SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

MAMA'S TEXMEX.

BEAT. 46/100

4334 LEMMON AVE · OAK LAWN, DALLAS

Last inspected June 12, 2023 · passed

16 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
7 passed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 12
2023
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal handsink to wall properly; Replace missing and broken floor tile on cook line and where needed; Patch holes in FRP walls where needed

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

remove cardboard shelf liner from under chemical storage shelf

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

observed employee beverage on cook line and female employee eating next to cook/prep line.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed hand sink on cook line being used as a dump sink

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Upon arrival, chlorine dish machine observed at 0 ppm. Assisted employee on how prime the line since it was obvious that a new bucket was recently replaced. After priming - dish machine now at 50 ppm

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

fan covers inside WIC observed with dust accumulation

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace broken lights under venthood

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair leak at 3-compartment sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

name change required - contact City of Dallas

DEC 8
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Detail clean ice machine interior

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

replace gaskets

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean behind equipment

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Drinks stored on floor

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

Scoops must be stored upright

MINORSanitation
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip

Cleaning mop stored next to prep area

JUN 28
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace missing or broken floor tiles. Seal handwash sink to wall properly.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

can opener

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
OCT 8
2021
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

Employee observed touching RTE food with bare hands

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

Employee washed dishes without sanitizer

MINORSanitation
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Employee food and drink next to clean utensils

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Utensils without handled used to scoop sugar

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Soiled cooler gaskets

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

missing floor tiles near dishwasher

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handlers available

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM certificate not available

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Other Violations

Missing hand wash sign at bar hand sink

APR 5
2021
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Used knife handle stored on top of food in prep area

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Several reach in cooler gaskets need to be replaced

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean WIC fans

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Ice machine in need of extensive cleaning

CRITICALFood Temperature
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

Water at hand sink failed to reach hot temperatures.

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

Provide cover for shrimp (walk in cooler)

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Other Violations

Install splash guard for glassware by hand wash sink (bar)

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DEC 8
2020
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Maintain clean surfaces in kitchen

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Store raw meats below RTE foods (bell peppers)

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean the ice machine (mold on the side)

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MAY 21
2020
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food on floor

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

chicken 58, beef 59 degrees f

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spraay bottles

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw beef stored above vegetables

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

provide rfsm certificate

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

observed cups on floor

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, freezers, fans in wic, ice machine

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

cooler 57 degrees f

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