019
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Observed raw chorizo over horchata

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Sanitizer in bucket 200 ppm chlorine.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

wire shelves dirty

1 pts Other
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

invert mop to allow air-dry

AUG 7
2019
PASS 16 violations
1 pts Other
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen

Beef in chest freezer not frozen

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

Observed raw beef over cooked beef.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty inside microwave.

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Observed cleaner over drinks and condiment cups.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site at time of inspection.

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

No thermometer in RIC near back door.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Do not use wood spoon or wood chopping block. Must be non-porous, easily cleanable material. Do not use shopping bag as food-contact surface.

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed wiping cloth on wire shelf.

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

Do not store food uncovered.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed chest freezer with missing lid panel, insulation, and gaskets.

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Drinks and chest freezer stored outdoors. -- Final Warning.

1 pts Facility Condition
*40 Store single-service item in original package

Styrofoam containers stored outdoors.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label bulk containers with common name.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean floors under shelves, clean wire shelves.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal stainless counter to wall. Seal sink and 3-comp sink to wall. Repair baseboards where customers sit at bar. Observed leaky pipe under window.

1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

Provide choking poster.

JUL 10
2019
PASS 15 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed ray meat stored over cooked meat.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dirty to-go containers. Dirty microwave inside.

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Wash hands before putting on gloves.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Observed improperly date-marked food. Marked 6/9.

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide sanitizer test strips.

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

Keep hand sink stocked with soap.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Wood & wood wicker can't used as food-contact surf

Do not use wood chopping block. Use plastic. Material must be non-porous and easily cleanable.

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Back door is not self-closing.

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

Observed tripe thawing in standing water. Thaw under cool running water or in refrigeration.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Chest freezer observed with no gaskets, no insulation on lid.

1 pts Sanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

Do not keep chest freezer outdoors. Do not store food outdoors.

1 pts Facility Condition
*40 Store single-service item in original package

Observed to-go containers stored outdoors.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean walls where food is splattered, dust vent over new cabinet.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair floor tiles in back area. Seal baseboard to wall.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash in women's restroom.

JAN 13
2019
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
2 pts Food Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
JUL 7
2018
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Garlic bagged with mold like substance. must be discarded.

2 pts Employee Hygiene
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

No SOP for bodily spills, must be provide SOP

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Food items missing labels and dates. Must be mark dated and labeled.

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

Food items missing labels and dates. Must be mark dated and labeled.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Hood filters with build up. Must be washed and sanitizer.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Hole on wall. Must be sealed

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

RFSM expired 06-30-18. must renew RFSM

OCT 31
2017
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw milanesa stored above salsa

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean drain under three compartment sink / clean reach in cooler gaskets

2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

no chlorine test strips on site

3 pts Other
*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (

establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work

1 pts Pest Activity
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

seal all base boards to prevent pest from entering

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

no greasetrap tickets on site

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

contact pest control- observed roach under three compartment sink

APR 12
2017
PASS 6 violations
2 pts Pest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

roach observed in the kitchen area

3 pts Other
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

oak farms milk with a date of 4/11/2017

1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Ventilation hood systems

dusty vents above the reach in cooler closest to the front dining area

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

observed employee drinking while on duty

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

do not store cloth towels underneath cutting boards while cutting/preparing foods; absorbent material

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw eggs stored on top of salsas and sauces in the reach in cooler; raw eggs should be stored on the bottom shelf in the reach in cooler

OCT 12
2016
PASS 9 violations
2 pts Pest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

flies observed in the food prep area

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all food employees must have a valid food handler card/certificate.

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

jalapeno peppers on the floor under the food prep area; raw beef being prepped above the box of peppers.

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw beef stored next to ready to eat food in ric in food prep area.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean fan covers in ric

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning a new pair of gloves

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

repair holes in walls in food prep area.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

keep the ice scoop handle upright inside the ice machine

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

food and a utensil observed in the hand sink in the food prep area

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