JAN 18
2024
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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LATIN DELI.
BEAT. 25/100
5844 ABRAMS RD · LAKEWOOD, DALLAS
Last inspected January 18, 2024 · passed
33 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
123
includes 33 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Do not over fill containers and keep prep cooler closed between orders to keep under 41 F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed many raw products stored above cooked
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
Thoroughly rinse dishes be fore sanitizing
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide Chlorine test strips
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Do not use wood behind 3-compartment sink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk storage containers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean under equipment, some cooler gaskets and the hard to reach places on coolers
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Clean vent hood
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace caulking behind 3-comartment sink sink
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Replace broken handle on large RIC and damaged cooler gaskets
SEP 192023PASSED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2023
PASSED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands
Food staff must wash hands after every contamination (reporting to work/restroom)
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease Trap must be serviced every 90 days. No trip ticket seen.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No PIC at the time of inspection
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food staff must be trained in food safety.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
All food squeeze bottles must be labeled with common name- throughout kitchen area.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
Sliced meats overstacked in reach-in cooler
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometer inside of milk cooler.
*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement
3 compartment sink not set up correctly.
*34 Pest Control
Heavy gnat activity seen in the kitchen.
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
Store utensils (spoon) with handles.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Dirty vent a hood system (filters)- clean. Address condensation at bottom of milk RIC. Clean and sanitize stove top and side of the grill to remove encrusted/grease build up on side of grill. Clean
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair walls in ware washing area.
*47 Other Violations
No pest control report seen- address/eliminate gnat activity.
FEB 222023PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DUSTY FAN FILTER IN RESTROOM
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
BROKEN CEILING
*31 No soap at handsink
NO SOAP AND TOWEL AT HAND SINK
*47 Other Violations
RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SURFACE
*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale
SANITIZING BUCKET STORE ON PREP SURFACE WITH FRIES
SEP 162022PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 16
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
towel store under cutting board
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
missing ceiling
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
change gloves without washing hands
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
broken thermometer in cold hold
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
cell phone store on utensil
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
dirty interior of rif
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
dirty interior of ice machine
*47 Other Violations
no ice scoop, scoop store inside ice
MAR 92022PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
*35 Hair Restraints effective
ALL EMPLOYEE'S NEED TO RESTRAINTS THEIR HAIR
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO FOOD ONLINE THERMOMETER
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
NO TETS STRIP
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZING BUCKET
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWELL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*47 Other Violations
ICE SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
FOOD STORE IN RIC WITH NO NAME
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
NO DATE ON PREP FOOD IN STORAGE
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SEP 292021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE
*47 Other Violations
ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS AND LONG Artificial PAINTED NAILS
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO THERMOMETER N COOL HOLD AND NO THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMP ALONG THE LINE
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
NO CITY OF DALLAS FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE
APR 292021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
NO CITY F DALLAS MANAGER CERTIFICATE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORAGE OF WIPING TOWELS ON PREP SURFACE
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD AND RIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
*47 Other Violations
ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE
NOV 22020PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
EXPIRED RFSM
*47 Other Violations
BROKEN GASKET AT DOOR OF COLD HOLD AND RIC
*22 PIC to ensure no unapproved indiv in food prep are
NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE PRESENTED
*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy
NO THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD AND RIC
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZER SET UP DURING OPERATION
MAY 132020PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expire rfsm
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping towels store on prep surfaces
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
repair light in venthood
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MAR 192020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 19
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired rfsm
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
no food thermometer
SEP 102019PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2019
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Food Contact Surfaces CLEAN: can opener ice machine microwave detail clean makeline and exterior of makeline
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees f or below RIC *62 Ranch
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
can not have the bottom of the containers sitting directly on food container sitting on corn blowl sitting directly on top of onions
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
chemicals on shelf (oven Cleaner) above mayo and onions move cleaner bucket from prep area- can not go above or next to food or utensils
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
beef next to ranch egg (raw) over cooked turkey move green chilies away from raw
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
you can not store knives between 2 pieces of equipment there is no way to sanitize
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN: splash and build up on walls equipment floors ceiling dust on pictures and menu boards clean gaskets on all make lines and coolers clean receipt printer clean middle shelf on tab
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
duster next to to go bags and boxes
APR 112019PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2019
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
onions next to chemicals glass cleaner next to and above food
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
dirty meat slicer, potato cutter- gnats, algae and mildew in ice machine, can opener blade, the bottom part of the lids on the make line, bottoms of all coolers
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
raw beef and chicken next to salsa and cooked onions raw eggs next to ready to eat foods raw eggs next to and above rte
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wet sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean Bulk goods container splash and build up on walls and equipment
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
no card board on shelves no untreated wood can not use tape on knife handle can not set utensils on paper towels
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
exposed ceiling replace broken/damaged ceiling tiles
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
can not store knives between equipment
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee drink on a prep surfaces and above food
OCT 232018PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 23
2018
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
protect the utensils from splash
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wet sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use
*47 Handwashing signage
need "hand washing only" sign at hand sink
*31 Individual, disposable towels
need paper towel dispenser at hand sink- no paper towels
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean potato cutter Clean algae/mildew in ice machine Clean can opener blade Clean meat slicer
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
chlorox bottles next to bottled drinks
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
raw marinating meat above cooked
*39 Equipment-space to allow access for cleaning
you can not store knives between 2 prep surfaces (make lines ) there is no way to sanitize them
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN: Splash and build up on all walls and equipment Bottom of coolers behind the make line dust shield (in the back)
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee drinks next to or above food and/or utensils
NOV 122017PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 12
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
Can opener blade with food particles. Must be washed and sanitized.
*19 Water System Maintained
Leak on 3cs faucet. Must be fixed within 3 days.
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
VRC at 49F. Must be fixed within 3 days.
*28 Date marking Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection do not apply to shellstock
Missing use by date on food items. Squeeze bottles not labled.
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
no test strips on site. Must provide test strips.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Chicken (CAN) in RIC not covered. Must be covered.
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Holes in wall must be sealed
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM must be registered with city of Dallas
MAY 272017PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
must register RFSM cert with City of Dallas
*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
time stamp out of temp eggs and cream frosting desserts
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
eggs on counter 68F do not stack containers in RIC past load limit
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
must wash hands before donning new gloves
*10 Chlorine exposure time table
0 ppm CL
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
NOV 92016PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 9
2016
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Contamination by preparation and storage (covering)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean microwave and ice machine (mold)
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*19 Water System Maintained
reseal around 3 comp sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
flies-provide pest control records
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets-mold
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
clean lights shields (remove bugs) and replace crack shields
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