MARISCOS LA MAREA.

City of Dallas

9404 OVELLA AVE · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

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

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

103

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 24

2023

PASS 5 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

SANITIZER NOT SET UP FOR KITCHEN

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

OBSERVED ALL PREPARED FOODS OR PRE PORTIONED PROTEINS WITHOUT DATE MARKS

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use

PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGN IN SINK BY PANTRY

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

PROVIDE CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT OR SIGNAGE STATING ITS AVAILABLE

MAR 1

2023

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Other

*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

Observed hot sauce with tomatoes @ 54 F with no PHC documentation

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

Do not use grocery bag to hot hold cooked rice in equipment unit

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean rusted WIC shelves, if not removable, buy new shelves and clean moldy/dirty RIC/RIF gaskets

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace missing venthood lights and missing venthood filters

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair faucet knob @ dish pit (spray hose), kitchen/lobby floor. Repair damaged WIC gasket

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

Provide backflow prevention for hose connected in water heater closet

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

(09-22-2022)

JUL 22

2022

PASS 12 violations

3 pts Sanitation

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

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

1 pts Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

1 pts Chemical Safety

*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

1 pts Sanitation

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

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

APR 13

2022

PASS 5 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site.

2 pts Other

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Observe TCS foods not datemarked.

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Observed gaps at back door.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

Observed to-go boxes stored on the floor.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Need handwash signage at all handwash sinks.

NOV 2

2021

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

Observed sanitizer in bucket tested at 200 ppm Cl. Maintain at 100 ppm Cl.

2 pts Other

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Observed gaps at back doors.

1 pts Other

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

Observed food stored uncovered in WIC.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed outside of microwave is dirty.

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace light bulb above the ice machine.

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store employee clothing in appropriate place.

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DEC 8

2020

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw fish over limes

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed dish machine <50 ppl Cl

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed spray bottle w/ no label

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Service grease trap every 90 days

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

Provide soap at hand sink

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair bottom RIF panels, handle on RIF

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label dry powder ingredients

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair hot water to hand sink, seal hand sink to wall, replace ceiling tile.

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

repair vent hood panels

APR 22

2020

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed chemical spray bottle with no label

2 pts Facility Condition

*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

Observed water heater not working -- repair today.

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide sanitizer test strips.

1 pts Sanitation

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

Observed scoop handle in flour.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair door frame, wall

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Provide handwash sign in mens restroom

NOV 20

2019

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed sliced tomato 52 degrees F, cheese 54 degrees F. Unit temp 48 degrees F.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed chemical spray bottle with no label.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site. At least 1 person with RFSM certificate must be on site during operating hours.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Observed no date marking

1 pts Facility Condition

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

Observed drinks kept outdoors.

1 pts Sanitation

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

Observed bowls being used as scoops. Scoops must have handles that stick up out of product.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair bathroom doors

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide lid for trash in womens restroom

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign in mens restroom.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Observed back door kept open. Must be closed to prevent entrance of pests.

MAY 7

2019

PASS 8 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

gasket needs to be replaced on the walk in cooler door; not cooling efficiently

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

pink biofilm observed inside the ice machine- corrected on site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

walk in cooler measured at 50 degrees F; the PIC and the owner both informed me that the cooler was not operating properly for more than a day; the PHF was immediately discarded and destroyed. The rea

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

the walk in cooler door area

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw eggs - 50 degrees F; beef sirloin- 55 degrees F; catfish-55 degrees f; raw shrimp-55 degrees F- mussels-55 degrees F; clams-55 degrees F; raw oysters-55 degrees F; raw shrimp-55 degrees F; beef fa

3 pts Food Temperature

*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

hand sinks measured at 86 degrees F, 106 degrees F, and 92 degrees F

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

keep the door closed at all times to prevent pest entry

NOV 27

2018

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.

leak in 3CS

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food identity and accurate representation

food items for season not labeled

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

holes in wall

1 pts Other

*42 Kickplates

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

oysters stored in handsink

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wash clothes on counters

MAY 24

2018

PASS 4 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Salsa unit not turned on.

2 pts Other

*25 HACCP-Method for monitoring & controlling

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

NOV 8

2017

PASS 6 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain City of Dallas registered food service manager certificate, at least one employee needs to have it that is on site at all times

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label spray bottles

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw chicken observed stored above fish

2 pts Other

*24 Shellfish tags to remain attached to container

after finishing container store tags where easily be found

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

SEP 20

2017

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

fench fries, fish

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Seal open gaps for backdoor

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all food containers

3 pts Sanitation

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

Raw meat above RTE food Raw chicken and butter Store together Raw seafood and cooked seafood store together

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover/lid for all food containers No bowl allow to use as a scoop (must have handle)

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

dirty water on the floor

MAR 6

2017

PASS 7 violations

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

ceiling tiles and holes need repairing in the storage area/ice machine area.

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw chicken measured at 48.9 degrees F in the reach in cooler

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

ice machines needs a cleaning;

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

hot water knob needs to be fixed

1 pts Sanitation

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

ready to eat vegetables stored too close to the hand washing sink

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

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