EL MERO MERO TAMALERO.

City of Dallas

920 S HARWOOD #110 · DOWNTOWN, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

14 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jul 2023.

Last inspected Jul 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
51
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 26
2023
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw foods stored above rte foods in ric, arrange properly.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer at 200+PPM, chlorine sanitizer should be at 50-100 PPM

1 pts Sanitation
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

clean wire shelves that are above food warmers.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

store in use utensils in clean surface.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean wire shelves, clean drains and vent hood.

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

repair leak coming from ice container.

JAN 20
2023
PASS 3 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP USED TO SCOOP DRY Ingredients

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

RIC GASKETS OBSERVED WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD ACCUMULATION VENT ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED WITH DUST ACCUMULATION

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

REPLACE CHIPPED RUBBER SPATULAS

MAY 31
2022
PASS 3 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Upper inside panel of ice machine observed with black mold like substance in corners

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

RIC gaskets observed with heavy food/debris accumulation

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed ice scoop stored on soda drain.

OCT 19
2021
PASS 4 violations
2 pts Other
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Replace residential freezer with a commercial unit.

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

Equipment stored in sink.

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

vent hood

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
APR 19
2021
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

algae in ice machine

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

need food handler cards for everyone that has been hired more than 60 days

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable

provide thermometer for front counter

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

store ice scoop in clean dry place

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APR 3
2020
PASS 2 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean inside cooler in kitchen

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean fan in kitchen

OCT 15
2019
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Other
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Ice maker in need of an air gap

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

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3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Pork tamales held at 110.0 degrees

SEP 11
2019
PASS 1 violation
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MAR 20
2019
PASS 1 violation
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
SEP 13
2018
PASS 4 violations
2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
APR 16
2018
PASS 2 violations
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
NOV 11
2017
PASS 5 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection do not apply to shellstock

food items missing label and use by date

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

spatula damaged

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

sanitizer bucket on floor

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food Label - Bulk food w/ manufatuter labeling

food items missing labels

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

light bulb in hod not working, bust be replaced

JUN 1
2017
PASS 6 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Registered Food Service Manager was not on site at time of inspection.

2 pts Facility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Cooler has buckets and other containers under it to catch water leaking from bottom.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Sanitizer bucket labeled "Bleach water" tested at 0ppm Chorine. Please make sure employees follow manufacturer's directions on proper preparation of bleach solution. Bleach sanitizer should test at

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Hand wash sink in front service area blocked. Soap dispenser was also unreachable by boxes.

2 pts Food Temperature
*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means

Cooked chicken and beef cooling at room temperature (with fan blowing on it) tested at 122.6°F. Advise using using refrigeration to cool product.

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

Refried beans in hot hold were at 122.6°F. Foods should be held at 135°F or above for hot hold.

NOV 3
2016
PASS 3 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Vent hood above cooking area shows accumulation of soil and grease. It should be cleaned. The seals on reach in cooler should be cleaned, soil and debris buildup in cracks

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Sanitizer bucket (white 5 gallon) was not labeled as such at time of inspection.

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Cut raw potatoes stored adjacent to raw shell eggs.

Public inspection records from City of Dallas Code Compliance — Consumer Health Division. Records current as of 2026-07-12. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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