SABOR A LA MEXICANA.

City of Dallas

930 E EIGHTH ST BLDG #A · OAK CLIFF, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

16 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
168
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 15
2024
PASS 13 violations
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Meats on Grill not all at 135 F

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

Raw shrimp over chiles rellenos

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Food handler certificates expired

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all non original chemical spray bottles w/contents

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label squeeze bottles w/ contents

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

Place thermometer in drink cooler w/salsas

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Replace rusted wire racks in walk-in cooler

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

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

1 pts 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

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert or cover all pans so that nothing falls in them

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Do not use single use items as scoops

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean food debris on wire racks in walk-in cooler

1 pts Food Temperature
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix/look into solution for leaking cooling unit in walk-in cooler

AUG 24
2023
PASS 9 violations
3 pts 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

3 pts 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

3 pts Pest Activity
*18 Restricted use pesticides

Do not use/store unapproved pesticides in establishment

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

Provide probe thermometer to check hot foods

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Ensure all equipment has smooth edges/cuts

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

Remove all dead pest

1 pts 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

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean wire racks in walk-in cooler

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No current grease trap ticket

FEB 28
2023
PASS 4 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Remove all plastic from interior of reach-in cooler

1 pts 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

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean grease build-up on shelf by flat top

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

RFSM not posted

JAN 26
2023
PASS 14 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Must wash hands when donning/putting on new gloves

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Plumbing System Construction

Broken pipe at hand sink

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No current grease trap manifest

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

Must register food manager certificate with City of Dallas immediately

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label squeeze bottle with their contents

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Dispose of any food past date or accurately label them

2 pts 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

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

Do not store anything in hand sink

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils without smooth welds

Ensure that all welds/cuts in equipment are smooth

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

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

1 pts 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

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F

When thawing food/meat do it under running water

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean built up grease around vent hood (shelves)

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

Re-seal/re-adjust hand sink by 3-compartment sink

AUG 25
2022
PASS 12 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

Concentration of sanitizer bucket was observed at 0 ppm QA

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

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

No RFSM on site-expired

2 pts 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

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

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

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

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

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

Pest (flies & cockroaches) seen during inspection

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

Maintain wiping cloths in sanitizer solution in between uses

1 pts 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

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

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

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

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

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

Fix leak in roof

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NOV 10
2021
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

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

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

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

1 pts 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

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

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

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

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

2 pts 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

1 pts 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

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

PIC must be ensure sanitize food surfaces during operational hours

2 pts 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

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

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

MAY 10
2021
PASS 13 violations
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

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

1 pts 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

1 pts 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

2 pts 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

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

2 pts 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

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

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

3 pts 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

1 pts 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

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

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

2 pts 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

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

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

3 pts 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

JUN 26
2020
PASS 3 violations
3 pts Other
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing employee health policies and procedures

1 pts 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

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

water leaks at pump condensation line must be repair to proper condition

MAY 1
2020
PASS 13 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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

1 pts 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

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

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

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

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

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

missing current pest control must be have current pest control

1 pts Other
*45 First Aid

missing first aid kit must be have first aid kit

1 pts 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

2 pts 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

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

missing writing employee health policies

2 pts 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

2 pts Employee Hygiene
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

2 pts 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

DEC 2
2019
PASS 12 violations
2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

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

1 pts 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

2 pts 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

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

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

1 pts 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

3 pts 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

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

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

1 pts 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

1 pts 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

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

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

2 pts 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

2 pts 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

JUN 4
2019
PASS 9 violations
1 pts 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

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

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

3 pts 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

3 pts 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

3 pts 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

3 pts 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

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

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

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

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

missing writing employee health policies

OCT 29
2018
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing grease trap ticket

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Premises free of litter

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

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

missing writing employee health policies

3 pts Sanitation
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

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

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

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

missing pest control ticket

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certificates must be have FSM registered with the city

2 pts 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

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

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

3 pts 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

1 pts 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

JAN 29
2018
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

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

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

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

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler cards

2 pts 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

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

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

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

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

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

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

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

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

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

missing pest control ticket

1 pts 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

1 pts 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

JUL 26
2017
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

REMOVE WATER FROM THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER

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

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

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FRUIT FLIES AND FLIES OBSERVED

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

STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

1 pts 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

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

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB (VENT HOOD)

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

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

JUN 5
2017
PASS 16 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

MOLDED LETTUCE IN THE REACH IN COOLER

3 pts 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)

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

SEVERAL UNLABELED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

EXPIRED SMOOTHIE MIX COOKED MEAT NOT DATE MARKED

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

HAND SINK BLOCKED

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OPEN PERSONAL DRINKS IN THE KITCHEN

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES PRESENT

1 pts Other
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

CELL PHONES ON CUTTING BOARDS

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

CLEAN SOILED FLOOR DRAINS

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

COVER INTAKE VENT IN THE RESTROOM

1 pts Sanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN THE TOILET SEAT AND BOWL IN THE RESTROOM

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

NO CITY OF DALLAS PERMIT ON SITE

OCT 31
2016
PASS 9 violations
1 pts Other
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF MEAT RESTING ATOP THE TRASH CAN

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

FLOORS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT ARE DIRTY AND SOILED

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

REPLACE LIGHT THAT HAS BURNED OUT UNDER THE VENT HOOD

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN GASKETS ON THE FRONT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR

1 pts Sanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

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

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR

2 pts 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)

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

SEVERAL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE ESTABLISHMENT

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