JAN 21
2024
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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MARGARITAS RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 18/100
2414 N FITZHUGH AVE · UPTOWN, DALLAS
Last inspected January 21, 2024 · passed
Failed an inspection 8 years ago. 42 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
13 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
144
includes 42 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed staff drinking cups not stored in designated location
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
observed staff using bare hands to hand
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
meat thawing on the floor
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
rice observed not cooling at the correct temp
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
walls throughout kitchen area
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
floor tiles observed not in good repair kitchen/cook line
*46 Toilet tissue, availability
no paper towels in womens restroom
*14 When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods
staff must wash hands between contamination
*33 Rinsing Equipment and Utensils after Cleaning and Sanitizing
dishwasher observed not washing dishes correctly (wash/ rinse/sanitize/air dry)
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
all cooked rte foods must be date marked with expiration dates
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
detail clean all food contact surfaces/non grill/stove top etc
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean can opener blade
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
food handler missing
MAR 172023PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 17
2023
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed chorizo stored at 48 Degrees F in RIC. Observed salsa stored at 45 Degrees F at wait station.
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw fish stored over lettuce in RIC.
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
Dish machine sanitizer tested at 0 ppm Cl. Must sanitize at 3-compartment sink until repaired.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
All coolers/freezers must have easily viewable thermometers.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in dry storage.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed scoop handles touching food at wait station.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty equipment.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Observed missing light shields in dish area.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed damaged floor tiles in kitchen.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM not posted.
OCT 32022PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OCT 3
2022
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean can opener in between uses observed with product accumulation. Bottom shelf of RIF observed with heavy ice building up.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace broken and missing floor tile in kitchen cook and dish wash areas.
*40 Store single-service item in original package
Maintain coffee/tea filters in plastic bag while in storage.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM for manager on site.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Store coffee and teaspoons with handles up in waiter station.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty gaskets on RIC units throughout.
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Replace torn gaskets on RIC/RIF units where needed.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Provide paper towels for hand sink on cook line.
JUL 302021PASSED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2021
PASSED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*20 Conveying Sewage
IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL- WALLS, FLOORS DRAINS, DOORS, GASKETS & REMOVE BUILD-UP OF DUST IN CEILING OVER PREP AREA
*39 Cutting surfaces.
RESURFACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
EGGS & HAM 115.1, G. BEEF 91.8
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR KITCHEN STAFF
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAKING AT HAND SINK
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
UNSANITARY CONDITION - DEEP CLEAN ALL
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
LABEL ALL TOXICS CHEMICALS S. BOTTLE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
S. CHEESE 51.2, S. CHICKEN 44.4F, S. CREAM 54.8, D. TOMATOES 52.0, & GUACAMOLE 54.7
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
REMOVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE FROM VENT HOOD SYSTEM
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS
AUG 32020PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2020
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
*32 Damaged Equipment
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
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DEC 182019PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2019
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CROSS CONTAMINATION RAW SEAFOOD STORED ABOVE RTE FOOD
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR WALLS & FLOORS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food to prevent cross contamination
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
COVER OR INVERT DISHES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL FOOD AND ITEMS STORED ABOVE DRINK BOXES
*39 Cutting surfaces.
RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FLOORS & WALLS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN RIC(S)
JUN 122019PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2019
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food to prevent cross contamination
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
s. cream 49.9
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food items
*47 Other Violations
label 3 comp sink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improperly stored on equipment
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement raw chicken & seafood stored together
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
unsanitary conditions- deep clean everything
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean vents
NOV 122018PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 12
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement ( raw meat stored seafood
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
unsanitary condition- clean all
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
donning gloves without washing hands
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Toxics stored with food and on equipment
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
no hot water
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping clothes improperly stored on equipment
*47 Other Violations
label 3 comp sink
AUG 202018PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Damaged Equipment
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
MAR 52018PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2018
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide more lighting under vent hood system
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
repair walls & floors
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
chewing gum
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items to prevent cross contamination
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close windows without air curtains
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors and walls
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
pork at 115.0F
*47 Other Violations
label 3 comp sink
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by arrangement r.eggs stored above RTE food items
JAN 192018PASSED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2018
PASSED
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
lack of hand washing
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
lack of adequate refrigerator
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
unsanitary conditions- clean and sight touch
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
food and equipment improperly stored on floor
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair ceiling, remove masking tape from doors & window
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all holes and gaps in ceiling & walls
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors and walls
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
remove rust from prep equipment
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
JAN 102018FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2018
FAILED
18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
unapproved pest control
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean drains and floor
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all holes and outer openings
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide more lighting
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items to prevent cross contamination
*47 Other Violations
Label 3 comp sink
*40 Store single-service item in original package
single service improperly stored
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
s. cream 53.4, guacamole 56.1, d. tomatoes 53.0
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
provide
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beans 124.4
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared food
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
lack of hand washing
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by arrangement
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
reserving of salsa
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean all
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair window and remove all masking tape
JUL 172017PASSED8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 17
2017
PASSED
8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
salsa in reach-in cooler prepared at 8am, temperature at 11am 77.4°F
*32 Damaged Equipment
outside freezer
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
floor missing tiles, damaged ceiling, loose wall tiles
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide in all coolers.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
inside ice maker
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef stored over cut onions, raw chicken over maiz dough, raw beef over menudo
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
sour cream 58.4°F (cooler reading 50°F), raw beef 47.1°F, raw chicken 46°F
JAN 192017PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
hot water heater turned down
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
raw bacon over sauces and cheese raw shrimp adj rte food cooked shrimp adj raw meat
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
old dates on containers
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
must add screen to window
*10 Chlorine exposure time table
100 ppm at dishwasher
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