La Fondita Mexican Restaurant
1233 NEWPORT AVE, Dallas, TX 75224 · Dallas County
Historical record. Historical: the City of Dallas published this dataset from October 2016 to February 2024 and then ended it (dataset ended 2024). Later inspections are not in it. Points follow the Texas inspection form: Priority items 3 points (shown as serious), Priority Foundation 2, Core 1.
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment
- Inspected by
- City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset)
- Official record
- City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset) inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 17 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 | 16 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2 | 14 | 3 |
Inspections
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Sep 9, 2020 Routine Score 84
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
PROVIDE FOR ALL
-
Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria
RAW MEAT STORED IN 3 COMP SINK
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
DISCONTINUE STORING IN LARGE PANS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Medicines labeled and stored properly
MEDICINE STORED WITH EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMP SINK
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
NO CURRENT RECORDS PROVIDED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE FOIL AND NEWSPAPER LINING FROM UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
INVERT UTENSIL AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
NO CURRENT RECORDS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 5, 2020 Routine Score 86
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
REPLACE NON WORKING
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN RIF
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE FOILING FROM SHELVES
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
BARBACOA 59*F, CHEESE 54*F, LEMON JUICE STATES REFRIGERATE OPENING
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food, utensils & equip under other sources
FOOD ITEMS STORED ABOVE FILL LINE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT EXIT DOOR
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
OBSERVED BOWL USED FOR SCOOPING
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Aug 14, 2019 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
PIC must be ensure to remove and dispose food containers with out day or dates to avoid cross contamination
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
using thank you bags as food containers must be use approved commercial containers as food containers to avoid cross contamination
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 26, 2019 Routine Score 86
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
sliced tomatoe 55 F, salsa 67 F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items used according to law
Chlorine sanitizer tested over 200 ppm.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
Toddler was in the kitchen area upon arrival.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
Replace residential refrigerator and microwave with a commercial unit.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Store boxes and products away from walls in dry storage room.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 23, 2018 Routine Score 88
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking in all food containers must be date mark all food containers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
expired RFSM certification with the city must be have a current FSM registered with the city
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
missing grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe
recycle non commercial approved containers as food containers use thank you plastic bags as food containers must be use commercial approved containers to avoid chemical contamination
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
missing food labeling in all food containers must be label all food containers in all areas
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
holes inside dry food storage area must be closed all gaps and holes to avoid pest harboring
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jan 24, 2018 Routine Score 82
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
missing pest control ticket
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Mechanical warewashing equip., sanitization pressure
zero positive to Chlorine must be check dishwasher machine to be sure dispenser is working properly
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors easily cleanable
floors dirty inside stock room must be clean floors behind equipment and racks
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking inside cooler units food containers must use date marking
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
hand sink front area hot water broken must be had hot water
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
using thank you bags with food must be using clear plastic approved food bags
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
missing sanitizer bucket solutions must use sanitizer buckets to decontaminated prep areas 100 ppm Chlorine solutions cooler units dirty inside must be clean and disinfected inside and outside the cooler units
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
food containers inside cooler units missing lids must be had lids to cover all food containers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Aug 8, 2017 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE BEER COOLER
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER'S CARD FOR ALL FOOD PREPARATION STAFF
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS HELD FOR LATER USE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE BAR AREA
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OVER HEAD WHILE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
RESTORE LIGHTING TO THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE TOILET SEATS AND BOWLS IN THE RESTROOMS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 24, 2017 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE REMOVE WATER FROM THE BEER COOLER IN THE BAR AREA
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Medicines labeled and stored properly
STORE MEDICINES AND VITAMINS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD (NOT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA / KITCHEN)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS HELD FOR LATER USE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
REPLACE DAMAGED / BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
KEEP ICE SCOOP HANDLE FACING UP IN THE ICE BIN (BAR AREA)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN ALL GASKETS IN THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Source: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset). History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.