SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

POLLO CASA.

BEAT. 33/100

3424 S BUCKNER BLVD · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS

Last inspected February 29, 2024 · passed

17 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
113
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 29
2024
PASSED
12 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

food manager not on site

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label food containers

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, shelves

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

provide sign about inspection report

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

use approved food containers not shopping bags

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair cove base

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

observed utensils sit on floor, store utensils 6 inches off the floor

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

new employees need food handler cards

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

personal medication

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean slicer

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

observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor

AUG 15
2023
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in ric

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

replace damaged/broken lids on food containers in wic

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

food manger certificate missing

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged cove base

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

employees need cover hair when prepared food

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

store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

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

provide food handler certificates

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at back door

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

provide label for chemical spray bottles

FEB 6
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves in walk in cooler/freezer

MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

jewelry not allowed

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm manger not on site

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at door

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

all employees need food handler cards

JUL 27
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

hair shall be covered

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, shelves

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

employees need food handler cards

CRITICALFood Temperature
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

thermometer for hot holding shall be replaced

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with rfsm certificate not on site

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

observed food sit on floor in walk in cooler

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at back and front doors

JAN 24
2022
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets,

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager not on site

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

store food 6 inches off the floor

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair faucet on mop sink

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for squeeze bottles

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

provide label for chemical spray bottle

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

provide food handler cards

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

use utensils with handle

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

gap at back door

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JUL 26
2021
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

open sags with food products-cover or tight

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

broken plastic ice scoop handle

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed spatula in hand sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, clean shelves, clean fans

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager not on site

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

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

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

flies

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

new employee needs to obtain food handler card

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

JAN 26
2021
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with rfsm certificate not on site

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leaking faucet on mop sink

CRITICALChemical Safety
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

bleach more than 200ppm

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing signs

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single use articles

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips bleach

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

all employees need get food handler cards

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

open food bags

JUL 30
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at back door

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

broken gaskets, check cooler

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager not on site

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

provide food handler cards

JAN 29
2020
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single use articles

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

hair must be covered

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

MINORSanitation
*42 Ventilation hood systems

clean vent a hood system

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

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

do not use cut containers as food storage container

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

missing light shield

MINORPest Activity
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

remove insect device above prep table

JUL 15
2019
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALSanitation
*29 Manual warewashing: thermometer provided
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DIRTY COOLER RACKS

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
JAN 17
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE DIRTY ICE MACHINE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
JUN 28
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

RAW EGGS ON TOP ON BREAD

JAN 23
2018
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

RAW GROUND BEEF OVER RAW CHICKEN

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
JUL 26
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

chemical bottle stored next to single use gloves.

MINORFacility Condition
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Registered food service manager certificate must be posted on the wall for public viewing.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Provides scoops with handles ( using styrofoam cups to scoop product out of the containers. )

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Registered food service manager must be on site during the operation.

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

the refried beans was at 118 degrees and the rice 120 degrees.

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

all containers must have the common name on the outside of the container . ( flour , sugar, salt etc.

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

Moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use.

JAN 23
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

large containers of sugar were sitting on the floor in the back.

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

the cut watermelon didn't have an expiration date. Sliced cheeses didn't have an expiration date. the Ham didn't have and expiration date.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

the outside dumpster doors were open. ( they should be closed when not in use)

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Provide scoops with handles. ( using styrofoam cups)

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

chemical bottle stored on top of the prep counters and next to soda fountains.

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