AUG 26
2023
FAILED
21 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TIENDA Y RESTAURANT LA CENTRAL.
BEAT. 18/100
2220 HIGHLAND RD #B · CASA VIEW, DALLAS
Last inspected August 26, 2023 · failed
Failed 2 of 15 inspections. 63 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
13 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
159
includes 63 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*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 &
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
OBSERVED PICO DE GALLO, DICED TOMATO , SALSA AT 55F MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD 41F & BELOW
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD CONTAINERS OBSERVED NOT CLEAN TO TOUCH / WITH PRODUCT / GREASE ACCUMULATION
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
OBSERVED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE STORED ON SHELF NEXT TO VEGETABLES
*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
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT MANAGER CERTIFIED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
*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
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO TEST BLEACH SANITIZER. MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100PPM. OBSERVED EXPIRED 1-21-23
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
DISPLAY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT FROM THE CITY OF DALLAS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
PROVIDE SOAP & PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK. OBSERVED OBSTRUCTED WITH CONTAINER STORED INSIDE
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPLACE TORN GASKETS ON RIC UNITS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
OBSERVED ROACH CRAWLING ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECTS & RODENTS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES OBSERVED STORED ON PREP TABLES , NEXT TO PRODUCT & CLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT
*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.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD INSIDE RIC UNITS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
OBSERVED 3 LARGE (WHOLE) BRISKETS THAWING INSIDE 3 COMP SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
FLOORS THROUGHOUT OBSERVED WITH EXCESSIVE PRODUCT DEBRIS & ACCUMULATION
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTS UNDER VENT HOOD
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE BROKEN COVERS ON DRY INGREDIENT BINS REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK
*47 Other Violations
PROVIDE PEST CONTROL RECORDS- INSECTS/ROACHES OBSERVED
FEB 222023PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2023
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
MAR 282022PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2022
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
SEP 22021PASSED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2021
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
MAR 22021PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 2
2021
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
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MAY 42020PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2020
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
NOV 252019PASSED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 25
2019
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
MAY 312019PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2019
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
OCT 192018PASSED10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2018
PASSED
10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
SEP 272018FAILED18 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2018
FAILED
18 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
BAGS OF BEANS, BOX OF RAW CHICKEN ON FLOOR
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
HAND SINK IN KITCHEN 96°F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
BROTH 102°F, BEANS 128°F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW CHICKEN 55.9°F, CHICHARON 74.1°F, SLICED TOMATOES 69.8°F, CHICKEN 50°F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
RAW CHICKEN
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SPRAY BOTTLE
*30 Food Establishment Permit
CONTACT BUILDING INSPECTOR TO COMPLETE CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
INSIDE FREEZER
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
CARDBOARD BOX USED AS PREP SURFACE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE DRINK ON PREP TABLE
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
FOOD STORED IN HAND SINK
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FOOD IN COOLERS
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
BOILED CHICKEN LEFT ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
PILE OF BOXES LEFT OUTSIDE
MAR 282018PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2018
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
FEB 82018PASSED10 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2018
PASSED
10 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
OCT 242017PASSED10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 24
2017
PASSED
10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
APR 192017PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2017
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
OCT 192016PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2016
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*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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