SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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POLLO REGIO.

YOUR CALL. 61/100

13302 PRESTON RD · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected January 30, 2024 · passed

14 of 14 inspections passed. 29 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 30
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair/replace WIC outside gasket

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean soot off A/C in kitchen

JUL 27
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Maintain food at or below 41 F.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Repair gap in back door.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair cooler.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean soot off ceiling, walls, vents, light shields.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

Provide better vent hood for coal fired stove.

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Provide consumer health sign.

JAN 25
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation,mechanical

excessive smoke in the kitchen- mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided Vent-a-hood is cleaned on the 13th of every month

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

Must label all spray bottles with the chemicals common name

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

cannot use cloth under cutting boards get cutting board mats

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

can not store utensils (knives) between equipment- there is no way to sanitize

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean microwave and knife holder

MAR 28
2022
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

eating not allowed in kitchen

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Keep food trays off the floor

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Scoops stored on food in make line

OCT 14
2021
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CAN OPENER OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT DEBRIS/ACCUMULATIONS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

LARGE METAL PADDLE OBSERVED STORED INSIDE HAND SINK IN BACK PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
MINOROther
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
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APR 5
2021
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE SAUCES

CRITICALSanitation
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources

REMOVE TOWEL FROM UNDER CUTTING BOARD

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

WIPE UNDER SODA DISPENER

DEC 1
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Sanitizer bucket tested at 0 ppm sanitizer. COS Sanitizer at 3-compartment sink tested 0 ppm sanitizer. COS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM Not On Site.

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store all personal items in appropriate place.

JUN 18
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

expired permit

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired permit-must renew

DEC 31
2019
PASSED
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

PICO DE GALLO 54, AVOCADO SAUCE 52

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
JUN 5
2019
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.

Repair extension of faucet in 3 comp sink.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Manager stated that he submitted a month ago for new certificate, still awaiting new one.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed cutting knife in handwash sink.

CRITICALChemical Safety
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Sanitizing bucket should be at no more than 100ppm tested it at 200ppm

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

observed towel under cutting board.

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

Raw meat (chicken and hamburger patties) stored above produce.

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Remove plastic white caps under the legs of the stove. Replace with correct equipment.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Make sure that the door on the dry storage is self closing.

MAY 6
2019
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES TO STORAGE AREA AND KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RENEW ALL EXPIRED DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATES

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN CEILING FANS FROM WALK IN COOLERS

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

DO NOT USE FOAM CUPS AS FOOD SCOOP. USE HOT RESISTANCE FOOD BAG ONLY. NO REGULAR BAG ALLOWED

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

DICED TOMATOES , 48'F, SALSA 47'F

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

STORE ALL MEDICATION AWAY FROM FOOD PREP. AREA

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK SUCH AS KNIFE

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

CHICKEN 130'F

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RETURNED FROM OUTSIDE AND CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE SAME GLOVES

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.

INSTALL ADDITIONAL FAUCET ON THE LEFT SIDE OF FAUCET OR MAKE SURE YOUR SPRAYER IS WORKING IN ORDER TO FILL THE WATER IN THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF SINK

NOV 26
2018
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CRITICALChemical Safety
*18 Toxic items used according to law
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations
JUN 28
2017
PASSED
5 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
JAN 11
2017
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

wood holding the hand sink up

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