FEB 27
2024
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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POLLO POLLO.
BEAT. 18/100
1624 S BUCKNER BLVD · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS
Last inspected February 27, 2024 · passed
Failed an inspection 9 years ago. 41 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
16 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
191
includes 41 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance and back doors
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
obserevd utensils in hand sink
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
operating without valid health permit-in the process to change ownership
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
chemical spray bottles stored above clean utensils
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*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
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light bulbs on vent a hood
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
store personal drinks away from prep area
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
store utensils 6 inches off the floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair cove base and broken floor tiles
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed wet wiping cloths stored under cutting boards
AUG 222023PASSED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2023
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
remove spray bottle hanging at rack dishes oven cleaner
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair floor, walls
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
need to properly wash hands before put gloves on
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food on floor surface
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
restroom door
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide lighting in grease hood
*32 Damaged Equipment
cooler doors, handler need to be repaired
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
back door gap needs to be closed
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
plate needs to be removed from hand sink
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
to go boxes on floor
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean walls, floor, ceiling tiles
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
water personal bottles needs to be clear away
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
need labeling on food storage containers
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
inspection report
FEB 162023PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 16
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed plates in hand sink
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
new manager obtain rfsm from the City of Dallas
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
pipe under hand sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, shelves, gaskets
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair floor tiles, walls
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed wet cloths under cutting boards
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
jewelry not allowed
JUL 282022PASSED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2022
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
new manager (working on to obtain rfsm certificate)
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
use utensils with handle to scoop food
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
use approved food contact surfaces such as plastic or metal food containers, not shopping bags
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light bulb on vent a hood
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
no room temperatures
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed personal drink bottles on shelves and above prep tables
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
observed employee touched rte food (tortilla, cheese) with bare hands
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezer, shelves, gaskets
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
food handlers need food handler cards
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
sign about inspection report
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store we wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
JUN 282022PASSED17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2022
PASSED
17 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
repair cooler door, faucet on hand sink
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
thawing method under cold running water
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer in coolers
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
food on hot holding table rice 98, salsa 131.6 degrees f
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
chlorine in sanitizer bucket more than 200 ppm
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm manager not on site-last warning
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide sign for food storage containers
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
operating without valid health permit Last Warning-apply for new health permit
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, freezers, coolers, ice machine
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw shrimp stored above rte food (cheese) in reach in cooler
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink in ric
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DEC 72021PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2021
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers inside, freezer, gaskets, tables, shelves
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
oven cleaner stored above food
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in restroom
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
provide rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas within 45 days
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
observed gap at back door
JUN 42021PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 4
2021
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, gaskets
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no rfsm certificate
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw shrimp stored above rte food in cooler
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
to go boxes
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
*14 Gloves single use
change gloves when you changed a task
DEC 22020PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2020
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
use utensils with handle
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean freezer, coolers
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food stored on floor
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at door
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw shrimp stored above rte food raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in cooler
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
use approved equipment for food storage not ice chest
JUN 162020PASSED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 16
2020
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
provide handwashing sign
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
beef 56, chicken 66.7 degrees f
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
provide
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
roaches
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, gaskets
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
drinks
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
provide barrier between hand sink and clean utensils
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off floor
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide
JAN 142020PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
RAW BACON SLICES STORED ABOVE LIMES
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
PIES IN FRONT
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED FLIES
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*47 Handwashing signage
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
JUL 292019PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2019
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER COOKED CHICKEN
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
DO NOT USE FOIL
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*47 Handwashing signage
JAN 312019PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2019
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*39 Dry cleaning equipment food contact surfaces only
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*45 Floor contruction requirements
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
JUN 272018PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2018
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*47 Handwashing signage
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW BEEF
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
*45Floors easily cleanable
DEC 272017PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 27
2017
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*39 Vending machine doors and access opening covers tight-fitting, gasket
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
REACH IN COOLER IS 50'F
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
BUGS ON LIGHT SHIELD
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
JUN 212017PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2017
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
lids are open ( they should be closed when not in use.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
provide scoops with handles ( bowl being use and this contaminates the product if hands touch the edge of the bowls and are laid down in the product.
*45 Floor contruction requirements
the floor has broken tiles ( repair the flooring to be smoothe and
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded
Provide thermometer in all reach in coolers and make sure the ones in the cooler and freezers work correctly
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
label all large containers with name of the product on the inside of the container.
*14 When to wash hands
employee didn't wash hands before putting on the gloves.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Registered food service manager must be on site during operation.
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - mesh size
the bottom of the screen door has a large gap . ( 95 % of the door is covered . we just need to cover the top and bottom areas of the door)
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
the gaskets on the reach in cooler are broken ( replace the gaskets to maintain the temperature. )
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
the raw eggs stored over the soups
DEC 72016PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2016
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
fly activity observed
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
need to fix floors to have smooth surface
DEC 52016FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2016
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date marking in all food
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
needs to be had sanitizer solution at all times to disinfecting all areas.
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
raw pork in gyro holder over CTS chicken
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
not hot water in 3 compartment sinks
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
food not covered inside the RIC (sauce and menudo food)
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
need sanitizer strips to check sanitizer concentration
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RIC unit at 50 F
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
potatoes and food at floor level
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
need to wash hands before use gloves for 20 sec.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
all floors, walls and ceilings need good repair
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
grease trap ticket missing needs to be clean every 90 days
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