SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

RESTAURANTE & PANADERIA LATINA.

BEAT. 24/100

3221 W DAVIS ST · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected February 5, 2024 · passed

44 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
132
includes 44 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5
2024
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw meat observed over ready-to-eat food in

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

Label non-original chemical spray bottles

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

Date mark all commercially made products if they last/opened & remain in kitchen for 24 hrs or more

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

Clean all dead pest from kitchen & equipment

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Replace oxidized can opener blade or get new can opener

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

Replace worn cutting boards

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean racks in dry storage

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Patch hole on base boards of bakery side

JAN 4
2024
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Can opener blade observed dirty

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Multiple employees seen changing/putting on new gloves without washing hands

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

Label non original chemical spray bottles with contents

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No food manager on site

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

All food handler certificates expired

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Replace oxidized can opener blade

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Rinsing procedures incorrect>must first wash with soap and water then rinse then sanitize

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

Saw evidence of pest>dead roaches on equipment

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Any food opened with can opener exposed to contamination

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

Do not store/use bowls as scoops in bulk ingredients

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean food debris/waste on floor throughout kitchen

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Fox broken floor tiles

JUL 6
2023
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No current liquid waste manifest

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No food manager on site

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

Only one employee has current food handler certificate

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law

Label any food that is package(d) & meant for sale

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

Date marking inaccurate/must reflect dates that they/food was prepared

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

Replace can opener bade

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Eliminate all harboring conditions in establishment

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Cover all foods kept in coolers

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean food debris in coolers

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Fix base boards in kitchen

DEC 8
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site

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

For any food kept for more than 24 hrs must have date in which it was prepared

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Remove any plastic covering from equipment

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

Fix gaps in rear exits

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Properly cover/seal bulk ingredients in dry storage

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Fix door to reach-in cooler

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean interior of all coolers

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace ceiling tiles in dining area

JUN 26
2022
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Properly store personal drink-front wait station

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

All RTE stored inside RIC-must be date marked

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Refried beans observed out at room temperature at 87 F must reheat to 165 F

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

Replace damage cutting boards

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Walls observed not in good repair throughout

MINOROther
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

No hot water observed at hand sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean exterior of surfaces throughout the bakery area

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Use food grade containers and not reused icing containers to store food inside of them

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Chemical store by food and not not labeled

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

Food for self service must be labeled-need license

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

Container of lemon/lime observed

MINORSanitation
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

Clean and organize storage area-bakery

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SEP 23
2021
PASSED
13 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing proper labeling on food packages must be have proper labeling on food packages

CRITICALSanitation
*44 Receptacles prevent debris, insect, rodents, allow for cleaning

drainage receptacles dirty with food debris and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination and pest harboring

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

vent hood broken release oils to floor must be replace or repair to proper condition

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

exit back door with frame gaps and holes must be replace or repair weather strip to eliminate pest

MINORSanitation
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

sanitizer buckets at floor level must be out the floor level

MINORSanitation
*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil

dirty and soiled sanitizing solution at sanitizer buckets use clear and clean sanitizing solution once the sanitizing is dirty or heavy soiled by use

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

broken light shields at kitchen area must be replace or repair to proper condition lights not working properly at kitchen area must be replace or repair to proper condition

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM no on site must be have a PIC during operational hours

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

missing food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

a/c vents dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ceiling dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

missing soap at hand sinks in back areas must be have soap during operational hours

MAR 1
2021
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

lights and shields broken at back area must be repair or replace to avoid chemical contamination

MINORSanitation
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

sanitizer bucket at floor level sanitizer bucket must be 6 inches out the floor level

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ceiling dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units dirty inside and outside with food debris, soils and grease accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using thank you bags as food containers must be use approved containers as food containers

AUG 13
2020
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certification display must be have FSM registered with the city

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

missing date marking on bread and frozen packages in all areas must be have date marks on all food containers in all areas

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

missing food labeling on food containers in different areas must be label all food containers in all areas

CRITICALOther
*31 No soap at handsink

hand sink without hand soap at bakery area must be have soap in all hand sinks to avoid employee contamination

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures food handlers properly trained

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

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

missing employee health policies and procedures

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions in all areas: 3c sink 50 ppm chlorine concentration sanitizer buckets at 100 ppm chlorine concentration

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

PIC must be ensure equipment and premises are clean during operational hours or when contamination is observed

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using trash bags as covers on prepared bread pans on racks must be use proper covers approved material to avoid chemical contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors inside kitchen preparation area dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination use as public hazard control

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Devices to stun/electrocute flying insects

blue lights in all areas not working blue lights must be replace or repair to avoid pest harboring

JAN 10
2020
PASSED
11 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

buckets with towels at floor level PIC must be maintain sanitizer buckets out floor level must be add sanitizing solution at water bucket to clean and maintain sanitation

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using thank you bags as food containers inside cooler units must be use approved containers as food containers in all areas to avoid chemical contamination

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

missing sanitizing solutions in all areas sanitizing solution must be at: 50 ppm chlorine concentration at 3 c sinks in all areas 100 ppm chlorine concentration at sanitizer buckets

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

missing date marking on all bread bags and food containers inside cooler units must be date mark food containers in all areas to avoid cross contamination

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

missing writing employee health policies

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

cooler units with rust and oxidize shelving must be replace or repair to avoid cross contamination cooler units broken gaskets and not maintain food temperatures 46 F must be replace or repair t

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

a/c vents dirty with soils, dust and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit must be have writing procedures on site

CRITICALSanitation
*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

hermetical containers at dry food storage area dirty with water, soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

loose floor tiles and broken in all areas must be replace or repair to proper condition to avoid contamination

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

JUL 3
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw eggs, raw meat above coleslaw, cooked meat

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all employees who work with food must have food handle card

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no towel allow under the utensils

JAN 14
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw crab above salsa, salad

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the cooler, freezer, prep area

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

set u sanitizer bucket

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

observed oil box,onion, drinks on the the floor

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
JUL 25
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw eggs, meat, soup store together

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

basket on food

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the freezer

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

food containers and Chemical store together

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test Strip

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
FEB 14
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

Pots stored on floor near three compartment sink.

MINORSanitation
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Power tools (Drill and tape measure) and other equipment stored in dry storage area (former walk in cooler).

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

Raw bacon and stored in back reach in cooler over containers of ready to eat shredded cabbage.

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

Food in prep area stored on ice not at proper temperatures. Shredded cabbage 50.3°F and shredded cheese 54.7°F are not cold enough. If using ice as a cooling medium, please ensure containers are

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Can opener blade dirty.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Registered Food Service Manager certificate posted does not match RFSM on site. Please acquire additional City of Dallas issued RFSM certificates so that they match management on site.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Hand soap stored on shelf above where utensils stored.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Some florescent lighting in kitchen missing sleeves.

JUL 7
2017
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD

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

RAW CHICKEN OVER SALSA IN FRONT COOLER

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

ALL RICS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER

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

CREMA 52 DEGREE F, CHEESE 52 DEGREE F

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

PLANTAINS ONFLOOR

JAN 25
2017
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

WRAPPINGS ON FOOD PRODUCT IN DEEP FREEZER

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

COLE SLAW 46 (DEGREE F)

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

FOOD PAST 7 DAYS (CHICHARRON USE BY 1/22)

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

INSIDE COOLER

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

HAND WASH SIGN IN BAKERY AREA

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

CLEAN DISHES STORED ON FLOOR

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW BEEF OVER TAMALES

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