SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SALSA LIMON.

BEAT. 37/100

411 N AKARD ST · DOWNTOWN, DALLAS

Last inspected July 10, 2023 · passed

14 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 10
2023
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

0 ppm, too low to sanitize, bucket & 3 comp sink.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No grease trap ticket provided on site.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handlers for all employees.

MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

Cannot wear jewelry on arms or hands.

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out, must be stored in sanitizer bucket between uses.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert to go containers.

MINOROther
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

No test strips.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need hand washing sign at all hand sinks.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Flies observed.

JAN 26
2023
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Store wet wiping towels in a sanitizing solution when not used

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

Label all food squeeze bottles/drink dispensers

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent-a-hood filters to remove build-up

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair large walk-in cooler (running high) 48/50 F

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Properly store personal items-back storage

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

chain CO2 tanks to rack (Bag-n-Box)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Grease trap must be serviced every 90 days

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food staff must be trained in food safety/state approved

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site

MINOROther
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

Need QA strips

MAR 8
2022
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

TEMPS ARE TOO HOT: STEAK DICED 50.8F

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

LEAK AT FAUCET HEAD ASSEMBLY

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO UPDATED RECORDS, LAST ONE WAS 09/2021

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REPEAT VIOLATION, ISSUED A CITATION

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

DOOR GASKETS

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

INTERIOR OF RIC AND FAN COVERS

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

LIGHTS BLOWN OUT

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Other Violations

NO HANDWASH SIGN

SEP 13
2021
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

SOLUTION IS READING AT 0PPM

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NEEDS TO BE REGISTERED HAS BEEN LISTED ON ALL INSPECTIONS

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

GNATS PRESENT

MINOROther
*26 Consumer Advisory--Disclosure--description criteria

NEEDS TO BE PRESENT ON ALL MENUS

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

NOT HOLDING PROPER TEMPS, POOLING AT THE BOTTOM OF RIC

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

RIGHT BULB IS BURNED OUT

MINORSanitation
*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility

NEEDS TO BE CLEANED

MINORSanitation
*47 Other Violations

LABEL 3CS: WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN DOOR GASKETS

MAR 4
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

NEEDED AT HAND SINK

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON FIRST RIC IN COOLERS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

IN WALK IN COOLER

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

LABEL CONTAINERS WITH BLACK BEANS IN DRY STORAGE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO RFSM ON SITE, SAME AS LAST INSPECTION

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SEP 9
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

FLIES IN THE BUILDING NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

WATER LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NOT ON SITE, NOTED IN THE LAST 3 INSPECTION, AN NOV WAS ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

RECORDS ARE OUTDATED LAST SERVICE DATE WAS 04/15/2020

MAR 23
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean inside of ice bin

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

no records need current

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

register with the city of Dallas (noted on the last inspection)

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

flies in the restuarant

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

no cards for staff on site.

OCT 21
2019
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (

NO EMPLOYEE SICKNESS AGREEMENTS ON FILE

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INTERIOR OF ICE BIN

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

HANDSINK HAS NO HOT WATER

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

NOT ONSITE

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HAS OBJECTS AND BUCKET IN THE SINK

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

FLIES

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

HEAVILY SOILED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

SQUIRT BOTTLES

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

CURRENT HEALTH INSPECTION SIGN

APR 23
2019
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
OCT 24
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

dirty ice machine

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

chicken 55'f

APR 23
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
OCT 30
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

must have tickets on site

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage

ice scoop

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

dusty fan covers

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MAY 11
2017
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Foods stored on floor of walk in cooler.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Co

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Moist cloths observed throughout facility out of sanitizing solution. (For example in walk in cooler, service area, and food preparation line)

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Spray bottles unidentified in back mop sink area. All potentially toxic items should be clearly labeled as to contents.

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

Fruit flies observed by trash can in bar area.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

Food packaged on site that customers may take with them should have label as to where the item was packaged.

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

Boxes of to-go containers stored on floor in back storage area.

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