SABOR A LA MEXICANA.
930 E EIGHTH ST BLDG #A · OAK CLIFF, DALLAS
68 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 152024PASSED13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
Meats on Grill not all at 135 F
Raw shrimp over chiles rellenos
Food handler certificates expired
Label all non original chemical spray bottles w/contents
Label squeeze bottles w/ contents
Place thermometer in drink cooler w/salsas
Replace rusted wire racks in walk-in cooler
Dead roaches observed in bucket of water by reach-in freezer
Ensure all foods are properly covered in walk-in cooler & dry storage
Invert or cover all pans so that nothing falls in them
Do not use single use items as scoops
Clean food debris on wire racks in walk-in cooler
Fix/look into solution for leaking cooling unit in walk-in cooler
AUG 242023PASSED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
Must reheat foods to 165 F within 2 hrs
Raw foods/meats not in correct order>observed chicken over pork
Do not use/store unapproved pesticides in establishment
Provide probe thermometer to check hot foods
Ensure all equipment has smooth edges/cuts
Remove all dead pest
Do not store knives where they will be exposed to contaminants>knives of (on) rack w/roach droppings
Clean wire racks in walk-in cooler
No current grease trap ticket
FEB 282023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Remove all plastic from interior of reach-in cooler
When thawing keep meat in running water>talk to distributer to give smaller portions to avoid having full box of meat
Clean grease build-up on shelf by flat top
RFSM not posted
JAN 262023PASSED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Must wash hands when donning/putting on new gloves
Broken pipe at hand sink
No current grease trap manifest
Must register food manager certificate with City of Dallas immediately
Label squeeze bottle with their contents
Dispose of any food past date or accurately label them
Provide chlorine test strips to test concentration of sanitizer solution
Do not store anything in hand sink
Ensure that all welds/cuts in equipment are smooth
extensive evidence of roaches observed>potential infestation contact pest control company
Do not store food in pots/containers on floor
When thawing food/meat do it under running water
Clean built up grease around vent hood (shelves)
Re-seal/re-adjust hand sink by 3-compartment sink
AUG 252022PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Concentration of sanitizer bucket was observed at 0 ppm QA
Observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
No RFSM on site-expired
Must label squeeze bottles in kitchen (oil & water) as well as salsa bottles for customers
Hand sink hand (had) dishes stored in it, do not store items at hand sink
Remove plastic in reach-in cooler to allow it to be easily cleaned
Pest (flies & cockroaches) seen during inspection
Maintain wiping cloths in sanitizer solution in between uses
Keep food-containers with food/food items at least 6" off the floor
Proper adkust/fix vent hood(missing panels, not in good repair
Clean walls and floors of any built-up grease or food debris
Fix leak in roof
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NOV 102021PASSED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
cooler units dirty with soils and grease accumulations - all areas - must be clean to avoid cross contaminations
vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations vent hood must not create unlawful discharges
food containers inside cooler units with out covers or lids must be have cover or lids to avoid cross contamination
employee not washing hands after change tasks must be washing hands during food preparation
vent hood filters dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
missing date marks on food containers inside cooler units at prep area must be date marking food containers in all areas in all areas
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
PIC must be ensure sanitize food surfaces during operational hours
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
missing pest control ticket on site must be have pest control ticket on site
MAY 102021PASSED13 violations10 CRITICALDETAILS
missing current food handlers cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
floors, walls and ceiling dirty with soils, spills, drippings, litter and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
food containers with lids or covers inside cooler units must be cover all food containers to avoid cross contamination
food containers without labels in all areas must be have food labels in all areas to avoid cross contamination
vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
fly activity observed during inspection must be contact pest management to avoid cross contamination
premises must be maintain clean during operational hours to avoid cross contamination
using bare hand contact with RTE foods must be use gloves during operational hours to avoid cross contamination by hands
cooking equipment dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination
missing current RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city
missing sanitizing solutions in all areas sanitizer bucket at 50 ppm Chlorine concentration 3c sink at 100 ppm chlorine concentration
missing current pest control ticket on site must be have current pest control ticket on site
equipment and food surfaces dirty with soils and grease deposits must be clean and sanitize during operational hours
JUN 262020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
missing employee health policies and procedures
doors at RI cooler broken shelving rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition
water leaks at pump condensation line must be repair to proper condition
MAY 12020PASSED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
floors, walls and ceilings dirty with spills soils, food debris and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cros contamination
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
RFSM not on site must be have a RFSM on site during operational hours
missing current pest control must be have current pest control
missing first aid kit must be have first aid kit
hand sinks without hot water must be have hand sinks with minimum 110 F hot water to avoid employee -cross contamination
fly activity observed must be contact pest control to eliminate pest
missing writing employee health policies
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
missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit
missing date marking on all food containers must be have date mark on all food containers
DEC 22019PASSED12 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers
hot water leak at hand sink kitchen area must be repair to proper condition to avoid cross contamination
missing date marking on food containers must be have date mark on all food containers
cooking equipment and utensils encrusted with grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
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
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
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
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
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
missing current pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket
missing food labels on all food containers must be label all food containers with common names
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
JUN 42019PASSED9 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
encrusted grease deposits on equipment and utensils cooking equipment and utensils must be clean to avoid cross contamination
missing individual towels on hand sinks must be have individual towels to avoid contamination
employees don't using hand sinks to wash hands PIC must b e ensure proper hand wash for all employees during operational hours
PIC must be ensure that all equipment is sanitize during operational hours
eggs and raw food at top shelving inside cooler units must be have proper separation of raw and RTE foods inside cooler units
chemicals containers adjacent to food containers must be separate or remove from area and have proper storage to avoid chemical contamination
missing current pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket
vent hood dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
missing writing employee health policies
OCT 292018PASSED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
missing grease trap ticket
external premises dirty with litter and debris must be clean to maintain proper conditions
missing writing employee health policies
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
floors dirty on prep area must be clean all floors to avoid contamination
missing pest control ticket
missing RFSM certificates must be have FSM registered with the city
missing some date marking on food containers in all areas must be have date marking on all food containers in all areas
separation gaps at ceiling and holes must be repair to avoid cross contamination
recycle non approved containers as food containers must be use commercial approved containers to avoid chemical contamination
vent hood old grease dripping must be clean to avoid cross contamination use as public hazard control
JAN 292018PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
missing sanitizing solutions sanitizer bucket 50 ppm Chlorine 3c sink sanitizing solution 50 ppm Chlorine
missing date marking food containers inside cooler units must had date marking
missing food handler cards
missing label in all food containers must be label in all food containers inside cooler units
light bulbs broken must be repair or replace light shields must be replace and clean
cooler units dirty with debris and contamination must be clean inside and outside the cooler units
walls ceiling and floors soiled encrusted must be clean and repair walls, ceiling and floors
not approved use of thank you bags as containers must use SNF approved containers
missing pest control ticket
missing RFSM certification must be Registered with the city PIC should be available at all times during operational hours
cooler units inside kitchen doors failing closed need a clip to closed must be repair and adjusted properly
JUL 262017PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REMOVE WATER FROM THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER
REPLACE THE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLER (NEAR GRILL)
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
FRUIT FLIES AND FLIES OBSERVED
STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
STORE ALL FOODS SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB (VENT HOOD)
PROVIDE A NEW CITY OF DALLAS HEALTH PERMIT (FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT)
JUN 52017PASSED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MOLDED LETTUCE IN THE REACH IN COOLER
RAW CHICKEN ABOVE RAW BEEF (IN THE REACH IN COOLER)
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER (VISIBLE BLOOD)
SEVERAL UNLABELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
EXPIRED SMOOTHIE MIX COOKED MEAT NOT DATE MARKED
HAND SINK BLOCKED
OPEN PERSONAL DRINKS IN THE KITCHEN
FLIES PRESENT
CELL PHONES ON CUTTING BOARDS
CLEAN SOILED FLOOR DRAINS
COVER INTAKE VENT IN THE RESTROOM
CLEAN THE TOILET SEAT AND BOWL IN THE RESTROOM
NO CITY OF DALLAS PERMIT ON SITE
OCT 312016PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF MEAT RESTING ATOP THE TRASH CAN
FLOORS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT ARE DIRTY AND SOILED
REPLACE LIGHT THAT HAS BURNED OUT UNDER THE VENT HOOD
BROKEN GASKETS ON THE FRONT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR
CLEAN THE TOILET SEAT OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (VISIBLE FECAL SPOTS)
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR
ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT IS BLOCKED (A LARGE CONTAINER OF CILANTRO IS RESTING ON TOP OF THE HAND SINK)
SEVERAL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE ESTABLISHMENT
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