La Chapilata

1515 N COCKRELL HILL RD #115, Dallas, TX 75211 · Dallas County

107cited violations

26serious tier

11inspections

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	23	4
2022	1	8	2
2021	1	13	1
2020	1	10	1
2019	1	8	4
2018	2	16	6
2017	2	22	5
2016	1	7	3

Inspections

Nov 3, 2023 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
  
  With food not kept at temperature must time mark & dispose or use within 4 hrs
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  No current liquid waste manifest
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  For any prepared or commercially made products kept for more than 24 hrs
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
  
  Operating with a lapsed permit
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Do not store items in hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Remove plastic wrapping on ice machine to allow easy cleanablilty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Keep open employee beverages away from open/single use items
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean food debris on floor of kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Fix leak by 3-compartment
Aug 8, 2023 Routine Score 76
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean ice machine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Restricted use pesticides
  
  Do not use/store pesticides in establishment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  No date marking noted on prepared food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers--small diameter probe
  
  Provide/get probe thermometer to accurately measure food temperatures
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
  
  Name on permit & outside o building do not match>must file for name change
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  Do not store items in hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Replace damage/broken equipment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
  
  Cook forgot to sanitize knife after washing it
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Drinks observed stored next to food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  Large bin of meat observed at room temperature>must do with running water or under refrigeration> recommend to make smaller portions
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Do not use bowls as scoops
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label bulk food item/food storage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean food debris in reach-in freezer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  RFSM expired>no current/state issued food manager certificate present
Oct 7, 2022 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items used according to law
  
  Chlorine concentration was too high in sanitizer bucket (200 ppm Cl)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  Pipe observed inserted in floor drain>provide 1-inch air gap
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Renew RFSM certificate with City of Dallas
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  Remove all plastic wrapping from equipment (ice machine)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Flies seen in restaurant during inspection>plus 1 dead cockroach
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label bulk ingredients (sugar & cookie crumb)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  Repaint and seal floor boards by prep line
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  Post health permit in public view
Aug 30, 2021 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  floors and walls dirty at kitchen area with food debris, spills and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest
- 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)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
  
  water leak at 3c sink drainage tubes must be replace or repair to proper condition
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  cooking equipment dirty with encrusted grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  missing current pest control on site must be have current pest control on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening
  
  hermetic containers lids or covers dirty with soils and grease deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date marking on food containers in all areas must be date marking food containers in all areas
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  cooler units inside and outside in all areas dirty with soils, food debris and grease accumulations mus be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  missing set up sanitizing solutions at 3c sink missing sanitizer bucket at kitchen area must be have set up sanitizing solutions at 3c sink 50 ppm Chlorine concentration setup sanitizer bucket at: 100 ppm chlorine concentration missing test strips to verified chemical concentration must be have test strips on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  missing food labels on food containers in all areas must be labeling food containers in all areas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned
  
  sink drainage receptacles in all areas dirty with food debris and deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  health permit not posted must be have permit posted on site
May 7, 2020 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing Equipment and Utensils after Cleaning and Sanitizing
  
  rising utensils after sanitize at 3c sink must be have proper setup at 3c sink wash, rinse and sanitize to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  missing proper health permit display must be have proper health permit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  First Aid
  
  missing first aid kit
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
  
  missing writing employee health policies
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date or day marking on food containers inside cooler units must be have date or day marking to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  lids loose on food containers must be have proper cover or lids to have hermetic closing and 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 Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  missing labels on food containers inside cooler units must be labeling all food containers inside cooler units
- 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
- 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
Feb 5, 2019 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  cheese 51'f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hands wash procedures-without soap
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw beef store next to soup and bean
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  provide cover/lid for all food containers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  observed cutting board in the hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  observed cockroach in the kitchen
Aug 2, 2018 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Raw eggs store together with raw meat Raw meat store together with rice
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  provide date marking for all food in RIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  provide cover/lid for all food containers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria
  
  set up sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  onion bag on the floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Feb 8, 2018 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Operate with a lapsed permit
  
  Location is past due on City of Dallas Permit fees. Aged as follows : 1-30 Days $111.00 31-60 Days $280.00 61-90 Days $0.00 91-120 Days $0.00 121+ Days $472.10 Total amount due $863.10 Please contact our office to see about resolving this issue: Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083 Also name on permit does not reflect the signage and business name location identifies as.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw shelled eggs immediately placed at 41øF
  
  Raw shell eggs stored at rotisserie for tacos de trompo. When pointed out, staff agreed they should be discarded.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  Sanitizing solution for towels tested at 0ppm Quaternary Ammonium. When asked, staff said it had been generated previous evening. Quaternary Ammonium (Quat, SaniQuat, and MultiQuat) will go flat over time and usage. Sanitizer buckets should be replaced periodically, usually within 2 hours. Testing for effective concentration is strongly recommended. 200ppm Quaternary Ammonium is common, but refer to manufacturer's directions.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  Attic access door left open to area above ceilings.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Box of limes on floor in back storage area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  Sanitizer bucket for wiping cloths stored on the floor between reach in coolers.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Drain to sanitize portion of three compartment sink leaks on to floor. Please make repairs such that equipment no longer leak.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No employee able to show evidence of Registered Food Service Manager training. 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 (Cash, 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
  
  Most lights out under vent hood in kitchen.
Dec 28, 2017 Routine Score 75
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Location does not have test strips for Chlorine sanitizer. Please provide test strips so that employees can verify sanitizing solution is at effective concentration.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Raw fish over limes and tomatillos in back reach in cooler. Raw pork over cooked chicken, raw ground beef. Raw chicken also stored over cooked chicken and raw ground beef in service line standing reach in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  Attic door open in back storage area.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Sanitization
  
  Sanitizer bucket showed to be less than 10ppm Chlorine for mop towels. Please note: If used as a sanitizer bucket, it should be labeled clearly as such. Current bucket appears to have no label.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Salsa not covered in reach in cooler. Other foods not covered.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Registered Food Service Manager not on site at time of inspection. Employees unable to provide evidence of food safety education. 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 (Cash, 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 Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  No individual disposable towels at hand wash sink at production area of kitchen. No individual disposable towels in dispenser at hand wash sink at service counter.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Plastic spoon in container for granola resting completely on food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Light bulbs over production area of service line unshielded. Lights not functioning in back storage area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Permit/license posted
  
  No Food Products Establishment Permit posted.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
  
  Plastic spoons and forks oriented randomly for customer self service.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Large containers of salsa in reach in cooler not date marked.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Cooked chicken in hot hold in production area of kitchen only reached 115.2°F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
  
  Permit fees for location are past due, aged as follows: 1-30 Days $280.00 31-60 Days $0.00 61-90 Days $0.00 91-120 Days $0.00 121+ Days $472.10 Total Amount Due $752.10 Please contact our office to resolve this issue: Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083
Jun 14, 2017 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  ITEMS IN HAND SINK COS- REMOVED FOOD ITEMS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  INSIDE RICS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE MARK ITEMS IN THE COOLER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  SPICES ON COUNTER FOR SELF SERVE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW EGGS OVER VEGETABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  GNATS IN DRY STORAGE
Dec 22, 2016 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
  
  EGGS 72 (DEGREE F)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
  
  AT ALL HAND SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  IN BULK BINS AND NON ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  ALL FOOD IN COOLER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  AT HAND SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW FISH OVER VEGETABLE

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.