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RICO'S PALETERIA Y BOTANAS LOCAS

655 W Illinois Ave # 907, Dallas, TX, 75224

Score 85

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.