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El Paisa

10844 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX 75220 · Dallas County

99cited violations
27serious tier
14inspections

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
20232194
20221101
20212113
2020152
20193328
2018292
20173137

Inspections

  1. Aug 30, 2023 Routine Score 80
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      Items in WIC were not date marked

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      Grease trap is outdated

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

      Dishwasher/sink sanitizer needs to be at 50ppm. Tested at 0 ppm.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information thro

      On site food service manger has expired

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      need to provide sanitizer test strips

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      No soap at handsink

      items in hand sink soap, towels in mens RR missing

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      Need to post customers sign - " Inspection Report Available Upon Request"

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

      No equipment stored on floor allowed. Needs to be off floor 6 inches

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Ice machine cover needs repair/replaced. Also, few ceiling tiles in back kitchen need change

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

      No name of label or business name on sweets in RIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      wiping cloths need to be in sanitizing buckets

  2. Feb 15, 2023 Routine Score 86
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Loosely cover cooling foods

      FOR FOOD BEING COOL IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      DO NOT USE ANY ABSORBENT ON YOUR GRILL.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Gloves single use

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

      MAINTAIN SINK SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10 PPM.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

  3. Jul 5, 2022 Routine Score 82
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

    • 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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

  4. Dec 16, 2021 Routine Score 90
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - accessible

      FRONT STATION HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      CLEAN DUSTY FAN FROM WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN CEILING AND CEILING VENTS OF DUST.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items used according to law

      MAINTAIN CHLORINE SANITIZER IN SINK AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 200 PLUS PPM.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      One Inch Air Gap

      KEEP DRAIN PIPE OUTLETS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONE INCH ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Permit/license posted

  5. May 11, 2021 Routine Score 91
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Permit/license posted

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use

      FOR FRONT PREP. STATION,

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      First Aid

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

      TESTED AT 0 PPM.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S DRINK ON FOOD PREP. TABLE.

  6. Nov 4, 2020 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

      100 PPM.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      HAM 49'F, SAUSAGE 50'F

    • 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)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      REPAIR BROKEN DOORS OF FOLLOWING : 1) COOLER NEXT TO CANDIES MACHINES. 2) CABINET FROM 2OMEN RESTROOM.

  7. Dec 16, 2019 Routine Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      raw eggs found above sour cream

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      mold in ice machine

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      spray bottles must be labeled

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

      date mark jello products

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Maintain in Good Repair

      broken lid on salt container

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

      ice scoop *

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      inspection report sign, choking poster

  8. Nov 14, 2019 Routine Score 74
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use

      Missing handsink.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Hands wash procedures-without soap

      Use soap and warm water when washing hands.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items stored above food/utensils

      Chemicals stored above freezer in dry storage area.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      Provide label for food storage containers.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Observed food stored on the floor.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

      Observed employees washing hands at prep and 3-compartment sink.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Maintain in Good Repair

      Broken containers and lids. Do not use cut containers. Leaking water filter, ice machine. Provide original drain stopper at 3-compartment sink.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      Missing employee handwash sign(restrooms and kitchen)..

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

      Missing thermometers in all the coolers.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria

      Cannot thaw at room temperatures. Must thaw under cold running water or under refrigeration.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Reuse of single service articles

      Cannot reuse single use articles(scoops need handles, salsa in garlic container).

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

      No sanitizer at 3-compartment sink. Sanitizer is required after cleaning.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Personal drinks on the prep tables.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      Need procedure about vomiting and diarrhea.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      Clean floors and ceilings.

  9. Apr 1, 2019 Routine Score 89
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Reuse of single service articles

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

      Lack of a sanitizing rinse

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      One Inch Air Gap

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces material

      Card board liners

  10. Oct 1, 2018 Routine Score 96
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      Flan

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces material

      Foil lined surfaces

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

  11. Apr 2, 2018 Routine Score 87
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Reuse of single service articles

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash after handling animals/aquatics

      Need to wash hands after handling raw shell eggs

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.

      Dish washing water less than 110 degrees

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

      Cooked soup from last night at 45.8 degrees

  12. Oct 4, 2017 Routine Score 88
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      One Inch Air Gap

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Sliced ham - top of the POUR - at 48.3 degrees

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

      Bus tub of beef caldo cooling without a quick cool method

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

  13. Sep 7, 2017 Routine Score 91
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      One Inch Air Gap

      needed at the hand wash sink

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      door of the reach in cooler adjacent to the cash register does not close properly; thereby posing a temperature violation

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      box of food items on the floor of the food prep area

  14. Mar 8, 2017 Routine Score 91
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean the fan cover inside the reach in cooler closest to the cash register

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

      clean the ice machine; slime observed

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

      measured at 100 ppm; shoukd be at 50 ppm

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      label all non-original containers

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.