LA NUEVA PALETERIA
3820 W Clarendon Dr, Dallas, TX, 75211
Dallas Consumer Health Division score guide. 79–70: Follow-up inspection required within 30 days.
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 14, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 75
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 17
- Jurisdiction
- Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX
Violations (17)
- 6
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
2-401.11(A) OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DRINKS, SNACKS, AND LUNCH OPEN NEXT TO RTE FOODS IN THE RIC OF THE KITCHEN
- 10
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
5-205.11(B) OBSERVED USED DISH SPONGES, STEEL WOOL, BOWLS, AND WET RAGS INSIDE MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT
- 15
Food separated and protected
3-302.11(A)(1)(a) OBSERVED RAW PORK OPEN AND ABOVE PRODUCE
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-601.11(A) ICE MACHINE SHOULD BE CLEAN OF ALL EXCESS DEBRIS
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED CLEAN KNIVES ON A DRYING RACK WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION
- 23
Proper Date Marking and Disposition
3-501.17(A) MUST DATE MARK ALL RTE FOODS WITH A 7 DAY SHELF LIFE INCLUDING THE DAY OF PRODUCTION
- 28
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
7-202.11 OBSERVED MOTOR OIL BEING STORED ABOVE A HANDWASH SINK
- 35
Approved thawing methods used
3-501.13 OBSERVED A BOX OF PORK BEING LEFT TO THAW IN THE BOX IN A 3 COMP SINK
- 35
Approved thawing methods used
3-501.13 OBSERVED BEEF BEING LEFT OUT IN THE OPEN TO THAW IN A 3 COMP SINK
- 36
Thermometers provided and accurate
4-204.112(B) ALL REACH IN COOLERS SHOULD HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL THERMOMETER THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
3-305.11(A) OBSERVED FOOD STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND, ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND
- 41
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
3-304.14(B) ALL WET CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET WITH SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USE
- 47
Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
4-501.11(A) ESTABLISHMENTS AIR CONDITIONING MUST BE FIXED
- 48
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
4-302.14 ESTABLISHMENT WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS
- 49
Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN ALL EXCESS DUST DEBRIS ON THE KITCHEN WALLS
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
5-501.17 WOMENS RESTROOMS MUST HAVE A SECOND TRASH BIN, WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE
- 56
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
4-202.18 MUST CLEAN ALL VENT HOODS FROM EXCESS BUILD UP
Source: Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX health department. Data refreshed October 15, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.