SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

LONCHERIA CERVERIA 'EL PA.

BEAT. 21/100

408 W JEFFERSON BLVD · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS

Last inspected February 8, 2024 · passed

29 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
129
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 8
2024
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*31 No soap at handsink

Observed no hand soap at hand sink , need to refill

MINORSanitation
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

date mark squeeze bottle for 7 days then discard

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

utensil observed squeezed between unit and wall, shall store properly

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloths need to be in bucket when not in use

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

floor tiles need to be fixed

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Other Violations

choke poster needs to be displayed

AUG 30
2023
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

remove all unnecessary articles

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

observed employee put gloves on without washing hands

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, cover holes

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

wash hands at hand sink not 3 com sink

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

last warning-provide sanitizer test strips for chlorine

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

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

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap around door

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

MINORFood 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

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

repair gaskets around cooler doors

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no manager on duty

AUG 1
2023
PASSED
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

beef on hot holding table 120 degrees f

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, walls

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

employees shall cover hair

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

food manager certificate

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

sanitization required after washing

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

MINOROther
*22 Nail polish, fake nails, criteria

nail polished

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap around door

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

no paper towels at hand sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, freezers

APR 15
2023
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

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

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

detail clean the restroom outside

MINORSanitation
*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

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet wiping towel in sanitizer bucket

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

observed cook using bare hands to dispense cooked meat

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

all food handlers must be trained in food safety

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no rfsm on site during my visit

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

observed fish thawing inside a mop sink

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

hand sink observed without paper towels

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

hang wt mops to dry

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label drink dispensers (melon, watermelon)

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

detail clean work food prep area for sight and touch

SEP 14
2022
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

CRITICALOther
*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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NO AVAILABLE FOOD THERMOMETER, PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM NOT ONSIT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED HEAVILY DAMAGED FLOORS IN GRILL AREA, REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS, CLEAN.

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AUG 6
2021
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls shall be light in color

REPAIR CEILING

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES 76*F STORED ON TOP OF HHU

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

DISCONTINUE RESERVING OF SALSA

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

PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

LACK OF DATE MARKING

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

PROVIDE FOR ALL

AUG 25
2020
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

NO CURRENT RECORDS

MINORSanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES 74.5*F ON PREP TABLE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

PROVIDE FOR ALL

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

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

DISCONTINUE RESERVE OF SALSA

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW

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

COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

PROVIDE IN RIC/F

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

PERSONAL DRINK IN PREP AREA

FEB 5
2020
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI

PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY

CRITICALFood 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

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE FOR ALL

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES AND LETTUCE 59*F STORED ON PREP TABLE

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HANDWASHING

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE AT HAND SINK

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

TRASH BAG USED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE RIC

MINORSanitation
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

PERSONAL ITEMS STORED WITH CUSTOMERS EQUIPMENT

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS

JUL 22
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

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

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

gaskets

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
MINORSanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

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

missing writing employee health policies

MINORFood 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

MINORSanitation
*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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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

JAN 20
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE, MAINTAIN ON FILE AT LOCATION

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

REMOVE NAPKIN LINERS FROM SHELF WHERE COFFEE CUPS ARE STORED

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT IN TALL RIC

JUL 18
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood 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

MINORSanitation
*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

MINORFood 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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler cards must be have food handler cards

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

missing writing employee health policies

SERIOUSSanitation
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

JAN 9
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light shield broken must be exchange or repair

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing some date marking all food containers must had date marking

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

cooler units shelves rust and oxidize must be repair or exchange

SERIOUSSanitation
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

CRITICALFood 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

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

missing writing employee health policies

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

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

MINORFood 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

CRITICALSanitation
*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
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES: 86.4 F

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

COOKED RICE AT 107.8 F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHIN ONE WEEK

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD KITCHEN WORKERS

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS IN THE HAND SINK

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES OBSERVED IN THE RESTAURANT

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

SHIELD THE LIGHT BULB IN DRY STORAGE

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

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

JAN 30
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES: 61.8 F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF COOKED FOODS NOT DATE MARKED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

LARGE CONTAINER OF UNLABELED FOOD INGREDIENT

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

MINORFacility 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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