NOV 20
2023
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
✕
LIMON'S TAMALES-TACOS-ENCHILADAS.
BEAT. 43/100
3105 W DAVIS ST · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS
Last inspected November 20, 2023 · passed
32 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
103
includes 32 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw bacon stored next to and above RTE foods, arrange properly
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer wa at 0PPM and at 200+ppm for chlorine sanitizer, must be at 50-100PPM
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no cfm onsite.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark foods after 24 hours.
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
replace damaged container for onion.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
provide a tight seal for exterior back door.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
splash guard needed at hand sink, next to mixer. cover chips.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
store utensils with handle upright.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label white container
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean floors and drains shelves
*45 Store maintenance equipment in orderly manner
store items on white wire shelf in orderly manner
*47 Other Violations
provide hielmlich maneuver sing in english and in spanish
APR 272023PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO RFSM ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTIONS, MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
RENEW EXPIRED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES, EXPIRED OVER 3 YEARS AGO.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
GRIME ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, GRIME ON WALLS, GRIME ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, CLEAN.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED WATER BOTTLES IN KITCHEN. NO DRINKING OR EATING IN KITCHEN.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
OBSERVED RAW MEAT IN NO RUNNING WATER. HAVE COLD WATER RUNNING ON THAWING FOOD.
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
OBSERVED COIL CLEANER STORED ABOVE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. STORE PROPERLY
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
OBSERVED ADVIL AND ANTI-GAS MEDICINE STORED ABOVE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. STORE MEDICINE PROPERLY.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
OBSERVED FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. DATE MARK FOOD PROPERLY.
NOV 212022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK DRUMSTICKS AND TAMALES.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN BETWEEM STOVES AND FRYER, CLEAN.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL LARGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND MASA.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN GASKETS OF RICS AND CLEAN INSIDE OF RICS.
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
REMOVE SPRAY PAINT CAN AWAY FROM AND NOT ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD UTENSILS.
APR 142022PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
observed light coming thru right side of exterior, provide tight seal to prevent pest from entering.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
grime build up on wire storage shelves, clean.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
observed clean utensils stored on wire shelves that have grime build up, clean.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
observed chips left uncovered, cover.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
observed foil used as liner on lids, use material that resists chipping.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
waste container in women's restroom does not have lid. provide lid.
OCT 152021PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2021
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken over RTE food in reach in cooler. RFSM corrected on site.
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
observed rice in hot hold at 125.6F. rapidly reheat to 165F then place in hot hold equipment.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
observed dust build up on walls and on floors, clean.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed opened bottle of water opened and in kitchen. no drinking allowed in kitchen
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide lid for waste container or provide a new covered waste container
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
show all 14 inspections →
APR 122021PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2021
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Consumer health sign was not available, MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
fajita in ric observed at 44.1F and 43.9F. place food over ice to reduce temperature while RIC is repair.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
lone RIC was observed at 44F. repair reach in cooler and use ice to lower temperature of food that is being stored in RIC.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
squeeze bottles with creama were observed not labeled, label all containers with food that has been remove from original package.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
clean utensils stored on soiled wire shelves, clean shelves.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide cover for trash can in womens restroom.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
observed coffee container stored next to sanitizer sprays and other chemicals, store properly.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dust build up on top of equipment, clean. grime build up on storage shelves, clean.
*40 Store single-service item in original package
observed to go plates stored on top of RIC that has heavy dust build up, store single service items in clean surface or in original container.
OCT 62020PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 6
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust on intake vent, clean.
*10 Quaternary ammonium temperature requirement
sanitizer bucket observed at 400+PPM quat, needs to be at 200PPM.
*18 Pesticides and rodenticides application criteria
Raid spray bottle found in kitchen, DO NOT USE HOME USE PESTICIDES.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
large pots store uncovered, store inverted or covered.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
post sign that is visible to customers that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
APR 82020PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered waste container in womens restroom.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
pots and pans stored upright. store inverted to prevent potential contamination.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors in back kitchen.
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
located container of steak skirt date marked 03-21-20 to 03-28-20. dispose of food that has passed date mark.
*31 No soap at handsink
missing soap at hand sink located in front.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust in exhaust vents.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
chips left uncovered, cover.
OCT 112019PASSED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 11
2019
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
RIC reading 48.4F, it is only equipment that is able to maintain proper cold hold temperatures. IF EQUIPMENT IS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES BY 350 PM ON 10-11-19, ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
salsa at 45.3F, shredded chicken at 45.6F, shredded chicken at 45.3F. place all food over ice until ric is able to maintain cold hold temperatures.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide cover waste container in womens restroom.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean walls and perimeter of floor, grime build up.
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
employee touching dice tomato meant for immediate consumption with bare hands. food was disposed of.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
drying diced tomato over hand sink. hand sink is meant for hand washing only.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
using bowl with out handle to scoop flour, must use a handle and be kept upright
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
pole covered with foil located above grill. remove foil.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometer in salsa reach in cooler.
APR 222019PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2019
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood filters with grease drippings and soils residues must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*44 Indoor storage surfaces
missing food racks under prep tables must be have proper storage to avoid food contamination
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
sanitizer buckets at floor level must be 6 inches out the floor level
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
hand sink blocked by sanitizer bucket hand sink must be use for hand washing only
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
zero concentration at sanitizer buckets -Quat- 100 ppm concentration at 3c sink of sanitizing solution -Quat- must be have proper concentration sanitizer bucket 400 ppm Quat 3c sink 200 ppm Qua
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
PIC must be ensure that not food containers should be at floor level
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing proper date marking on some food containers
SEP 292018PASSED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2018
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF
Must properly cool foods down quickly. Do not sit out at room temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
store raw eggs away from ready to eat foods
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Detail clean inside shelves of reach-in-cooler
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Properly store personal drinks away from food prep.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Install rack to properly dry
*46 A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water
Observed staff wash hands at 3 compartment sink
*47 Other Violations
clean and organize back shelf-near 3CS must record hot and cold food temperatures daily record/track temperatures of food going through the cooling process
MAR 52018PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing grease trap ticket must be had current grease trap ticket
*47 Handwashing signage
missing 3 compartment sink signage wash rinse and sanitizer signs
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
using thank you bags as food containers chicken using recycle non approved containers as food containers rice containers must be using approved commercial food containers
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
missing sanitizer concentration sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Quat 3c sink sanitizer solution 100 ppm Quat must be: 3c sink 200 ppm sanitizer bucket 400 ppm
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
fryer and cooking equipment encrusted with debris and oiled must be remove all encrusted grease and debris from all cook equipment
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
all food surfaces must be decontaminated during operational hours equipment dirty and contaminated must be decontaminated all areas with sanitizing solutions
SEP 192017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOOD HELD FOR LATER USE (REACH IN COOLER)
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FLOORS OF THE KITCHEN CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE IN THE DINING ROOM AND MEN'S RESTROOM
JAN 182017PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 18
2017
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
DO NOT COOL FOOD AT ROOM TEMP
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS
Data sourced from City of Dallas Code Compliance. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Dallas considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →