Mario's Mexican & Salvadorian
5404 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209 · 75209 · Restaurant
Passed all 7 inspections — critical violations noted
2020-04-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty inside ice machine
*18 Single Service-no deleterious substances
Observed microwaving plastic wrap.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
Observed cooling large portions at ambient temperature.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed damaged gaskets
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed standing water in floor, dirty walls
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair flooring throughout, walls, some ceiling tiles. Seal sink to wall.
2019-11-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed dish machine >10 ppm chlorine.
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed cardboard used as shelf liner
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - mesh size
Observed back door propped open - Keep closed
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover food in WIC.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed knives in fruit bucket, cups used as scoops.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty vent over dishwasher.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace/repair damaged/missing floor tiles. Observed ceiling tile gaps.
2019-04-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*47 Other Violations
MOP
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
2018-10-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
small leak faucet ware washing area must be fixed
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hws used to stored straws must be used for hand washing only
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
ice scoop stored on ice must be stored properly with handle up
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
holes on wall cover missing must be sealed
2018-03-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
can opener blade with particles
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
*37 Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received
uncovered food
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
2017-09-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw meat above cheese and bell pepper
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all food containers
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
provide cover for all food container No container allow to put directly on food
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese 48 ° f cabbage 49' F
*32 Damaged Equipment
broken handle of RIC Need a new cutting board
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Seal open gaps for back door
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
RIC, ice machine
2017-03-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
NO DATE MARKING
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
DO NOT STORE FOODS UNDER COOLER LEAK IN WALK IN FREEZER FIX COOLER
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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