Restaurante Y Pupuseria LA Unica
7325 Ferguson Rd, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 13 of 14 passed, one prior failure
2024-03-28 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2023-06-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Prep cooler and items in prep cooler found at 50'f. Keep at 41'f or lower
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
Cl in 3CS at 0ppm. Use proper bleach/Cl
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean vent hood
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace light shields
2022-12-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Beef and cheese found at 45.9'f, keep at 41'f or lower
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark prepared RTE food
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean lights next to grill
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Store utensils 6" min off floor
2022-03-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside of microwave
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Do not store bleach over flower
*34 Pest Control
Bugs seen in kitchen
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean cooler handel and bottom of RIC
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix sanitizer drain stopper, clean outside trash.
2021-09-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Beef found at 53'f
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Beef found at 53'f
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers for all coolers
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No paper towels at hand washing station
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
Use approved thawing method (shrimp)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix small leak at 3CS
2021-03-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
utensils stored in the designated hand wash sink
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef stored on the same shelf adjacent to cooked rice
*19 One Inch Air Gap
three comp sink
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
most recent pest service is from 6/2020
2020-01-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ENSURE ALL TCS PRODUCTS CUT, COOKED PREPPED ARE DATED AND ITEMS PAST 7 DAYS( DAY 1= PREP DATED) ARE REMOVED
*40 Store single-service item in original package
COFFEE FILTERS MUST BE PROTECTED
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
CLEAN VENTS AT VENT HOOD
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT TO BE FREE OF GREASE
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN DRY LOCATION
*47 Handwashing signage
2019-06-18 Pass Routine 4
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Do not use plastic shopping bag as food storage. Do not re-use sour cream containers.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean gaskets on RIC's, clean vent hood, clean ceiling around vent, clean ice buildup in RIF.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair/replace ceiling tiles to eliminate gaps
*47 Health permit posted
Post permit in frame on wall
2019-05-15 Fail Routine CRITICAL 18
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Keep cold hold 41 degrees F or lower. Pork mixture observed at 52.6 degrees F, and unit temp read 50 degrees F.
FAILED: *07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed rotten ginger, tomatoes, peppers, and onions.
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw shelled eggs stored over RTE sauces, raw chicken stored over fish.
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean and sanitize inside microwave.
FAILED: *18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Do not store cleaners over food. Keep separated.
FAILED: *27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
Cool properly by placing food in smaller containers and into ice bath. Do not cool food by letting it sit out.
FAILED: *28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
Observed milk expired 5/4/19.
FAILED: *32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Do not use shopping bag as food cover. Do not use foil as shelf liner. Plastic crates with small holes are not easily cleanable.
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table. Keep in sanitizer solution bucket.
FAILED: *37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed boxes of food and bottle of vinegar on floor. Keep 6 inches off floor.
FAILED: *38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Observed whole chicken thawing on counter at ambient temp. Thaw in refrigerator or in cool running water.
FAILED: *39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Keep scoop handle out of ice.
FAILED: *40 Reuse of single service articles
No not re-use sour cream containers.
FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label all food containers with common name.
FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Perform over all deep clean - shelves, vent hood, inside freezer, walls, outside of food containers, RIC doors, etc.
FAILED: *44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
Garbage and trash around dumpster. Keep area around dumpster clear of debris.
FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair wall near grill where edge is detached. Re-caulk around 3-comp sink.
FAILED: *47 Other Violations
Make sign: "Most recent inspection report available upon request.
2018-11-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
box of bananas stored on the floor in the dining area
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs stored on top of a container of refried beans in the ric
*40 Reuse of single service articles
reuse of containers to store food
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw eggs measured at 43 degrees F
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
ric measured at 47 degrees F
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ice scoop
*45Physical Facilities
grease observed on the ceiling directly above the food prep area
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust accumulation
*47 Handwashing signage
2018-05-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
BOX OF CABBAGE AND CRATE OF JALAPENOS ON FLOOR
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
PURSE STORED ON BAG OF RICE
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW BEEF STORED OVER SALSA AND PRODUCE RAW FISH STORED ON TAMALES
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SALSA (PREPACKAGED AND IN MIXING CONTAINER
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER FOOD STORAGE, CEILING TILES
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
COOLER AND FREEZERS
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
PLASTIC GROCERY STORE BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK LACKED CHLORINE FOR SANITIZING
*47 Handwashing signage
2017-11-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
limes, cabbage
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw beef 52.2°F, rice 52.1°F, cheese mixture 68.4°F, raw shell egg 77.8°F
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef stored over aguas frescas
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2017-05-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
the Pork and cheese , refried beans , and cheese sitting on the counter top and not at correct temperature ( 65f)
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Registered food service manager not on site during the operation.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
the TCS/ PHF items should be date marked in the reach in cooler in the back area.
*47 Health permit posted
health permit must be posted for public viewing.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PRovide a thermometer for the deep freezers in the back area.
*34 Pest Control
provide pest records on site during the operation of the business.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist wiping clothes should be in sanitizer when not in use.
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
styrofoam trays and utensils used in the food process should be off the floor.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide a covered lid trash can for the restroom
2016-11-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*31 No soap at handsink
provide soap at the hand sink in the ladies restroom
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
the outside dumpster lids were open.
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space
the crates used as shelves ( provide shelving on legs or rolling wheels. ) Unable to clean under the creates.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide a covered lid trash can in the ladies restroom
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