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LA NUEVA PALETERIA

3820 W Clarendon Dr, Dallas, TX, 75211

Score 75

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.