La Jaivita

9508 OVERLAKE DR, Dallas, TX 75220 · Dallas County

138cited violations

38serious 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	7	3
2022	1	5	2
2021	2	24	8
2020	3	32	7
2019	3	35	7
2018	2	16	2
2017	1	6	1
2016	1	13	8

Inspections

Oct 24, 2023 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  OBSERVED SANITIZER NOT SET UP ( BUCKETS)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
  
  OBSERVED ALL SALSAS, PREPARED CUT VEGETABLES WITHOUT DATE MARK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET IN BAR ( REACH IN COOLER)
Mar 30, 2023 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
  
  Observed sanitizer bucket concentration @ toxic levels (>200ppm)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - installed
  
  Install backflow device on water hose connection
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Repair RIC door handle next to ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean dirty venthood and exterior of equipment in kitchen
Jan 4, 2022 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw shrimp stored next to guacamole on cook line.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty ice machine.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Observed no hand towels ar handsink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Observed back door propped open.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  Store all personal items in appropriate place.
Jul 27, 2021 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw shelled eggs over RTE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty inside RIF's, RIC's, and microwave
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Observed sanitizer spray bottle w/ no label
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Observed items not date marked and incorrectly date marked
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed coffee carafe in hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment has cracks and corners
  
  Observed cracked ice scoop handle
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed live adult cockroach
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed bowl used as scoop in rice
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Observed wiping towels stored in soap/sanitizer mix. Keep in sanitizer solution without soap so it can be tested properly.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  Observed tomato sauce stored in can. Pour into different container
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed standing water in floor, ice buildup in WIF, dirty walls
Jun 9, 2021 Routine Score 75
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed guacamole 49 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw fish over onion
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed moldy ice machine panel
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
  
  Observed sanitizer in bucket >200 ppm Cl
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Observed no RFSM on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Observed cardboard as cover for food and as shelf liner
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed several live adult cockroaches
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
  
  Observed not washing hands and changing gloves after handling soiled dishes.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  Observed personal jacket on dry storage shelf over food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Observed torn gasket on RIf, broken RIC handle, RIC doors with loose hinges.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  Observed tomato sauce stored in opened can. Pour into another container to store.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty walls, and floor in kitchen. Heavy ice buildup in WIF.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Observed damaged floor tiles and grout, sink coming detached from wall, Holes in wall near 3-comp sink.
Nov 10, 2020 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  Observed raw beef over raw fish
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment has cracks and corners
  
  Observed cracked/chipped food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed live cockroach
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Observed employee eating behind bar on cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  Observed thawing octopus not fully submerged in water.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed scoop handle in ice, beans. Observed using bowl as scoop.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty shelves, walls, behind/under equipment, dry ingredient containers (exterior)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Observed missing ceiling tile, missing/damaged floor tiles, leaky faucets, sinks detached from walls.
Apr 2, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty interior ice machine panel
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  Observed fish thawing under soap dispenser.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Observed leak from faucet handle, water not draining (floor drain)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
  
  No hot water during inspection
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  Observed no soap at bar hand sink.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Observed cracked and broken food containers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Remove dead/trapped pests
  
  Observed dead insect in RIC, Observed 2 cockroach nymphs.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed using bowl as scoop.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed standing water on floor throughout WIC and kitchen. Observed excessive ice buildup in WIF.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
  
  Bathroom doors must be self-closing and kept shut.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Provide hand wash sign in employee restroom.
Mar 4, 2020 Routine Score 78
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw meat over RTE food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
  
  Observed sanitizer bucket 200 ppm Chlorine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Observed leaky faucets in 3-comp. Observed floor drain clogged.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
  
  Observed no date marking
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Observed using towels to seal WIC, plastic wrap used to tie shelves, cardboard in RIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed food container on floor in WIF.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
  
  Thaw fully submerged in cool running water. Observed thawing in colander.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Observed broken RIC handles, broken WIC flaps
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed standing water on floor throughout kitchen and WIC. Observed excessive ice buildup in WIF.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair floor in kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
  
  Bathroom doors must be self-closing and kept shut
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Provide hand wash sign in back restroom
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
  
  Observed using sanitizer and detergent in same sink. Must wash, rinse, and then sanitize
Aug 19, 2019 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed mold on interior panel of ice machine.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Restricted use pesticides
  
  Raid not approved pesticide
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
  
  Date mark for 7 days
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Do not line coolers with towel. Do not keep juice in can. must be in bottle.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Repair gaskets on RIC's. Repair RIC handle.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean dust around vent, food splatter on wall.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
  
  Keep dumpster closed.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair missing tiles on floor, self-closing mechanism on bathroom doors.
Mar 7, 2019 Follow-up Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  OTHER VIOLATIONS
  
  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)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  MAINTAIN SANITIZER FOR WIPING CLOTHES AT 100 PPM. TESTED AT 0 PPM
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  NO HOME USE REFRIGERATION ALLOWED. USE COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION ONLY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR DAMAGED WALK IN COOLER FREEZER/ DOOR. DE-ICE FROM DOOR FRAME AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  OBSERVED ONE ROACH FROM WALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS ALSO NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX 75238 AFTER YOU PROVIDE PROOF OF PASSING THE EXAM FROM AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/Admin1/ApplyforaPermit/Pages/FoodServiceMgr.aspx
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN VENT HOOD
Feb 24, 2019 Routine Score 72
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Replace damaged rubber mats at cookline. Replace damaged ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repair door to WIC. Repair leaks at 3 comp sink. Repair wall where damaged.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  chips
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  ranch squeeze bottles, drink containers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Remove rust from storage shelves.
- 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
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean inside reach-in-cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Do not store utensils between equipment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  back door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Clean and organize back storage area.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean exterior of food equipment.
Jul 28, 2018 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  Must provide SOP for bodily spills cleanup
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  HW used to washed lemons. HW must be for Handwash only
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Must fix latch on WIF to close properly also replaced gasket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Light bulb not working on hood. Must be replaced.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  Floor tiles broken. Must be replaced & sealed.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  Must renew RFSM (end 6/18/18).
Jan 22, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Have handwash signs at each handsink area, including restrooms
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  clean inside of ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solution intergrated in dish. machine
  
  dish machine is not sanitizing, contact service to fix problem
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (
  
  establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  date marking all prepared foods/produce/ preportioned meats
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Thermometer in good condition or discarded
  
  replace broken thermometers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  fix walk in cooler door/ broken gaskets also replace broken gaskets from reach in coolers
May 17, 2017 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  opened personal yogurt stored inside the reach in cooler adjacent to food items intended for consumers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  water puddle just outside of the walk in freezer
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  repair the air gaskets inside the reach in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  repair minor holes/openings in ceiling tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  dusty/dirty fan covers inside the reach in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  clean the top part of the ice machine inside
Nov 16, 2016 Routine Score 71
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  store cloth in sanitizing bucket when not in use; do not store towels underneath cutting boards
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
  
  bucket of limes stored adjacent to soapy water with no barrier to prevent contamination.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  imitation crab meat with a sell by date of November 4, 2016
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  flies observed in the food prep area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  syrup residue on wooden step under the carbonation system.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
  
  raw eggs temperature at 48 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw eggs stored next to carrots in walk in cooler; raw foods stored above ready to eat items in walk in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines
  
  leaking water line in the walk in freezer. can pose a health risk for food stored under the ice.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  wear gloves when cutting limes at the bar.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning a new pair of gloves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors in food prep areas.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  one inch air gap needed at the 3 compartment sink in the food prep area.

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.