JAN 3
2024
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TORTILLERIA LA PURISIMA.
BEAT. 24/100
14902 PRESTON RD #1300 · FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS
Last inspected January 3, 2024 · passed
39 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
128
includes 39 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw chicken stored above cooked foods.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Maintain sanitizer at 50 ppm Cl
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Provide at least one inch air gap at 3-compartment sink
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark all food held over one day.
*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy
Calibrate thermometers.
*31 No soap at handsink
Provide soap at all hand sinks.
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Do not use cardboard as a liner.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Observed many fruit flies; only use fly paper outside food areas.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover bulk storage.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair floor/wall coving
MAR 152023PASSED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2023
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
raw eggs above salsa
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean mixer base, thermometer, switches on hot table, exterior of ice machine
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
remove protective film from the make line and RIC remove foil from shelves
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Hand sink used for other purposes- cleaner storage- hand sinks are for hand washing only
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
can not use a bowel as a scoop (beans in RIC), you do not know where your fingers have been
SEP 92022PASSED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 9
2022
PASSED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
no standing water
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
provide original drain stopper no paper towels
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
observed employee touched rte food with bare hands
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
store utensils 6 inches off the floor
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm certificate expired
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair base boards, faucet on mop sink
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer in each cold unit
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink bottles and food needs to be stored away from consumers food
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door, exit door
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace light bulbs on vent a hood and cooler
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all employees need food handler cards
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
cut and uncut avocado
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean coolers, freezer, microwave
NOV 22021PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2021
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Damaged Equipment
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Ice machine needs cleaning
*18 Toxic items used according to law
Chlorine concentration above recommendations in sanitizing bucket.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Fruit flies in kitchen
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
cell phones in prep area
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Cover foods in reach in cooler
AUG 22021PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2021
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Spray bottles hanging on handwash sink.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak at 2 compartment sink.
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Remove foil and cardboard shelf liners.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Large bucket in sink.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace missing/damaged floor coving.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean shelves inside coolers. Do not place cloth under cutting board.
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
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JAN 222021PASSED8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2021
PASSED
8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Hot holding of Poblano must be at 135 or above
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Store unpasteurized eggs below ready to eat food items
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Store styrofoam cups off of the floor
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Produce one inch air gap at hand wash sink
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix sliding door (RIC)
*32 CIP-Cleanability
Remove foil and towels on top of contact surfaces
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Observed fruit flies
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
JUL 172020PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2020
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
cover the foods inside the reach in cooler; dirty fan blowing directly on the cilantro
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
reach in cooler not cooling efficiently
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
ham-52 degrees F; weiners-52 degrees F
*31 Individual, disposable towels
replenish every paper towel dispenser
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace gaskets in the reach in cooler
FEB 42020PASSED8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2020
PASSED
8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Raw beef products need to be at the bottom of the cooler, underneath the veggies
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Insufficient chlorine amounts were measured in the sanitizer buckets.
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Reach in cooler gaskets need repair.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Fruit flies were flying around the kitchen.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Boxes of food items were stored on the floor.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Cilantro bundles were stored without any packaging.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Old grease stains were visible at the cooking station.
JAN 62020PASSED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2020
PASSED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Rice and scrambled eggs were maintained at a temp below 135.
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Employee handled RTE tomatoes with bare hands.
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Beef blood was found in cooler in addition to storage next to lettuce.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Ice machine needs cleaning.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Food handler certificates of all employees must be provided.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Repair cooler gaskets.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Fruit flies found in kitchen.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing bucket.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Box of beef was stored on the ground
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Utensils were left on food items and ice scoop was stored on ice.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Coolers need cleaning.
*47 Other Violations
Obtain choking poster.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Lettuce in cooler had signs of going bad.
JUN 212019PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2019
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
STORE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT OFF THE FLOOR
*47 Other Violations
SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN COOLERS AND STOVE, UTENSILS STORAGE BINS
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED PRODUCTS WITH NAME OF BUSINESS i.e. SALSA AND DESSERT
*31 No soap at handsink
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED SEVERAL DRINKS ON FOOD PREP. TABLE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
BEEF 47'F, HAM 49'F, HOT DOG 49'F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations
PRODUCTS DATEED 5-19-19
DEC 52018PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2018
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
ALL PRODUCTS IN CUSTOMER SELF SERVE CONTAINERS
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CLEANED EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST SANITIZE WITH SANITIZER AFTER WASH.
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
KEEP CUTTING BOARD 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
STORE CELL PHONE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP. TABLE
*47 Handwashing signage
TO KITCHEN HAND SINK
*31 Individual, disposable towels
JUL 52018PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 5
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
A DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SEE LINK BELOW FOR DETAIL http://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/restaurantandbar/Pages/restaurant_food_mgrs.aspx
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REMOVE DAMAGED FLOOR MATE FROM KITCHEN FLOOR
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
STORE ALL UTENSIL AND EQUIPMENT OFF THE FLOOR
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
TAMALES 59'F, RICE 70'F, HAM 47'F
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
ALL ITEMS IN DESSERT COOLER
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
JAN 222018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2018
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SANITIZER
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
MAKE SURE FLOOR MAT ARE SEAL TO THE FLOOR OR AT LEVELED POSITION
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING FROM FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. DRINK AND STORE DRINK IN AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP. OR STORAGE AREA
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
POTS
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
VAINILLA TOPPING 1-13-18
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
ALSO NAME OF PRODUCTS TO ALL PREPACKAGED PRODUCTS FROM CUSTER SELF SERVE COOLER
JUL 252017PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2017
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
*31 No soap at handsink
*47 Handwashing signage
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