SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TAQUERIA LA SALSA VERDE (INSIDE).

BEAT. 46/100

14225 COIT · PRESTONWOOD, DALLAS

Last inspected October 3, 2023 · passed

29 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
17 passed
VIOLATIONS
127
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 3
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Certified Food Manager must be on site.

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

Provide Food Handler certificates for all employees.

AUG 8
2023
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Maintain temperatures 41 F or lower (Cow intestines 47F)

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Maintain temperatures 135 F or higher (Cow tongue 129F)

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

Arrange raw and cooked foods properly to avoid contamination

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

Observed dished washed in 3-compartment sink but not sanitized

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Wash hands before using new gloves

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

Keep hand sinks stocked

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

Store personal drinks separately

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

Clean or replace grease encrusted pans

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

Label all non- identifiable bulk items

MINORSanitation
*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned

Pick up trash around dumpster

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair holes in wall in dry storage

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

Provide food handlers

MINORSanitation
*47 Other Violations

Use ice bath to cool foods faster Prepare sanitizer buckets to clean work space Provide choking poster and Bodily Fluid Spill instructions/kit

JAN 18
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

no eating or drinking in the production area

APR 21
2022
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Store cilantro away from door contact points

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Provide liquid waste manifest

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Store pans off the floor

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
NOV 8
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
MINORFacility Condition
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Store sanitation bucket off floor

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
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APR 6
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Observed raw beef stored over vegetables in the waslk-in-cooler.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Must wash hands before donning gloves.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Observed no paper towels at handsink.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use maintained dry

Observed wet towels.

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Food not in use must be covered, walk-in-cooler.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Replace the warped cutting board, hot line.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean the floor in the walk-in-cooler.

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store personal items in appropriate place.

DEC 14
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SHREDDED CHEESE 55

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

COVER FOODS WHEN NOT IN USE

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
JUN 19
2020
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer bucket- 200 ppm

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

records needed on site

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

replace the gaskets inside the reach in cooler

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

fruit flies observed inside the kitchen area

DEC 5
2019
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

BEEF 69

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

PORK 100

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
CRITICALSanitation
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
JUL 1
2019
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

FLIES

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

EMPLOYEE MUSH WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING GLOVES

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

BEEF 52'F

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
JUN 6
2019
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

PORK SKIN 48'F, PORK 49'F FROM COOLERS

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN DUSTY AIR VENTS ABOVE SANDWICH UNIT

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Permit/license posted

POST HEALTH PERMIT, SALE TAX PERMIT UP FOR PUBLIC VIEW

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

CHICKEN 109'F, PORK 103'F STORED BELOW THE GRILL

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

DO NOT KEEP PRODUCTS MORE THAN 7 DAYS

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

REPAIR LEAKING WATER FILTER SYSTEM

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

STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY (INCLUDING EGG AND EGG PRODUCTS)STORE FO

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS

MINOROther
*45 First Aid
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PRPE. AREA ALLOWED. OBSEVED EMPLOYEE SODA CAN (OPENED)FROM FOOD PRPE. AREA

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

PROVIDE SHIELD TO LIGHTS ABOVE GRILL AND COOLER

MAY 8
2019
PASSED
14 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Permit/license posted
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Final Notice

NOV 15
2018
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Permit/license posted
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MAY 2
2018
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

FINAL NOTICE! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF TH

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

2 ND NOTICE! REMOVE WOODEN CUTTING BOARD AT ONCE

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

2ND NOTICE! NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED

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

STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS OFF THE FLOOR

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FROM ALL LIGHTS

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

MUSHROOM 49'F, PORK 48'F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Permit/license posted

POST FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT AND STATE OF TEXAS SALE TAX PERMIT UP AT ALL TIMES

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES AND WALL

NOV 13
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

PORK 125'F,

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

WOOD CUTTING BOARD

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

LIGHT ABOVE SINK

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

NO DRINKIN N FOOD PREP. AREA

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
MAY 25
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

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MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable
DEC 13
2016
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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