La Azteca Meat Market

3046 FOREST LN B, Dallas, TX 75234 · Dallas County

129cited violations

40serious 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

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2023	2	20	5
2022	1	11	3
2021	2	22	6
2020	2	21	6
2019	2	10	3
2018	2	15	2
2017	4	30	15

Inspections

Oct 5, 2023 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING BAKERY FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY. MUST SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH SANITIZER.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET FROM MEAT MARKET HAND SINK.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH WEATHER STRIP.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  THAW PRODUCTS UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN COOLER. DO NOT THAW PRODUCTS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN FLOOR OF TRASH, GREASE AND WATER. CLEAN ALL SHELVES, FANS, WALLS AND CEILING FROM WALK IN COOLERS.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SAUSAGE 47'F, HOT DOG 47'F, BACON 47'F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  KEEP ALL SANITIZER BUCKETS OFF THE FLOOR.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  A FOOD MANGER WITH STATE APPROVED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  OTHER VIOLATIONS
  
  Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  CLOSE ALL OPENING FROM CEILING.
Feb 10, 2023 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN VENT HOOD, CLEAN ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. CLEAN WALL OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
  
  USE SHALLOW PAN WHEN COOLING AND KEEP FOOD UNCOVERED DURING COOLING PROCESS.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  PORK 128'F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO DRINKING IN FOOD PERP. AREA ALLOWED.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SAUSAGE 47'F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM MEAT MARKET. REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET FROM MEAT MARKET.
Jun 23, 2022 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Keep all TCS food product at 41 F or lower at all times
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Keep TCS hot food at 135 F while hot holding
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean inside microwave (top), clean slicer, meat cutter equipment at meat market
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Provide RFSM on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Gap at front door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  Keep sanitizer bucket 6 inch off floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean shelves and gaskets in WIC, WIF, kitchen WIC and meat market, RICs
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  Provide covered receptacle for women's restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair faucet handle
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Receptacles sufficient capacity
  
  Keep dumpster area free of trash at all times
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Post 'choking poster' sign up and 'inspection report available' sign up
Nov 30, 2021 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  PRODUCTS FROM FRONT DISPLAY CASE ARE TESTED AT AROUND 48'F, i.e. TURKEY HOT DOG 47'F , MASA 487F. MAINTAIN IT AT 41'F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST".
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  KEEP ALL SANITIZER BUCKETS OFF THE FLOOR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
  
  DAIRY WALK IN COOLER.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF HOBART MIXER FROM MEAT MARKET.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
  
  SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  SECURE MIRROR FROM MEN'S ROOM WALL. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM MEAT MARKET.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
  
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 BEANS 50 LBS REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: OBSERVED PRODUCTS AT 51 'F AFTER TWO DAYS OF COOLING/ DISPOSITION: EMPLOYEE DISCARD AND DENATURE PRODUCTS ON SITE. As person in charge of this establishment, I have this day voluntarily destroyed the above described products found in my possession, which are unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful This is to certify that on the above date, as person in charge of this establishment, I have witnessed the destruction of products unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Apr 12, 2021 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  PRODUCTS FROM DISPLAY CASE ARE TESTED AT AROUND 48'F, i.e. TURKEY HOT DOG 48'F , MASA 48'F. MAINTAIN IT AT 41'F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  1) DO NOT STORE FOOD PRODUCTS ON RUSTED SHELVES AND ONLY USE STAINLESS STEAL BAR TO HANG FOOD PRODUCTS. 2) DO NOT STORE FOOD IN OPENED CAN.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  STORE ALL CHEMICAL AT BOTTOM SHELF, OBSERVED BLEACH AND OTHER CHEMICAL BOTTLES STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE OR OR TOP SHELF.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  KITCHEN VENT HOOD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  MAINTAIN SANITIZER BUCKET AT 100PPM (CHLORINE), TESTED AT 10 PPM.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREAS ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE FROM TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BAKERY AND FOOD PREP. TABLE FROM KITCHEN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS AND MIXERS. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  1)REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES . 2)SEAL ALL OPENING FROM CEILING . 3)CLOSE OPENED METAL COVE MOLDING FROM HALLWAY OF BACK DOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Waste Receptacles thoroughly cleaned
  
  CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  FINAL NOTICE! EXPIRED.
Oct 7, 2020 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK IN FOOD PREP. AREA.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  MIXER , CUTTER FROM BAKERY, ICE MACHINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxics according to additional condition
  
  CHLORINE 200 PLUS PPM
- 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)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN VENT HOOD LIGHTS OF OIL, WALLS OF WALK IN COOLERS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  EXPIRED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPLACE MISSING / DAMAGED FLOOR TILES FROM MEAT MARKET. REPLACE MISSING LOCK FROM MEAT SAW. REPAIR BRKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER .
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
  
  REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTS FROM WALK IN COOLERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Apr 13, 2020 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH WEATHER STRIPS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  REPLACE ALL DAMAGED / MISSING FLOOR TILES.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
  
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 PORK 58'F APPROX.105 LBS REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: PRODUCTS AT 58'F AFTER ONE NIGHT OF COOLING . DISPOSITION: EMPLOYEE DISCARD PRODUCTS ON SITE. As person in charge of this establishment, I have this day voluntarily destroyed the above described products found in my possession, which are unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful This is to certify that on the above date, as person in charge of this establishment, I have witnessed the destruction of products unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  ABOVE ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  ALSO CLEAN HANDLES OF COOLER, FAN OVERS OF WALK IN COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES,
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  , BEANS 47'F, CHICKEN47'F, FISH F 47'F, MILK 47'F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - installed
  
  TO ANY FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED
- 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"
Oct 27, 2019 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean food/equipment storage shelves.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
  
  Handwash 74F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  Remove non-commercial equipment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean door gasket to WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Seal handwash sink to wall properly.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Apr 16, 2019 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean the shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler; food splatter and debris observed
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
  
  rice measured at 120 degrees F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager by next inspection
Nov 6, 2018 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  cloth towel stored under a cutting board
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  food splatter on the walk in cooler door and the wall
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  bag of onions stored on the floor adjacent to the three-compartment sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  expired canned beans that were discarded immediately; expired chorizo that was in the reach in cooler for food prep
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean the shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler-dust accumulation and food splatter/debris observed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  air gaskets of the meat market door needs to be replaced
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
May 11, 2018 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  cartons of cilantro stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  uncovered pot of refried beans inside the walk in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  test strips needed to test the sanitizer solution
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  heating equipment was not set at the required temperature setting
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  barbacoa measured at 127 degrees F; chorizo with egg measured at 118 degrees F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  expired gerber baby food products-7 bottles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
  
  phf foods need to have a date of preparation
Nov 21, 2017 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  cloth towels should not be stored under cutting boards
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking pipe under the hand wash sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  do not store personal water bottles in the same cooler as the meat for customers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Jul 10, 2017 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Peanuts in the produce department
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - installed
  
  Anti-siponage device missing from the attached hoses in the meat market
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Cooked pork held on the preparation table next to the stove at 114.1 degrees
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Raw and cooked seafood without splash guards between the two items Also raw chicken and raw beef without splash guards Taqueria - washing dishes and preparing raw meat in the same set of sinks
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
  
  Refried beans dated 07-07-2017 at 49.6 degrees after more than 48 hours
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  Floor tile meat market in need of repair
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Rim and seam dented canned goods
Jan 13, 2017 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Ice manufactured on site from a not permitted food manufacturer
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Meat and Deli both
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
  
  Beans cooling since -1-10-2017 at 42.0 degrres (Five gallon container) and 45.3 degrees (Ten gallon container) Cooked tripe cooling at 48.5 degrees (Ten gallon container) THIS IS A TRIPLE REPEAT VIOLATION
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  Hair and beard nets needed - Meat Market
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Raw meat stored over RTE foods - Deli
Jan 5, 2017 Routine Score 75
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
  
  Cooked peppers from the day before at 52.3 degrees
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Fried steak held in the steam table at 122.5 degrees
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Foods in the WIR -Deli Chubs of meat inf the meat market without dates when the packages were open
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Sugar cane
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  Re usage of single service with the orginal labels still intact
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Bags of ice from a non permitted ice manufacturer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Loosely cover cooling foods
  
  Cooked peppers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Dishwashing sinks were set up to wash dishes. raw pork was stored on the clean drain board
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  REPEATED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Deli
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Bowls used as scoops - Deli
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil
  
  Bloody soaked wiping rag held on the counter

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.