Margarita's Restaurant
423 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208 · 75208 · Restaurant
Passed all 9 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-12-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Hand sink #2 blocked- needs easy access
*07 Food obtained from sources that comply with applicable laws
Dented or damaged cans need to be separated
*42 Ventilation hood systems
Vent hood grease- needs service
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Aluminum foil on shelf needs to be replaced with proper material
*18 Toxic items labeling for original container
Kitchen cleaner shall be properly stored and labeled
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Meats/ produce not separated properly, produce need to be on top and meats on bottom shelf)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Ice machine need sanitizing from mold buildup
*47 Other Violations
Choke poster required to be posted and visible
2023-07-08 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER PREPARING RAW MEATS NEXT TO COOKED RICE. MUST SEPARATE EACH PRODUCT
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEANED FOR SIGHT & TOUCH
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES MUST BE LABELED IDENTIFIED
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO TRIP TICKET SEEN
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED FOR FOOD SAFETY - STATE APPROVED
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LABEL LARGE DRINK DISPENSERS WITH COMMON NAME
*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means
OBSERVED FOOD COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE -MUST USE AN APPROVED METHOD (SHALLOW CONTAINERS/ETC)
*31 No soap at handsink
HAND SINK AT BAR OBSERVED WITHOUT SOAP
*34 Pest Control
GNATS OBSERVED BY FLOOR DRAIN (BAR) TREAT
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN ON THE FLOOR
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
INVERT SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT BAR
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
EXTERIOR OF STOVE TOP EXTERIOR NEEDS ATTENTION CLEAN /SANITIZE INTERIOR OF HAND SINKS CLEAN FLOOR IN DISH AREA
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB (VENT A HOOD SYSTEM)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA / STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION
2023-01-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Spot bleach at cook line.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Encrusted grease build-up on cooking equipment and cook line.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Replace blown out light underneath the vent hood system.
*34 Pest Control
Observed gnats in the waiting area.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label food containers with common name.
*39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing
Observed clean dishes stored wet, air-dry.
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Observed staff using bare hands to cut fruit.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean shelves inside walk-in-cooler with food build-up.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair hand sink at bar.
2022-09-14 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
PROVIDE AIR CURRENT OR BETTER MEANS TO PREVENT FLIES FROM ENTERING THROUGH BACK EXTERIOR DOOR, OBSERVED MANY FLIES ENTERING WHEN OPENING EXTERIOR DOOR.
*18 Restricted use pesticides
OBSERVED HOT SHOT FLYING INSECT PESTICIDE IN BACK STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE FROM PREMISES. ONLY USE APPROVED PESTICIDE PROVIDED BY YOUR PEST CONTROL APPLICATOR.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORE ON BLACK BINS THAT HAVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED KNIFES STORE BETWEEN WALL AND TABLES, STORE ON CLEAN SURFACE.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
GRIME BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES, HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON FANS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD, WHITE SPICES REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGED PLACED IN FOOD CONTAINERS.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
POTATO SLICER OBSERVED WITH HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
OBSERVED EXPOSED WIRES AND OUTLET, REPAIR.
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD, CLEAN.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD WITHOUT DATE MARK IN WALK IN COOLER, PROPERLY DATE MARK.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OBSERVED COOKED SHRIMP STORED BELOW RAW FOODS. STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER, COVER.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO AVAILABLE FOOD THERMOMETER.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
GREASE TRAP PAPER WORK NOT ONSITE.
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
NO AVAILABLE TRASH CAN FOR HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO TORTILLA STOVE TOP. PROVIDE.
2021-03-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
IMPROPER THAWING
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER/ PROVIDE CERTIFICATE WITHIN A WEEK
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO CURRENT RECORDS PROVIDED
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
SANITIZE BUCKET IN FRONT HAND SINK; RINSING IN HANDSINK
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AT HAND SINK
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE AND EQUIPMENT
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SALSA 49*F, 50*F, RAW EGGS 62*F ON PREP TABLE
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATE MARKING
2020-06-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
PROVIDE DATE MARKING FOR ALL IN COOLERS
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
KEEP ICE SCOOP PROTECTED
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*12 Gloves Single Use
FAILURE TO CHANGE GLOVES
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAKING HANDSINK WITHIN 24 HRS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK ON PREP TABLE
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
DISCARD ALL EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
LACK OF HAND WASHING
2019-11-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ITEM STORED ON FLOOR IN WIC/F(S)
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK IN DISH AREA
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN KITCHEN/ PERSONAL FOOD AND DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA & ON EQUIPMENT
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND RAW BACON STORED TOGETHER
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATE MARKING
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2019-05-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
missing food thermometers must be have visible and working thermometers
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
zero concentration at sanitizer bucket must be have 100 ppm Chlorine concentration at sanitizer bucket
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
sanitizer bucket at floor level must be 6 inches out the floor level
2018-10-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing some date marking inside cooler units must be have date marking
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
sanitizer bucket at floor level must be 6 inches out the floor level
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site must be have a PIC on site during operational hours
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and proper thermometers on all cooler units
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM not display must be have RFSM on display
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
mechanical sanitizer at 3c sink not working properly must be repair or replace to proper work condition
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