MAR 17
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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PALAPAS SEAFOOD BAR.
BEAT. 26/100
1418 GREENVILLE AVE · LOWER GREENVILLE, DALLAS
Last inspected March 17, 2023 · passed
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 42 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
133
includes 42 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*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.
SEP 142022PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2022
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
AUG 242020PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
OCT 162019PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2019
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
APR 242019PASSED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2019
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
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JUN 72018PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
MAR 72018FAILED18 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2018
FAILED
18 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*24 Shellfish tag - Statement required on label in bold
maintain shellfish tags to original container
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
provide trash can at hand sink
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
hot water at 75.1F after a hour in a half at 102.0f
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean drains
*35 Hair Restraints effective
properly restraints hair
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
equipment improperly stored on floor
*47 Other Violations
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
expired date marking on prepared food items
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Blocked
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
lack of refrigeration- discontinue use of ice bed as a cold hold ( sauce at 49.4)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
FEB 122018FAILED21 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 12
2018
FAILED
21 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
remove dust from ceiling
*12 Report Sickness
provide written employee health policy (warning)
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by storage (wiping clothes stored in raw fish)
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap at sinks
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on duty during inspection
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food to prevent cross contamination
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close gaps in ceiling
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
cover food to prevent cross contamination
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
Operating without a valid health permit (lapse health permit due to non payment)
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Guacamole 56.9F and S. cheese 46.8
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Block
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean RIC(s) and ice machine
*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent
remove all absorbent material (exposed wood drain board)
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
donning gloves without washing hands
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean vents
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide vomiting and diarrhea clean up policy (warning)
JAN 262018FAILED20 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2018
FAILED
20 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*47 Other Violations
maintain health inspection on site
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
dishes in hand sink
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
remove /repair all exposed wood
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all gaps in ceiling
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
Operating without a valid health permit
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide more light under vent wood system
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Toxics stored with food in prep sink
*47 Other Violations
label 3 comp sink
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Remove dust from ceiling in prep area, clean drains,& clean walls by 3 comp sink
*35 Hair Restraints effective
provide hair restraint for all employees
*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
lack of knowledge
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food items
JUN 12017PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JAN 312017PASSED14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2017
PASSED
14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*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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