SEP 14
2023
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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LA UNICA RESTAURANTE Y PUPUSERIA.
BEAT. 21/100
9607 BRUTON RD · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS
Last inspected September 14, 2023 · passed
33 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
141
includes 33 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed personal drink bottles sit above prep table, and food products
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspectionreport
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw fish and raw chicken stored above broth in walk in cooler
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
leaking ceiling tiles by restroom-repair replace wet ceiling tiles caulk around sinks need be replaced
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean shelves in reach in cooler, clean shelves above prep tables, clean tables, clean gaskets
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
thawing method cold running water
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair frame around wic doors leaking pipe in walk in cooler-repair asap missing fan cover in walk in cooler
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace broken light shield
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle in women restroom
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
MAR 72023PASSED14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2023
PASSED
14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks and food products store on prep table and above prep table-store in designated area
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food (onion, cabbage, food in walk in cooler) 6 inches off the floor
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light shields broken-replace
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
no hot water at back hand sink
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair frame around walk in cooler doors
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
in use utensils-use utensils with handle to scoop food not bowls/cups
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed one roach
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle in women restroom
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean shelves in reach in cooler, clean freezers, clean shelves above prep table, 3 com sink, shelve across walk in cooler needs to be cleaned, clean table under grill
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
cover holes where is necessary repair cove base
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
raid not allowed in the kitchen
JUL 142022PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2022
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
chemicals (windex, cleaner, etc.) stored next to food
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks stored on prep tables and above consumer's food
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in women restroom
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
broken light shield
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean shelves in reach in cooler, clean tables, clean gaskets, freezers, fans in walk in cooler
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink (knife, plastic container)
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
spoiled tomatoes and bananas in walk in cooler
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
new employees need food handler card
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed roaches, fruit flies and bees
JUN 162022PASSED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2022
PASSED
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Keep utensils 6 inch off floor
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between use
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark food product kept longer than 24 hours
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Observed fruit flies in kitchen
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk food product containers
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
carnitas at 131.5 F after 6 hours
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide bodily fluid clean-up procedure
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed raid bottle stored adjacent to food
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Repair light in venthood
*47 Other Violations
Post 'hand wash' sign in kitchen, post 'inspection report available' sign up
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
Provide covered receptacle in women's restroom
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair floor tile, ceiling, baseboards, gasket in WIC
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw eggs stored above food product
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store sanitizer bucket in hand sink
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean dirty walls, floors, ceiling in WIC and kitchen
DEC 92021PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2021
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the ground
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed fruit flies
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace broken/damaged light shields
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed personal drink bottles on prep table and shelves next to customer food
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in restroom
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
observed utensils sit on floor
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler, remove card board boxes from the freezer (used as liner)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, coolers, walk in cooler doors-exterior, tables, pipes, freezers
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JUN 82021PASSED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2021
PASSED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
no room temperatures
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
raid is not allowed in food establishment
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves in walk in cooler, shelves in kitchen, freezers, coolers inside, walk in cooler door, exterior of walk in cooler, pipes under 3 com sink
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in walk in cooler
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
no hot water-repair water heather within 24 hours
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed fruit flies, flies, and one roach-follow up within 7 days for insects
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food sit on floor
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
repair freezer door
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink
DEC 172020PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2020
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager with rfsm certificate not on site
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean shelves in reach in cooler, clean coolers, freezers, cooler doors
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
keep grease trap ticket on site
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
observed employees washed hands at 3 com sink not hand sink
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed roach
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method
use paper towels to dry hands not apron
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
use approved food storage containers not shopping bags
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
store utensils 6 inches off the floor
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
JUN 92020PASSED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2020
PASSED
12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed roaches
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles, chemical bottle
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide written procedures about vomiting/diarrhea event
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
provide barrier between hand sink and clean utensils
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw beef/fajita stored above bananas, raw shelled eggs stored above salsa
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair faucet on 3 com sink, faucet on hand sink
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing signs
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets around cooler doors, wic, clean freezers
DEC 172019PASSED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2019
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
raw chicken must be stored on the bottom of cooler
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
raw chicken and beef must be in cooler
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
utensils found in hand sink
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
ice chest (unapproved equipment)
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
oil, lettuce, and bag of sugar must be above floor
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
provide barrier between hand sink and 3 compartment sink
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, vent hood, cooler, shelves
*47 Other Violations
no cardboard to cover cooler shelves
MAY 282019PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2019
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY GASKETS IN COOLER CLEAN MORE OFTEN
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY COOLER RACKS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*11 Distressed merchandise, segregation and location
NOV 82018PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN DIRTY RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*47 Handwashing signage
APR 302018PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 30
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*19 One Inch Air Gap
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OCT 312017PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
APR 62017PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 6
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
Self closures on the restroom doors. (men and ladies)
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
provide a licensed pest agency to spray for bugs.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean the interior of the micro wave oven
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
the lids on the outside dumpster was open. ( close when not in use)
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean the gaskets on the refrigerator unit. ( dirty magnetic gaskets) clean racks and shelves ( sticky food particles)
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