DEL RIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT.

City of Dallas

421 W LAWSON RD · SEAGOVILLE, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

17 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
VIOLATIONS
145
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 22
2024
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*18 Chemicals requirements in 40 CFR -Tolerance

observed sanitizer at 200ppm, needs to be between 50-100ppm

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

observed utensils facing up right

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign on hand sink

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

fix the wall cover properly

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

properly date mark RTE and tcs food

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean air vents properly

JAN 24
2024
PASS 13 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer at 200+PPM, have to be at 50-100PPM

3 pts Other
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

do re-serve salsa bottles

3 pts Pest Activity
*18 Restricted use pesticides

observed raid spray bottles, remove from premises

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

cfm not onstie

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

employees handling food did not have Texas food handler cards

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

observed food pat 7 days in RIC, dispose of food

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

no paper towels available at hand sinks, provide

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

dispose of damaged utensils

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed roach in back room. remove harboring condition

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

store pots inverted or covered.

1 pts Other
*40 Store single-service item in original package

store to go boxes inverted to prevent contamination

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean floors and replace dirty ceiling tiles.

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean vents

NOV 26
2023
PASS 13 violations
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

protect food by storing at least 6 inches off the floor

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no certified food manager on site

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Washing procedures selected based on type

staff observed not washing dishes correctly, wash, rinse and sanitize all dishes

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean the floors throughout the establishment

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

replace missing light underneath vent a hood filter

1 pts Pest Activity
*47 Other Violations

provide a current pest control report- cantu latest 2022: cos

2 pts Other
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food

post consumer advisory- menu/ table: raw/ undercooked foods

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law

label fruit juices/ dining area

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Physical Facilities

repair ric tropicana/ cooler 2 door running high- Adjust

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw eggs observed in double door/ cooler at 50f - cold holding temperature must be maintained at 41f/ below

1 pts Other
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

store plastic forks in one direction, invert- single service to go container

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels in the staff restroom

2 pts Other
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

no hot water at handsink- restroom

APR 21
2023
PASS 14 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

provide food handler cards

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide covered receptacle in women restroom

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers/freezers

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

provide grease catch bucket on vent a hood

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

employee drink from open cup in prep area

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

food sit on floor

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with rfsm certificate not on site

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

provide original drain stopper not plastic bag cardboard as liner

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

cold running water not room temperatures

1 pts Other
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

hang mop when not in use

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at entrance door

FEB 26
2023
PASS 13 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

cooked food must be held at the correct temperature. cooked pork observed in steam at 100 degrees f

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cold holding foods must be held at the correct temperatures cooked pastor 52 degrees f, cut lettuce 52degrees f

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Ventilation hood systems

detail clean vent a hood filters

3 pts Chemical Safety
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

bleach at sanitizing sink measured over 200 ppm

2 pts Other
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

no hot water at hand sink in restroom

1 pts Other
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

properly store personal jackets/coats

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

provide a food service thermometer

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label drink dispensers horchata pineapple, etc.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

all food handlers must be trained in food safety

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels at hand sinks

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

properly store personal drink in designated area in the kitchen

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food on the floor cook area

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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JUN 2
2022
PASS 10 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed eggs above read to eat food in cooler in storage room

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leaking 3 compartment sink

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Renew RFSM certficate with the City of Dallas

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Observed bacon and chorito without dates marked, date mark all items in cooler for 7 days

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide thermometer to cooler in kitchen and storage area

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove cardboard lining shelves with grease near grill

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed guava nectar drinks on floor, food must be 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert dishes during storage to prevent dust on plates

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean venthood, shelves, and counters

OCT 29
2021
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (FOOD WORKER DICING FRESH TOMATOES)

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CARDS FOR KITCHEN WORKERS

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

KITCHEN WORKERS WORKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

GREASY KITCHEN INTAKE VENT

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

HAND WASH SIGNS MISSING FROM TWO HAND SINKS

APR 14
2021
PASS 5 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DISCARDED AFTER SEVEN DAYS

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

FRYER RACK COVERING THE KITCHEN HAND SINK

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ( KITCHEN COOK)

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

VERY SOILED AND BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET

NOV 4
2020
PASS 5 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

UNLABELED BULK FOOD INGREDIENT

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

COOKED FOODS NOT DATE MARKED

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

SANITIZING TOWELS SITTING OUT ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED FOR THE KITCHEN HAND SINK

MAY 7
2020
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

NOPALES: 132.8 F

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE BEYOND 90 DAYS

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED FOR KITCHEN STAFF

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

IMPROPER THAW ( COOKED FOOD ITEMS )

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD ITEMS RESTING ON THE FLOOR

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

VERY SOILED AND DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS CLEAN, GREASY, DIRTY FAN COVERS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS

DEC 5
2019
PASS 8 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED ( REACH IN COOLER )

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

NO HAND WASH SIGN PROVIDED FOR THE KITCHEN HAND SINK

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

HEAVY GREASE ON THE VENT HOOD FILTERS

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN DEEP FREEZER DOOR GASKETS

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE ( KITCHEN ) CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER ( KITCHEN )

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND INDIVIDUAL NOT ON SITE

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

NOPALES BEING HELD AT 128.1 F

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

PLUMBING IN POOR REPAIR ( PREP SINK BROKEN ) HOT WATER FAUCET ( KNOB ) BROKEN ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

JUN 20
2019
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR MOP SINK FAUCET IMMEDIATELY (FINAL WARNING)

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WET SANITIZING TOWEL RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

PEST CONTROL NEEDED

JAN 31
2019
PASS 8 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED FOR KITCHEN HAND SINK PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS MISSING THEM ( DRY STORAGE)

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER OF FLOUR ( DRY STORAGE)

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER NOT ON SITE

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

PLACE FAUCET HEAD ON MOP SINK

AUG 3
2018
PASS 8 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

SHIELD LIGHT BULBS THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED (LIGHT BULB) REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB (VENT HOOD)

2 pts Other
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

DISCARD ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS HELD IN THE REACH IN COOLERS (THOSE THAT ARE SIX DAYS AND OLDER)

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN / REMOVE BUILD UP FROM THE BROKEN / SPLIT REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE (ALL THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT)

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE MEN'S RESTROOM

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER TO THE MEN'S RESTROOM

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF

FEB 5
2018
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

MEDICINES AND PERSONAL BEAUTY AIDS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE KITCHEN

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS

1 pts Other
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

CELL PHONES OF FOOD WORKERS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING FOR THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE KITCHEN HAND SINK

AUG 14
2017
PASS 5 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

burning ceiling tiles need to be replace floor tiles broken fix soap dispenser

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing towels

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

repair hand sink leaks

3 pts Other
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

FEB 24
2017
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

missing seal exit door ( gap at floor level ) ceiling tile missing

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

not working lights

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip

remove broken equipment in stock area

2 pts Facility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

RI coolers seals broken shelves rust and oxidize

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

toilet not working

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler cards

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

walls and ceiling need repair properly reseal stock room floors to good condition

3 pts Other
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

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