SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TAQUERIA LA VICTORIA.

BEAT. 31/100

2851 S WESTMORELAND RD · KIESTWOOD, DALLAS

Last inspected January 2, 2024 · passed

Failed 2 of 17 inspections. 57 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
15 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
170
includes 57 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 2
2024
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw meats need to be separated from other foods. cannot store eggs above other food in fridge.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer sanitizer at 10ppm

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm not onsite

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

need to properly date mark food in cooler

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing paper towels next to hand sink

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

spatulas need to replaced

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

gasket in cooler need to be replaced

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

need to label food in containers

JUL 13
2023
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw meat stored on tomatillo; arrange properly to prevent cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Quaternary ammonium temperature requirement

observed sanitizer solution in 3 comp sink at 0PPM

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

observed wet cloth in hand sink, place back in sanitizer bucket when not in use

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

splash coming from waste pipe of condenser unit of wic, move foods

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

clean grime build up on ice guard

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label squeeze bottles with common name

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean walls, clean floors, clean large fan

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair exposed walls and ceilings and damage corners

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

renew expired texas food handler cards

JAN 9
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw steak above produce and RTE food, store correctly to prevent cross contamination.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking

thoroughly clean equipment before restocking.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dust build up on fans of WIC, clean walls.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged walls, properly glue bottom of FRP walls to wall.

JUL 7
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

renew expired RFSM with city of dallas.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed holes on walls, exposed walls, and loose frp walls. REPAIR.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED MANY GAPS ON FRP WALLS, SEAL PROPERLY TO PREVENT PEST FROM HARBORING, OBSERVED ROACH DROPPINGS ON LOOSE FRP WALLS.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER, GRIME BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS,

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

OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE OF CONDENSER UNIT. REPAIR.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JAN 11
2022
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

premises has many issues with damaged walls, floors which are also exposed. REPAIR

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Pesticides/ toxic tracking powder

no tracking powder is allowed. observed throughout perimeter of kitchen, clean.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed many open gaps, seal to prevent harboring conditions.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

missing soap at hand sink. provide soap.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

heavy grime build up on all wire storage shelves, clean or replace wire shelves.

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

dust build up on intake vents, clean.

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

observed uncovered food in walk in cooler, cover.

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

grime build up on ice guard of ice machine, clean.

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JUL 6
2021
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed damaged ceiling above 3 comp sink, open gaps throughout kitchen. repair.

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

spray bottle with toxic chemical not labeled. label with name of toxic chemical.

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

observed with cloths being stored on food contact surface, place in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer observed at 0PPM, change every 2-4 hours.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

observed utensils stored in heavily soiled container. observed clean plates and pots stored on vinyl surfaces that has grime and rust, clean.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

observed salt in white bucket not labeled with common name of food.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

walls and ceiling of walk in cooler have dust and grime build up, clean.

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

trompo stored in walk in cooler was observed uncovered. cover to prevent possible contamination.

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

observed eggs stored above and next to cheese and other RTE foods in walk in cooler. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.

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

observed open water bottle in kitchen, no drinking or eating in kitchen

JAN 22
2021
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed three packages of raw chorizo stored above RTE food in reach in cooler. arrange properly

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not onsite

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

observed vents with dust build up, clean.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer observed at 0PPM, change every 2-4 hours.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

red spice container observe without label, label container.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

observed utensils stored on soiled mats, clean and sanitize mats.

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

observed two containers of toxic spray not labeled, label.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor covering, mats and duckboards

provide cove base, missing cove base on some areas.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

observed expired texas food handler cards, renew.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Missing grease trap tickets, second repeat violation.

JUL 29
2020
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed many opened gaps on walls and ceiling, loose frp walls, missing/broken tile. REPAIR.

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

dust accumulation on intake and outtake vents, clean.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on floors, grime on walls, grime build up on equipment, clean.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

gaps on walls and ceiling, grime on floor. remove harboring conditions. Pest control records not onsite.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

walk in cooler at 50.3F, remove all PHF from walk in cooler, trompo and eggs, and place in working reach in cooler. adjust or repair walk in cooler.

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

trompo raw meat in walk in cooler at 43.2F, trompo was placed in working reach in cooler.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

two containers of white food substances in non original container not labeled. properly identify food.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

no available soap at hand sink located next to cash register.

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

food left uncovered in reach in cooler, freezer and walk in cooler, slightly cover food to prevent potential contamination of food.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

sanitizer in bottle not labeled. LABEL

DEC 27
2019
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer at 10 PPM, add correct amount of sanitizer.

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

incorrectly labeling date marks on food container, label states name of food with date but actual food in container is different.

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

dust on exhaust vents of A/C vents. clean

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

grime on walls, grime underneath equipment.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

no soap available at hand sinks located in kitchen.

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

water very slowly draining at hand sink located next to 3 comp sink.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

damaged wall and ceilings throughout kitchen, repair.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

holes on walls and food debris on floor.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

container of chicken uncovered, cover loosely.

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

trompo in walk in cooler not covered, walk in cooler does has soiled ceiling. cover all food in walk in cooler.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

JUN 24
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

falling FRP wall in dry storage room. repair. broken wall tiles next to grill stations. repair.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

holes and missing wall tiles. fill in holes.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

using bowl with no handle. Use a handled utensil.

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

Improvement in date marking, some food items missing date mark.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean walls that have grease spatter.

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

trompo meat at 55.4F. Out for 30 minutes, will begin cooking process immediately

DEC 27
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Renew Food Manager certificate.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels in restroom.

MINORSanitation
*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

clean top large food containers.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

store large pots and pans upside, prevents pans from collecting grime.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*10 Quaternary ammonium temperature requirement
SERIOUSOther
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.

not hot water, water heater is down.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

no hot water available to wash hands properly.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

hole in ceiling above grill station. hole next to breaker area.

MAY 15
2018
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Utensil in dirty containers.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label spice containers.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean FRP walls. Clean beam covered in blood inside WIC.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

Remove all damage utensils.

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

WIC and RIC are above 41F. Need to be below 41F.

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

Food in RIC is above 41F.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Food particles found in HW sink.

MINORFood Temperature
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date mark food that has been fully thawed out after 24 hours.

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

IN WIC leak coming from seams.

MAY 2
2018
FAILED
18 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Sweep floors. wipe down storage shelves. Wipe down walls heavy grime build up. Clean shelves of wic cooler, heavy grime build up. Trompo meat leaking blood.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Chicken out in open above 3 comp sink.(COS) Opened flour container in wic underneath leaking A/C unit. Comply by next visit or be cited.

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

Raid bottle found, no home use pesticide allowed. Comply by next visit or be cited.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Meat grinder not clean/sanitize after use. Comply by next visit or be cited.

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

Store cloths i sanitizer bucket when not in use.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label sugar, spice and salt containers.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

Provide soap at HW station.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Beans and meat cooling at room temperature. Comply by next visit or be cited.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Handle touching spices, needs to be upright.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

Beans and meat cooling out in open. Use proper cooling method.

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

Cover spice containers, lids are wide open.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Wash hands every time you change gloves.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

Date mark all RTE,TCS food in RIC and WIC, not with just day.

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

A/C unit in WIC does not have drain line. using bucket to collect waste water. Comply by next visit or be cited.

MINOROther
*45Utility service lines/pipes may not be exposed

Exposed pipe throughout kitchen.

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

Diced tomato at 50.3F, need to be below 41F. Comply by next visit or be cited.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need HW signs at hand wash stations.

MINORSanitation
*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement

Have 3 comp sink properly set up when manually washing dishes.

OCT 25
2017
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the gaskets on the reach in cooler

MINORFacility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

the lid on the dumpster is open and the side doors open . ( they must be closed after use.)

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide a thermometer for the front cooler due to TCS food stored in the cooler ( milk)

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

reglue some of the cove base at the floor wall junction. ( some of it is falling off the wall)

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Handles in the bulk product must be handle up ( handle can not touch the food product)

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Notice roaches in the restaurant ( continue the abate with the pest agency)

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

the raw eggs were stored over the lemons and tomatoes in the walk in cooler. ( raw stored over ready to eat items)

AUG 16
2017
PASSED
15 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

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

BEEF ON PREP TABLE AT 56*F, PORK ON PREP TABLE AT 52*F, DICED TOMATOES IN WIC 54*F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW RAW PORK/BEEF IN RIC

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

OBSERVED BOWLS USED FOR SCOOPING

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

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON PREP TABLE

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

REMOVE A; DAMAGE FOOD EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

PROVIDE IN RESTROOM

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS(V. DISCARDED)

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

RAW CHICKEN IN STANDING WATER

JAN 31
2017
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

BEANS 128 (DEGREE F)

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

IN WOMENS RR

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

TAKE CLASS AND REGISTER

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

IN RIC

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

TO SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS

MINOROther
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking

IN MENU FOR EGGS

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

TROMPO IN COOLER

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

AS DUMP SINK

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD

JAN 10
2017
FAILED
21 violations9 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OPEN CONTAINER

MINORFacility Condition
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

LID

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

HANDLES FACED THE SAME WAY

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

BEANS 96 DEGREE F

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

PROBE THERMOMETER

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CHIP BASKET NOT CLEANED BUT PUT BACK WITH CLEAN DISHES

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

USED AS STORAGE

MINORFacility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

@ WOMENS RR

MINOROther
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking

EGGS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

WITH CABBAGE

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

WRAPPINGS IN COOLER

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

RICE 44 DEGREE F

MINOROther
*32 Package integrity

DO NOT STORE FOOD IN TO GO BAGS

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW BEEF OVER BEANS

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