SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

PANADERIA EL PALOTE.

BEAT. 47/100

2537 S BUCKNER BLVD · PIEDMONT, DALLAS

Last inspected January 4, 2024 · passed

15 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 4
2024
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

employees must wash hands before putting on gloves

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>

every employees must have food handler cards

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

Every TCS food must have proper date mark

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

label food produce with common name

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels on handwashing sink inside

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Wood & wood wicker can't used as food-contact surf

observed damaged mug in wic, donot use wooden tortias press machine, remove plastic cover from cooler doors, replace damaged cutting boards

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

wiping cloths must be sanitizing buckets after every use. Observed wiping towels under trace on 3 comp sink

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

observed food product on the floor in wif

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean shelves on wic, gaskets, celing tiles [yellowish color]. floor in wif ice build up must be cleaned. clean fans on wic

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light bulbs on venter hood must be replaced

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

put a sign of [ latest inspection report available on request] to the customer where they can see. mop sink

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair on side door

MINORSanitation
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

repair damaged floor tiles, cleaning equipments

JUN 27
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gaps around cooler doors

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

provide sign about inspection report

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

clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler

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

knifes stored between cooler and prep table

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, caulk around 3 com sink, faucet on mop sink

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

provide label for chemical spray bottles

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

provide in restroom

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

provide correct health permit

DEC 29
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

date mark

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

need a covered trash can

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

label bulk containers

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

inspection report available upon request sign

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

ice build up on compressor in WIF

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean ice around the WIF

MAY 13
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label large containers of salsa

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm certificate expired

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floor of walk in freezer of ice

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

post inspection report available sign,

NOV 1
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling for original container
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORFacility Condition
*39 Vending machine doors and access opening covers tight-fitting, gasket
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
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APR 23
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

covered food

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

cooler 57 degrees f manager removed food in the walk in cooler

OCT 16
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

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

soy meat 53 degrees f

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

gaskets

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

broken light shield

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

provide

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

provide

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

cloth under food

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

use utensils with handle to scoop food

MAR 2
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replacce non working light bulbs on vent a hood

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

provide sign about inspection report

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

provide covered receptacle in restroom

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, shelves in walk in cooler

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

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

use utensils with handle, not bowls or plastic container without handle

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

protect food from dust, store lettuce ton avoid contamination between food and cooler lid

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide food handler certificate

SEP 19
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MAR 14
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY CAN OPENER

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOROther
*32 Wood & wood wicker can't used as food-contact surf
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
NOV 26
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY CAN OPENER

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DIRTY RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER

MAY 24
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY CAN OPENER

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

WOODEN TABLE NOT APPROVED

NOV 9
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MAR 30
2017
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*21 PIC ensures effective handwashing being done
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler certifications

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

grease trap missing cover

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

storing food in plastic trash bags

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

trash cans taller as prep service food tables

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

missing writing employee health policies

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