JAN 17
2024
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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LA TIA ESTELA MEXICAN.
BEAT. 23/100
2967 S WESTMORELAND RD · KIESTWOOD, DALLAS
Last inspected January 17, 2024 · passed
Failed 2 of 16 inspections. 55 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
14 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
173
includes 55 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw skirt steak stored next to RTE foods in WIC and arrange properly to prevent cross contamination
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer at 0PPM
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
observed employee using bare hands to make tacos, use gloves or utensils
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CFM not onsite
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark foods
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6" off floor
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
cover large pots or store upside down
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace water damaged ceiling tiles
JUL 202023PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm not onsite
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date marks missing for prepared food in RIC, date mark
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometers for all cold hold equipment, includes freezers
*31 No soap at handsink
no available soap at hand sink
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
store large pots covered or inverted.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean vent hood, clean floors of back room
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean dust on intake vents.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed paint peeling from vents, repair
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
have texas food handler cards on site.
JAN 262023PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2023
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM NOT ONSITE.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
GRIME BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN. GRIME ON FLOORS, CLEAN.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORE UPRIGHT AND UNCOVERED, COVER OR STORE INVERTED.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS STORED ON HAND SINK, HAND SINK IS FOR WASHING HAND ONLY.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
OBSERVED COOLING RICE LEFT UNCOVERED, COVER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH CITY OF DALLAS.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
JUL 292022PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2022
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH CITY OF DALLAS.
*45 Store maintenance equipment in orderly manner
OBSERVED MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FLOOR IN BACK STORAGE AREA. STORE ORDERLY MANNER. EQUIPOS DE MANTENIMIENTO OBSERVADOS DISPERSOS POR TODO EL PISO EN EL ÁREA DE ALMACENAMIENTO TR
*18 Restricted use pesticides
OBSERVED RAID SPRAY BOTTLE IN BACK STORAGE AREA. NO HOME USE PESTICIDES ALLOWED IN ESTABLISHMENT, ONLY USE APPROVED PESTICIDES. BOTELLA DE ROCIADOR RAID OBSERVADA EN EL ÁREA DE ALMACENAMIENTO TRAS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MOST RECENT GREASE TRAP TICKET IS FROM 01-17-22. GREASE TRAP MUST BE CLEANED EVERY 90 DAYS. EL TICKET DE TRAMPA DE GRASA MÁS RECIENTE ES DEL 17-01-22. LA TRAMPA DE GRASA DEBE LIMPIARSE CADA 90 DÍA
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM SHELVE OF REACH IN FREEZER, CLEAN. OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN. SE OBSERVAN DESECHOS DE COMIDA EN EL ESTANTE INFERIOR DE REACH EN EL CONGE
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES STORE UPRIGHT, STORE INVERTED.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OBSERVED RAW STEAK MEAT STORED ABOVE PRODUCE, ARRANGE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. CARNE CRUDA OBSERVADA ALMACENADA SOBRE VEGETALES, ORDENAR ADECUADAMENTE PARA EVITAR LA CONTAMINACIÓN
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
OBSERVED FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKS, PROVIDE DATE MARKS FOR FOOD THAT HAS BEEN IN RIC FOR MORE THAN 6 DAYS.
JAN 72022PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2022
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Post consumer health sign: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink, HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. Utensilios observados en el lavamanos, EL LAVAMANOS ES PARA LAVARSE LAS MANOS ÚNICAMENTE.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed multiple water damaged ceiling tiles, replace. Observó múltiples paneles del techo dañados por el agua, reemplácelos.
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
clean pots and pans stored on floor. ollas y sartenes limpias almacenadas en el piso.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
heavy grime build up on wire storage shelves, clean. heavy build up of grime on gaskets of reach in coolers, clean. Se acumula suciedad pesada en los estantes de almacenamiento de alambre, limpia.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
observed frozen chicken thawing in water, have under running water. Observó que el pollo congelado se descongela en agua, tiene bajo agua corriente
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
grease build up on vent hood, clean.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
observed chips left uncovered, cover.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide test strips for sanitizer.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease trap tickets not onsite, provide.
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MAR 262021PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2021
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
chopped lettuce in water in produce RIC observed at 49.1F.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Texas Food handler cards not onsite.
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
pest control records not available. provide.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
missing thermometers in produce RIC.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
grease and pooling of water may attract pest, remove.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloths on food contact surface after use, store in sanitizer bucket.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
store clean utensils off floor, use handled utensils as scoop, store utensils on clean shelves(shelves have build up of grime)
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
dust on ceiling tiles, clean.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair water damaged ceiling tiles.
MAR 172021FAILED22 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 17
2021
FAILED
22 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
eggs in RIC observed at 51.4F, place in working RIC.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed raw meat hanging on string, making jerky. dispose of raw meat
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw steak stored above RTE food.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer solution at 68.1F.
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps w/ clean water
no available hot water, improper hand washing.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
spray bottles with blue chemical are not labeled; label toxic chemical.
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
no hot water available.
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
no available pest control records within the year, provide.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
establishment selling cheese in cups; provide label and date mark.
*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means
observed chicken stock cooling in medium pot at room temperature, cool in shallow pan or over ice. use proper cooling methods.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
food in RIC missing date markings.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
hand sink missing towels.
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
grime on floor and back door has gap.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
thawing food on floor.
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
thawing raw meat at room temperature.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
clean pots stored upright and uncovered.
*40 Store single-service item in original package
single service cups and lids stored on soiled surface.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
salt shakers and squeeze bottles not labeled with name of contents.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ric grime build up, grime on walls and floors, grime on intake vents.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust on intake vents.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair water heater, water damaged ceiling tile.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
post consumer health.
SEP 12020PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 1
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
shelled eggs stored above produce in RIC2.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
squeeze bottle with blue toxic substance not labeled, label spray bottle.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
ladles used for drinks stored in cold water, store on clean surface.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label white containers that are holding sugar.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors, grime build up.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust on intake vents, clean.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace water damaged ceiling tiles.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MISSING CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN.
JAN 272020PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2020
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
walls in kitchen covered with small amount of grime. clean Paredes en la cocina cubiertas con una pequeña cantidad de mugre. limpiar
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
observed container of chips uncovered. Cover chips to prevent potential contamination. Contenedor de chips observado descubierto. Cubra las virutas para evitar la posible contaminación.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
Inside left wall of ice bin contains rust. Clean and sanitize La pared interior izquierda del depósito de hielo contiene óxido. Limpiar y desinfectar
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
vents in kitchen observed with dust. clean respiraderos en la cocina observados con polvo. limpiar
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed damaged ceiling tiles due to leak in roof. replace Tejas dañadas observadas debido a goteras en el techo. reemplazar
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Cooked food in upright refrigerator not date marked. Must date mark all cooked food or sliced vegetables. Also foods that have been removed from its original packaging Alimentos cocidos en el refrige
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
Observed salsa cooling in large pot at room temperature. cool in shallow pans or use other effective means to properly cool down food. Se observó el enfriamiento de la salsa en una olla grande a temp
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Employees working in kitchen and handle food must have Texas Food Handler cards. Will return Friday to see if employees have certificates. Los empleados que trabajan en la cocina y manipulan comida
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand wash signs at all hand wash sinks. Proporcione letreros de lavado a mano en todos los lavamanos.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not onsite.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
containers of white powder (salt/sugar) were not labeled. Label all spices that are not easily identifiable. Los envases de polvo blanco (sal / azúcar) no estaban etiquetados. Etiquete todas las esp
JUL 292019PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2019
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
frijoles en un recipiente grande. Coloque en recipientes poco profundos para permitir que se enfríen adecuadamente. beans in large container. Place in shallow containers to allow to cool down pro
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not onsite
*31 Individual, disposable towels
estación de lavado de manos faltan toallas de papel, proporcionar toallas de papel. hand wash station missing paper towels, provide paper towels.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Azulejos del techo dañados por el agua. Reemplace las tejas dañadas por el agua. Water damaged ceiling tiles. Replace water damaged ceiling tiles.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Need sign that states: El informe de salud más reciente está disponible a pedido.
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
Huevos no tratados a temperatura ambiente. Colocar en un equipo mecánico de frío. Untreated eggs out at room temperature. Place in a mechanical cold hod equipment.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark arroz con leche in reach in cooler.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Proporcionar el historial de boletos de Grease Trap. El empleado no pudo producir registros. Provide Grease Trap ticket history. Employee could not produce records.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
óxido en los costados del depósito de hielo. Limpiar el cubo de hielo. rust on sides on ice bin. Clean ice bin.
JAN 102019PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace damaged ceiling tile.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
fruit flies located in back storage area.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
use scoop that is handled. bowl perimeter is touching rice.
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
medicine stored above drinks.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide a spill kit or instructions on how to clean up bodily fluids.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
employees working in kitchen do not have food handler cards. second and final warning.
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employee not washing hands before donning gloves.
NOV 122018PASSED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 12
2018
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels at all hand sinks, COS.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
replace or resurface cutting board
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors.
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
replace damaged ceiling tiles and fix cracked floor in kitchen.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
scoop needs to be upright
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
need thermometer in reach in cooler and freezer
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
properly date mark all food in reach in cooler
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
provide trash can at each hand sink.
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
store medicine away from food products.
*47 Handwashing signage
need hand wash sign
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken above beans.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
employees working in kitchen require Texas food handler cards.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label containers.
APR 52018PASSED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2018
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
Raid found in dry storage area. No home use pesticide in building.
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Fix damaged ceiling tiles.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Need thermometer in produce cooler.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
sweep floors,
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
not cooling properly.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
chicken cooling at room temperature. follow proper cooling method.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
all food in ric needs to be date marked. Date mark flan coke cooler. 2nd warning
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking
utensil not thoroughly cleaned that are restocked.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
sugar and flour container not labeled.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need HW signs at hand wash stations.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
No Grease trap ticket available.
FEB 222018PASSED14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2018
PASSED
14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Food product needs to be under 41F.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Egg above raw steak.
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
No home use pesticide allow in building.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Need Grease trap ticket by next visit. need to be within 90 days.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Employees require food Handler Cards by next visit.
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
Dispose of food that has past 7 day date mark.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide food thermometer in RIC with food product.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Hw station for Hw only.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
Cutting board needs to be resurfaced, pitting is occurring.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label flour and sugar containers.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Wipe down and sanitizing wire shelving.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Clean vent, change filter.
*47 Handwashing signage
AUG 162017FAILED19 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2017
FAILED
19 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
STORED ON FLOOR
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN WIC
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE FOIL LINING FROM UNDER UTENSIL
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
PROVIDE FOR ALL IN COOLER
*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement
3 COMP SINK SET UP INCORRECTLY
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN MOP SINK
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED CHICKEN 103*F
*19 One Inch Air Gap
PROVIDE AT 3 COMP SINK
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
OBSERVED RAID IN ESTABLISHMENT
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES 72.2*F, CHEESE 54.1*F , LETTUCE 61.3*F,
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
EMPLOYEES HANDLING TORTILLA
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES IN ESTABLISHMENT
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE FOR SCOOPING
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER FOODS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
ITEMS STORED IN HAND SINK
DEC 142016PASSED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2016
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN HAND SINK OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH EQUIPMENT IN HAND SINK
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD ITEMS AND DISCARD FOOD THAT IS PAST DATE MARK, MARKED WITH 7 DAYS
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TORTILLAS
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
EGGS AT ROOM TEMP
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
NO RAID IN KITCHEN AREA
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