Palapas Seafood Bar
1418 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 · 75206 · Restaurant
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-08-31 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2025-01-27 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2023-03-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM expired. Register at dallascityhall.com.
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
Call Consumer Health office at 214-670-8083 to change name on permit.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Observed gaps at front and back doors.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need handwash signage in kitchen and women's restroom.
2022-09-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed non-original chemical bottle with no common name labeled
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Observed personal drink stored in ice where oysters are stored keep separate from food product (personal food)
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Observed thawing shrimp with no running water
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair cracked glass on RIC
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Repair light under venthood & closet light
*47 Handwashing signage
Post 'handwash sign' in women's restroom and 'choking poster' sign up for public view
2020-08-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
G. ONIONS 43.7, GUACAMOLE 43.4, VEGGIES 44.2, PICO DE GALLO 45.5,CUBE CHICKEN SALAD 42.9 7 & SALA 46.7
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
CERTIFY ALL STAFF
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
HAND SANITIZER STORED WITH FOOD
*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping
MAINTAIN SHELL FISH TAGS WITH THE SELL BY DATE
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ICE MACHINE( INSIDE )
*37 Food, utensils and equip under water line
FOOD STORED UNDER AND NEXT TO WATER LINE
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
P. STREAK 121.7 & G. CHICKEN 126.9f
2019-10-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food to prevent cross contamination
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improperly stored on equipment
*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping
maintain shell fish tag on container
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*18 Toxic items used according to law
Discontinue unapproved pest control ( RAID)
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
hot < 110F within 20 sec (warning)
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on duty/ expired 12/2018
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean RIC(s)
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
improper thawing of seafood
2019-04-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
c. steak 86.2, s. onion 73.1F, guacamole , cole slaw 54.8f & pico de gallo 52.5
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Lack of adequate refrigeration Drinks and prepackaged items only!!
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label all toxics spray bottles
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty during inspection
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement raw meat stored with RTE foods
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks in prep area stored with food
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
equipment improperly stored on floor
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food to prevent cross contamination
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared foods
2018-06-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean gaskets
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide more lighting under vent hood system
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
equipment improperly stored (invert dishes to prevent cross contamination)
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food to prevent cross contamination
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
sauces 51.0F, pico de gallo 47.2F, c. veggies 48.5F and s. cheese 48.7F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking at hand sinks
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
reseal around doors
2018-03-07 Fail Routine CRITICAL 18
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
FAILED: *18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
FAILED: *24 Shellfish tag - Statement required on label in bold
maintain shellfish tags to original container
FAILED: *44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
provide trash can at hand sink
FAILED: *19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
hot water at 75.1F after a hour in a half at 102.0f
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
FAILED: *37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
FAILED: *42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean drains
FAILED: *35 Hair Restraints effective
properly restraints hair
FAILED: *39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
equipment improperly stored on floor
FAILED: *47 Other Violations
FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
expired date marking on prepared food items
FAILED: *14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Blocked
FAILED: *27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
lack of refrigeration- discontinue use of ice bed as a cold hold ( sauce at 49.4)
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2018-02-12 Fail Routine CRITICAL 21
FAILED: *35 Hair Restraints effective
FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
remove dust from ceiling
FAILED: *12 Report Sickness
provide written employee health policy (warning)
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by storage (wiping clothes stored in raw fish)
FAILED: *19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap at sinks
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on duty during inspection
FAILED: *37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food to prevent cross contamination
FAILED: *47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
FAILED: *34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close gaps in ceiling
FAILED: *39 Loosely cover cooling foods
cover food to prevent cross contamination
FAILED: *30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
Operating without a valid health permit (lapse health permit due to non payment)
FAILED: *46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Guacamole 56.9F and S. cheese 46.8
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Block
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean RIC(s) and ice machine
FAILED: *45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent
remove all absorbent material (exposed wood drain board)
FAILED: *14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
donning gloves without washing hands
FAILED: *06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food
FAILED: *43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean vents
FAILED: *21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide vomiting and diarrhea clean up policy (warning)
2018-01-26 Fail Routine CRITICAL 20
FAILED: *37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FAILED: *47 Other Violations
maintain health inspection on site
FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
FAILED: *24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
dishes in hand sink
FAILED: *32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
remove /repair all exposed wood
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
FAILED: *34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all gaps in ceiling
FAILED: *38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
FAILED: *30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
Operating without a valid health permit
FAILED: *19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap
FAILED: *43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide more light under vent wood system
FAILED: *18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Toxics stored with food in prep sink
FAILED: *47 Other Violations
label 3 comp sink
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
FAILED: *42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Remove dust from ceiling in prep area, clean drains,& clean walls by 3 comp sink
FAILED: *35 Hair Restraints effective
provide hair restraint for all employees
FAILED: *21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
lack of knowledge
FAILED: *06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food items
2017-06-01 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 9
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
no black flag or raid
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ice machine moldy
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
clean dishes on the floor in the dish room
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
bare hand contact w/avocado, taco citation issued to pic
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
Advisory not attached to applicable items with asterisk
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
post notice
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
none on site
*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
placing cooked octopus directly on undrained ice
2017-01-31 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tomato sauce 44 F guacamole 50 F cooked beef 50 F
*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
no plastic bags, use plastic wrap
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
no household roach spray
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
steak 94 F, not on stove
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
thawing octopus on floor
*26 Consumer Advisory--Reminder specifications
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
bartender drinking in prep area
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
thawing in big plastic tub
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw shell eggs at top of cooler over rte food raw shrimp over clamato juice
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
rinsed oyster in hand sink
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
touched cooked fish
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