SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TORTILLERIA LA NORTENA.

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3215 W DAVIS ST · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected December 7, 2023 · passed

9 of 9 inspections passed. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
9 passed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 7
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Fix gap/weather stripping on back double doors to ensure pest do not have easy access/entry into establishment

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Cover/fix opening on back wall of prep area

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

Keep food handler certificates on site

DEC 8
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all chemical spray bottles with contents

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

Place all employee beverages in designated area not near or on equipment

JAN 5
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

expired RFSM certificate must be have current FSM registered with the city

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

ceiling tiles broken in different areas must be replace or repair to proper condition

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing employee health policies and procedures

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

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

JAN 10
2020
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - allow convenient

hand washing lavatory block with clean equipment must be have access at all times during operational hours

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

CRITICALSanitation
*35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition

personnel not using aprons or proper clothing during operational hours must be have proper clothing to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

back exit door broken weather strip must be replace or repair door weather strip to avoid pest harboring

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
DEC 10
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

0 ppm chlorine

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired rfsm

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strip

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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JUN 28
2018
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Several florescent lights not function in front production area.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Door propped open in the back. Screen door with multiple gaps around perimeter may potentially allow access by pests.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

Location is showing to be past due on permit fees aged as follows: Location has fees due aged as follows. 1-30 Days $0.00 31-60 Days $0.00 61-90 Days $0.00 91-120 Days $87.00 121+ Days $111.0

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Employee observed rinsing off mop cloth in hand wash sink.

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

Please post a sign or placard notifying customers that latest health inspection report is available upon request.

DEC 12
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Light bulbs not functioning in front area. Additionally, sleeves should be provided.

MAY 4
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

BACK SCREEN DOOR NEEDS TO BE SEALED AT ALL SIDES

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

ALL EMPLOYEES

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

ON TORTILLA

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

IN SPRAY BOTTLE

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

COOKED VEGGIES STORED IN COOLER

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

BOXES STACKED ON FLOOR IN BACK STORAGE

NOV 14
2016
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

SEAL SCREEN DOOR

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HAND SINK BLOCKED BY RACK

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

DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS ( WATER BOTTLES IN DIFFERENT PLACES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

CONTAINER IN HAND SINK

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