JUL 26
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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EL MERO MERO TAMALERO.
YOUR CALL. 68/100
920 S HARWOOD #110 · DOWNTOWN, DALLAS
Last inspected July 26, 2023 · passed
14 of 14 inspections passed. 15 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*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.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer at 200+PPM, chlorine sanitizer should be at 50-100 PPM
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
clean wire shelves that are above food warmers.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
store in use utensils in clean surface.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean wire shelves, clean drains and vent hood.
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
repair leak coming from ice container.
JAN 202023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP USED TO SCOOP DRY Ingredients
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
RIC GASKETS OBSERVED WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD ACCUMULATION VENT ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED WITH DUST ACCUMULATION
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
REPLACE CHIPPED RUBBER SPATULAS
MAY 312022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Upper inside panel of ice machine observed with black mold like substance in corners
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
RIC gaskets observed with heavy food/debris accumulation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed ice scoop stored on soda drain.
OCT 192021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Replace residential freezer with a commercial unit.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Equipment stored in sink.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
APR 192021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
algae in ice machine
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
need food handler cards for everyone that has been hired more than 60 days
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable
provide thermometer for front counter
*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 32020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean inside cooler in kitchen
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean fan in kitchen
OCT 152019PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Ice maker in need of an air gap
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Ruiz 4971 02-21-2024
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Pork tamales held at 110.0 degrees
SEP 112019PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2019
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MAR 202019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 20
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
SEP 132018PASSED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2018
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
APR 162018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
NOV 112017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 11
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*28 Date marking Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection do not apply to shellstock
food items missing label and use by date
*32 Damaged Equipment
spatula damaged
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
sanitizer bucket on floor
*41 Food Label - Bulk food w/ manufatuter labeling
food items missing labels
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light bulb in hod not working, bust be replaced
JUN 12017PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2017
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Registered Food Service Manager was not on site at time of inspection.
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Cooler has buckets and other containers under it to catch water leaking from bottom.
*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
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Hand wash sink in front service area blocked. Soap dispenser was also unreachable by boxes.
*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.
*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 32016PASSED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 3
2016
PASSED
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Sanitizer bucket (white 5 gallon) was not labeled as such at time of inspection.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Cut raw potatoes stored adjacent to raw shell eggs.
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