Dallas
BEAT

Sabor a LA Mexicana

930 E Eighth St Bldg #a, Dallas, TX 75203 · 75203 · Restaurant

Passed all 16 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
16
12 passed
Last Inspected
2024-02-15
Pass Rate
75%
0 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
16 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-02-15
No failures across all 16 inspections on record
75 sanitation violations found across 16 inspections
22 food storage & handling violations found across 11 inspections
Sanitation critical 75×
Food Storage & Handling critical 22×
Pest Activity critical 17×
Documentation & Training minor 14×
Other critical 14×
Plumbing & Waste critical
Food Temperature critical
Employee Hygiene critical
Facility Condition minor
2024-02-15 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 13
serious Employee Hygiene

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Meats on Grill not all at 135 F

critical Sanitation

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

Raw shrimp over chiles rellenos

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Food handler certificates expired

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all non original chemical spray bottles w/contents

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label squeeze bottles w/ contents

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Place thermometer in drink cooler w/salsas

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Replace rusted wire racks in walk-in cooler

critical Pest Activity

*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

Dead roaches observed in bucket of water by reach-in freezer

critical Food Storage & Handling

*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

minor Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert or cover all pans so that nothing falls in them

minor Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Do not use single use items as scoops

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean food debris on wire racks in walk-in cooler

critical Food Temperature

*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
serious Other

*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

critical Sanitation

*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

critical Pest Activity

*18 Restricted use pesticides

Do not use/store unapproved pesticides in establishment

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

Provide probe thermometer to check hot foods

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Ensure all equipment has smooth edges/cuts

critical Pest Activity

*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

Remove all dead pest

critical Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Do not store knives where they will be exposed to contaminants>knives of (on) rack w/roach droppings

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean wire racks in walk-in cooler

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No current grease trap ticket

2023-02-28 Pass Routine
4
minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Remove all plastic from interior of reach-in cooler

minor Food Temperature

*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

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean grease build-up on shelf by flat top

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

RFSM not posted

2023-01-26 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 14
serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Must wash hands when donning/putting on new gloves

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Plumbing System Construction

Broken pipe at hand sink

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No current grease trap manifest

minor Documentation & Training

*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

Must register food manager certificate with City of Dallas immediately

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label squeeze bottle with their contents

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Dispose of any food past date or accurately label them

minor Sanitation

*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

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not store anything in hand sink

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils without smooth welds

Ensure that all welds/cuts in equipment are smooth

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

extensive evidence of roaches observed>potential infestation contact pest control company

minor Food Storage & Handling

*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

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F

When thawing food/meat do it under running water

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean built up grease around vent hood (shelves)

minor Facility Condition

*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
serious Sanitation

*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

Concentration of sanitizer bucket was observed at 0 ppm QA

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site-expired

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Must label squeeze bottles in kitchen (oil & water) as well as salsa bottles for customers

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Hand sink hand (had) dishes stored in it, do not store items at hand sink

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Remove plastic in reach-in cooler to allow it to be easily cleaned

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Pest (flies & cockroaches) seen during inspection

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Maintain wiping cloths in sanitizer solution in between uses

minor Food Storage & Handling

*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

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Proper adkust/fix vent hood(missing panels, not in good repair

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean walls and floors of any built-up grease or food debris

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix leak in roof

2021-11-10 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units dirty with soils and grease accumulations - all areas - must be clean to avoid cross contaminations

minor Sanitation

*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations vent hood must not create unlawful discharges

critical Other

*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

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

employee not washing hands after change tasks must be washing hands during food preparation

critical Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood filters dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

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

minor Food Storage & Handling

*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

critical Sanitation

*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

serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

PIC must be ensure sanitize food surfaces during operational hours

minor Sanitation

*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

critical Pest Activity

*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
minor Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

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

critical Sanitation

*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

critical Other

*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

critical Food Storage & Handling

*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

critical Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

critical Pest Activity

*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

critical Sanitation

*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

premises must be maintain clean during operational hours to avoid cross contamination

critical Employee Hygiene

*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

critical Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing current RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city

minor Sanitation

*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

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket on site must be have current pest control ticket on site

critical Sanitation

*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
serious Other

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

missing employee health policies and procedures

minor Sanitation

*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

minor Plumbing & Waste

*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
critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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

critical Sanitation

*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

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site must be have a RFSM on site during operational hours

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control must be have current pest control

minor Other

*45 First Aid

missing first aid kit must be have first aid kit

critical Plumbing & Waste

*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

critical Pest Activity

*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

serious Other

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

missing writing employee health policies

minor Sanitation

*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

minor Employee Hygiene

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

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

minor Food Storage & Handling

*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
critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers

critical Plumbing & Waste

*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

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking on food containers must be have date mark on all food containers

critical Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment and utensils encrusted with grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

critical Sanitation

*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

critical Sanitation

*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

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket

critical Sanitation

*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

critical Other

*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

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket

minor Food Storage & Handling

*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

minor Sanitation

*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
critical Sanitation

*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

critical Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing individual towels on hand sinks must be have individual towels to avoid contamination

critical Sanitation

*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

serious Sanitation

*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

critical Sanitation

*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

critical Sanitation

*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

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket

critical Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

serious Other

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

missing writing employee health policies

2018-10-29 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing grease trap ticket

minor Sanitation

*45 Premises free of litter

external premises dirty with litter and debris must be clean to maintain proper conditions

serious Other

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

missing writing employee health policies

serious Sanitation

*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

critical Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors dirty on prep area must be clean all floors to avoid contamination

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing pest control ticket

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certificates must be have FSM registered with the city

minor Food Storage & Handling

*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

critical Food Storage & Handling

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

separation gaps at ceiling and holes must be repair to avoid cross contamination

critical Sanitation

*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

recycle non approved containers as food containers must be use commercial approved containers to avoid chemical contamination

critical Sanitation

*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
serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

missing sanitizing solutions sanitizer bucket 50 ppm Chlorine 3c sink sanitizing solution 50 ppm Chlorine

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking food containers inside cooler units must had date marking

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler cards

minor Food Storage & Handling

*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

minor Sanitation

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light bulbs broken must be repair or replace light shields must be replace and clean

critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units dirty with debris and contamination must be clean inside and outside the cooler units

minor Sanitation

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

walls ceiling and floors soiled encrusted must be clean and repair walls, ceiling and floors

serious Sanitation

*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

not approved use of thank you bags as containers must use SNF approved containers

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing pest control ticket

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certification must be Registered with the city PIC should be available at all times during operational hours

minor Sanitation

*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
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

REMOVE WATER FROM THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

REPLACE THE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLER (NEAR GRILL)

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

critical Pest Activity

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FRUIT FLIES AND FLIES OBSERVED

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

minor Food Storage & Handling

*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

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB (VENT HOOD)

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

PROVIDE A NEW CITY OF DALLAS HEALTH PERMIT (FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT)

2017-06-05 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 16
serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

MOLDED LETTUCE IN THE REACH IN COOLER

critical Sanitation

*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)

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER (VISIBLE BLOOD)

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

SEVERAL UNLABELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

EXPIRED SMOOTHIE MIX COOKED MEAT NOT DATE MARKED

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINK BLOCKED

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OPEN PERSONAL DRINKS IN THE KITCHEN

critical Pest Activity

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES PRESENT

critical Other

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

CELL PHONES ON CUTTING BOARDS

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN SOILED FLOOR DRAINS

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

COVER INTAKE VENT IN THE RESTROOM

minor Sanitation

*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN THE TOILET SEAT AND BOWL IN THE RESTROOM

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

NO CITY OF DALLAS PERMIT ON SITE

2016-10-31 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Other

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

OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF MEAT RESTING ATOP THE TRASH CAN

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

FLOORS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT ARE DIRTY AND SOILED

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHT THAT HAS BURNED OUT UNDER THE VENT HOOD

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN GASKETS ON THE FRONT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR

minor Sanitation

*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN THE TOILET SEAT OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (VISIBLE FECAL SPOTS)

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR

critical Sanitation

*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)

critical Pest Activity

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

SEVERAL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE ESTABLISHMENT

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