Lupita's Restaurant Y Taqueria

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 11, 2024 Routine Score 88
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     Clean can opener blade so that no debris is left on it

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Grease Trap Tickets

     No current liquid waste manifest

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

     Replace can opener blade

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Remove dead/trapped pests

     Dead cockroach seen on plate

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

     Cover all foods in walk-in cooler

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

     Invert all plates so that nothing falls on them

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     Remove all built-up food waste on wire racks in walk-in cooler

2. Jul 27, 2023 Routine Score 88
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

     Do not use bare hands to touch ready to eat food

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

     Food manager certificate expired>renew immediately

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Food Labeling- with common name of the food

     Label all container with contents

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

     Change can opener blade

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Pest control-routine inspections for

     Flies seen by onions

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

     Cover all food in coolers (walk-in & reach-in)

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     Clean wire racks in walk-in cooler

3. Feb 22, 2023 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

     Get rid of harboring conditions in dry storage

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

     Ensure all food is covered in walk-in cooler

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     Clean racks/shelves in walk-in cooler

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

     Label all bulk containers with their contents

4. Jun 18, 2022 Routine Score 86
   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site

     No CFM registered with the City of Dallas at the time of inspection

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Food Labeling- with common name of the food

     Label all food squeeze bottles

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

     Date marking missing on cooked RTE foods inside the walk-in cooler-All ready to eat food must be date marked/used by date

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

     Observed rust build-up on shelving inside of the walk-in cooler

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cutting surfaces.

     Cutting boards observed not in good repair at work station.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Lockers to be used to store personal items

     Properly store personal jackets/coats/observed hanging on shelving.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     Encrusted grease build-up seen at the back of the fryers/sides of the grill area

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

     Relabel bulk ingredient bins (meals/flour)

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     OTHER VIOLATIONS

     Provide a current pest control record

5. Mar 17, 2022 Routine Score 72
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Sanitization after Cleaning

     Chlorine dish machine observed at 0ppm. Sanitizer bucket observed empty and sis not have an extra to replace. Was advised to discontinue use until replaced and sanitizing between 50 ppm.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

     Provide the clean up of bodily fluid and or biohazard bodily fluid spill kit.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Grease Trap Tickets

     Service grease trap every 90 days. Service immediately.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site

     A certified food manager shall be present all hours of operation. Register all food manager certificated with the City of Dallas.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

     All employees not manager certified shall obtain a food handler certification/maintain on file at location to present upon inspection.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

     Datemark all prepared product held longer than 24 hrs with a use by date not to exceed 7 days.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

     Observed hand sink bing used as a prep sink. Utilize for hand wash only! Provide a designated handsink sign and trash can.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

     Remove paper towel liners form wait staff shelves. Discontinue use of sour cream plastic containers to be re-used to store other product.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Before a two-compartment sink is used criteria

     Provide a 3-compsrtment sink. Observed only a 2 compartment sink.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

     Provide a door sweep for back door and seal properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

     Observed employee beverages on and over prep areas throughout.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

     Cover all food inside WIC/RIC units.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Except as specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, time/temperature controlled for safety

     Observed two large beef roasts thawing on the table at room temperature.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Store single-service item in original package

     Maintain coffee filters inside plastic bag while in storage.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     RIC/WIC gaskets observed moldy and dirty.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

     Repair broken lights under vent hood.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises shall be maintained in good repair

     Seal hand sink and utility sink to wall properly.

6. Jul 27, 2021 Routine Score 88
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises shall be maintained in good repair

     some walls missing skirts tiles at bottom line of the wall must be replace or repair to proper condition

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

     cooking equipment in all areas encrusted with grease and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

     shelving inside cooler units in all areas rust and oxidize must be replace or repair all shelving inside cooler units to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

     floors inside vent hood area behind equipment with soils, accumulated grease and drippings must be clean to avoid contamination floors inside WI cooler units dirty with food debris and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination ceiling with spills and grease accumulations with dust must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Pest control-routine inspections for

     missing current pest control ticket on site must be have current pest control ticket on site

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

     using cardboard paper as food surface contact must be use approved material to use as food surface contact

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

     using recycle containers as food containers inside cooler units must be use approved containers as food containers

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

     hermetic containers lids or covers dirty with food debris and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

     prepared drinks containers without lid inside cooler units food containers in all areas must be have covers or lids to avoid cross contamination

7. Jan 6, 2021 Routine Score 80
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

     cooler units in all areas dirty with soils, food debris, spills and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

     cooking equipment encrusted with grease and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

     cement floors with cracks and rough surfaces must be replace or repair to a smooth and easy to clean surfaces

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

     shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

     missing employee health policies and procedures

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

     PIC must be ensure discard open contaminated and expired date food containers

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

     missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     First Aid

     missing first aid kit on site must be have first aid kit on site

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Grease Trap Tickets

     missing current grease trap ticket on site must be have current grease trap ticket on site

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

     floors inside dry room area dirty with soils and grease deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination ceiling in all areas dirty with soils grease and dust deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     RFSM Certificate - Not Display

     missing RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city

8. Jun 15, 2020 Routine Score 80
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

     food containers without lids or covers inside WI cooler unit must be cover all food containers to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

     shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Grease Trap Tickets

     missing current grease trap ticket must be have current pest control ticket on site

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site

     RFSM not on site must be have RFSM on site during operational hours

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     First Aid

     missing first aid kit must be have first aid kit on site

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Light bulbs, light shields provided

     some lights not working inside kitchen area must be replace or repair to proper condition

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

     missing writing employee health policies

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Pest control-routine inspections for

     missing current pest control ticket must be have current pest control ticket on site

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

     using recycle containers as food containers in all areas must be use approved containers as food containers

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

     missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     RFSM Certificate - Not Display

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

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

     floors inside cooler units dirty behind equipment must be clean to avoid cross contamination ceiling tiles dirty and with water marks must be clean or replace to avoid cross contamination walls dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination floors skirts in all areas dirty with food debris and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

9. Dec 26, 2019 Routine Score 81
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

     cooler units dirty inside and outside including gaskets around doors cooler units in all areas must clean inside and outside including gaskets doors

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     RFSM Certificate - Not Display

     missing RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

     missing date marking on squeeze bottles and individual sauces inside cooler units must be have date marking on food containers in all areas

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).

     RI cooler units 45 F and 48 F must be maintain proper food temperatures at 40 F or below to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

     missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises shall be maintained in good repair

     ceiling tiles on dining areas with water marks and holes must be replace or repair to avoid pest harboring and cross contamination

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

     ceiling dirty with soils and grease accumulations inside kitchen area ceiling in all areas must be clean to avoid cross contamination

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

     shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize shelving must be replace or repair in all cooler units to avoid cross contamination cooler units not maintain proper food temperatures at 40 F or below cooler units must be replace or repair to maintain food temperatures at 40 F or below

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

     using not approved recycle containers as food containers must be use approved containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination

10. Jun 11, 2019 Routine Score 81
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      cheese: 49'f, tomato 56'f

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

      taco

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      observed raw meat store next to cooked shrimp and raw seafood

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      provide cleaning for the entire WIc

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      provide date marking for all meat in cooler

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      observed employee's washing towel in the hand sik

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces material

      no towel allow under the utensil

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      provide cover for all food containers

11. Dec 11, 2018 Routine Score 81
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      observed a bowl of tomato put directly on tomato provide cover for all food containers

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

      set up sanitizer bucket

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      observed raw eggs store together with veggies

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      provide cleaning for the wic, wif

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      expired rfsm

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      all foods in coolers and wic

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      no food allow on the floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces material

      no towel allow under the cutting board

12. Jun 11, 2018 Routine Score 80
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

      Please provide a covered waste container for the women's rest room.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      No employee able to provide evidence of successful completion of a Registered Food Service Manager course. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083 Requirements are: -Photo ID -Evidence of successful completion of a Registered Food Service Manager course approved by the State of Texas Department of Health or a nationally recognized sanitarian foundations (ANSI or NSF). -$30.00 per year (Check or Money Order) It is advised to call ahead on day of visit to verify above information. Please note the offices close from12:00pm to 1:00pm.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      Florescent lighting not fully functioning near icemaker. Light bulb not functioning under vent hood.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      Buildup of dust around Air Conditioning vents over kitchen.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Reach in cooler not holding proper temperatures Raw Hamburger Meat 44.2°F, Sliced Tomatoes 57.0°F, Diced Onion 56.5°F, Sliced Onion 48.6°F Walk in cooler not holding proper temperatures. Internal temperature was 51.6°F Reach in cooler near service counter / bar not holding proper temperatures. Salsa 47.4°F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      Panel missing from ice maker. No barriers to protect ice from kitchen. Corrected on site. Bowls of tortilla chips stacked on top of another with bottom of bowls resting on tortilla chips. Separated solution both in orange and clear color in 'Clamato' container in reach in cooler.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces material

      Glassware in bar area resting on paper towels. Any surfaces where dish ware are stored should be smooth, non absorbent, and easily cleanable. Paper towels may retain moisture and provide an environment for pathogen growth.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

      No sanitizing solution prepared at time of inspection.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      Multiple items in walk in cooler and in reach in coolers not covered. Once foods have cooled please cover all containers.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      Daylight visible around back door near walk in cooler. Outer doors should be right fitting so as to restrict access by pests.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      Employee observed date marking during inspection in walk in cooler. Not all items were date marked by the time inspector reached walk in cooler.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Moist mop cloths stored on top of counters and work surfaces.

13. Nov 27, 2017 Routine Score 90
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      Employees observed working in kitchen without hair restraints at time of inspection.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution. Cloths observed on sink edges and cutting board surfaces.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      Multiple items in walk in cooler and reach in coolers not covered. Cooled foods should be covered as much as possible when stored.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

      Plastic forks stored with both handles and tines oriented in random directions. Please store with handles facing one direction such that hands do not touch tines (or other food contact surfaces).

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces material

      Shelving in walk in cooler shows buildup of rust and other debris.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      Florescent lighting in production area of kitchen missing light shields.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Reach in cooler at bar area did not get below 50°F Walk in cooler did not get below 47°F Both should be at 41°F or less.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

      Plate used to scoop refried beans in walk in cooler. Any utensils used to scoop foods should have handle that can be stored up and above foods.

14. Apr 25, 2017 Routine Score 81
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      SOUR CREAM IN THE REACH IN COOLER: 54.6 F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS (WALK IN COOLER)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

      DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS (WALK IN COOLER)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

      LIVE ROACH SEEN CRAWLING ON THE DISHWASHER

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      UPON ARRIVAL A FEMALE KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT (CORRECTED ON SITE)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET WITH CHLORINE AFTER USE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

      COVER FOODS HELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER THAT ARE UNCOVERED

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER CLEAN VENT HOOD FILTERS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      REPLACE LIGHTING THAT HAS BURNED OUT IN THE KITCHEN PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING THE RESTROOMS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

      REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE ALL THROUGHOUT BUILDING AND RESTROOMS

15. Oct 12, 2016 Routine Score 89
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      SOUR CREAM: 51.7 F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Medicines labeled and stored properly

      IBUPROFEN ON THE SHELF NEXT TO FOOD INGREDIENTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS CLEAN THE GASKETS OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      TWO PROMINATE HOLES IN THE CEILING WHERE INSULATION IS SHOWING (IN THE DINING ROOM AND AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE RESTROOMS)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

      MOIST TOWELS BEING USED TO COVER TORTILLAS HELD IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR FOR LATER USE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      STORE TOWELS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTING UNIT MISSING THEM IN THE ESTABLISHMENT