SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

MARISCOS LA MAREA.

BEAT. 39/100

9404 OVELLA AVE · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS

Last inspected October 24, 2023 · passed

31 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
103
includes 31 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 24
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

SANITIZER NOT SET UP FOR KITCHEN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

OBSERVED ALL PREPARED FOODS OR PRE PORTIONED PROTEINS WITHOUT DATE MARKS

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use

PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGN IN SINK BY PANTRY

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

PROVIDE CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT OR SIGNAGE STATING ITS AVAILABLE

MAR 1
2023
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

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

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace missing venthood lights and missing venthood filters

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

Provide backflow prevention for hose connected in water heater closet

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

(09-22-2022)

JUL 22
2022
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
APR 13
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site.

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

Observe TCS foods not datemarked.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Observed gaps at back door.

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

Observed to-go boxes stored on the floor.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need handwash signage at all handwash sinks.

NOV 2
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

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

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

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

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Observed gaps at back doors.

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

Observed food stored uncovered in WIC.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed outside of microwave is dirty.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace light bulb above the ice machine.

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store employee clothing in appropriate place.

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DEC 8
2020
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw fish over limes

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed dish machine <50 ppl Cl

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed spray bottle w/ no label

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Service grease trap every 90 days

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

Provide soap at hand sink

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair bottom RIF panels, handle on RIF

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

Label dry powder ingredients

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

repair vent hood panels

APR 22
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed chemical spray bottle with no label

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

Observed water heater not working -- repair today.

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide sanitizer test strips.

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

Observed scoop handle in flour.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair door frame, wall

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide handwash sign in mens restroom

NOV 20
2019
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed chemical spray bottle with no label.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Observed no date marking

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

Observed drinks kept outdoors.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair bathroom doors

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide lid for trash in womens restroom

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign in mens restroom.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

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

MAY 7
2019
PASSED
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

pink biofilm observed inside the ice machine- corrected on site

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

the walk in cooler door area

CRITICALFood 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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

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

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

keep the door closed at all times to prevent pest entry

NOV 27
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.

leak in 3CS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food identity and accurate representation

food items for season not labeled

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

holes in wall

MINOROther
*42 Kickplates
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

oysters stored in handsink

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wash clothes on counters

MAY 24
2018
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Salsa unit not turned on.

MINOROther
*25 HACCP-Method for monitoring & controlling
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
NOV 8
2017
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & 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

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

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

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label spray bottles

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

raw chicken observed stored above fish

MINOROther
*24 Shellfish tags to remain attached to container

after finishing container store tags where easily be found

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
SEP 20
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

fench fries, fish

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Seal open gaps for backdoor

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

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

provide date marking for all food containers

CRITICALSanitation
*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

SERIOUSFood 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)

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

dirty water on the floor

MAR 6
2017
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

ice machines needs a cleaning;

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

hot water knob needs to be fixed

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

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

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

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