Del Rio Mexican Restaurant
421 W Lawson Rd, Dallas, TX 75253 · 75253 · Restaurant
Passed all 18 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-07-31 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2024-02-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*18 Chemicals requirements in 40 CFR -Tolerance
observed sanitizer at 200ppm, needs to be between 50-100ppm
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
observed utensils facing up right
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign on hand sink
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
fix the wall cover properly
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
properly date mark RTE and tcs food
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean air vents properly
2024-01-24 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer at 200+PPM, have to be at 50-100PPM
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
do re-serve salsa bottles
*18 Restricted use pesticides
observed raid spray bottles, remove from premises
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
cfm not onstie
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
employees handling food did not have Texas food handler cards
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
observed food pat 7 days in RIC, dispose of food
*31 Individual, disposable towels
no paper towels available at hand sinks, provide
*32 Damaged Equipment
dispose of damaged utensils
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed roach in back room. remove harboring condition
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
store pots inverted or covered.
*40 Store single-service item in original package
store to go boxes inverted to prevent contamination
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean floors and replace dirty ceiling tiles.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean vents
2023-11-26 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
protect food by storing at least 6 inches off the floor
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no certified food manager on site
*33 Washing procedures selected based on type
staff observed not washing dishes correctly, wash, rinse and sanitize all dishes
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean the floors throughout the establishment
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
replace missing light underneath vent a hood filter
*47 Other Violations
provide a current pest control report- cantu latest 2022: cos
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
post consumer advisory- menu/ table: raw/ undercooked foods
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
label fruit juices/ dining area
*45Physical Facilities
repair ric tropicana/ cooler 2 door running high- Adjust
*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
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
store plastic forks in one direction, invert- single service to go container
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels in the staff restroom
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
no hot water at handsink- restroom
2023-04-21 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 14
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle in women restroom
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers/freezers
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
provide grease catch bucket on vent a hood
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee drink from open cup in prep area
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food sit on floor
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager with rfsm certificate not on site
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
provide original drain stopper not plastic bag cardboard as liner
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
cold running water not room temperatures
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
hang mop when not in use
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
2023-02-26 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*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
*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
*42 Ventilation hood systems
detail clean vent a hood filters
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
bleach at sanitizing sink measured over 200 ppm
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
no hot water at hand sink in restroom
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
properly store personal jackets/coats
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
provide a food service thermometer
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label drink dispensers horchata pineapple, etc.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all food handlers must be trained in food safety
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels at hand sinks
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
properly store personal drink in designated area in the kitchen
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food on the floor cook area
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired
2022-06-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*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
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leaking 3 compartment sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Renew RFSM certficate with the City of Dallas
*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
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometer to cooler in kitchen and storage area
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Remove cardboard lining shelves with grease near grill
*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
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Invert dishes during storage to prevent dust on plates
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean venthood, shelves, and counters
2021-10-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (FOOD WORKER DICING FRESH TOMATOES)
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CARDS FOR KITCHEN WORKERS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
KITCHEN WORKERS WORKING WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
GREASY KITCHEN INTAKE VENT
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
*47 Handwashing signage
HAND WASH SIGNS MISSING FROM TWO HAND SINKS
2021-04-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DISCARDED AFTER SEVEN DAYS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
FRYER RACK COVERING THE KITCHEN HAND SINK
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ( KITCHEN COOK)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
VERY SOILED AND BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET
2020-11-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
UNLABELED BULK FOOD INGREDIENT
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
COOKED FOODS NOT DATE MARKED
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SANITIZING TOWELS SITTING OUT ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*47 Handwashing signage
HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED FOR THE KITCHEN HAND SINK
2020-05-07 Pass Routine 7
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
NOPALES: 132.8 F
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE BEYOND 90 DAYS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED
*35 Hair Restraints effective
HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED FOR KITCHEN STAFF
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
IMPROPER THAW ( COOKED FOOD ITEMS )
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ITEMS RESTING ON THE FLOOR
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
VERY SOILED AND DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS CLEAN, GREASY, DIRTY FAN COVERS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS
2019-12-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED ( REACH IN COOLER )
*47 Handwashing signage
NO HAND WASH SIGN PROVIDED FOR THE KITCHEN HAND SINK
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
HEAVY GREASE ON THE VENT HOOD FILTERS
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN DEEP FREEZER DOOR GASKETS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE ( KITCHEN ) CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER ( KITCHEN )
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND INDIVIDUAL NOT ON SITE
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
NOPALES BEING HELD AT 128.1 F
*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
2019-06-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR MOP SINK FAUCET IMMEDIATELY (FINAL WARNING)
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
*35 Hair Restraints effective
KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WET SANITIZING TOWEL RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
*34 Pest Control
PEST CONTROL NEEDED
2019-01-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
*47 Handwashing signage
HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED FOR KITCHEN HAND SINK PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS MISSING THEM ( DRY STORAGE)
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER OF FLOUR ( DRY STORAGE)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER NOT ON SITE
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PLACE FAUCET HEAD ON MOP SINK
2018-08-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
SHIELD LIGHT BULBS THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED (LIGHT BULB) REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB (VENT HOOD)
*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)
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN / REMOVE BUILD UP FROM THE BROKEN / SPLIT REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE (ALL THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT)
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE MEN'S RESTROOM
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER TO THE MEN'S RESTROOM
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF
2018-02-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
MEDICINES AND PERSONAL BEAUTY AIDS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE KITCHEN
*35 Hair Restraints effective
FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
CELL PHONES OF FOOD WORKERS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
PROVIDE MORE LIGHTING FOR THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE KITCHEN HAND SINK
2017-08-14 Pass Routine 5
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
burning ceiling tiles need to be replace floor tiles broken fix soap dispenser
*31 Individual, disposable towels
missing towels
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
repair hand sink leaks
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
2017-02-24 Pass Routine 9
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
missing seal exit door ( gap at floor level ) ceiling tile missing
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
not working lights
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
remove broken equipment in stock area
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
RI coolers seals broken shelves rust and oxidize
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
toilet not working
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing food handler cards
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
walls and ceiling need repair properly reseal stock room floors to good condition
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
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