A Lo Catracho
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
52
Score
A Lo Catracho has been inspected eight times since 2024. A Lo Catracho was last inspected on Feb 6, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Carrollton average 83, so A Lo Catracho trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous / time control for safety food inside 53 degrees Fahrenheit preparation cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees f. All time control for safety (TCS) foods inside and in the top opening section were discarded. Must ensure TCS foods are stored at 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed 58F cheese and cream on counter at room temperature. Discard and replace with 41F kept on ice or under mechanical refrigeration.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dirty towel used on prep table. Replaced with proper wash and sanitizer buckets and clean towel. Food contact surfaces such as preparation tables shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 10 ppm at dish sink. Corrected by emptying final rinse and replacing with 50 ppm sanitizer dishwater. CA: Ensure proper wash, rinse, and sanitizing of dishes with 50 ppm sanitizer.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop in ice bin with handle touching ice. Handle cannot touch the ice. Store the ice scoop in a clean, protected location.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed in use scoop in rice cooker/warmer. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, store scoop in the food with the handle above the top of the food or on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed purse on shelf with supplies and employee drinks on various prep tables. Provide suitable facilities to store employee clothing and other possessions.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
52
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open container of raw chicken stored directly above open container of raw beef patties. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables. Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC moved beef above raw chicken.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods (cheese sauce, cooked beef, open container of cheese, sauce) held past 24 hours without date mark. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. COS: PIC discarded TCS foods without date mark.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
78
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed items above 41F including: Counter- shredded cheese 83F, pork 65F, re-fried beans 48F; in prep top cooler- lettuce 51F, pico 55F, hotdog 58F. PIC discarded items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer in three compartment sink at 0 ppm. PIC re-made sanitizer.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bowls used as scoops in cooked rice and pico. PIC removed bowls.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
74
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no quat sanitizer test strips at time of inspection./PIC will order new test strips for quat sanitizer
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed paper towels stored directly on the floor./corrected
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
86
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee prepare food without proper hair restraint in main kitchen. CA: PIC provided employee with hair net.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist in main kitchen area. CA: PIC had employee remove bracelet.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
90
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw steak stored above drinks in reach in cooler; observed raw shelled eggs stored above veggies in second reach in cooler./corrected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper thawing in meat sink./Meats must be thawed under running water, in the refrigerator or as part of the cooking process
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
82
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice chute on drink machine not cleaned at a frequency to be maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC to detail ice chute by correct by date. Discussed cleaning frequency. UPDATE: Site visit made on 7/23/24, Ice Chute was detailed clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle containing clear liquid without label on front counter. CA: Employee labeled spray bottle as sanitizer.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice cooling in reach-in cooler tightly covered. CA: Rice was uncovered to rapidly cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was A Lo Catracho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A Lo Catracho on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A Lo Catracho?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at A Lo Catracho.
How does A Lo Catracho compare to other restaurants in Carrollton?
A Lo Catracho most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Carrollton average of 83.
Has A Lo Catracho's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at A Lo Catracho have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at A Lo Catracho means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is A Lo Catracho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A Lo Catracho is inspected around four times per year on average.
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