AUG 18
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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LAS HUASTECAS #2.
BEAT. 40/100
4816 GASTON AVE · MEDICAL DISTRICT, DALLAS
Last inspected August 18, 2023 · passed
Failed an inspection 9 years ago. 41 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
16 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
147
includes 41 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO TEST BLEACH SANITIZER
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR PROPERLY
*45 Dressing areas:Lockers
DISPOSE OF MOP WATER & HANG MOP WHEN NOT IN USE
JAN 102023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register RFSM with city of Dallas
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark RTE items
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Pest evidence observed
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace missing tiles
MAR 102022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Fix leak at 3CS
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label salsa bottles/bags
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Label bins of beans and rice
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix wheel on RIC
SEP 12021PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 1
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Keep raw chicken away from jalapenos
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Fix leak at 3CS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Pump grease trap every 90 days and keep records on site
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label squeeze bottles
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark ready to eat foods
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store items in hand sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean RIC
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix gasket on RIC
MAR 12021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Provide a copy of current grease trap tickets
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Raw beef
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw eggs stored over cooked rice in reach in cooler
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SEP 232020PASSED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2020
PASSED
15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR DAMAGE DOOR TO RESTROOM
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
NO CURRENT RECORDS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
WIPING CLOTH STORED UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO CURRENT RECORDS PROVIDED
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
MEDICINE STORED WITH EQUIPMENT
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
TROMPO 73*F (DISCARDED), SLICED TOMATOES 65*F
MAR 162020PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2020
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
sanitizer bucket on the floor
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet wiping cloth on prep tables
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
raw meat next to vegetables
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets in RICs
SEP 182019PASSED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2019
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Guilermina Calderon/NA/02-03-22 certificate is not onsite and not registered. Must have certificate onsite and register.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking coming from 3 comp sink pvc pipe. repair to potential harborage conditions.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
using bowl without handle as scoop. Use a handled utensil to prevent potential contamination.
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
Broken wall base on dry storage area. reapir
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide unit thermometers in reach in freezers.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
trompo taco out at room temperature at 85.5F. diced chicken in contianer at 113.4F. Trompo tacos were voluntary destroyed, solution: keep in reach in cooler and not out at room temperature. Place dic
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
chemical sanitizer on working food contact surface. place off the floor and a way that will prevent contamination.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
heavy dust on exhaust vents in kitchen. clean.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Employee working in kitchen does not have Texas Food Handler card.
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
House made salas in clear squeeze bottles being served to customers and reused. Place salse in bowls or in small clear containers, must not be reused.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
gap on frp wall, broken wall base. Remove all potential harborage conditions.
AUG 152019PASSED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2019
PASSED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair walls, ceilings & floors
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
no RFSM on duty during inspection
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
reserving of TCS ( salsa) from one customer to another
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
c. chicken 78.2F, Tacos 83.0F, g. onions 96.3F
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
observed raw meat thawing in dry storage room with degrees above 90 degrees
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food to prevent cross contamination
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
unsanitary conditions- deep clean everything
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
block with prep table
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
observed employees touch bottom of 3 comp sink and chemicals then went back to prepping meat
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
deep clean floors & walls
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking faucets at 3 comp sink
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
repair lights
MAR 12019PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2019
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
bare contact on RTE food (tortilla)
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tacos 63.5F
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
clean and repair lights and
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty during inspection
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean RIC (s)
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement raw meat over RTE and raw eggs stored with RTE food
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
food equipment stored in hand sink
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking pipes at 3 comp sink
JUL 52018PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 5
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close holes and gaps in ceiling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination during preparation (prepping food while dirty dishes stored in hand sink)
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared foods
*20 Conveying Sewage
sewage back -up in kitchen
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
bare hand contact with RTE food
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal food and drinks stored on equipment
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace lighting under vent hood system
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty during inspection
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
improper thawing of meat
DEC 112017PASSED15 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 11
2017
PASSED
15 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean drains
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking pipes at 3 comp sink
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Toxics stored with food
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
Reserving Salsa
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace gaskets
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean all
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on duty
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared foods
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
clean
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair ceiling &walls
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Certify all staff
*47 Other Violations
Post signage “health inspection available upon request"
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all holes sand gaps in ceilings
FEB 152017PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2017
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw beef trompo 48.4 degrees Fahrenheit, franks 47.3 degrees Fahrenheit
*10 Chlorine exposure time table
200 bucket
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Employee handling gordita
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Leak at 3-compartment sink
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
seal outside opening into building
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace missing ceiling tile and damaged ceiling tile. Floors by drain.
JAN 252017FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2017
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Fajita 48.8 degrees Fahrenheit, beef tacos 60.9 degrees Fahrenheit, raw beef 44 degrees Fahrenheit
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beef 118 degrees Fahrenheit
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef stored over cooked meats; raw eggs over jalapenos.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean tortilla cooler interior.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label cleaning supples spray bottles.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Keep onsite.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
beans datemarked 1/15/17 - voluntary discard. barbacoa 1/19/17 - voluntary discard. items lacked date mark.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
opening (tub over boiler) to outside - nesting material on boiler
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Missing ceiling tiles. Exposed wood and sheet rock in prep area. Opening in walls.
*46 Toilet tissue, availability
DEC 22016PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2016
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Raw beef 46.5 degrees Fahrenheit, Chicken 44.3 degrees Fahrenheit in Reach-in cooler - maintain at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Sanitizer bucket 0ppm
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label spray bottles.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Repair hand sink by the date listed below (12/5/16). Inspector will return for a follow up.
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Do not store food items in disposable plastic bag.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean reach-in cooler in back storage room, floors in back storage room.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Vent hood lacks light shields.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair floors around floor drain in kitchen. Repair baseboards.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*47 Handwashing signage
OCT 132016PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2016
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw beef trompo 46 degree F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw chicken dripping in reach-in cooler. Bin of pork stored under uncovered. Cutting board with raw beef debris stored on jalapenos.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Do not use cloth towels under tortilla press.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean reach in coolers.
*45 First Aid
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean utensils before storage.
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