SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TIENDA MI MEXICO.

BEAT. 41/100

2739 W NORTHWEST HWY · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS

Last inspected February 21, 2024 · passed

28 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
112
includes 28 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 21
2024
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed soiled knifes stored on shelf

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide test strips for chlorine

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Observed raw frozen meat stored in direct contact w/ grocery bags

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed multiple flies in establishment (back room)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label bulk ingredients w/ common name

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dusty ceiling A/C vents, WIC gasket

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair floor tiles

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
AUG 2
2023
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

do not store items in hand wash sink and leave accessible at all times

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed multiple flies in kitchen

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dirty AC vents in WIC and shelves

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Fix WIC light

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles in kitchen and WIC

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Post hand wash sign at every hand sink

FEB 13
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leak under 3-comp sink in back area

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Repair torn gasket in RIF (back area)

MINOROther
*37 Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to th

Provide containers with covers for frozen meat in RIFS. Observed un-approved ice directly touching product,

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

Keep utensils 6 inch off floor in storage closet

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean WIC shelves, A/C vents in fron/back

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair floor tile in kitchen

AUG 9
2022
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Observed raw eggs stored over RTE lettuce

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean in RIC in the back (dirty)

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Major leak under 3-compartment sink

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

Date mark bolis in ice cream cooler

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed gnats in store

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Observed ice from unapproved source on food product

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

Keep utensils 6 inch off floor

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair gasket in RIC and floor tile in meat market

JAN 4
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed raw fajita meat stored in cardboard box.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Observed cardboard box used as a container.

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

Observed [bag of]onions stored on the floor.

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

Observed equipment stored on the floor.

MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Remove all unused or unnecessary articles from premises.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

RFSM not posted.

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JUL 26
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer >200 ppm

MINOROther
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed cardboard used as shelf liner in RIC and WIC, cardboard used as splash guard on hand sink

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

Observed wiping cloths in water without sanitizer.

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

Observed spoon handles in dry ingredients

JAN 5
2021
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw meat next to/over onions

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed 3-comp sink 10 ppm Cl.

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

Observed spray bottles not properly labeled.

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

Repair grease trap

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide sanitizer test strips

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not place items on/in hand sink. Use for hand wash only.

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

Observed cups on floor

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Dirty floor of WIC, dirty walls in back room, dirty front WIC shelves.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Minor repairs to walls, door frame, missing or damaged ceiling tiles.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide handwash sign in restroom and back room

JUN 8
2020
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se

Observed not sanitizing after washing

CRITICALSanitation
*14 Maintain hands, arms clean

Observed no hand washing

SERIOUSOther
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.

No hot water in establishment

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

Provide probe thermometer for food

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Do not block hand sink. Use for handwashing only

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed cardboard as shelf liner

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed excessive flies

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

Observed cutting board on floor

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal sink to wall. Repair ceiling.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty bottom of display cooler, dirty WIC fans.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign at hand sink.

DEC 19
2019
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed dented can.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty meat grinder, slicer, and display cooler shelves.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Observed Windex next to napkins and above lime juice.

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Observed trash bags used to store meat in chest freezer. Use food-grade bags.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed 1 dead cockroach and several small flies

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty walls in back

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair wall corner in doorway to back. Seal sink to wall.

NOV 20
2019
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed moldy potatoes, Rotten tomatoes.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Observed raw chicken on top of pork

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty inside RIC, dirty knife

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometers for all coolers

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed cardboard used as shelf liner. Must be durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed several small flies

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

Observed food containers on floor. Must be 6 inches above floor.cover

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

Observed cup used as scoop. Scoop must have handle.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed missing tiles throughout, damaged ceiling tiles. Observed damage to baseboard in meat prep area.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty floor, walls, and shelves throughout.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide cover for trash bin in restroom.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain RFSM. Must have at least 1 person on site w/ RFSM during all operating hours.

APR 30
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REPLACE Residential RIF WITH COMMERCIAL

OCT 22
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the fans inside the walk in coolers

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

facial hair restraint needed

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

replenish all soap dispensers

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

a box of ziploc bags stored in the hand wash sink

APR 24
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

owner had rfsm but isnt present--- Obtain City of Dallas registered food service manager certificate, at least one employee needs to have it that is on site at all times

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

cover ceiling above groceries

OCT 11
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean walls behind mirror, and inside small storage room

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

replace thermometer in meat cooler

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

have sanitizer prepared in buckets

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (

establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work

APR 26
2017
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the fan covers inside the walk in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

bottles of windex stored on top of the food coolers

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

utensils washed in the hand wash sink

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

pork chops measured at 47.7 degrees F

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINOROther
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

test strips needed to test the strength of the chlorine

NOV 3
2016
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dusty/dirty fan vents inside the walk in cooler.

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

boxes of meat stored on the floor.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

windex bottle and wd 40 can stored on top of ric in meat market area.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer chlorine soln observed at 200 ppm; set to 50 ppm

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

fix gaskets inside rif

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

every employee that handles food must obtain a valid food handler's certificate.

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