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Pollo Pollo

1624 S Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75217 · 75217 · Restaurant

Mostly clean — 15 of 17 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
17
15 passed
Last Inspected
2024-02-27
Pass Rate
88%
1 failure
Score
18/100
BEAT
16 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-02-27
Failed 1 inspection (2016)
76 sanitation violations found across 17 inspections
32 food storage & handling violations found across 15 inspections
Sanitation critical 76×
Food Storage & Handling critical 32×
Facility Condition minor 20×
Documentation & Training minor 17×
Employee Hygiene critical 14×
Other critical 12×
Food Temperature critical 12×
Plumbing & Waste serious
Pest Activity critical
2024-02-27 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 13
minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at entrance and back doors

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

obserevd utensils in hand sink

minor Documentation & Training

*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

operating without valid health permit-in the process to change ownership

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

chemical spray bottles stored above clean utensils

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

minor Food 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

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light bulbs on vent a hood

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

store personal drinks away from prep area

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

minor Sanitation

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

store utensils 6 inches off the floor

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair cove base and broken floor tiles

minor Employee Hygiene

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed wet wiping cloths stored under cutting boards

2023-08-22 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 14
critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

remove spray bottle hanging at rack dishes oven cleaner

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair floor, walls

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

need to properly wash hands before put gloves on

minor Sanitation

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

food on floor surface

minor Facility Condition

*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

restroom door

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide lighting in grease hood

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

cooler doors, handler need to be repaired

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

back door gap needs to be closed

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

plate needs to be removed from hand sink

minor Sanitation

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

to go boxes on floor

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean walls, floor, ceiling tiles

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

water personal bottles needs to be clear away

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

need labeling on food storage containers

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

inspection report

2023-02-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed plates in hand sink

minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

new manager obtain rfsm from the City of Dallas

minor Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

pipe under hand sink

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, shelves, gaskets

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair floor tiles, walls

minor Employee Hygiene

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed wet cloths under cutting boards

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

minor Other

*35 Jewelry Prohibition

jewelry not allowed

2022-07-28 Pass Follow-up
CRITICAL 14
minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

new manager (working on to obtain rfsm certificate)

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

minor Sanitation

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

use utensils with handle to scoop food

minor Sanitation

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

use approved food contact surfaces such as plastic or metal food containers, not shopping bags

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light bulb on vent a hood

critical Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

no room temperatures

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

observed personal drink bottles on shelves and above prep tables

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

observed employee touched rte food (tortilla, cheese) with bare hands

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food sit on floor

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, freezer, shelves, gaskets

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

food handlers need food handler cards

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

sign about inspection report

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store we wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

2022-06-28 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 17
minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food sit on floor

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair cooler door, faucet on hand sink

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

thawing method under cold running water

minor Employee Hygiene

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

provide food handler cards

critical Food Temperature

*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer in coolers

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

critical Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

food on hot holding table rice 98, salsa 131.6 degrees f

critical Sanitation

*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

chlorine in sanitizer bucket more than 200 ppm

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm manager not on site-last warning

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide sign for food storage containers

minor Documentation & Training

*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

operating without valid health permit Last Warning-apply for new health permit

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, freezers, coolers, ice machine

critical Sanitation

*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

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

personal drink in ric

2021-12-07 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 12
minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers inside, freezer, gaskets, tables, shelves

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

oven cleaner stored above food

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

provide food handler cards

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide in restroom

minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

provide rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas within 45 days

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

observed gap at back door

2021-06-04 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 12
minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, gaskets

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no rfsm certificate

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw shrimp stored above rte food in cooler

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

personal drinks

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

minor Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

to go boxes

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

provide food handler cards

serious Employee Hygiene

*14 Gloves single use

change gloves when you changed a task

2020-12-02 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 12
minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

minor Sanitation

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

use utensils with handle

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean freezer, coolers

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

food stored on floor

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at door

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

critical Sanitation

*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

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

use approved equipment for food storage not ice chest

2020-06-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 13
critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide handwashing sign

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

beef 56, chicken 66.7 degrees f

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

roaches

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, gaskets

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

drinks

critical Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

provide barrier between hand sink and clean utensils

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off floor

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide

2020-01-14 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

RAW BACON SLICES STORED ABOVE LIMES

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

PIES IN FRONT

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED FLIES

minor Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2019-07-29 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER COOKED CHICKEN

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

minor Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

DO NOT USE FOIL

minor Sanitation

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

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

2019-01-31 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
serious Sanitation

*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

minor Sanitation

*39 Dry cleaning equipment food contact surfaces only

minor Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Facility Condition

*45 Floor contruction requirements

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F

2018-06-27 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW BEEF

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

serious Sanitation

*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

minor Sanitation

*45Floors easily cleanable

2017-12-27 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

minor Facility Condition

*39 Vending machine doors and access opening covers tight-fitting, gasket

minor Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

REACH IN COOLER IS 50'F

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

BUGS ON LIGHT SHIELD

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

2017-06-21 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
minor Facility Condition

*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

lids are open ( they should be closed when not in use.

minor Sanitation

*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.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Floor contruction requirements

the floor has broken tiles ( repair the flooring to be smoothe and

critical Food Temperature

*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

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

label all large containers with name of the product on the inside of the container.

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands

employee didn't wash hands before putting on the gloves.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Registered food service manager must be on site during operation.

minor Facility Condition

*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)

critical Food Temperature

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

the gaskets on the reach in cooler are broken ( replace the gaskets to maintain the temperature. )

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo

the raw eggs stored over the soups

2016-12-07 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

fly activity observed

serious Other

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

missing writing employee health policies

serious Employee Hygiene

*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

minor Sanitation

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

need to fix floors to have smooth surface

2016-12-05 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 13
serious Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

date marking in all food

serious Employee Hygiene

FAILED: *13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *10 Sanitization after Cleaning

needs to be had sanitizer solution at all times to disinfecting all areas.

serious Other

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

missing writing employee health policies

critical Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw pork in gyro holder over CTS chicken

serious Plumbing & Waste

FAILED: *19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

not hot water in 3 compartment sinks

critical Other

FAILED: *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)

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

need sanitizer strips to check sanitizer concentration

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RIC unit at 50 F

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

potatoes and food at floor level

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

need to wash hands before use gloves for 20 sec.

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

all floors, walls and ceilings need good repair

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap ticket missing needs to be clean every 90 days

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