SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

LUPITA'S RESTAURANT Y TAQUERIA.

BEAT. 35/100

1965 FORT WORTH AVE · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS

Last inspected January 11, 2024 · passed

50 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
144
includes 50 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 11
2024
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean can opener blade so that no debris is left on it

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No current liquid waste manifest

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Replace can opener blade

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

Dead cockroach seen on plate

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

Cover all foods in walk-in cooler

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert all plates so that nothing falls on them

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Remove all built-up food waste on wire racks in walk-in cooler

JUL 27
2023
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Do not use bare hands to touch ready to eat food

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

Food manager certificate expired>renew immediately

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

Label all container with contents

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Change can opener blade

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Flies seen by onions

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

Cover all food in coolers (walk-in & reach-in)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean wire racks in walk-in cooler

FEB 22
2023
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Get rid of harboring conditions in dry storage

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

Ensure all food is covered in walk-in cooler

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean racks/shelves in walk-in cooler

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

Label all bulk containers with their contents

JUN 18
2022
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No CFM registered with the City of Dallas at the time of inspection

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

Label all food squeeze bottles

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

Date marking missing on cooked RTE foods inside the walk-in cooler-All ready to eat food must be date marked/used by date

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Observed rust build-up on shelving inside of the walk-in cooler

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

Cutting boards observed not in good repair at work station.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Properly store personal jackets/coats/observed hanging on shelving.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Encrusted grease build-up seen at the back of the fryers/sides of the grill area

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

Relabel bulk ingredient bins (meals/flour)

CRITICALPest Activity
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

Provide a current pest control record

MAR 17
2022
PASSED
17 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Chlorine dish machine observed at 0ppm. Sanitizer bucket observed empty and sis not have an extra to replace. Was advised to discontinue use until replaced and sanitizing between 50 ppm.

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

Provide the clean up of bodily fluid and or biohazard bodily fluid spill kit.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Service grease trap every 90 days. Service immediately.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

A certified food manager shall be present all hours of operation. Register all food manager certificated with the City of Dallas.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All employees not manager certified shall obtain a food handler certification/maintain on file at location to present upon inspection.

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

Datemark all prepared product held longer than 24 hrs with a use by date not to exceed 7 days.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed hand sink bing used as a prep sink. Utilize for hand wash only! Provide a designated handsink sign and trash can.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove paper towel liners form wait staff shelves. Discontinue use of sour cream plastic containers to be re-used to store other product.

MINOROther
*33 Before a two-compartment sink is used criteria

Provide a 3-compsrtment sink. Observed only a 2 compartment sink.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Provide a door sweep for back door and seal properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents.

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

Observed employee beverages on and over prep areas throughout.

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

Cover all food inside WIC/RIC units.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*38 Except as specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, time/temperature controlled for safety

Observed two large beef roasts thawing on the table at room temperature.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*40 Store single-service item in original package

Maintain coffee filters inside plastic bag while in storage.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

RIC/WIC gaskets observed moldy and dirty.

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Repair broken lights under vent hood.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal hand sink and utility sink to wall properly.

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JUL 27
2021
PASSED
9 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

some walls missing skirts tiles at bottom line of the wall must be replace or repair to proper condition

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment in all areas encrusted with grease and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving inside cooler units in all areas rust and oxidize must be replace or repair all shelving inside cooler units to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors inside vent hood area behind equipment with soils, accumulated grease and drippings must be clean to avoid contamination floors inside WI cooler units dirty with food debris and grease accu

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket on site must be have current pest control ticket on site

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

using cardboard paper as food surface contact must be use approved material to use as food surface contact

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using recycle containers as food containers inside cooler units must be use approved containers as food containers

CRITICALSanitation
*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

hermetic containers lids or covers dirty with food debris and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

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

prepared drinks containers without lid inside cooler units food containers in all areas must be have covers or lids to avoid cross contamination

JAN 6
2021
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units in all areas dirty with soils, food debris, spills and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment encrusted with grease and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

cement floors with cracks and rough surfaces must be replace or repair to a smooth and easy to clean surfaces

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition

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

missing employee health policies and procedures

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

PIC must be ensure discard open contaminated and expired date food containers

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

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit.

MINOROther
*45 First Aid

missing first aid kit on site must be have first aid kit on site

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing current grease trap ticket on site must be have current grease trap ticket on site

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors inside dry room area dirty with soils and grease deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination ceiling in all areas dirty with soils grease and dust deposits must be clean to avoid

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city

JUN 15
2020
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

food containers without lids or covers inside WI cooler unit must be cover all food containers to avoid cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition

CRITICALPest Activity
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing current grease trap ticket must be have current pest control ticket on site

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

MINOROther
*45 First Aid

missing first aid kit must be have first aid kit on site

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

some lights not working inside kitchen area must be replace or repair to proper condition

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

missing writing employee health policies

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket on site

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using recycle containers as food containers in all areas must be use approved containers as food containers

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

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

expired RFSM certification must be have current FSM registered with the city

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors inside cooler units dirty behind equipment must be clean to avoid cross contamination ceiling tiles dirty and with water marks must be clean or replace to avoid cross contamination wall

DEC 26
2019
PASSED
10 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units dirty inside and outside including gaskets around doors cooler units in all areas must clean inside and outside including gaskets doors

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city

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

missing date marking on squeeze bottles and individual sauces inside cooler units must be have date marking on food containers in all areas

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).

RI cooler units 45 F and 48 F must be maintain proper food temperatures at 40 F or below to avoid cross contamination

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

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

CRITICALPest Activity
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

ceiling tiles on dining areas with water marks and holes must be replace or repair to avoid pest harboring and cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ceiling dirty with soils and grease accumulations inside kitchen area ceiling in all areas must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize shelving must be replace or repair in all cooler units to avoid cross contamination cooler units not maintain proper food temperatures at 40 F or be

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using not approved recycle containers as food containers must be use approved containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination

JUN 11
2019
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cheese: 49'f, tomato 56'f

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

taco

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

observed raw meat store next to cooked shrimp and raw seafood

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the entire WIc

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

provide date marking for all meat in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed employee's washing towel in the hand sik

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no towel allow under the utensil

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

provide cover for all food containers

DEC 11
2018
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed a bowl of tomato put directly on tomato provide cover for all food containers

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

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

observed raw eggs store together with veggies

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the wic, wif

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired rfsm

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

all foods in coolers and wic

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

no food allow on the floor

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no towel allow under the cutting board

JUN 11
2018
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Please provide a covered waste container for the women's rest room.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No employee able to provide evidence of successful completion of a Registered Food Service Manager course. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at al

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Florescent lighting not fully functioning near icemaker. Light bulb not functioning under vent hood.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Buildup of dust around Air Conditioning vents over kitchen.

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

Reach in cooler not holding proper temperatures Raw Hamburger Meat 44.2°F, Sliced Tomatoes 57.0°F, Diced Onion 56.5°F, Sliced Onion 48.6°F Walk in cooler not holding proper temperatures. Internal

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Panel missing from ice maker. No barriers to protect ice from kitchen. Corrected on site. Bowls of tortilla chips stacked on top of another with bottom of bowls resting on tortilla chips. Sepa

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Glassware in bar area resting on paper towels. Any surfaces where dish ware are stored should be smooth, non absorbent, and easily cleanable. Paper towels may retain moisture and provide an environm

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

No sanitizing solution prepared at time of inspection.

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

Multiple items in walk in cooler and in reach in coolers not covered. Once foods have cooled please cover all containers.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Daylight visible around back door near walk in cooler. Outer doors should be right fitting so as to restrict access by pests.

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

Employee observed date marking during inspection in walk in cooler. Not all items were date marked by the time inspector reached walk in cooler.

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

Moist mop cloths stored on top of counters and work surfaces.

NOV 27
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Employees observed working in kitchen without hair restraints at time of inspection.

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

Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution. Cloths observed on sink edges and cutting board surfaces.

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

Multiple items in walk in cooler and reach in coolers not covered. Cooled foods should be covered as much as possible when stored.

MINORSanitation
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

Plastic forks stored with both handles and tines oriented in random directions. Please store with handles facing one direction such that hands do not touch tines (or other food contact surfaces).

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Shelving in walk in cooler shows buildup of rust and other debris.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Florescent lighting in production area of kitchen missing light shields.

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

Reach in cooler at bar area did not get below 50°F Walk in cooler did not get below 47°F Both should be at 41°F or less.

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Plate used to scoop refried beans in walk in cooler. Any utensils used to scoop foods should have handle that can be stored up and above foods.

APR 25
2017
PASSED
12 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SOUR CREAM IN THE REACH IN COOLER: 54.6 F

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

RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS (WALK IN COOLER)

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE

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

DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS (WALK IN COOLER)

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

LIVE ROACH SEEN CRAWLING ON THE DISHWASHER

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

UPON ARRIVAL A FEMALE KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT (CORRECTED ON SITE)

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

STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET WITH CHLORINE AFTER USE

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

COVER FOODS HELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER THAT ARE UNCOVERED

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER CLEAN VENT HOOD FILTERS

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHTING THAT HAS BURNED OUT IN THE KITCHEN PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING THE RESTROOMS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE ALL THROUGHOUT BUILDING AND RESTROOMS

OCT 12
2016
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SOUR CREAM: 51.7 F

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

IBUPROFEN ON THE SHELF NEXT TO FOOD INGREDIENTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS CLEAN THE GASKETS OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

TWO PROMINATE HOLES IN THE CEILING WHERE INSULATION IS SHOWING (IN THE DINING ROOM AND AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE RESTROOMS)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

MOIST TOWELS BEING USED TO COVER TORTILLAS HELD IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR FOR LATER USE

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

STORE TOWELS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTING UNIT MISSING THEM IN THE ESTABLISHMENT

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