Tienda Latina & Baker

4950 W ILLINOIS AVE #115, Dallas, TX 75211 · Dallas County

154cited violations

27serious 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
2024	1	7	0
2023	2	22	4
2022	2	21	1
2021	1	11	2
2020	2	16	4
2019	2	25	5
2018	3	33	4
2017	2	19	7

Inspections

Jan 19, 2024 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  PROVIDE A FOOD THERMOMETER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  PROVIDE SOAP AT HANDSINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  DO NOT USE GROCERY BAG TO HOLD RICE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking
  
  CLEAN INSIDE OF RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILE AND DAMAGED CORNER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  POST HAND WASH SIGN
Jul 25, 2023 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  sliced tomato at 54.1F. chicharron at 54.9f. place food in working cold hold equipment.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  observed bottle of chlorine/bleach store above rice, beans and masa.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  missing June grease trap cleaning.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date mark foods in ric
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  use approved food containers, do not use grocery bag to hold hot food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  fruit flies, gnats in dinning area. remove harbor conditions
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  place cloths in sanitizer buckets when not in use.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover dry foods
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking
  
  clean inside cold hold equipment daily.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean grease build up in vents hoods and on certain walls.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  renew expired food manager certificate.
Jan 10, 2023 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  salsa in ice bath at 45.1F, use mechanical means to maintain temperature.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  rfsm not onsite at time of inspection.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  label packaged cheese and sardines.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date mark sardines and cheese
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  fruit flies in storage, remove harboring condition
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  open drink stored above utensils and food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  boxes of platains on floor, store 6" of floor, container of rice, beans uncovered, cover
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
  
  clean seals of RICs.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  grime on walls, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  dust on intake vents.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  register food manager certificate.
Jul 25, 2022 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD DID NOT HAVE TEXAS FOOD HANDLER CARDS, OBTAIN WITHIN 30 DAYS.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  NO AVAILABLE THERMOMETER TO CHECK TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, ON FLOOR AND WALLS, CLEAN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FANS LOCATED IN DINNING AREA.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
  
  OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON LID OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Remove dead/trapped pests
  
  OBSERVED DEAD PEST ON LIGHT SHIELDS, REMOVE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD, CLEAN.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  OBSERVED CHEESE PACKAGED IN ZIPLOCK BAG MEANT FOR SALE, WITHOUT LABEL.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  OBSERVED CHEESE CHUNKS, REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND PLACED IN ZIPLOCK BAGS, WITHOUT DATE MARK. PROVIDE DATE MARK.
Jan 26, 2022 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide consumer health sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  rfsm not on site, provide.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  grime build up on equipment, on sliding door of reach in cooler, on equipment, heavy grime build up on wire shelves. CLEAN.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  observed packaged containers of crema not labeled. LABLE CREMA.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  crema being packaged and sold did not have date mark, PROVIDE DATE MARK.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  back exterior door has gap and light enters, provide proper seal.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  observed wet cloths stored on food contact surface after use. store in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  provide small trash can for each hand sink.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  no available soap at hand sink located in back hand sink, provide.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  grime build up on ice machine, clean and sanitize.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  observed clean utensils stored on soiled wire shelves, store on clean surfaces.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  observed dry foods uncovered in storage room, cover.
Mar 18, 2021 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  dust build up on fans located at dine in area, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  holes on wall located in restroom, fill. food debris on floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  hole on wall of restroom, repair. In kitchen metal wall loose, repair.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
  
  packaged cheese observed with no label or date mark, provide.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  packaged food and food in containers were observed with not date mark. second and repeated offense.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
  
  observed rice cooling in prep reach in cooler in medium size container. cool in small or shallow containers.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  employees working in kitchen do not have Texas Food Handler cards, provide.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  ground beef observed at 50.3F, red salsa at 47.9F all food in prep reach in cooler needs to be placed in ice. food temperatures are high due to employees placing hot food in RIC to cool.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
  
  observed large pot of caldo cooling at room temperature, food will not cool down to 70F within 2 hour limit. provide proper cooling method.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Provide consumer health sign: most recent health report is available upon request.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  provide shield for light bulb in storage room.
Aug 13, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  chicharron at 61.4F, frijole at 59.4F food items in prep cooler not at cold hold temperatures. foods were placed in ice bath to reduce temperature.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  prep reach in cooler not able to maintian maximum cold hold temperatures. REPAIR.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw shrimp stored next to and above RTE food in reach in cooler.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  cheese in packaged clear bags not label properly with common food name.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  grime on walls in kitchen. clean.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
  
  soup cooling at room temperature was observed at 184.5F. Will not be able to cool down to required cool down temperature by current means.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
  
  employee cooling soup in deep containers. cool down food using proper cooling methods. Soup was placed in shallow and iced pan.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  food in reach in cooler not properly date marked.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  missing hand wash signs in kitchen. provide signs.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  damaged walls and missing wall base located throughout establishment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  many flies were observed in kitchen. remove harboring conditions.
Jan 13, 2020 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Packaged food shall be labeled as specified in law
  
  prepackaged food (bread) needs to be properly labeled.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair ceiling tile in storage room.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  opened water bottle on food contact surface
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  fresh bread brought in
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date mark pre-packaged bread.
Dec 11, 2019 Routine Score 73
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  ice used in drink in igloo ice chest, melted waste water on ice. dispose of ice.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment compartments, drainage
  
  waster water from melted ice not allowed to drain. get ice from ice bin. do not use igloo chest.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  missing towels at mixed restroom.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  most recent health report is available upon request.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  chorizo at 51.2F, chicken mix at 49,3F, bean mix at 49.4F. Food containers were filled to the brim and prep cooler is left open. Close cooler and reduce amount of food in container to allow proper circulation.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean walls and floors, clean exposed pipes
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  no date marks on food that was made after 24 hrs and placed in reach in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  sanitizer bucket on floor. must be store off floor.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
  
  stew meat at 171F and cooling at room temperature. Food was placed in smaller and shallow pans.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cool TCS foods using other effective means
  
  cool stew by placing in ice container, place in shallow pans or using ice as an ingredient.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  grime build up on grey lip of ice bin, dispose of ice and clean & sanitize.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
  
  ceiling tile in kitchen is stained or covered in dust. replace or clean ceiling tile.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
  
  provide food label for bread that is prepackaged.
Jun 14, 2019 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  rfsm not onsite.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  using foil as surface, must use material that does not easily chip.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  dust on frp wall behind reach in freeze and refrigerator. grease on frp wall. Storage cabinet of fresh bread has crumbs.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  black residue in ice bin. clean and sanitize. Dispose of ice.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  handle of scoop meant for ice is touching ice. clean and sanitize handle.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  Large amounts of fruit flies on storage room and in small amounts in kicthen. Crumbs in fresh bread cabinet. Remove all harboring conditions,
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  open water bottle on food contact surface, employee drink . Employee must drink away from food preparation area to avoid potential contamination of food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  diced and sliced food and salsa has no date marking. All food that has been stored for more than 24 hrs must have date marking.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
  
  fish stew in large pot. When cooling place cooling foods in pans or place on ice.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  cases of bananas on floor.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  Provide Texas Food Handler cards.
Nov 9, 2018 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean can opener blade.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Use food-grade storage bags.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  back door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  ice scoop
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  vent hood
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
Mar 21, 2018 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Mayo label states keep refrigerated after opening, throw away. Has been out for couple of days.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
  
  Selling of raw shrimp in zip lock bags without food label, no records of temperature held or records of where they received the shrimp.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  Clean built of grime on stove.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
  
  Build up of utensils in 3 comp sink. Do not le sink build up with utensils.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pets in common dining areas-cleaning
  
  Fruit flies around bucket with pickled pineapples.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking
  
  Properly clean utensils before restocking.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean floors regularly.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)
  
  Need trash container for HW sink in kitchen.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Need HW sing in mens restroom.
Feb 8, 2018 Routine Score 77
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Rearrange food in RIC, massive cross contamination of foods.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean inside ice machine.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
  
  Cheese in RIC needs food label.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
  
  Date mark food in RIC by next visit.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Fix handle on microwave.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
  
  Properly set up 3 comp sink when washing dishes.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  No opened water bottles in kitchen or next to clean utensils or food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Cloths back in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Bananas on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean floors.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  Trash can provide for HW station.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  Fix falling cove base in kitchen.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  HW signs needed in restroom
Aug 24, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOODS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  STORED ON PREP TABLE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  PINEAPPLE 77.8*F IN BULK CONTAINER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RAW SHRIMP WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
  
  RAW SHRIMP STORED NEXT TO RTE FOODS
Jan 26, 2017 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  ALL EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  MUST BE DISPLAYED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  WRAPPINGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
  
  CHIP CONTAINER MUST BE CLEANED BEFORE REUSE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  T VENT HOOD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Package integrity
  
  MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE (NO TO GO PLASTIC)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  HANDLE UPRIGHT IN ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
  
  MUST SET UP 3 COMP SINK WHEN WASHING ( WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SALSA 45, BOILED EGG 46 (DEGREE F)

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.