JAN 31
2024
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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TORTILLERIA Y MOLINO DE NIXTAMAL LA POTOSINA.
BEAT. 33/100
8238 SCYENE RD · PIEDMONT, DALLAS
Last inspected January 31, 2024 · passed
24 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
106
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
chipped food containers in freezer
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket-observed wet cloths sit on prep tables
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair cracked floor tiles
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
tongs hang on oven handle-store tongs in clean and dry area
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, coolers, freezers, fans in dining room
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee chewing food
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
chlorine too strong more than 200 ppm
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean vent a hood filters
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
new employees need food handler cards
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
repair self closing device on entrance door storage room outside door open-keep door closed
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
JUL 212023PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2023
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
beard restrain provide
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
use locker or designated area for personal items
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
sign about inspection report
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
beans 68, salsa 63.7 degrees f
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap around entrance door
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
missing catch bucket for grease on vent a hood
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean freezer, coolers. fans
JAN 132023PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2023
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark flan
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
potatoes has to be 6 inches off the floor
*35 Hair Restraints effective
employees must wear hair nets/cover
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
unauthorized person in kitchen
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer bucket
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
observed food sitting out thawing at room temperature
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, equipment
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
eggs above ready to eat food (lettuce)
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
rusty shelves in RIC
*47 Other Violations
can't have propane tank in storage room
*14 When to wash
change gloves and wash hands after each task
JUN 242022PASSED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2022
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover food in coolers
*32 Damaged Equipment
Damaged microwave, RIC #3 @ 52F and RIC #4 @ 60F
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Need to label all bulk containers out of original container
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Food low temperatures chile peppers 117F, potatoes 100F, beans 129.5F
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
clean microwave
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, freezers, coolers
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Rice too high temperate at 46F
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label chemical bottles
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
Food handler certificate out
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Entrance door needs new seal
DEC 152021PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2021
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink bottles stored on prep tables
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean microwaves, coolers, shelves, gaskets
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles, provide label for sanitizer bucket
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the ground
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
observed employee touched rte food with bare hands 0nion
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
new employees
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JUN 102021PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2021
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
observed employee touched rte food with bare hands-tortillas
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up 3 com sink wash rinse sanitize air drying
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, shelves
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
observed cold food products between 46-50 degrees f
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
cooler 60 degrees f
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks
*43 Ventilation,mechanical
repair a/c
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed house flies
DEC 172020PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*42 Ventilation hood systems
vent a hood system
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw shelled eggs stored above salsa, beef above banana leafs
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
use approved food storage containers
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
entrance door
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark tcs food within 7 days
JUN 172020PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in restroom
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezers, gaskets
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beef 125.5, eggs 125 degrees f on hot holding table
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
keep food 6 inches off flor
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink bottles sit around prep tables
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
gap at entrance door
JAN 102020PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2020
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
store utensils 6 inches off the floor
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide written procedures about vomiting/diarrhea events
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers inside, shelves, gaskets
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide in restroom
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide a sign about inspection report
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
doors
*35 Hair Restraints effective
employees need to cover hair
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
all employees need get food handler certificates
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
observed employee touch rte food (tortillas) with bare hands
JUL 22019PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Manual warewashing: thermometer provided
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
DEC 272018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 27
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
JUN 112018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 11
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NOV 272017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 27
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MAY 172017PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2017
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide a thermometer for reach in cooler
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide a covered lid trash can in the restroom
FEB 12017PASSED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2017
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash
Associate did not wash hands after touching the trash can and then went back to cooking and handling items inthe kitchen
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
all food must be labeled with the common name of the food on the interior of the container.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
provide expiration date on all products in the Reach in coolers.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
all workers in the kitchen should have food handlers card .
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
the raw eggs were stored above the cheese and tortillas
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Restroom hand wash sink hot water is not working . ( repair)
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
the spray bottle was not labeled with the product on the inside of the container.
*40 Reuse of single service articles
plastic containers with witting on outside and different product on the inside of the container.
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
Provide an updated pest control company. ( quarterly)
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