Mariscos LA Marea
704 S Walton Walker Blvd #100, Dallas, TX 75211 · 75211 · Restaurant
Passed all 11 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-09-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
observed employees not sanitizing utensils after rinse.
*18 Restricted use pesticides
observed home use Raid bottle in storage room. no home use pesticides allowed.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
observed multiple hand sink with no towels, provide disposable towels
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
provide tight seal at exterior side door
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
no drinking in kitchen
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover foods in wic and all dry ingredients/spices
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
clean WIC storage shelves, clean wire shelves used to hole utensils
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean surfaces of equipment.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean vents.
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
dispose of mop water, hang mops to air dry
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks.
2023-02-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
OBSERVED FOOD LEFT UNCOVERED IN WIC. COVER ALL FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, GRIME ON HANDLES OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, GRIME UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, CLEAN.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
OBSERVED BOWL USED AS SCOOP, USE HANDLED UTENSIL
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS TO HAND SINKS.
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN THAW AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, THAW USING APPROVED MEANS.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PLACE THERMOMETERS IN WIC.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
OBSERVED WET CLOTH STORED ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE. STORE BACK IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
OBSERVED HEAVILY DENTED CANS, REMOVE.
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
NO AVAILABLE HOT WATER AT MENS RESTROOM, PROVIDE.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED GAP ON SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR.
2022-06-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 14
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
grease build up on grease tank located in back, have provider clean container as well.
*31 No soap at handsink
no available soap at two hand sinks located in kitchen area, provide.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust build up on intake vents of dinning area,
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage
GAP OBSERVED AT HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, SEAL.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES USED FOR FOOD AND CLEAN UTENSILS, DUST BUILD UP ON STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN USED TO COOL EMPLOYEES, GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
OBSERVED METAL BOWL RESTOCKED THAT HAS CRACKS AND DAMAGED, REPLACE AND DISPOSE METAL BOWL
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
OBSERVED NOT IN USE EQUIPMENT(SLICER) WITH LEFT GRIME AND FOOD RESIDUE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BEFORE RESTOCKING AND AFTER USE.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
OBSERVED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER LEFT UNCOVERED,
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
OBSERVED WET CLOTH USED UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARD. USE PROVIDE SILICON BASE MAT.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO AVAILABLE THERMOMETER, CURRENT THERMOMETER IS DEAD AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT BATTERIES.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
SQUEEZE BOTTLES THAT HAVE FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED, LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES.
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
NAME OF OWNER DOES NOT MATCH WITH TAX PERMIT. NAME OF OWNER ON HEALTH PERMIT MUST MATCH NAME OF OWNER ON TAX PERMIT. CHANGE NAME OF OWNERSHIP AT HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONTACT BUILDER INSPECTORS FI
2021-11-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RENEW EXPIRED CFM AND REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
cold hold equipment in galley prep area is not maintaining cold hold temperature, ONLY DRINKS NO TCS FOODS IN RIC. observed leak coming from walk in freezer causing ice to form from broken seals, repa
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
observed wet cloths stored on food contact surface, store in sanitizer buckets when not in use. observed wet cloth used as mat, DO NOT USE WET CLOTHS AS MAT FOR CUTTING BOARDS.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
no available towels at multiple hand sinks, provide.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
observed heavy grime build up on storage shelves throughout kitchen, grime and dust build up on fans and on fans of condenser units located in walk in cooler.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
observed containers of spices left uncovered.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
observed containers with spices, removed from original package, not labeled. squeeze bottles with condiments, removed from original package, not labeled. LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD THAT HAS BEEN R
*45 Store maintenance equipment in orderly manner
observed container of machine oil stored above working food contact surface.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
observed lids of some food containers damaged and chipped, replace.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
observed dust build up on intake vents, clean.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitize observed at 10PPM for ware wash machine, adjust.
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
observed outside grease container covered with grease, clean.
2021-04-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*47 Handwashing signage
missing hand wash sign at hand sink located in prep area, provide.
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
observed medicine stored next to and above food equipment.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
observed bowl being used as scoop, use utensil that has handle to prevent contamination. observed handle of ice scoop touching ice, keep upright.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
observed large food storage container with sugar not labeled. observed squeeze bottle with food that has been removed from original container not labeled. LABEL
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
observed food left uncovered in kitchen and in walk in cooler. cover food to prevent contamination
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed wet cloth used underneath multiple cutting boards, used equipment that prevent growth of germs.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed employees drinking in kitchen and observed opened water bottles.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
observed open containers of food, that state to refrigerate after opening, at room temperature. dispose of food.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floor of walk in freezer heavily soiled, clean.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
observed missing towels at hand sinks located at bar and at waitress area. provide.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
observed large container of beans cooling at room temperature. use proper cooling methods.
2020-03-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
grime on nozzles used at bar, clean and sanitize.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
slight amount of black and white residue in ice machine. Ice shoot, of coke machine located in waiter area of kitchen, contained pink grime on shoot. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
missing ceiling tile observed in kitchen.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
grime build up on walk in cooler fan, grime build up on tops of lids. clean
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
employee using cloths underneath cutting boards and leaving wet cloths on food contact surfaces. Store wet clothes back in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
raw fajitia, raw chicken breast, salt were observed uncovered. keep covered.
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
box of catfish in walk in cooler states to keep frozen. If thawing out label packaging, thawing, with date when thawing began.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken in walk in cooler was stored above TCS caldo and refried beans in walk in cooler.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
squeeze bottle and small single service cups, with contents that have been remove from original packaging, were not date marked. Date mark squeeze bottles.
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded
thermometer of reach i cooler used in bar was damaged, replace with working thermometer.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed heavily dent cans. dispose of heavily dented cans.
2019-08-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
missing covers on some food containers inside cooler unit must be cover all food containers on all areas
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
cooler units in different areas dirty with stagnant water and food debris including WI cooler unit must be clean to avoid cross contamination shelving inside WI cooler unit dirty must be clean to
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food containers at floor level inside freezer unit must be have food containers 6 inches out the floor level
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
urinal water faucet not working also hand sink water faucet not working must be repair or replace to proper condition
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
missing current RFSM certifications must be have FSM's registered with the city
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers on all cooler equipment
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies must be have infections and diseases policies
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
fryers located out the vent hood area all equipment must be inside vent hood area to avoid contamination
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
*42 Ventilation hood systems
missing vent hood filter cover at secondary vent hood must be have all filters to avoid cross contamination
2019-02-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beans 112 F red sauce 108 F rice tray #1 108 F
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
missing sanitizing solutions on all areas
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing employees health policies
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking
*30 Food Establishment Permit
establishment ownership change
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
hand sink blocked by utensils
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
equipment dirty must be clean and decontaminated with sanitizing solutions
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy
vent hood filters missing
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing body fluids procedures / spill kit
2018-03-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
cooking equipment encrusted with debris and soiled must be clean and remove soiled debris to avoid contamination
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held
expired dates juice prep containers must be current dates to prevent cross contamination
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
water leak at bar hand sink must be repair water leaks at bar hand sink
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
bar juice containers 70F must be keep refrigerated
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
floors inside bar area had broken tiles with stagnant water must be maintain in good condition
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
missing thermometers inside cooler units
*14 Gloves single use
employee touch CTS food with gloves preparing raw food wash hands and change gloves when change tasks at all times
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food containers at floor level must be 6 inches out the floor
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
manager on turn missing FSM certification with the city FSM must be registered with city
2017-09-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGGS ABOVE MARGARITA MIX (WALK IN COOLER)
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED A FOOD PREPARATION WORKER CHEWING GUM WHILE IN THE KITCHEN
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
REMOVE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENT IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD BY LINE FOOD PREPARATION WORKER
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES (FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS)
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
2017-08-08 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE REACH IN COOLERS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
WATER ONLY REACHING 88.4 F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION A PLUMBER WAS CALLED AND THE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO ABOVE 110.0 F
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE PERFORMED WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS)
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
ENSURE THAT ALL STAFF HAS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
DATE MARK ALL COMMERCIALLY PREPARED COOKED FOODS
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN
*35 Hair Restraints effective
ENSURE ALL FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ( CHLORINE)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE SANITIZING TOWELS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE FRONT DRY STORAGE AREA (INSULATION SHOWING)
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN, BARS AND RESTROOMS THAT ARE MISSING THEM
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS (BAR COOLER)
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN SOILED TOILET SEATS IN THE RESTROOMS
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