Tienda Y Restaurant LA Central
2220 Highland Rd #b, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant
Failed most recent inspection — sanitation found
2023-08-26 Fail Routine CRITICAL 21
FAILED: *01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
OBSERVED PRODUCT COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN LARGE PAN ON SHELF. PRACTICE PROPER COOLING METHODS TO COOL FROM 135F-70F IN 2 HRS & FROM 70-41 IN AN ADDITIONAL 4 HRS. MONITOR TIME WITH TIME STAMPS &
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
OBSERVED PICO DE GALLO, DICED TOMATO , SALSA AT 55F MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD 41F & BELOW
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD CONTAINERS OBSERVED NOT CLEAN TO TOUCH / WITH PRODUCT / GREASE ACCUMULATION
FAILED: *18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
OBSERVED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE STORED ON SHELF NEXT TO VEGETABLES
FAILED: *21 Responding correctly to the inspector#s questions as they relate to the specific food operation.
MANAGER ON DUTY NOT ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD SAFETY- RECOMMEND TO TAKE MANAGER COURSE AGAIN
FAILED: *22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT MANAGER CERTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
FAILED: *28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
ALL PREPARED PRODUCT HELD LONGER THAN 24 HRS SHALL HAVE A USE BY DATE NOT EXCEEDING 7 DAY HOLD
FAILED: *29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO TEST BLEACH SANITIZER. MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100PPM. OBSERVED EXPIRED 1-21-23
FAILED: *30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
DISPLAY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT FROM THE CITY OF DALLAS
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
PROVIDE SOAP & PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK. OBSERVED OBSTRUCTED WITH CONTAINER STORED INSIDE
FAILED: *32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPLACE TORN GASKETS ON RIC UNITS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT
FAILED: *34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
OBSERVED ROACH CRAWLING ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECTS & RODENTS
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES OBSERVED STORED ON PREP TABLES , NEXT TO PRODUCT & CLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT
FAILED: *36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
PROVIDE SANITIZE BUCKETS & TOWELS FOR ALL WORK/ SERVICE AREAS PREP, COOK , DISHWASH, ETC.
FAILED: *37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD INSIDE RIC UNITS
FAILED: *38 Thawing. under running water criteria
OBSERVED 3 LARGE (WHOLE) BRISKETS THAWING INSIDE 3 COMP SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS
FAILED: *42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
FLOORS THROUGHOUT OBSERVED WITH EXCESSIVE PRODUCT DEBRIS & ACCUMULATION
FAILED: *43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTS UNDER VENT HOOD
FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE BROKEN COVERS ON DRY INGREDIENT BINS REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK
FAILED: *47 Other Violations
PROVIDE PEST CONTROL RECORDS- INSECTS/ROACHES OBSERVED
2023-02-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
Time stamp tamales
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Fix hot water at hand sink
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Provide soap and paper towels for hand sink
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Make back door self closing
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover RTE foods in coolers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean water from floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix floor tiles
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Obtain RFSM from City of Dallas
2022-03-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Do not store eggs or chicken over beef or RTE food
*31 No soap at handsink
No soap at hand sink
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Pests found
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all RTE food
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Label bulk containers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean tables
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace light
2021-09-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Do not store raw shrimp over RTE items
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label chemical bottles
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label squeeze bottles
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Discard ready to eat items after 7 days. Date mark RTE food.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store items in hand sink
*36 Dry wiping cloths shall be laundered........
Clean dirty wiping cloths
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover RTE food in RIC
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace light, fix hand sink cold water handle
*47 Handwashing signage
Put hand washing sign in restroom
2021-03-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair faucet leak at 3 comp sink
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Interior of coolers
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store items in hand sink
*21 PIC ensures food handlers properly trained
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2020-05-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
NO DATE MARKING
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
ITEMS STORED IN HAND SINK
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
IN ALL COOLERS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SERVICE EVERY 90 DAYS EAGLE GREASE 1/2/20
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
BACK DOOR PROPPED OPEN
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
COOLER @ 48 DEGREE F AMBIENT TEMP
2019-11-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN WALLS BY OPEN TOP COOLER, CLEAN SHELVES BY FRYER
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
IN ALL RIC
*31 No soap at handsink
AT HAND SINK
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
UTENSILS MUST BE IN WATER 135 DEGREE AND ABOVE
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL UNDER BACK DOOR
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW SHELLED EGG 47 DEGREE F
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
POST CERTIFICATE
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ITEMS IN COOLER
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE
*47 Handwashing signage
AT HAND SINK
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH NO GLOVES
2019-05-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*34 Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting
large ga on storage back door. replace with thicker door sweep.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels at hand wash sink located in mens restroom.
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand wash sign in womens restroom and at handsink located in kitchen
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not onsite.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
handle of ice scoop touching ice, keep handle upright
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
provide time for food in small containers. discard.
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
employee not sanitizing surface, using wet cloth with just water
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employee not washing hands before donning new gloves.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
heavy dust on intake vent.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
gap on wall located in kitchen.
2018-10-19 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 10
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
PILE OF BOXES OUTSIDE
*47 Handwashing signage
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FOOD STORED IN COOLER
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES 64.0°F
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
CABBAGE CUT ON CART IN FRONT OF HAND SINK
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MOST RECENT RECORD FOUND WAS FOR 6/20/18.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
BAGS OF BEANS ON THE FLOOR
2018-09-27 Fail Routine CRITICAL 18
FAILED: *37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
BAGS OF BEANS, BOX OF RAW CHICKEN ON FLOOR
FAILED: *19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
HAND SINK IN KITCHEN 96°F
FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
BROTH 102°F, BEANS 128°F
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW CHICKEN 55.9°F, CHICHARON 74.1°F, SLICED TOMATOES 69.8°F, CHICKEN 50°F
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
FAILED: *29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
FAILED: *38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
RAW CHICKEN
FAILED: *18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SPRAY BOTTLE
FAILED: *30 Food Establishment Permit
CONTACT BUILDING INSPECTOR TO COMPLETE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
INSIDE FREEZER
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
FAILED: *32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
CARDBOARD BOX USED AS PREP SURFACE
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE DRINK ON PREP TABLE
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
FOOD STORED IN HAND SINK
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FOOD IN COOLERS
FAILED: *01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
BOILED CHICKEN LEFT ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM
FAILED: *34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
PILE OF BOXES LEFT OUTSIDE
2018-03-28 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 10
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
FIESTA GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PORK 46.9°F, SLICED TOMATOES 75.5°F
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
VENT HOOD
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
KITCHEN DOOR LEFT OPEN
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
REACH-IN FREZERS, COOLER
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SPRAY BOTTLES
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
KNIFE AND SPOONS IN CONTAINER OF WATER
2018-02-08 Pass w/ Conditions Follow-up CRITICAL 10
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE AT ALL HAND SINKS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
THAWING FOOD AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN DRY STORAGE/FREEZERS ROOM.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
PROVIDE MOST RECENT GREASE TRAP RECORDS. LAST RECORD FROM 10/17.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FREEZERS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SPRAY BOTTLES
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
BANANAS AND TOMATOES STORED INSIDE HAND SINK
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER LACKED DATES
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
EGGS 57.4°F, RAW SHELL EGGS 54.1°F - VOLUNTARY DISCARD, BEAN FILLING 48.7°F
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
UTENSILS STORED IN WATER AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE
2017-10-24 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 10
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee eating and drinking on prep table
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*31 No soap at handsink
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
cockroaches in paper towel dispenser
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
eggs 77.5°F, rice 75.2°F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
food in reach-in cooler lacked date marking
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method
2017-04-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Plumbing at the faucet in the restroom does not work. hand sink plumbing does not work .
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide a written procedure on vomit cleanup
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Hand sink is blocked by carts and pots and pans.
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
Owner has to return to office and apply for a health permit.( operating illegally)
*47 Operate with a lapsed permit
changen of ownership
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
provide a food handlers card for any other workers.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
all food must be labeled with common name in the reach in cooler
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
Date all expired foods in the reach in cooler
2016-10-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
several hot foods ( chicken, beef, soups ) not at proper temperatures. SECOND WARNING
*34 Pest Control
Provide the pest records on the premises.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
hand sink was blocked
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
the hand sink faucet handle for cold water is broken.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Provide brighter bulbs ( to dark in the kitchen ) SECOND WARNING
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
chemical bottle stored above the food items.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REgistered food service manager not on site during the operation.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
several foods in the reach in cooler do not have expiration dates on the product. SECOND WARNING
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
place moist wiping clothes in sanitizer solution when not in use.
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