SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TIENDA LATINA & BAKER.

BEAT. 27/100

4950 W ILLINOIS AVE #115 · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected January 19, 2024 · passed

40 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
154
includes 40 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 19
2024
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

PROVIDE A FOOD THERMOMETER

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE SOAP AT HANDSINK

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

DO NOT USE GROCERY BAG TO HOLD RICE

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking

CLEAN INSIDE OF RIC

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILE AND DAMAGED CORNER

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

POST HAND WASH SIGN

JUL 25
2023
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

sliced tomato at 54.1F. chicharron at 54.9f. place food in working cold hold equipment.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

observed bottle of chlorine/bleach store above rice, beans and masa.

SERIOUSSanitation
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing June grease trap cleaning.

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

date mark foods in ric

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

use approved food containers, do not use grocery bag to hold hot food

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fruit flies, gnats in dinning area. remove harbor conditions

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

place cloths in sanitizer buckets when not in use.

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

cover dry foods

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking

clean inside cold hold equipment daily.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean grease build up in vents hoods and on certain walls.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

renew expired food manager certificate.

JAN 10
2023
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

salsa in ice bath at 45.1F, use mechanical means to maintain temperature.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm not onsite at time of inspection.

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

label packaged cheese and sardines.

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

date mark sardines and cheese

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fruit flies in storage, remove harboring condition

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

open drink stored above utensils and food.

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

boxes of platains on floor, store 6" of floor, container of rice, beans uncovered, cover

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

clean seals of RICs.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on walls, clean.

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

dust on intake vents.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

register food manager certificate.

JUL 25
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN.

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

EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD DID NOT HAVE TEXAS FOOD HANDLER CARDS, OBTAIN WITHIN 30 DAYS.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NO AVAILABLE THERMOMETER TO CHECK TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, ON FLOOR AND WALLS, CLEAN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FANS LOCATED IN DINNING AREA.

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

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON LID OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

OBSERVED DEAD PEST ON LIGHT SHIELDS, REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD, CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED CHEESE PACKAGED IN ZIPLOCK BAG MEANT FOR SALE, WITHOUT LABEL.

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

OBSERVED CHEESE CHUNKS, REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND PLACED IN ZIPLOCK BAGS, WITHOUT DATE MARK. PROVIDE DATE MARK.

JAN 26
2022
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide consumer health sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm not on site, provide.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime build up on equipment, on sliding door of reach in cooler, on equipment, heavy grime build up on wire shelves. CLEAN.

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

observed packaged containers of crema not labeled. LABLE CREMA.

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

crema being packaged and sold did not have date mark, PROVIDE DATE MARK.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

back exterior door has gap and light enters, provide proper seal.

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

observed wet cloths stored on food contact surface after use. store in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

provide small trash can for each hand sink.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

no available soap at hand sink located in back hand sink, provide.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

grime build up on ice machine, clean and sanitize.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

observed clean utensils stored on soiled wire shelves, store on clean surfaces.

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

observed dry foods uncovered in storage room, cover.

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MAR 18
2021
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust build up on fans located at dine in area, clean.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

holes on wall located in restroom, fill. food debris on floor.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

hole on wall of restroom, repair. In kitchen metal wall loose, repair.

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

packaged cheese observed with no label or date mark, provide.

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

packaged food and food in containers were observed with not date mark. second and repeated offense.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

observed rice cooling in prep reach in cooler in medium size container. cool in small or shallow containers.

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

employees working in kitchen do not have Texas Food Handler cards, provide.

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

ground beef observed at 50.3F, red salsa at 47.9F all food in prep reach in cooler needs to be placed in ice. food temperatures are high due to employees placing hot food in RIC to cool.

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

observed large pot of caldo cooling at room temperature, food will not cool down to 70F within 2 hour limit. provide proper cooling method.

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

Provide consumer health sign: most recent health report is available upon request.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide shield for light bulb in storage room.

AUG 13
2020
PASSED
11 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

chicharron at 61.4F, frijole at 59.4F food items in prep cooler not at cold hold temperatures. foods were placed in ice bath to reduce temperature.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

prep reach in cooler not able to maintian maximum cold hold temperatures. REPAIR.

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

raw shrimp stored next to and above RTE food in reach in cooler.

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

cheese in packaged clear bags not label properly with common food name.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on walls in kitchen. clean.

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

soup cooling at room temperature was observed at 184.5F. Will not be able to cool down to required cool down temperature by current means.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

employee cooling soup in deep containers. cool down food using proper cooling methods. Soup was placed in shallow and iced pan.

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

food in reach in cooler not properly date marked.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

missing hand wash signs in kitchen. provide signs.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

damaged walls and missing wall base located throughout establishment.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

many flies were observed in kitchen. remove harboring conditions.

JAN 13
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Packaged food shall be labeled as specified in law

prepackaged food (bread) needs to be properly labeled.

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

repair ceiling tile in storage room.

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

opened water bottle on food contact surface

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

fresh bread brought in

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

date mark pre-packaged bread.

DEC 11
2019
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

ice used in drink in igloo ice chest, melted waste water on ice. dispose of ice.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment compartments, drainage

waster water from melted ice not allowed to drain. get ice from ice bin. do not use igloo chest.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing towels at mixed restroom.

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

most recent health report is available upon request.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site.

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

chorizo at 51.2F, chicken mix at 49,3F, bean mix at 49.4F. Food containers were filled to the brim and prep cooler is left open. Close cooler and reduce amount of food in container to allow proper ci

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean walls and floors, clean exposed pipes

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

no date marks on food that was made after 24 hrs and placed in reach in cooler.

MINORSanitation
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

sanitizer bucket on floor. must be store off floor.

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

stew meat at 171F and cooling at room temperature. Food was placed in smaller and shallow pans.

MINOROther
*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means

cool stew by placing in ice container, place in shallow pans or using ice as an ingredient.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

grime build up on grey lip of ice bin, dispose of ice and clean & sanitize.

MINORSanitation
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

ceiling tile in kitchen is stained or covered in dust. replace or clean ceiling tile.

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

provide food label for bread that is prepackaged.

JUN 14
2019
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm not onsite.

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

using foil as surface, must use material that does not easily chip.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

dust on frp wall behind reach in freeze and refrigerator. grease on frp wall. Storage cabinet of fresh bread has crumbs.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

black residue in ice bin. clean and sanitize. Dispose of ice.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

handle of scoop meant for ice is touching ice. clean and sanitize handle.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Large amounts of fruit flies on storage room and in small amounts in kicthen. Crumbs in fresh bread cabinet. Remove all harboring conditions,

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

open water bottle on food contact surface, employee drink . Employee must drink away from food preparation area to avoid potential contamination of food.

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

diced and sliced food and salsa has no date marking. All food that has been stored for more than 24 hrs must have date marking.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

fish stew in large pot. When cooling place cooling foods in pans or place on ice.

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

cases of bananas on floor.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Provide Texas Food Handler cards.

NOV 9
2018
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean can opener blade.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Use food-grade storage bags.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

back door

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

ice scoop

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

vent hood

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
MAR 21
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Mayo label states keep refrigerated after opening, throw away. Has been out for couple of days.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law

Selling of raw shrimp in zip lock bags without food label, no records of temperature held or records of where they received the shrimp.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Clean built of grime on stove.

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Build up of utensils in 3 comp sink. Do not le sink build up with utensils.

MINORSanitation
*34 Pets in common dining areas-cleaning

Fruit flies around bucket with pickled pineapples.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking

Properly clean utensils before restocking.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean floors regularly.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)

Need trash container for HW sink in kitchen.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need HW sing in mens restroom.

FEB 8
2018
PASSED
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Rearrange food in RIC, massive cross contamination of foods.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside ice machine.

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

Cheese in RIC needs food label.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Date mark food in RIC by next visit.

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Fix handle on microwave.

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Properly set up 3 comp sink when washing dishes.

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

No opened water bottles in kitchen or next to clean utensils or food.

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

Cloths back in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

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

Bananas on floor

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floors.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

Trash can provide for HW station.

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

Fix falling cove base in kitchen.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

HW signs needed in restroom

AUG 24
2017
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE

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

COVER ALL FOODS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

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

STORED ON PREP TABLE

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands

LACK OF HAND WASHING

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

PINEAPPLE 77.8*F IN BULK CONTAINER

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RAW SHRIMP WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

RAW SHRIMP STORED NEXT TO RTE FOODS

JAN 26
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

ALL EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

MUST BE DISPLAYED

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

WRAPPINGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS

MINORSanitation
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

CHIP CONTAINER MUST BE CLEANED BEFORE REUSE

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

T VENT HOOD

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*32 Package integrity

MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE (NO TO GO PLASTIC)

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

HANDLE UPRIGHT IN ICE MACHINE

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

MUST SET UP 3 COMP SINK WHEN WASHING ( WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE)

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

SALSA 45, BOILED EGG 46 (DEGREE F)

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