Sabor a LA Mexicana
930 E Eighth St Bldg #a, Dallas, TX 75203 · 75203 · Restaurant
Passed all 16 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-02-15 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Meats on Grill not all at 135 F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw shrimp over chiles rellenos
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Food handler certificates expired
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label all non original chemical spray bottles w/contents
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label squeeze bottles w/ contents
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Place thermometer in drink cooler w/salsas
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Replace rusted wire racks in walk-in cooler
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
Dead roaches observed in bucket of water by reach-in freezer
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Ensure all foods are properly covered in walk-in cooler & dry storage
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Invert or cover all pans so that nothing falls in them
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Do not use single use items as scoops
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean food debris on wire racks in walk-in cooler
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix/look into solution for leaking cooling unit in walk-in cooler
2023-08-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*05 Reheat from 41øF to 165øF within 2 hours and/or Commercially processed RTE foods reheated from 4
Must reheat foods to 165 F within 2 hrs
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw foods/meats not in correct order>observed chicken over pork
*18 Restricted use pesticides
Do not use/store unapproved pesticides in establishment
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
Provide probe thermometer to check hot foods
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Ensure all equipment has smooth edges/cuts
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
Remove all dead pest
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Do not store knives where they will be exposed to contaminants>knives of (on) rack w/roach droppings
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean wire racks in walk-in cooler
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
No current grease trap ticket
2023-02-28 Pass Routine 4
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Remove all plastic from interior of reach-in cooler
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
When thawing keep meat in running water>talk to distributer to give smaller portions to avoid having full box of meat
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean grease build-up on shelf by flat top
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM not posted
2023-01-26 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Must wash hands when donning/putting on new gloves
*19 Plumbing System Construction
Broken pipe at hand sink
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
No current grease trap manifest
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager
Must register food manager certificate with City of Dallas immediately
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label squeeze bottle with their contents
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Dispose of any food past date or accurately label them
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
Provide chlorine test strips to test concentration of sanitizer solution
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store anything in hand sink
*32 Equipment and Utensils without smooth welds
Ensure that all welds/cuts in equipment are smooth
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
extensive evidence of roaches observed>potential infestation contact pest control company
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Do not store food in pots/containers on floor
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
When thawing food/meat do it under running water
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean built up grease around vent hood (shelves)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Re-seal/re-adjust hand sink by 3-compartment sink
2022-08-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Concentration of sanitizer bucket was observed at 0 ppm QA
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site-expired
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Must label squeeze bottles in kitchen (oil & water) as well as salsa bottles for customers
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Hand sink hand (had) dishes stored in it, do not store items at hand sink
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Remove plastic in reach-in cooler to allow it to be easily cleaned
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Pest (flies & cockroaches) seen during inspection
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Maintain wiping cloths in sanitizer solution in between uses
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Keep food-containers with food/food items at least 6" off the floor
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Proper adkust/fix vent hood(missing panels, not in good repair
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean walls and floors of any built-up grease or food debris
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix leak in roof
2021-11-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
cooler units dirty with soils and grease accumulations - all areas - must be clean to avoid cross contaminations
*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard
vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations vent hood must not create unlawful discharges
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
food containers inside cooler units with out covers or lids must be have cover or lids to avoid cross contamination
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employee not washing hands after change tasks must be washing hands during food preparation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood filters dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marks on food containers inside cooler units at prep area must be date marking food containers in all areas in all areas
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ceiling dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination walls at vent hood area dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean when contaminations is
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
PIC must be ensure sanitize food surfaces during operational hours
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
missing test strips on site must be have test trips to verified chemical concentration missing setup sanitizer buckets in all areas must be have setup sanitizer buckets at: 100 ppm chlorine conc
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
missing pest control ticket on site must be have pest control ticket on site
2021-05-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
missing current food handlers cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors, walls and ceiling dirty with soils, spills, drippings, litter and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
food containers with lids or covers inside cooler units must be cover all food containers to avoid cross contamination
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
food containers without labels in all areas must be have food labels in all areas to avoid cross contamination
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
fly activity observed during inspection must be contact pest management to avoid cross contamination
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
premises must be maintain clean during operational hours to avoid cross contamination
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
using bare hand contact with RTE foods must be use gloves during operational hours to avoid cross contamination by hands
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
cooking equipment dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
missing current RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
missing sanitizing solutions in all areas sanitizer bucket at 50 ppm Chlorine concentration 3c sink at 100 ppm chlorine concentration
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
missing current pest control ticket on site must be have current pest control ticket on site
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
equipment and food surfaces dirty with soils and grease deposits must be clean and sanitize during operational hours
2020-06-26 Pass Routine 3
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing employee health policies and procedures
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
doors at RI cooler broken shelving rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
water leaks at pump condensation line must be repair to proper condition
2020-05-01 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors, walls and ceilings dirty with spills soils, food debris and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cros contamination
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site must be have a RFSM on site during operational hours
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
missing current pest control must be have current pest control
*45 First Aid
missing first aid kit must be have first aid kit
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
hand sinks without hot water must be have hand sinks with minimum 110 F hot water to avoid employee -cross contamination
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
fly activity observed must be contact pest control to eliminate pest
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
missing sanitizing solutions 3c sink 50 ppm chlorine concentration sanitizer buckets 100 ppm chlorine concentration missing chlorine test strips must be have chlorine test strips
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on all food containers must be have date mark on all food containers
2019-12-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
hot water leak at hand sink kitchen area must be repair to proper condition to avoid cross contamination
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on food containers must be have date mark on all food containers
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
cooking equipment and utensils encrusted with grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors behind equipment dirty with soils, litter and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination walls dirty with spills and drippings must be clean to avoid cross contaminati
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
equipment inside and outside on all areas are dirty with spills, food debris and soils accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination food containers at food dry area dirty w
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
gaskets broken on cooler units must be replace or repair to maintain food temperature required by law prep tables shelving rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition shelvi
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
using non approved containers as food containers PIC must be ensure employees use approved containers with lids or covers to keep food from cross contamination
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
missing current pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
missing food labels on all food containers must be label all food containers with common names
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
missing sanitizing solutions must be have: 100 ppm chlorine concentration at sanitizer bucket 50 ppm chlorine concentration at 3c sink missing test strips must be have test strips
2019-06-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
encrusted grease deposits on equipment and utensils cooking equipment and utensils must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*31 Individual, disposable towels
missing individual towels on hand sinks must be have individual towels to avoid contamination
*14 Maintain hands, arms clean
employees don't using hand sinks to wash hands PIC must b e ensure proper hand wash for all employees during operational hours
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
PIC must be ensure that all equipment is sanitize during operational hours
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
eggs and raw food at top shelving inside cooler units must be have proper separation of raw and RTE foods inside cooler units
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
chemicals containers adjacent to food containers must be separate or remove from area and have proper storage to avoid chemical contamination
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
missing current pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
2018-10-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing grease trap ticket
*45 Premises free of litter
external premises dirty with litter and debris must be clean to maintain proper conditions
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors dirty on prep area must be clean all floors to avoid contamination
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
missing pest control ticket
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
missing RFSM certificates must be have FSM registered with the city
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing some date marking on food containers in all areas must be have date marking on all food containers in all areas
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
separation gaps at ceiling and holes must be repair to avoid cross contamination
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe
recycle non approved containers as food containers must be use commercial approved containers to avoid chemical contamination
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
vent hood old grease dripping must be clean to avoid cross contamination use as public hazard control
2018-01-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
missing sanitizing solutions sanitizer bucket 50 ppm Chlorine 3c sink sanitizing solution 50 ppm Chlorine
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking food containers inside cooler units must had date marking
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing food handler cards
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
missing label in all food containers must be label in all food containers inside cooler units
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light bulbs broken must be repair or replace light shields must be replace and clean
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
cooler units dirty with debris and contamination must be clean inside and outside the cooler units
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
walls ceiling and floors soiled encrusted must be clean and repair walls, ceiling and floors
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe
not approved use of thank you bags as containers must use SNF approved containers
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
missing pest control ticket
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
missing RFSM certification must be Registered with the city PIC should be available at all times during operational hours
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
cooler units inside kitchen doors failing closed need a clip to closed must be repair and adjusted properly
2017-07-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
REMOVE WATER FROM THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
REPLACE THE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLER (NEAR GRILL)
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FRUIT FLIES AND FLIES OBSERVED
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
STORE ALL FOODS SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB (VENT HOOD)
*47 Health permit posted
PROVIDE A NEW CITY OF DALLAS HEALTH PERMIT (FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT)
2017-06-05 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
MOLDED LETTUCE IN THE REACH IN COOLER
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW CHICKEN ABOVE RAW BEEF (IN THE REACH IN COOLER)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER (VISIBLE BLOOD)
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
SEVERAL UNLABELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
EXPIRED SMOOTHIE MIX COOKED MEAT NOT DATE MARKED
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINK BLOCKED
*32 Damaged Equipment
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN PERSONAL DRINKS IN THE KITCHEN
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES PRESENT
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
CELL PHONES ON CUTTING BOARDS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN SOILED FLOOR DRAINS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
COVER INTAKE VENT IN THE RESTROOM
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE TOILET SEAT AND BOWL IN THE RESTROOM
*47 Health permit posted
NO CITY OF DALLAS PERMIT ON SITE
2016-10-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF MEAT RESTING ATOP THE TRASH CAN
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
FLOORS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT ARE DIRTY AND SOILED
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT THAT HAS BURNED OUT UNDER THE VENT HOOD
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN GASKETS ON THE FRONT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE TOILET SEAT OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (VISIBLE FECAL SPOTS)
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT IS BLOCKED (A LARGE CONTAINER OF CILANTRO IS RESTING ON TOP OF THE HAND SINK)
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
SEVERAL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE ESTABLISHMENT
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