Ixtapa Bay Restaurant
10221 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218 · 75218 · Restaurant
Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-11-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food on the floor - store 6 inches off the floor
*34 Pest Control
observed gnats in the kitchen area- exterminate
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
black build up found inside soda nozzle- sanitize and clean
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
secure front panel of ice machine and remove blue tape
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
food observed cooling at room temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
observed thawing fish in standing water
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
post consumer mist ne posted
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
large cutting board at cook line- not in good repair
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace missing lights underneath the vent hood
2023-03-09 Pass Routine 5
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
NO POST TO LET CUSTOMERS ASK FOR HEALTH INSPECTION REPORT
*18 Chemical separate by spacing - Retail Sale
SANITIZING BUCKET STORE BESIDE DISH RAGE AND GLASS CUP
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DIRTY STORAGE SURFACE
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZER INSIDE BUCKET
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
2022-10-12 Pass Routine 4
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
DIRTY FLOOR IN BAR AREA
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
FAUCET FOR HOT WATER BROKEN
*36 Wiping cloths air dry requirement
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
BUCKET SANITIZER STORE BESIDE FOOD AND UTENSIL
2022-04-25 Pass Routine 4
*22 Nail polish, fake nails, criteria
FAKE POLISH NAILS USE BY EMPLOYEE ON DUTY
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM NOT ON SITE DURING OPERATION
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO RECENT GREASE TICKET PRESENTED
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
NOT ALL EMPLOYEE HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
2021-11-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
no grease ticket
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
one rfsm expired
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
anitizing bucket store sme place with utencil
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
fish alow in wanter to thaw
*35 Hair Restraints effective
no hair restraits
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
no handler certificate
2021-06-03 Pass Routine 2
*30 Food Establishment Permit
NO PERMIT
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
MALE URINARY NOT WORKING, WATER NOT Flushing
2020-11-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZER IN BUCKET
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
BROKEN THERNMOMETER IN RIC
*30 Food Establishment Permit
NO PERMIT
2020-05-27 Pass Routine 2
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZER PRESENT FOR DISINFECTION.
2020-03-17 Pass Routine 1
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
GET ICE SCOOP HOLDER
2019-09-04 Pass Routine 6
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RENEW RFSM
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
SET UP SANITIZING BUCKET
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK PREP DATE AND TRASH DATE.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORE ON PREP.
*33 Warewashing equipment, clean solutions.
DISH WASH MACHINE NEED REPAIR LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA.
2019-03-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cold food must be maintained at 41F or below. sliced cubed beef observed at 50/60F Must maintain product temperature.
*14 When to wash hands
cook observed on his phone with gloves. he did not wash hands after handling his phone.
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
tomato sauce cooked observed cooling at room temperature must cool in small shallow containers.
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
observed rusted shelves inside of walk in cooler.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
keep food covered when not in use. contain of unopened drink.
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
do not store utensils inisde of bulk ingredients bins- outside shed.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label drink mixes as often as needed.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the exterior of bulk dry ingredients.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
ceiling tiles in the cook line is not approved materials. adjust the temperature inside the walk in cooler
*22 Food employees may not care for or handle animals that may be present
2018-09-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping
OYSTER TAGS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
SANITIZER BUCKET 200PPM
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH LEFT ON PREP TABLE
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
QUESO 104°F
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY WALLS IN SERVER AREA
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CEVICHE 50.2°F
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
FRUIT FLIES IN BAR
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
FROZEN SHRIMP AND FISH IN CONTAINERS
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
ADD ICE TO COOLING QUESOS SITTING IN WATER
2018-03-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CEVICHE 53.2°F
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
FLAUTAS IN FREEZER IN CONTACT WITH FREEZER SURFACES
*47 Health permit posted
OWNER LISTED ON TAX ID (FLAVORS OF THE WORLD COMPANY) DOES NOT MATCH OWNER LISTED ON CITY HEALTH PERMIT (JOSE M CHAVEZ & I TORRES).
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
COOKING SPOONS
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
FREEZERS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
DISHWASHER 0PPM
2017-08-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair exposed wood with easy cleanable
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
improper thawing methods
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
donning gloves without washing hands
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors ( behind equipment )
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
lack of adequate refrigeration- Repair RIC cooler
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all holes in ceiling
*35 Hair Restraints effective
provide hair restraints
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap at 3 comp sink
2017-02-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Lettuce 55.0F, Pico de gallo 53.9F, guacamole 55.0F,
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
reseal around the drain board
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace damage gaskets
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
utensils improperly stored
*45 Concrete, porous blocks, or bricks used for indoor wall construction shall be finished and seale
remove / repair /replace exposed wood
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