Pupuseria Carolina
9334 E Rl Thornton Frwy B2, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant
Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-02-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, oven, grills, shelves, freezer, clean pipe under 3 com sink, hand sink
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken stored above cooked/rte food
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean vent a hood
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean food contact surfaces/utensils/ equipment
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
observed food stored under hand sink
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket-observed wet cloths sit on prep tables
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all employees need food handler cards
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking [pipe under hand sink
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
2023-08-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*33 Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided
service sink used for dump dirty water not as storage of clean utensils
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
jewelry not allowed while you prepared food
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
observed thawing raw chicken and raw fish on room temperature
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves, grills, tables, shelves-dry products
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert clean plates
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*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
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw meat stored above raw fish in ric
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label food products with common name of product
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean food contact surfaces-shelves/food prep area
2023-01-09 Pass Routine 8
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezers, shelves, gaskets, microwave
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
use utensils with handle to scoop food
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards-new employees
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chicken 111 degrees f
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
thawing method under cold running water
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking faucets on mop sink and 3 com sinks
2022-06-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloths not stored in adequate sanitizer solutions
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM certificate expired
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Unnecessary items in hand sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean gaskets and vents of vent hood
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Plastic bag in ice machine and scoop laying flat
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Sanitizer solution was low (0 ppm Cl)
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
When putting new gloves must wash hands.
2021-11-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
bleach more than 200 ppm
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw fish stored above red sauce
*47 Other Violations
mop sink needs to be used for dirty water organize kitchen remove all unnecessary articles
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
observed utensils sit on floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezers
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up 3 com sink wash rinse sanitize air drying
2021-05-17 Pass Follow-up 4
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide qua test strips
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
use utensils with handle to scoop food-chips
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean freezer, gaskets, caulk
*47 Other Violations
provide chocking poster remove wood under freezer
2021-04-19 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer in coolers
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
oven cleaner stored above rte food
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
cold running water not room temperatures
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
rice 120.3 degrees f
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*35 Hair Restraints effective
cover hair
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
*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, caulk around sink, shelves
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert utensils/plates
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
food containers-water container damaged
2020-10-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, sink
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
bleach more than 200 ppm
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containbers
*47 Handwashing signage
provide
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
observed employee washed hands at 3 com sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezers, shelves
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
2020-03-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken stored above raw fish
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
observed mops handle store next to clean utensils
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezer, gaskets
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
food exposed to environmental contamination
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
food handler card expired
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
shopping bags used as food storage containers (reheat rice in shopping bag in microwave)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean prep table
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink sit on prep table
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed fruit flies
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide written procedure about vomiting/diarrhea events
2019-09-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY ICE MACHINE
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
KEEP HAND SINK EMPTY
2019-03-28 Pass Routine 2
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position
2018-09-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY (INCLUDING EGG AND EGG PRODUCTS)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2018-03-16 Pass Routine 3
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide a written procedure on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
provide dates of expiration on foods that are TCS foods .
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide a common name of the food stored away in the refrigerator units.
2017-08-31 Pass Routine 4
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
the deep freezer is placed on wood 2x6 blocks. Replace with metal / plastic legs or wheels. It must have a clearance to be able to clean under.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
the city registered food service manager certificate must be displayed
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
the magnetic gaskets must be replaced . ( reach refrigerator doors )
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
The RFSM must be on site ( one to serve certificate 3/12/2017) Return to office an apply for the city certificate.
2017-02-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Several foods in the hot holding unit were not hot ( rice 128 degrees, chicken 130 degrees , refried beans at 128 degrees f. )
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
provide the pest records for this particular location ( service address different than physical address.)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Provide shields over the bulbs that are over the kitchen .
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Provide the food handlers card or certificate for all employees prepping food .
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Provide the common name on all the containers in the reach in cooler ( tomato sauces.)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
the moist wiping clothes should be in sanitizer when not in use.
*21 PIC ensures effective handwashing being done
associate didnt wash hands prior to putting on gloves.
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