DEC 18
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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MARBELLA'S TAQUERIA.
BEAT. 34/100
2011 S BECKLEY AVE · OAK CLIFF, DALLAS
Last inspected December 18, 2023 · passed
39 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
117
includes 39 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light missing in RIC
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths need to be in the buckets between use
*37 Condiments protected from contamination
cover foods in freezer
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in RIF/ on equipment surfaces
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Back door needs a seal to close gap in door
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Ice machine needs to be clean inside to sight
*18 Toxic items labeling for original container
proper label and store spray bottles
MAY 242023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
NOV 232022PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 23
2022
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Keep all TCS cold hold items @ 41 F or lower at all times. Observed cut veggies (tomato, bell pepper, onions, and avocado) sitting out in room temperature (cilantro as well)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside dirty microwave
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Provide food handlers for all employees in establishment
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date make food items kept longer than 24 hours (beans, milk, pork in wic)
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed employee place tomatoes directly on floor
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
Observed fish thawing at room temperature in prep sink. Place in container, submerge completely under water with constant water velocity
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Observed employee place cooking pan directly on floor of kitchen
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty venthood
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Repair lights above 3-compartment sink and under venthood
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair small leak on 3-compartment sink
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered receptacle in women's restroom
OCT 152022PASSED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2022
PASSED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
limes
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
Equipment must be commercial grade. Remove crockpot.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
drink containers
*39 Cutting surfaces.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
Pan of pork cooling at room temp.
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
Designate sink in kitchen as mop sink.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
eggs 59 F WIC 52 F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Do not reuse hot sauce containers.
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
*43 Ventilation,mechanical
Very hot in kitchen.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Detail clean vent hood filters. Clean and sanitize exterior of equipment.
MAR 212022PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2022
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
FAILURE TO DISCARD FOOD ITEMS
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN 3 COMP SINK
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPAIR CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE AREA
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
LETTUCE 69.5*F, RAW MEAT 58*F
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
PROVIDE IN RESTROOM
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
RAW MEAT STORED ON CUTTING BOARD WITH RTE FOODS
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OCT 52020PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2020
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE POTS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE RTE FOOD ITEMS
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
OBSERVED HAND WASHING IN 3 COMP SINK
*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
CILANTRO STORED IN MURKY WATER
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
HOT WATER <110*F THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
AVOCADO 73*F STORED ON PREP TABLE
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
WIPING CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
FAILURE TO DISCARD EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS
*30 Food Establishment Permit
APPLY FOR HEALTH PERMIT DUE TO CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
MAR 112020PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 11
2020
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SEP 262019PASSED10 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 26
2019
PASSED
10 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING ONION IN HAND SINK
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS IN PREP SINK
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW BACON STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT OF RTE FOODS
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
FOOD ITEMS STORED IN POT IN WIC
*22 Nail polish, fake nails, criteria
EMPLOYEE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICE TOMATOES 75*F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 71*F STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
PROVIDE IN VENT HOOD
JAN 92019PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2019
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LABEL NON ORIGINAL FOOD CONTAINERS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES 67*F, SLICED LETTUCE 51*F, PICKLES 70* F STORED AT ROOM TEMO
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED UNDER RAW MEAT AND LINING FOR TORTILLA
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOODS IN DRY STORAGE AND COOLERS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
BOWLS USED FOR SCOOPING
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
PROVIDE ON BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN MOP SINK
*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness
PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
JUN 142018PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2018
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVE DAYLIGHT AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
EQUIPMENT STORED ON TRASH CAN
*47 Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness
PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
LACK OF HOT WATER AT 3 COMP SINK
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER WITH CITY OF DALLAS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF/ IMPROPER DATEMARKING
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES AT 81*F STORED ON PREP TABLE , LETTUCE AT 79*F STORED ON STORAGE RACK
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
OCT 232017PASSED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 23
2017
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
INVERT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES AT 74.5*F STORED ON PREP TABLE
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
OBSERVED STORING IN OPEN CANS
*14 When to wash hands
LACK OF HANDWASHING
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER CUTTING BOARD ; OBSERVED BLANKET UNDER TORTILLA I IGLOO COOLER
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
HOT TEMP AT 98.2*F
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AD GAPS
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
PURSE STORED ON PREP TABLE
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OBSERVED QUAIL STORED ABOVE PORK; DETERGENT STORED NEXT TO THAWING BEEF
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD
APR 202017PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 20
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
PROVIDE GREASE TRAP SERVICE IMMEDIATELY THE LAST DATE OF SERVICE WAS 12/ 2016
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED (FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED AND CITATION ISSUED)
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
FLIES OBSERVED IN THE BUILDING (FOOD PREPARATION AREA)
*35 Hair Restraints effective
COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE START OF THE INSPECTION
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
COVER SALSA ON THE FRONT COUNTER
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN THE INTAKE VENTS IN THE RESTROOMS
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE KITCHEN HAND SINK
OCT 312016PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2016
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED IN THE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN REFRIGERATOR
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
EGGS SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE: 82.7 F
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
ADDRESS BACK DOOR AT THE BACK OF THE ESTABLISHMENT
*35 Hair Restraints effective
KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT UPON ARRIVAL AND BEGINNING OF INSPECTION
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE TOILET SEAT OF THE MEN'S RESTROOM
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR GASKETS
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