TIENDA Y RESTAURANT LA CENTRAL.

City of Dallas

2220 HIGHLAND RD #B · CASA VIEW, DALLAS

Failed most recent inspection (Aug 2023).

15 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Aug 2023.

Last inspected Aug 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
159
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 26
2023
FAIL 21 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*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 &

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

OBSERVED PICO DE GALLO, DICED TOMATO , SALSA AT 55F MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD 41F & BELOW

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD CONTAINERS OBSERVED NOT CLEAN TO TOUCH / WITH PRODUCT / GREASE ACCUMULATION

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

OBSERVED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE STORED ON SHELF NEXT TO VEGETABLES

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT MANAGER CERTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO TEST BLEACH SANITIZER. MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100PPM. OBSERVED EXPIRED 1-21-23

2 pts Documentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

DISPLAY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT FROM THE CITY OF DALLAS

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

PROVIDE SOAP & PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK. OBSERVED OBSTRUCTED WITH CONTAINER STORED INSIDE

2 pts Facility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

REPLACE TORN GASKETS ON RIC UNITS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT

1 pts Sanitation
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

OBSERVED ROACH CRAWLING ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECTS & RODENTS

1 pts Sanitation
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES OBSERVED STORED ON PREP TABLES , NEXT TO PRODUCT & CLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT

1 pts Sanitation
*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.

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

COVER ALL FOOD INSIDE RIC UNITS

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

OBSERVED 3 LARGE (WHOLE) BRISKETS THAWING INSIDE 3 COMP SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

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

PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS

1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

FLOORS THROUGHOUT OBSERVED WITH EXCESSIVE PRODUCT DEBRIS & ACCUMULATION

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTS UNDER VENT HOOD

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE BROKEN COVERS ON DRY INGREDIENT BINS REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK

1 pts Pest Activity
*47 Other Violations

PROVIDE PEST CONTROL RECORDS- INSECTS/ROACHES OBSERVED

FEB 22
2023
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Other
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance

Time stamp tamales

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

Fix hot water at hand sink

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide soap and paper towels for hand sink

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Make back door self closing

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

Cover RTE foods in coolers

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean water from floor

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix floor tiles

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain RFSM from City of Dallas

MAR 28
2022
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at hand sink

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Pests found

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

Cover all RTE food

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

Label bulk containers

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean tables

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace light

SEP 2
2021
PASS 10 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Do not store raw shrimp over RTE items

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label chemical bottles

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site

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

Label squeeze bottles

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

Discard ready to eat items after 7 days. Date mark RTE food.

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not store items in hand sink

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Dry wiping cloths shall be laundered........

Clean dirty wiping cloths

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

Cover RTE food in RIC

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace light, fix hand sink cold water handle

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Put hand washing sign in restroom

MAR 2
2021
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair faucet leak at 3 comp sink

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Interior of coolers

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not store items in hand sink

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures food handlers properly trained
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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MAY 4
2020
PASS 9 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

NO DATE MARKING

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ITEMS STORED IN HAND SINK

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

IN ALL COOLERS

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

SERVICE EVERY 90 DAYS EAGLE GREASE 1/2/20

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

BACK DOOR PROPPED OPEN

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

COOLER @ 48 DEGREE F AMBIENT TEMP

NOV 25
2019
PASS 11 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN WALLS BY OPEN TOP COOLER, CLEAN SHELVES BY FRYER

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

IN ALL RIC

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

AT HAND SINK

1 pts Sanitation
*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

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL UNDER BACK DOOR

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW SHELLED EGG 47 DEGREE F

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

POST CERTIFICATE

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

DATE MARK ITEMS IN COOLER

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

AT HAND SINK

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH NO GLOVES

MAY 31
2019
PASS 10 violations
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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.

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels at hand wash sink located in mens restroom.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand wash sign in womens restroom and at handsink located in kitchen

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not onsite.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

handle of ice scoop touching ice, keep handle upright

3 pts Other
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

provide time for food in small containers. discard.

3 pts Sanitation
*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

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

employee not washing hands before donning new gloves.

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

heavy dust on intake vent.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

gap on wall located in kitchen.

OCT 19
2018
PASS 10 violations
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

PILE OF BOXES OUTSIDE

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

FOOD STORED IN COOLER

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES 64.0°F

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
1 pts Other
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

CABBAGE CUT ON CART IN FRONT OF HAND SINK

3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

MOST RECENT RECORD FOUND WAS FOR 6/20/18.

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

BAGS OF BEANS ON THE FLOOR

SEP 27
2018
FAIL 18 violations
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

BAGS OF BEANS, BOX OF RAW CHICKEN ON FLOOR

3 pts Food Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

HAND SINK IN KITCHEN 96°F

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

BROTH 102°F, BEANS 128°F

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW CHICKEN 55.9°F, CHICHARON 74.1°F, SLICED TOMATOES 69.8°F, CHICKEN 50°F

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

RAW CHICKEN

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

SPRAY BOTTLE

2 pts Documentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

CONTACT BUILDING INSPECTOR TO COMPLETE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

INSIDE FREEZER

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

CARDBOARD BOX USED AS PREP SURFACE

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

EMPLOYEE DRINK ON PREP TABLE

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

FOOD STORED IN HAND SINK

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

FOOD IN COOLERS

3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

BOILED CHICKEN LEFT ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

PILE OF BOXES LEFT OUTSIDE

MAR 28
2018
PASS 10 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

FIESTA GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

PORK 46.9°F, SLICED TOMATOES 75.5°F

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

VENT HOOD

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

KITCHEN DOOR LEFT OPEN

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

REACH-IN FREZERS, COOLER

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

SPRAY BOTTLES

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN

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

KNIFE AND SPOONS IN CONTAINER OF WATER

FEB 8
2018
PASS 10 violations
2 pts Other
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE AT ALL HAND SINKS

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

THAWING FOOD AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN DRY STORAGE/FREEZERS ROOM.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

PROVIDE MOST RECENT GREASE TRAP RECORDS. LAST RECORD FROM 10/17.

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FREEZERS

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

SPRAY BOTTLES

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

BANANAS AND TOMATOES STORED INSIDE HAND SINK

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLER LACKED DATES

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

EGGS 57.4°F, RAW SHELL EGGS 54.1°F - VOLUNTARY DISCARD, BEAN FILLING 48.7°F

1 pts Sanitation
*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

OCT 24
2017
PASS 10 violations
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

employee eating and drinking on prep table

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink
3 pts Food Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

cockroaches in paper towel dispenser

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

eggs 77.5°F, rice 75.2°F

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

food in reach-in cooler lacked date marking

3 pts Sanitation
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method
APR 19
2017
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Plumbing at the faucet in the restroom does not work. hand sink plumbing does not work .

2 pts Sanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

provide a written procedure on vomit cleanup

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Hand sink is blocked by carts and pots and pans.

2 pts Employee Hygiene
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

Owner has to return to office and apply for a health permit.( operating illegally)

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Operate with a lapsed permit

changen of ownership

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide a food handlers card for any other workers.

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

all food must be labeled with common name in the reach in cooler

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

Date all expired foods in the reach in cooler

OCT 19
2016
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

several hot foods ( chicken, beef, soups ) not at proper temperatures. SECOND WARNING

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Provide the pest records on the premises.

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

hand sink was blocked

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

the hand sink faucet handle for cold water is broken.

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Provide brighter bulbs ( to dark in the kitchen ) SECOND WARNING

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

chemical bottle stored above the food items.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REgistered food service manager not on site during the operation.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

place moist wiping clothes in sanitizer solution when not in use.

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