OCT 3
2023
PASS 2 violations
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Certified Food Manager must be on site.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Provide Food Handler certificates for all employees.
TAQUERIA LA SALSA VERDE (INSIDE).
City of Dallas
14225 COIT · PRESTONWOOD, DALLAS
Last inspected 2023.
17 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Oct 2023.
Last inspected Oct 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
VIOLATIONS
127
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 8
2023
PASS 13 violations
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Maintain temperatures 41 F or lower (Cow intestines 47F)
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Maintain temperatures 135 F or higher (Cow tongue 129F)
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Arrange raw and cooked foods properly to avoid contamination
*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
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Wash hands before using new gloves
*31 No soap at handsink
Keep hand sinks stocked
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Store personal drinks separately
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
Clean or replace grease encrusted pans
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
Label all non- identifiable bulk items
*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned
Pick up trash around dumpster
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair holes in wall in dry storage
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Provide food handlers
*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
PASS 1 violation
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
no eating or drinking in the production area
APR 21
2022
PASS 6 violations
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Store cilantro away from door contact points
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Provide liquid waste manifest
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Store pans off the floor
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
NOV 8
2021
PASS 7 violations
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*19 One Inch Air Gap
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store sanitation bucket off floor
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
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APR 6
2021
PASS 8 violations
*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.
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Must wash hands before donning gloves.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Observed no paper towels at handsink.
*36 Cloths in-use maintained dry
Observed wet towels.
*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.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Replace the warped cutting board, hot line.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean the floor in the walk-in-cooler.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store personal items in appropriate place.
DEC 14
2020
PASS 8 violations
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SHREDDED CHEESE 55
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
COVER FOODS WHEN NOT IN USE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*47 Handwashing signage
JUN 19
2020
PASS 4 violations
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer bucket- 200 ppm
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
records needed on site
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace the gaskets inside the reach in cooler
*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
PASS 6 violations
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
BEEF 69
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
PORK 100
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
JUL 1
2019
PASS 5 violations
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
FLIES
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEE MUSH WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING GLOVES
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
BEEF 52'F
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
JUN 6
2019
PASS 12 violations
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PORK SKIN 48'F, PORK 49'F FROM COOLERS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN DUSTY AIR VENTS ABOVE SANDWICH UNIT
*47 Permit/license posted
POST HEALTH PERMIT, SALE TAX PERMIT UP FOR PUBLIC VIEW
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CHICKEN 109'F, PORK 103'F STORED BELOW THE GRILL
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
DO NOT KEEP PRODUCTS MORE THAN 7 DAYS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAKING WATER FILTER SYSTEM
*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
*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
*45 First Aid
*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
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
PROVIDE SHIELD TO LIGHTS ABOVE GRILL AND COOLER
MAY 8
2019
PASS 14 violations
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
*47 Permit/license posted
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Final Notice
NOV 15
2018
PASS 9 violations
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*47 Permit/license posted
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MAY 2
2018
PASS 10 violations
*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
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
2 ND NOTICE! REMOVE WOODEN CUTTING BOARD AT ONCE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
2ND NOTICE! NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS OFF THE FLOOR
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FROM ALL LIGHTS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MUSHROOM 49'F, PORK 48'F
*47 Permit/license posted
POST FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT AND STATE OF TEXAS SALE TAX PERMIT UP AT ALL TIMES
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TILES AND WALL
NOV 13
2017
PASS 7 violations
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*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
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
PORK 125'F,
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
WOOD CUTTING BOARD
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
LIGHT ABOVE SINK
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKIN N FOOD PREP. AREA
*47 Health permit posted
MAY 25
2017
PASS 7 violations
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
celing
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*14 Gloves single use
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable
DEC 13
2016
PASS 8 violations
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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