RICO'S PALETERIA Y BOTANAS LOCAS
655 W Illinois Ave # 907, Dallas, TX, 75224
Dallas Consumer Health Division score guide. 100–80: Meets Consumer Health Division standards.
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 3, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 85
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX
Violations (9)
- 10
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
5-205.11(B) Observed dishes in handwashing sink of kitchen. Observed front dishwashing sinks blocked by rubber mats
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-602.11(E) Observed pink mold buildup in the ice machine in front
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
3-305.11(A) Observed mangonada ice cream stored on floor of walk in cooler. Keep all food 6 inches off the ground
- 41
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
3-304.14(E) Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting boards
- 43
In-use utensils; properly stored
3-304.12 Observed ice scoop stored on top of bin of ice machine
- 45
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
4-502.13 Observed plastic spoon being used as scoop for condiments in reach in cooler. Provide re-usable equipment that may withstand repeated washing.
- 48
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
4-301.12(A) Observed 3 compartment sink not set up with washing solution or sanitizer for dirty dishes to soak.
- 49
Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-602.13 Observed major food and grime buildup up in doors, gaskets and shelves of front reach in coolers near register.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-202.14 Observed leak under faucet of three compartment sink in the front near ice machine
Source: Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 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.