PIZZERIA LA SCALA
1301 SOLANA BLVD 4115, Westlake, TX, 76262
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 23, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 75
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 16
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County (county health dept), TX
Violations (16)
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed particle growth on side soda gun nozzle.Corrective Actions: Must clean.
Permit F20A2E82-A29F-4FED-80F3-217814ED28B7
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed porous ceiling tiles above bar area.Corrective Actions: Ensure cileing tiles are non porous.
Permit F20A2E82-A29F-4FED-80F3-217814ED28B7
- 6
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Observed employee food, drinks, and phones stored on prep counters throughout kitchen.Corrective Actions: Ensure all personal foods,drinks,amd items are stored in a designated area.
Permit C76FAAB5-46AD-42C9-A655-A6E6BF475BFC
- 10
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Obserbed no paper towels at the designated hand sink.Corrective Actions: Ensure all hand sinks are adequately supplied with soap and paper towels.
Permit C76FAAB5-46AD-42C9-A655-A6E6BF475BFC
- 13
Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
Observed a dented can of jalenpenos on shelf.Corrective Actions: Ensure to not use dented can.
Permit C76FAAB5-46AD-42C9-A655-A6E6BF475BFC
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed cracked marble counter top where pizzas are made.Corrective Actions: Ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
Permit C76FAAB5-46AD-42C9-A655-A6E6BF475BFC
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed employee cutting mushrooms on top of cardboard.Corrective Actions: Ensure to cut on food safe surfaces.
Permit C76FAAB5-46AD-42C9-A655-A6E6BF475BFC
- 23
Proper date marking and disposition
Observed no date markings on any of the prepped food in kitchen.Corrective Actions: Ensure all prepped food items are date marked.
Permit C76FAAB5-46AD-42C9-A655-A6E6BF475BFC
- 24
Time as public health control: procedures and records
Observed no time procedures/markings on any of the pizza sitting out at room temperature.Corrective Actions: Ensure to keep records if time when leaving pizza out at room temperature.
Permit C76FAAB5-46AD-42C9-A655-A6E6BF475BFC
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
Observed no lables ob any of the prepped food items throughout kitchen.Corrective Actions: Ensure to label all prepped food items.
Permit C76FAAB5-46AD-42C9-A655-A6E6BF475BFC
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observed buckets of marinara sauce,cut veggies, and chicken stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.Corrective Actions: Ensure all food items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
Permit C76FAAB5-46AD-42C9-A655-A6E6BF475BFC
- 40
Personal cleanliness
Observed many of the kitchen staff not wearing hair restraints.Corrective Actions: Ensure all employees in kitchen are wearing hair restraints.
Permit C76FAAB5-46AD-42C9-A655-A6E6BF475BFC
- 41
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observed various in use wiping cloths stored on counters in kitchen.Corrective Actions: Ensure all in use wiping cloths are stored in a sanitary bucket with sanitizer.
Permit C76FAAB5-46AD-42C9-A655-A6E6BF475BFC
- 44
Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Observed knives stored in between equipment.Corrective Actions: Ensure to properly store utensils.
Permit C76FAAB5-46AD-42C9-A655-A6E6BF475BFC
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed dust accumulation across entire ceiling in kitchen and pizza line.Corrective Actions: Must clean.
Permit C76FAAB5-46AD-42C9-A655-A6E6BF475BFC
- 56
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observed missing lights and light shield covers in kitchen.Corrective Actions: Must repair/replace.
Permit C76FAAB5-46AD-42C9-A655-A6E6BF475BFC
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Tarrant County (county health dept), TX health department. Data refreshed October 16, 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.