LONCHERIA CERVERIA 'EL PA.

City of Dallas

408 W JEFFERSON BLVD · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

14 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

129

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 8

2024

PASS 7 violations

2 pts Employee Hygiene

*31 No soap at handsink

Observed no hand soap at hand sink , need to refill

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

cutting board needs to bee resurfaced, avoid deep cuts on board

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

date mark squeeze bottle for 7 days then discard

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

utensil observed squeezed between unit and wall, shall store properly

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloths need to be in bucket when not in use

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

floor tiles need to be fixed

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Other Violations

choke poster needs to be displayed

AUG 30

2023

PASS 12 violations

1 pts Other

*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

remove all unnecessary articles

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

observed employee put gloves on without washing hands

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, cover holes

2 pts Sanitation

*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

wash hands at hand sink not 3 com sink

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

last warning-provide sanitizer test strips for chlorine

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

chemical spray bottles stored next to food products and utensils-remove and store in proper way

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap around door

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in coolers, gaskets around door, dry product shelves, clean oven door, oven inside

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

all foods that cooked/prepared and used more than 24 hours shall be clearly date marked

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

repair gaskets around cooler doors

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no manager on duty

AUG 1

2023

PASS 15 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

beef on hot holding table 120 degrees f

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, walls

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

employees shall cover hair

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

provide physical barrier between hand sink and clean utensils-drain board on 3 com sink

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

food manager certificate

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

sanitization required after washing

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

2 pts Other

*22 Nail polish, fake nails, criteria

nail polished

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap around door

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

no paper towels at hand sink

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, freezers

APR 15

2023

PASS 13 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

cutting boards observed not in good repair check freon in glass cooler behind the counter-temperature running high

1 pts Sanitation

*46 Physical Facilities Premises

detail clean the restroom outside

2 pts Sanitation

*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

observed employee washing dishes and not rinsing/sanitizing them must set up 3 com sink: wash water rinse water sanitizing water

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet wiping towel in sanitizer bucket

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

observed cook using bare hands to dispense cooked meat

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

all food handlers must be trained in food safety

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no rfsm on site during my visit

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

observed fish thawing inside a mop sink

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

hand sink observed without paper towels

1 pts Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

hang wt mops to dry

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label drink dispensers (melon, watermelon)

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

detail clean work food prep area for sight and touch

SEP 14

2022

PASS 7 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

3 pts Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

OBSERVED RAW STEAK AND RAW BACON STORED ABOVE RTE FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER.

1 pts Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

OBSERVED AGUAS FRESCAS WITH OUT LIDS, PROVIDE LID OR COVER.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NO AVAILABLE FOOD THERMOMETER, PROVIDE.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM NOT ONSIT.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED HEAVILY DAMAGED FLOORS IN GRILL AREA, REPAIR.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS, CLEAN.

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AUG 6

2021

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Walls shall be light in color

REPAIR CEILING

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES 76*F STORED ON TOP OF HHU

3 pts Other

*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

DISCONTINUE RESERVING OF SALSA

2 pts Other

*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI

PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

LACK OF DATE MARKING

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

PROVIDE FOR ALL

AUG 25

2020

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

NO CURRENT RECORDS

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES 74.5*F ON PREP TABLE

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

PROVIDE FOR ALL

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

3 pts Other

*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

DISCONTINUE RESERVE OF SALSA

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW

1 pts Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

PROVIDE IN RIC/F

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

PERSONAL DRINK IN PREP AREA

FEB 5

2020

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Other

*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI

PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

RAW BACON ,CHEESE AND HAM STORED TOGETHER IN SAME CONTAINER

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE FOR ALL

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES AND LETTUCE 59*F STORED ON PREP TABLE

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HANDWASHING

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE AT HAND SINK

2 pts Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

TRASH BAG USED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE RIC

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

PERSONAL ITEMS STORED WITH CUSTOMERS EQUIPMENT

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS

JUL 22

2019

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment with encrusted grease accumulations must be clean equipment to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

gaskets

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

2 pts Sanitation

*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

3 pts Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking on some food containers -squeeze bottles- must be date mark all food containers on all areas

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions 3c sink 50 ppm Chlorine solution concentration sanitizer bucket 100 ppm chlorine solution concentration missing Chlorine test strips

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing current food handler cards must be have food handler cards on site

JAN 20

2019

PASS 3 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE, MAINTAIN ON FILE AT LOCATION

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

REMOVE NAPKIN LINERS FROM SHELF WHERE COFFEE CUPS ARE STORED

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT IN TALL RIC

JUL 18

2018

PASS 8 violations

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing food label in all food containers must be label all food containers as adequately description

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizer solutions 3c sink 50 ppm Chlorine sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Chlorine missing sanitizer strips must be have sanitizing strips to check chemical concentration

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking on some food containers must be have correct date marking in all food containers

3 pts Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw meat at top level shelving inside cooler units raw meat containers must be at lower shelves to avoid food contamination eggs in top shelf at RI cooler unit must be at lower level to avoid food

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site must be have a RFSM during operational hours

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler cards must be have food handler cards

3 pts Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

3 pts Sanitation

*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

JAN 9

2018

PASS 9 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light shield broken must be exchange or repair

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing some date marking all food containers must had date marking

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

cooler units shelves rust and oxidize must be repair or exchange

3 pts Sanitation

*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

meat in top of cheese container must be separate raw meat from CTS food

3 pts Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Chlorine 3c sink 50 ppm Chlorine

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

food label missing at cooler units all food containers must be label in all areas

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

food containers not NSF approved recycle single use must use NSF approved food containers to avoid chemical contamination

JUL 7

2017

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES: 86.4 F

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

COOKED RICE AT 107.8 F

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD KITCHEN WORKERS

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS IN THE HAND SINK

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES OBSERVED IN THE RESTAURANT

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

SHIELD THE LIGHT BULB IN DRY STORAGE

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT (EXPOSED WOOD AND PEELING PAINT)

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN

JAN 30

2017

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES: 61.8 F

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE 11 / 18 / 2016 )

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF COOKED FOODS NOT DATE MARKED

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

LARGE CONTAINER OF UNLABELED FOOD INGREDIENT

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE BACK OF THE RESTAURANT DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BACK OF THE ESTABLISHMENT

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