LUPITA'S RESTAURANT Y TAQUERIA.
1965 FORT WORTH AVE · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS
50 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 112024PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Clean can opener blade so that no debris is left on it
No current liquid waste manifest
Replace can opener blade
Dead cockroach seen on plate
Cover all foods in walk-in cooler
Invert all plates so that nothing falls on them
Remove all built-up food waste on wire racks in walk-in cooler
JUL 272023PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Do not use bare hands to touch ready to eat food
Food manager certificate expired>renew immediately
Label all container with contents
Change can opener blade
Flies seen by onions
Cover all food in coolers (walk-in & reach-in)
Clean wire racks in walk-in cooler
FEB 222023PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Get rid of harboring conditions in dry storage
Ensure all food is covered in walk-in cooler
Clean racks/shelves in walk-in cooler
Label all bulk containers with their contents
JUN 182022PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No CFM registered with the City of Dallas at the time of inspection
Label all food squeeze bottles
Date marking missing on cooked RTE foods inside the walk-in cooler-All ready to eat food must be date marked/used by date
Observed rust build-up on shelving inside of the walk-in cooler
Cutting boards observed not in good repair at work station.
Properly store personal jackets/coats/observed hanging on shelving.
Encrusted grease build-up seen at the back of the fryers/sides of the grill area
Relabel bulk ingredient bins (meals/flour)
Provide a current pest control record
MAR 172022PASSED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
Provide the clean up of bodily fluid and or biohazard bodily fluid spill kit.
Service grease trap every 90 days. Service immediately.
A certified food manager shall be present all hours of operation. Register all food manager certificated with the City of Dallas.
All employees not manager certified shall obtain a food handler certification/maintain on file at location to present upon inspection.
Datemark all prepared product held longer than 24 hrs with a use by date not to exceed 7 days.
Observed hand sink bing used as a prep sink. Utilize for hand wash only! Provide a designated handsink sign and trash can.
Remove paper towel liners form wait staff shelves. Discontinue use of sour cream plastic containers to be re-used to store other product.
Provide a 3-compsrtment sink. Observed only a 2 compartment sink.
Provide a door sweep for back door and seal properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents.
Observed employee beverages on and over prep areas throughout.
Cover all food inside WIC/RIC units.
Observed two large beef roasts thawing on the table at room temperature.
Maintain coffee filters inside plastic bag while in storage.
RIC/WIC gaskets observed moldy and dirty.
Repair broken lights under vent hood.
Seal hand sink and utility sink to wall properly.
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JUL 272021PASSED9 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
some walls missing skirts tiles at bottom line of the wall must be replace or repair to proper condition
cooking equipment in all areas encrusted with grease and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination
shelving inside cooler units in all areas rust and oxidize must be replace or repair all shelving inside cooler units to avoid cross contamination
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
missing current pest control ticket on site must be have current pest control ticket on site
using cardboard paper as food surface contact must be use approved material to use as food surface contact
using recycle containers as food containers inside cooler units must be use approved containers as food containers
hermetic containers lids or covers dirty with food debris and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination
prepared drinks containers without lid inside cooler units food containers in all areas must be have covers or lids to avoid cross contamination
JAN 62021PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
cooler units in all areas dirty with soils, food debris, spills and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
cooking equipment encrusted with grease and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination
cement floors with cracks and rough surfaces must be replace or repair to a smooth and easy to clean surfaces
shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition
missing employee health policies and procedures
PIC must be ensure discard open contaminated and expired date food containers
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit.
missing first aid kit on site must be have first aid kit on site
missing current grease trap ticket on site must be have current grease trap ticket on site
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
missing RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city
JUN 152020PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
food containers without lids or covers inside WI cooler unit must be cover all food containers to avoid cross contamination
shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current pest control ticket on site
RFSM not on site must be have RFSM on site during operational hours
missing first aid kit must be have first aid kit on site
some lights not working inside kitchen area must be replace or repair to proper condition
missing writing employee health policies
missing current pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket on site
using recycle containers as food containers in all areas must be use approved containers as food containers
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit
expired RFSM certification must be have current FSM registered with the city
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 262019PASSED10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
cooler units dirty inside and outside including gaskets around doors cooler units in all areas must clean inside and outside including gaskets doors
missing RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city
missing date marking on squeeze bottles and individual sauces inside cooler units must be have date marking on food containers in all areas
RI cooler units 45 F and 48 F must be maintain proper food temperatures at 40 F or below to avoid cross contamination
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit
ceiling tiles on dining areas with water marks and holes must be replace or repair to avoid pest harboring and cross contamination
ceiling dirty with soils and grease accumulations inside kitchen area ceiling in all areas must be clean to avoid cross contamination
missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
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
using not approved recycle containers as food containers must be use approved containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination
JUN 112019PASSED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
cheese: 49'f, tomato 56'f
taco
observed raw meat store next to cooked shrimp and raw seafood
provide cleaning for the entire WIc
provide date marking for all meat in cooler
observed employee's washing towel in the hand sik
no towel allow under the utensil
provide cover for all food containers
DEC 112018PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
observed a bowl of tomato put directly on tomato provide cover for all food containers
set up sanitizer bucket
observed raw eggs store together with veggies
provide cleaning for the wic, wif
expired rfsm
all foods in coolers and wic
no food allow on the floor
no towel allow under the cutting board
JUN 112018PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Please provide a covered waste container for the women's rest room.
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
Florescent lighting not fully functioning near icemaker. Light bulb not functioning under vent hood.
Buildup of dust around Air Conditioning vents over kitchen.
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
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
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
No sanitizing solution prepared at time of inspection.
Multiple items in walk in cooler and in reach in coolers not covered. Once foods have cooled please cover all containers.
Daylight visible around back door near walk in cooler. Outer doors should be right fitting so as to restrict access by pests.
Employee observed date marking during inspection in walk in cooler. Not all items were date marked by the time inspector reached walk in cooler.
Moist mop cloths stored on top of counters and work surfaces.
NOV 272017PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Employees observed working in kitchen without hair restraints at time of inspection.
Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution. Cloths observed on sink edges and cutting board surfaces.
Multiple items in walk in cooler and reach in coolers not covered. Cooled foods should be covered as much as possible when stored.
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).
Shelving in walk in cooler shows buildup of rust and other debris.
Florescent lighting in production area of kitchen missing light shields.
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.
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 252017PASSED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
SOUR CREAM IN THE REACH IN COOLER: 54.6 F
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS (WALK IN COOLER)
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE
DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS (WALK IN COOLER)
LIVE ROACH SEEN CRAWLING ON THE DISHWASHER
UPON ARRIVAL A FEMALE KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT (CORRECTED ON SITE)
STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET WITH CHLORINE AFTER USE
COVER FOODS HELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER THAT ARE UNCOVERED
CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER CLEAN VENT HOOD FILTERS
REPLACE LIGHTING THAT HAS BURNED OUT IN THE KITCHEN PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING THE RESTROOMS
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE ALL THROUGHOUT BUILDING AND RESTROOMS
OCT 122016PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SOUR CREAM: 51.7 F
IBUPROFEN ON THE SHELF NEXT TO FOOD INGREDIENTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
CLEAN DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS CLEAN THE GASKETS OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
TWO PROMINATE HOLES IN THE CEILING WHERE INSULATION IS SHOWING (IN THE DINING ROOM AND AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE RESTROOMS)
MOIST TOWELS BEING USED TO COVER TORTILLAS HELD IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR FOR LATER USE
STORE TOWELS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTING UNIT MISSING THEM IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
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