RESTAURANTE Y PUPUSERIA LA UNICA.

City of Dallas

7325 FERGUSON RD · CASA VIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

13 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jun 2023.

Last inspected Jun 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
VIOLATIONS
97
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 20
2023
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Prep cooler and items in prep cooler found at 50'f. Keep at 41'f or lower

3 pts Sanitation
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

Cl in 3CS at 0ppm. Use proper bleach/Cl

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent hood

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace light shields

DEC 5
2022
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Beef and cheese found at 45.9'f, keep at 41'f or lower

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

Date mark prepared RTE food

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean lights next to grill

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

Store utensils 6" min off floor

MAR 17
2022
PASS 5 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside of microwave

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Do not store bleach over flower

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Bugs seen in kitchen

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean cooler handel and bottom of RIC

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix sanitizer drain stopper, clean outside trash.

SEP 30
2021
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Beef found at 53'f

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Beef found at 53'f

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometers for all coolers

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels at hand washing station

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

Use approved thawing method (shrimp)

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix small leak at 3CS

MAR 19
2021
PASS 4 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

utensils stored in the designated hand wash sink

3 pts Sanitation
*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

3 pts Other
*19 One Inch Air Gap

three comp sink

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

most recent pest service is from 6/2020

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JAN 9
2020
PASS 7 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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

1 pts Other
*40 Store single-service item in original package

COFFEE FILTERS MUST BE PROTECTED

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
1 pts Sanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

CLEAN VENTS AT VENT HOOD

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT TO BE FREE OF GREASE

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN DRY LOCATION

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
JUN 18
2019
PASS 4 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Do not use plastic shopping bag as food storage. Do not re-use sour cream containers.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean gaskets on RIC's, clean vent hood, clean ceiling around vent, clean ice buildup in RIF.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair/replace ceiling tiles to eliminate gaps

1 pts Facility Condition
*47 Health permit posted

Post permit in frame on wall

MAY 15
2019
FAIL 18 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*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.

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

Observed rotten ginger, tomatoes, peppers, and onions.

3 pts Sanitation
*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.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean and sanitize inside microwave.

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Do not store cleaners over food. Keep separated.

2 pts Food Temperature
*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.

2 pts Other
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

Observed milk expired 5/4/19.

2 pts Sanitation
*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.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table. Keep in sanitizer solution bucket.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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.

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Observed whole chicken thawing on counter at ambient temp. Thaw in refrigerator or in cool running water.

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

Keep scoop handle out of ice.

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

No not re-use sour cream containers.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label all food containers with common name.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Perform over all deep clean - shelves, vent hood, inside freezer, walls, outside of food containers, RIC doors, etc.

1 pts Other
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

Garbage and trash around dumpster. Keep area around dumpster clear of debris.

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair wall near grill where edge is detached. Re-caulk around 3-comp sink.

1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

Make sign: "Most recent inspection report available upon request.

NOV 19
2018
PASS 10 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

box of bananas stored on the floor in the dining area

3 pts Sanitation
*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

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

reuse of containers to store food

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw eggs measured at 43 degrees F

2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

ric measured at 47 degrees F

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Physical Facilities

grease observed on the ceiling directly above the food prep area

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

dust accumulation

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MAY 31
2018
PASS 10 violations
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

BOX OF CABBAGE AND CRATE OF JALAPENOS ON FLOOR

1 pts Other
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

PURSE STORED ON BAG OF RICE

3 pts Sanitation
*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

2 pts Other
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

SALSA (PREPACKAGED AND IN MIXING CONTAINER

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER FOOD STORAGE, CEILING TILES

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

COOLER AND FREEZERS

2 pts Other
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

PLASTIC GROCERY STORE BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

3-COMPARTMENT SINK LACKED CHLORINE FOR SANITIZING

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
NOV 27
2017
PASS 10 violations
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

limes, cabbage

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
3 pts Food Temperature
*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

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
3 pts Other
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw beef stored over aguas frescas

2 pts Food Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MAY 25
2017
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*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)

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Registered food service manager not on site during the operation.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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.

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

health permit must be posted for public viewing.

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PRovide a thermometer for the deep freezers in the back area.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

provide pest records on site during the operation of the business.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Moist wiping clothes should be in sanitizer when not in use.

1 pts Sanitation
*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.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide a covered lid trash can for the restroom

NOV 17
2016
PASS 5 violations
2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

provide soap at the hand sink in the ladies restroom

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

the outside dumpster lids were open.

1 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space

the crates used as shelves ( provide shelving on legs or rolling wheels. ) Unable to clean under the creates.

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide a covered lid trash can in the ladies restroom

Public inspection records from City of Dallas Code Compliance — Consumer Health Division. Records current as of 2026-07-12. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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