OCT 3
2023
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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LAS FLAMAS.
BEAT. 18/100
13937 N CENTRAL EXPW · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS
Last inspected October 3, 2023 · passed
Failed an inspection 4 years ago. 34 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
15 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
161
includes 34 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Arrange food properly to avoid contamination (raw chicken above vegetables observed).
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean and sanitize inside ice machines.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Dispose of food past date mark (7 days only).
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometers in all cooling units.
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Remove plastic film from equipment.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Store personal foods separate.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Do not store food on the floor.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Invert all uncovered utensils.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean fans throughout kitchen and dirty equipment.
FEB 272023PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2023
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * WIC 51* Guac 51* Pico 46*
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
dirty microwave ice machine chip warmer bottom of RIC
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site
AUG 172022PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Cooler door, microwave door
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Interior of microwave, can opener blade
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store items in hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register food manager certificate with the city of Dallas
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak at 3 comp sink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
DEC 102021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*32 CIP-Cleanability
Remove lining in bar
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Provide air gaps for drains at hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Keep ice scoop handles upright
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix tiles at bar
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
JUL 272021FAILED20 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2021
FAILED
20 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
shrimp 50.3 F chicken breast 50.9 F
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean fan covers in WIC.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
flies observed
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
dishwasher tested at 0 ppm
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Chemicals stored on prep table and handwash sink.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Two coolers not holding proper temps. WIF not working properly.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Replace residential freezer with a commercial unit.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee beverage on prep table.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair damaged ceiling. Replace missing or broken floor tiles.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
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JAN 142021PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2021
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
FISH 53
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*31 No soap at handsink
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
DRY GOODS
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
COVER FOODS WHEN NOT IN USE
JUL 242020PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2020
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking underneath the designated hand wash sink at the bar
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
setup as follows: wash, rinse, sanitize.
*10 Hot water sanitizer surface temp. < 160'F
temperature measured- 140 degrees F
*31 No soap at handsink
needed at the bar- replenish every soap dispenser
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
heavy fruit fly infestation at the bar area; scrub and clean thoroughly the equipment
FEB 122020PASSED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 12
2020
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CHICKEN 67
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE BEANS IN WIC
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
*31 No soap at handsink
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST "HEALTH INSPECTIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"
AUG 212019PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
FOR CEVICHE
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
DO NOT STORE RAW BURGER PATTIES AND SAUSAGE TOGETHR
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN SODA GUN
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
FLOUR? SALT? CONTAINERS
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
KEEP DUMPSTER DOORS AND COVER CLOSED
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
STORE ALL DRINK AWAY FROM FOOD PREP. OR DISHWASHNG AREA
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN" MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST " UP FOR PUBLIC VIEW
JUL 232019PASSED15 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2019
PASSED
15 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
OBSERVED SMALL NUMBER OF FRUIT FLIES FROM DISHWASHING AND KITCHEN AREA
*44 Receptacles and waste Units-contructed
REPLACE MISSING DRAIN COVER FROM DUMPSTER
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
MOVE ALL INSECT LIGHT AND TAPE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP. AREA AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA
*32 Damaged Equipment
RESURFACE OR REMOVE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUT AND STAIN
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN" MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST " UP FOR PUBLIC VIEW
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON CUTTING BOARD
*26 Advisory- "consuming raw#." alternate text
FOR CEVICHE
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL OPEN PRODUCTS FROM BAR AREA
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN SODA GUN HANDLES FROM BAR. CLEAN BAR AREA OF SYRUP (SMELL OF SYRUP BUILD UP BY ENTRANCE OF BAR)
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ICE MACHINE
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ICE SCOOPS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
JUL 22019PASSED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2019
PASSED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MACHINE TESTED AT 0 PPM
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUT READY TO EAT PRODUCTS WITH BARE HANDS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL ALL POWER AND LIQUID TYPE OF PRODUCTS. FLOUR???? AND NAME OF JUICE FROM COOLERS?????
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
KEEP DUMPSTER DOORS AND COVERS ARE CLOSED AND AND MAKE SURE DRAIN PLUG IS IN PLACE
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. i.e. ALL ITEMS BEHIND DUMPSTER
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL JUICE BOTTLES FROM COOLERS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN DIRTY AIR VENTS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' CUPS AND BOTTLE IN FOOD PREP. AND DISHWASHING AREA.
*26 Advisory- "consuming raw#." alternate text
FOR CEVICHE
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
NO FOOD PRODUCTS IN OPENED CAN ALLOWED
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
EXTERMINATE FRUIT FLIES FROM DISHWASHING AREA.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"
JAN 292019PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2019
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SHREDDED CHICKEN 120'F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED A CUP OF SODA FROM COOK LINE.
*25 Obtain Variance: reduce oxygen packaging
OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR YOUR REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE OR REMOVE MACHINE AT ONCE.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
SPLIT YOUR BEANS IN TWO OR THREE CONTAINERS INSTEAD OF A LARGER CONTAINER
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SECOND NOTICE! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF T
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ICE MACHINE , SODA GUN
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
WARNING! SECOND NOTICE! GUACAMOLE 49'F, DICED FISH 49'F,
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL YOUR JUICE FROM BAR COOLER WITH USE BY DATE
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (
JAN 82019PASSED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 8
2019
PASSED
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SHRIMP FOR SALAD54'F, GUACAMOLE 53'F, SOUR CREAM 53'F, JUMBO SHRIMP 48'F
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" UP
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
STORE PERSONAL ITEM IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' JACKETS STORED NEXT TO SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES
*25 Obtain Variance: reduce oxygen packaging
OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR YOUR REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE OR REMOVE MACHINE AT ONCE.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*9 Reduced Oxygen HACCP Plan
PROVIDE HACCP PLAN FOR YOUR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE OR REMOVE MACHINE AT ONCE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF BEVERAGE FROM FOOD LINE
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
FOR CEVICHE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR DISHWASHING MACHINE (CHLORINE) AND BAR (Q.A.) SANITIZER
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
YELLOW COLOR CLEANER IN CLEAR PLASTIC BOTTLE STORED ON TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
OBSERVED SHRIMPS THAWING IN STANDING WATER
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
TESTED AT 0 PPM. SANITIZER CONTAINER IS EMPTY
JUL 172018PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2018
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
RINSE IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED RINSE SINK SET UP AT THE LAST SINK FROM BAR AREA
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE INTERIOR
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. OR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED A CUP OF EMPLOYEE COFFEE ABOVE CLEAND DISHES AREA OF DISHWASHING ROOM
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACTED READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS WITH BARE HANDS
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
DATE MARK ALL YOUR FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE AS INSTRUCTED ABOVE
MAY 252017PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 25
2017
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
wall under the dish washer
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
clogged floor drain
NOV 172016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
sada gun
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
rusty cooler shelves, knife handle
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
shelves inside the walk in cooler
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