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La Unica Restaurante Y Pupuseria

9607 BRUTON RD, Dallas, TX 75217 · Dallas County

141cited violations
23serious tier
15inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20232242
20222276
20212232
20202235
20192235
20182111
20172102
2016100

Inspections

  1. Sep 14, 2023 Routine Score 87
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      observed personal drink bottles sit above prep table, and food products

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      provide sign about inspectionreport

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      observed raw fish and raw chicken stored above broth in walk in cooler

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      leaking ceiling tiles by restroom-repair replace wet ceiling tiles caulk around sinks need be replaced

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean shelves in reach in cooler, clean shelves above prep tables, clean tables, clean gaskets

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

      thawing method cold running water

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      repair frame around wic doors leaking pipe in walk in cooler-repair asap missing fan cover in walk in cooler

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      replace broken light shield

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

      provide covered receptacle in women restroom

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      store food 6 inches off the floor

  2. Mar 7, 2023 Routine Score 81
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      personal drinks and food products store on prep table and above prep table-store in designated area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      store food (onion, cabbage, food in walk in cooler) 6 inches off the floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      light shields broken-replace

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

      no hot water at back hand sink

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      repair frame around walk in cooler doors

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      in use utensils-use utensils with handle to scoop food not bowls/cups

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest control-routine inspections for

      observed one roach

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

      provide covered receptacle in women restroom

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      provide sign about inspection report

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean shelves in reach in cooler, clean freezers, clean shelves above prep table, 3 com sink, shelve across walk in cooler needs to be cleaned, clean table under grill, clean gaskets around cooler doors

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      cover holes where is necessary repair cove base

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

      raid not allowed in the kitchen

  3. Jul 14, 2022 Follow-up Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      chemicals (windex, cleaner, etc.) stored next to food

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      personal drinks stored on prep tables and above consumer's food

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      provide hand washing sign

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

      provide in women restroom

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      broken light shield

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean shelves in reach in cooler, clean tables, clean gaskets, freezers, fans in walk in cooler

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      observed utensils in hand sink (knife, plastic container)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      spoiled tomatoes and bananas in walk in cooler

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      observed food sit on floor

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      new employees need food handler card

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest control-routine inspections for

      observed roaches, fruit flies and bees

  4. Jun 16, 2022 Routine Score 76
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

      Keep utensils 6 inch off floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between use

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      Date mark food product kept longer than 24 hours

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest control-routine inspections for

      Observed fruit flies in kitchen

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      Label bulk food product containers

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

      carnitas at 131.5 F after 6 hours

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      Provide bodily fluid clean-up procedure

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      Observed raid bottle stored adjacent to food

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      Repair light in venthood

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      Post 'hand wash' sign in kitchen, post 'inspection report available' sign up

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Trash can provided for papertowel waste

      Provide covered receptacle in women's restroom

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Repair floor tile, ceiling, baseboards, gasket in WIC

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      Observed raw eggs stored above food product

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      Do not store sanitizer bucket in hand sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      Clean dirty walls, floors, ceiling in WIC and kitchen

  5. Dec 9, 2021 Routine Score 88
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      provide sign about inspection report

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      store food 6 inches off the ground

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest control-routine inspections for

      observed fruit flies

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      replace broken/damaged light shields

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      observed personal drink bottles on prep table and shelves next to customer food

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

      provide in restroom

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

      observed utensils sit on floor

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

      replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler, remove card board boxes from the freezer (used as liner)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean shelves, coolers, walk in cooler doors-exterior, tables, pipes, freezers

  6. Jun 8, 2021 Routine Score 80
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

      no room temperatures

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

      raid is not allowed in food establishment

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean gaskets, shelves in walk in cooler, shelves in kitchen, freezers, coolers inside, walk in cooler door, exterior of walk in cooler, pipes under 3 com sink

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      observed raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in walk in cooler

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

      no hot water-repair water heather within 24 hours

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest control-routine inspections for

      observed fruit flies, flies, and one roach-follow up within 7 days for insects

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      observed utensils in hand sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      food sit on floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      provide hand washing sign

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

      repair freezer door

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      personal drink

  7. Dec 17, 2020 Routine Score 80
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      manager with rfsm certificate not on site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean shelves in reach in cooler, clean coolers, freezers, cooler doors

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      provide sanitizer test strips

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      keep grease trap ticket on site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

      observed employees washed hands at 3 com sink not hand sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest control-routine inspections for

      observed roach

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method

      use paper towels to dry hands not apron

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

      use approved food storage containers not shopping bags

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

      store utensils 6 inches off the floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handler-Certificate Not on site

  8. Jun 9, 2020 Routine Score 80
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest control-routine inspections for

      observed roaches

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      provide label for chemical spray bottles, chemical bottle

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      provide written procedures about vomiting/diarrhea event

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

      provide barrier between hand sink and clean utensils

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

      provide covered receptacle

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      observed raw beef/fajita stored above bananas, raw shelled eggs stored above salsa

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      provide label for food storage containers

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      provide paper towels

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Drying Mops-air dry

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      repair faucet on 3 com sink, faucet on hand sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      provide hand washing signs

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean shelves, gaskets around cooler doors, wic, clean freezers

  9. Dec 17, 2019 Routine Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

      raw chicken must be stored on the bottom of cooler

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cool TCS foods using proper methods

      raw chicken and beef must be in cooler

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      utensils found in hand sink

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Approved Food Contact Equip.

      ice chest (unapproved equipment)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

    • 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

      oil, lettuce, and bag of sugar must be above floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

      provide barrier between hand sink and 3 compartment sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean gaskets, vent hood, cooler, shelves

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      no cardboard to cover cooler shelves

  10. May 28, 2019 Routine Score 82
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      DIRTY GASKETS IN COOLER CLEAN MORE OFTEN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      DIRTY COOLER RACKS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Distressed merchandise, segregation and location

  11. Nov 8, 2018 Routine Score 93
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN DIRTY RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

  12. Apr 30, 2018 Routine Score 92
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - accessible

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      One Inch Air Gap

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

  13. Oct 31, 2017 Routine Score 95
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Thermometer shall be easily readable

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

  14. Apr 6, 2017 Routine Score 88
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

      Self closures on the restroom doors. (men and ladies)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Licensed pest control applicator only

      provide a licensed pest agency to spray for bugs.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Clean the interior of the micro wave oven

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

      the lids on the outside dumpster was open. ( close when not in use)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces material

      clean the gaskets on the refrigerator unit. ( dirty magnetic gaskets) clean racks and shelves ( sticky food particles)

  15. Oct 5, 2016 Routine Score 80

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.