SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

PAISANITA TAQUERIA.

BEAT. 18/100

2930 W DAVIS ST · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected February 20, 2024 · passed

42 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
140
includes 42 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 20
2024
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*40 Store single-service item in original package

store to go plates upside down to prevent contamination

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

post health permit.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged ceiling tiles. repair falling cove base.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

keep walk up window closed.

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours

thaw food under running water

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

remove foil that is being used as liner. do not use grocery bag as food container

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide light shield for light fixtures

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking

clean slicer after use, observed food debris.

MINORSanitation
*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC

CFM did not know what concentration chlorine sanitizer needed to be.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap paper work not onsite.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer at 200+. needs to be at 50-100PPM

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

obtain a food thermometer.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean walls and surfaces of equipment

AUG 9
2023
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

employee cutting cilantro and using bare hands, USE GLOVES.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap ticket not onsite.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm not onstie

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

pest control records not onsite

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

hand sink used for washing hands only, observed utensils in hand sink

MINORSanitation
*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces

observed damaged burnt cutting boards, dispose of.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed exposed walls and food grime, remove harboring conditions

MINOROther
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

store to-go plates upside down

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean in between equipment

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor

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

post health report

JUL 11
2023
PASSED
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

diced onion observed at 53.1F. place food in working cold hold equipment

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

employee not sanitizing utensils after rinsing.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm paper work not onsite

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

employees do not have texas food handler cards

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

no food thermometer available to check food temperatures

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

no available towels at hand sink located in front area

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

using grocery bag as food container for hot food (rice), use food approved bags

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

pick up window left open with not screen, provide screen or keep close

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

food (raw steak meat) left on floor

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

two RICs not maintaining food temperatures

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean floors, clean inside all cold hold equipment, clean vent hood.

MINORSanitation
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

clean garbage area

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, repair loose frp walls, repair missing cove base, clean outside vent(heavy grease)

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

not enough working cold hold equipment (two RICs not functioning)

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
JAN 5
2023
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

barbacoa at 110F, fajita at 98F. turn on steam warmer.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer at 200PPM, needs to be at 50-100PPM.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing grease trap ticket for month of november.

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

observed expired texas food handler cards, renew.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

replace damaged spatula.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

food debris and holes on walls. remove harboring conditions.

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

food boxes on floor, store 6" off floor.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

clean or replace wire shelves, remove non working equipment.

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean walls, floors, gaskets of cold hold equipment and inside of equipment.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair holes on walls, and loose frp walls.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

renew expired rfsm with city of dallas.

JUL 19
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed flies on kitchen, remove harboring conditions and repair air current of back exterior door.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage

observed large gap in between hand sink and wall. provide proper seal.

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

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

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

OBSERVED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, CLEAN. GRIME BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 0 PPM. RFSM MADE AGAIN AND IT WAS AT 200PPM+. HAVE BETWEEN 50-100PPM

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JAN 25
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

post sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM paper work not onsite.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime build up on wire shelves, clean.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed hole on walls and gaps between ceiling and pipes, seal.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed food on floor, holes on walls and dead pest. remove harboring conditions.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide light shield for lights.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

observed damaged food containers and foil used as mat, use material that do not chip as easily.

MAR 29
2021
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*40 Store single-service item in original package

observed to go plates stored upright, store inverted not to collect dust.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed pots and pans stored in hand sink, hand sink is for hand washing only.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

thermometer in reach in cooler was damaged. was replace cos.

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

observed frozen food thawing in still water, thaw under running water.

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

observed white residue on ice machine ice guard, clean.

JAN 20
2021
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

ice used for drinks stored outside and not in mechanical equipment, creates huge pooling of water that collects grime and dust. dispose of .

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer solution was made at 200+PPM, needs to be between 50-100PPM. remake.

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

observed employees using bare hands when cutting cilantro used for topping.

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

two spray bottles with toxic chemicals not labeled, label.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap tickets

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

employees could not produce texas food handler cards

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide test strips for sanitizer solutions.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing paper towels at hand sink, provide.

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

observed single service items stored outside and exposed

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime on pipes

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

falling wall base, seal at hand sink damaged, repair.

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

provide consumer health sign

MAR 20
2020
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

chopped chicken 47.5F, tongue at 48.4F. reach in cooler located in next to ice machine at 44F and not able to maintain cold hold temperatures.

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

beef fajita at 132.4F, chopped chicken at 127F, containers of food located out in room temperature not in hot hold equipment. food was placed on stove to reach hot hold temperature.

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

four spray bottles where not labeled, contained bleach and de-greaser.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair broken wall base.

MINORSanitation
*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned

clean dumpster area.

CRITICALSanitation
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

missing thermometer in cold hold equipment located next to grill.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

reach in cooler not able to maintain cold hold temperatures, will return on 03-23-20 to check if establishment is still using equipment.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

no available paper towels.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide covered waste container in restroom.

SEP 23
2019
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

missing RFSM certification must be FSM registered with the city

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation,mechanical

a/c not working inside kitchen area must be replace or repair to proper condition use as public health control

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket must be have pest control ticket

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

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units with blood spills and food debris including door frames must be clean inside and outside all cooler units to avoid cross contamination

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

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

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

a/c unit not working must be replace or repair to proper condition

CRITICALFood Temperature
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

kitchen temperatures 10 grades above permitted by law employees sweating profusely during operational hours must be repair or replace ac unit to avoid cross contamination by employees

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

missing writing employee health policies

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Devices to stun/electrocute flying insects

missing pest electric light must be have electric light to control the presence of pest

MAR 28
2019
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

ice machine lid broken must be replace or repair to avoid cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing 3c sink sanitizing solution set up and sanitizer buckets at prep area must be have 3c sink sanitizing solution during operational hours at 50 PPM Chlorine concentration must be have sanitiz

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises free of litter

external premises with floor litter at customer areas premises must be be free of litter on all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable

ceiling tiles peeling surfaces cover at vent hood area must be have replace or repair to avoid chemical contamination missing ceiling ribs in different areas ceiling must be have proper hold tiles

CRITICALSanitation
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

sanitizer bucket at floor level inside kitchen area sanitizer buckets must be 6 inches out the floor level to avoid contamination

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

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

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

equipment located outside vent hood area equipment must be inside vent hood area to avoid grease build up and contamination or vent hood must be replace to provide proper ventilation

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler certifications on site must be have food handers certification on site

SEP 18
2018
PASSED
9 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*37 Raw fruits and vegetables washed

lemons, onions and cilantro not wash when cutting must be wash all vegetables and fruits to eliminate contamination

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city

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

food containers at floor level food containers must be 6 inches out the floor to avoid contamination

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

heavy fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

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

missing writing employee health policies

CRITICALFood Temperature
*10 Outfitter-Ice use (if cooling)

using ice for human consumption as cooling for drinks containers must be use only as human consumption to avoid food contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

water contamination and food debris on all cooler units must be clean to avoid food contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

recycle not approved containers as food containers including thank you plastic bags must be have approved commercial containers to avoid chemical contamination

MAR 5
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking inside cooler units food bags and containers must had date marking in all food containers

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

missing writing employee health policies

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

missing food label sauces containers must be label all food containers

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler certifications must be had food certifications cards

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

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures employees are properly sanitizing equi

PIC need ensure use of sanitizing solutions during operational hours

SEP 18
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

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

DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOOD HELD FOR LATER USE

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN FAN COVERS (REACH IN COOLERS)

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

FLIES OBSERVED

JAN 12
2017
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

PAST 7 DAY DATE MARK

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - mesh size

SERVICE WINDOW MUST BE CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE

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

IN SANITIZING BUCKET

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

DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

BY BACK HAND SINK

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

USED TO RINSE OFF CUTTING BOARD, KNIFE THAT FELL ON GROUND

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

TO GO CONTAINER

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

IF UTENSIL IS DROPPED ON FLOOR MUST BE WASHED, RINSE, AND SANITIZE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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