MARISCO LA REYNA #5.

City of Dallas

3349 W ILLINOIS AVE · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

14 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Dec 2023.

Last inspected Dec 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
86
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 26
2023
PASS 4 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

provide a tight seal for exterior door.

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

store personal drinks away from food contact areas

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

label squeeze bottles.

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean vents, replace air filter

JUN 27
2023
PASS 5 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED LOOSE FRP WALL/MISSING CORNER BEAD. REPAIR.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

OBSERVED DAMAGED SPATULAS IN CONTAINERS, DISPOSE OF DAMAGED UTENSILS.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS STORED IN STILL WATER/ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS IN WATER THAT IS 135f OR ABOVE.

3 pts Sanitation
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

STEAM TABLE NOT TURNED ON. OBSERVED BEANS AT 110.3F, AND CHARRO BEANS AT 106.3f. TURN ON HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLE WITH OIL, WATER NOT LABELED. LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES.

DEC 21
2022
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw meat stored above produce in small wic.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed soil build up inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

observed in-use scoops stored in still RT water, store in moving water or water that is 135 or above.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dust build up on fans.

JUN 15
2022
PASS 4 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

observed two reach in coolers at 47F and not maintaining cold hold temperatures, adjust temperature or repair equipment.

3 pts Sanitation
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

observed shrimp at 45.2F, fish mix 46.1F, squid mix 45.8F all in prep reach in cooler. place food in working cold hold equipment. 42

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust build up on fan used to keep employees cool, soil build up on stainless steel shelves, CLEAN.

2 pts Food Temperature
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

THERMOMETER IN PREP REACH IN COOLER IS DAMAGED, REPLACE.

DEC 7
2021
PASS 7 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime build up on gaskets if reach in freezers, clean.

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

missing cove base at wall located next to 3 large dry food storage containers, clean.

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

dust build up on intake vents, clean.

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed pan on hand sink, hand sink is for washing hand only.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

grime build up on lid of ice machine, grime on ice guard inside of ice machine, clean.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

post report or make sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer observed at 0PPM

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JUN 8
2021
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

sliced tomato observed at 50.2F, were just cut but they are placed over ice. use mechanical refrigeration to maintain cold hod temperatures or use time as a public health control.

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed packaged rte rice stored below raw fish in reach in cooler. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.

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

observed squeeze bottles and shakers, with ingredients that have been removed from original package, not labeled with name of food. LABEL.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

observed gap on steel wall next to exterior back door, seal to prevent pest from entering.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

observed clean bowls stored upright, store inverted or covered to prevent build up of grime.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

observed build up of dust on pipes and on condenser unit of A/C.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*11 Distressed merchandise, segregation and location

observed heavily dented cans together with non-dented cans, separate and label or dispose of heavily dented cans.

JAN 12
2021
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

sliced tomato observed at 49.1F

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

observed warewash at 10PPM and sanitizer bucket at 0PPM

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

frozen fish thawing in still water

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

observed rice scoop an spoon in water that is at 71F, store in water that is at 135F or above.

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

observed food ingredients removed from original package and in new containers, label food containers with common name.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on walls, clean.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed missing base board on walls, observed damaged wall at 3 comp sink, repair.

MAR 18
2020
PASS 3 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

sliced tomatoes observed at 49.4F, container of sliced tomatoes placed over ice. food was moved to working cold hold unit.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

in back storage observed hole on right wall. cover up.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

observed spoons in room temperature water, store in use utensils in hot water that is at 135F or above.

SEP 9
2019
PASS 5 violations
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

back exit door open missing weather strip around frame must be have weather strip to avoid pest harboring

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

10 ppm chlorine concentration on dish washing machine chlorine concentration must be 50 ppm during operation to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Other
*25 HACCP CORRECTIVE ACTIONS C.C.P.

open oysters in water container inside cooler unit must be follow proper procedures to maintain CCP on raw shellfish food

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

some lights broken must repair or replace lights on all areas

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors behind equipment dirty must be clean to avoid contamination light shields and ceiling tiles dirty with soils, grease accumulations and food debris must be clean to avoid contamination

MAR 12
2019
PASS 4 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*45 Store maintenance equipment in orderly manner

unused equipment not protected at stock room area equipment not used at back stock room must be keep store in a dry clean area or dispose

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Premises cleaned when minimal food is exposed

walls, ceiling and floors dirty with food debris and solis contamination must be clean to avoid contamination light shields dirty must be clean to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

walls with holes inside the kitchen area must be closed to avoid pest harboring

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

lights not working at service area and vent hood must be replace or repair to proper condition

JUN 13
2018
PASS 5 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

broken shields and lights must be replace or repair shields and lights to maintain premises in good conditions

2 pts Other
*25 HACCP-Employee and Supervisory Training Plan

non compliance procedure to serve oysters - shells open leaving in water and ice- shells must be closed and open once requested - follow haccp procedure-

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

lights shields broken must be clean during operational hours

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Warewashing equipment, clean solutions.

missing wash, rinse and sanitize signage must be label all sinks wash, rinse and sanitize to proper operation on sinks

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors behind equipment dirty must be clean to avoid contamination as public hazard control

DEC 5
2017
PASS 11 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

missing lids restroom area

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

broken light bulbs and shields

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

use correct sanitizer buckets 3cs missing sanitizer solution 50 ppm Chlorine

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing inside thermometers in all cooler units

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

cooler units seals broken must fixed doors and adjusted properly in all cooler units

3 pts Other
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Freezer food bags should be closed at all times

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing some date marking

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

floors behind equipment dirty must be clean properly ceiling dirty must be clean

3 pts Sanitation
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluid clean up procedure /spill kit

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing food labels with common names

OCT 14
2017
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

PULPO EXPIRED 10/3 IN RIC COS

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

DENTED CAN OF JALAPENOS ON SHELVES. MUST BE REMOVED

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CAN OPENER BLADE WITH FOOD PARTICLES, MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

LEAK ON TOILET EMPLOYEES RESTROOM, MUST BE FIXED IN 3 DAYS

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

FOOD ITEMS MISSING "USE BY DATE"- MUST BE MARK DATED

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HW BLOCKED WITH DISHES. HW MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASH ONLY

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

MOIST WIPING CLOTHS STORED NEXT TO HW

1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN RIC

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

SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED

1 pts Other
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

DUMPSTER WAS OPENED- MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTRE WITH LID TO BE KEPT CLOSED

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

HOLES IN WALLS BY 3CS

MAR 20
2017
PASS 9 violations
1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

FOOD ITEMS IN RIC

2 pts Other
*24 Shellstock tags not commingled
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

WITH SANDWHICH

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW BEEF OVER OCTOPUS IN COOLER COS

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

IN BACK STORAGE

1 pts Facility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

EMPLOYEES REST ROOM

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Public inspection records from City of Dallas Code Compliance — Consumer Health Division. Records current as of 2026-07-12. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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