JAN 31
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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MARISCOS LA MAREA.
BEAT. 39/100
2576 GUS THOMASSON RD · CASA VIEW, DALLAS
Last inspected January 31, 2024 · passed
Failed 3 of 16 inspections. 40 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
13 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
156
includes 40 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*32 Damaged Equipment
Oberved RIC cutting boards damaged, needs to be replaced
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed personal drinks in RIC cook station
*47 Handwashing signage
Back handwashing sink missing sign
JUN 282023PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2023
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Replace expired test strips (10-2021).
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Can opener - Observed with rust and product debris accumulation.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Observed tools and trash bags inside hand sink.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Seal back door properly - install door sweep to eliminate entrance of inspects and rodents.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed employee beverages on prep table next to cutting board and product.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food in WIC.
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
Dispose of mop water and hang mop when not in use.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered trash can for women/employee restroom.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Use proper scoops to dispense product. (dry ingredient bins)
DEC 232022PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 23
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
PIC DID NOT POST RFSM SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
PERSONAL BAGS AND DRESSES STORE ON FOOD SHELF
*35 Hair Restraints effective
HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINTS
*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization
NO SANITIZER AT DISHWASHER
*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale
SANITIZER BUCKET STORE WITH FOOD
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK AT FAUCET
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
JUN 22022PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
RUSTED SURFACE USED FOR STORAGE OF UTENSIL
*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale
SANITIZING BUCKET STORED ON PREP SURFACE
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT IN VENTHOOD
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO RECENT GREASE TRAP
*47 Other Violations
REPLACE OLD DIRTY DISH RAGE
*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED RIC
DEC 202021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
DEC 20
2021
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO RECENT GREASE TICKET PRESENTED
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS COPY OF RFSM PRESENTED
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWEL KEPT ON PREP SURFACE
*47 Other Violations
ICE SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
DRESSES STORE ON FOOD
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
USTED SHELF
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
DISH WASHER NOT SANITIZING DISHES
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JUN 282021PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2021
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Other Violations
interior of glass cup holder rusted
*35 Hair Restraints effective
no hair restraints with artificial nails
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
get thermometer for wif
*47 Other Violations
dirty interior and exterior of dishwasher
*18 Toxic items used according to law
toxic substance store on serving table
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
temp prep rice with thermometer not clean
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date food with prep date and expired date
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
name prep food in storage
DEC 182020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
INTERIOR OF DRINK COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR
*47 Other Violations
PROVIDE SCOOP HOLDER IN BAR AREA
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO THERMOMETER IN CAKE COLD HOLD
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN RIC
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
FOOD ALLOW SITING INSIDE SINK TO THAW
JUL 92020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 9
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD STORE ON THE FLOOR
*47 Other Violations
NO ICE SCOOP IN ICE, COVER ALL PREP FOOD IN WIC
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO INDIVIDUAL TOWELS,
*19 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems
NO WATER AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK
DEC 32019PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Other Violations
RUSTED CAN OPENNER
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
STORE ALL FOOD STUFF IN RIC 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
FOOD THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED
MAY 302019PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2019
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not onsite.
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
maintenance equipment stored on clean equipment. store away from food and food equipment.
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
maintenance equipment contaminating clean equipment, clean and sanitize
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
container of civiche date marked from 05-22-19 still in walk in cooler. container of cheesecake and flan date marked on 05-12-19, was disposed of.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
heavy dust build up on fan of walk in cooler.
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded
thermometer in reach in cooler reading 60+F, actual temperature is 38F. replace non working thermometer
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels and soap at hand wash station located next to ice bin.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
frozen chicken thawing in still water.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
cloths underneath cutting board. place cloths in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
container with white substance not labeled with common name of food.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
heavy black grime on ice shoot of ice machines. clean and sanitize.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Expire food handler cards from 02-2019
AUG 302018PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
UNCOVERED CUP OF COFFEE ON PREP TABLE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
VENT HOOD, MIXER, WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
EMPLOYEE USING HAND SINK TO WASH CONTAINER
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
HOT SAUCES STORED IN BAR ICE BIN
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
PLASTIC WRAP LINING RICE
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
RICE 125°F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CEVICHE 60°F FISH 56°F, SALSA 52°F, THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER READING 52°F, THERMOMETER OUTSIDE COOLER READING 54°F
JUL 242018FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2018
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CEILING AIR VENTS, BOTTOM SHELF IN DRINK COOLER (CREAMER SPILLAGE)
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SALSA 119.7°F
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEE DONNED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
*07 Outfitter-Approved Food Supplies
DESSERTS - TRES LECHES AND CHOCOFLAN
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PROVIDE WORKING HOT WATER FAUCET AT WAIT STAFF HAND SINK
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
RICE REHEATED IN TAKEOUT BAG
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
EMPLOYEE SUNGLASSES, CAR KEYS, AND DRINK ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING EMPLOYEE WATER BOTTLE LEFT ON PREP TABLE
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
PROVIDE GREASE TRAP TICKET OR EXCEPTION FROM WATER DEPARTMENT
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
COOLER READING 52°F - RAW CHICKEN 58.1°F, RAW GROUND BEEF PATTY 49.2°F, RAW CHICKEN 50.7°F VOLUNTARY DISCARD BY EMPLOYEE SALSA 45.6°F
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
CELERY FOR MICHELADAS STORED ON BEER BOTTLES
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MAKER
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARKING ON SEAFOOD
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW BEEF STORED NEXT TO TAQUITOS AND OVER RAW FISH
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE QUAT AND CHLORINE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS
JAN 312018PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
soup broth 121.9°F
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
walk-in freezer
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
mop sink
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
sanitizer buckets not at concentration to sanitize
*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping
provide dates oysters were served on tags
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
walk-in cooler
JUL 282017FAILED21 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2017
FAILED
21 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
Eliminate flies
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink is for hand washing only!!
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Improper thawing method
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
utensil improperly stored in food
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair ceiling
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
covering
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Bare hand contact on tortilla
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
unsanitary conditions
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
Discontinue using ice beds for cooling methods
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
pico de gallo 54.2F
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean drain and floor
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*19 One Inch Air Gap
*40 Store single-service item in original package
single service items improperly stored on floors
*47 Other Violations
Post signage “health inspection available upon request"
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
label squeeze bottles
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks in prep area
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all holes and gaps in ceiling
MAY 312017FAILED21 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2017
FAILED
21 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Pico de gallo 46.8F, D. tomatoes 45.9, Ceviche 48.1F, and S. tomatoes 47.8F and S. cucumbers 51.9F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean all food contact surfaces
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*18 Toxic items used according to law
unapproved usage of toxics (Raid)
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking at 3 comp sink
*21 Responding correctly to the inspector#s questions as they relate to the specific food operation.
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
label all squeeze bottles
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair RIC door
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
flies
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
food 6 inches off of floors
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
improper thawing of TCS food items
*40 Store single-service item in original package
single service items improperly stored on floor
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean all non-food contact surfaces
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair cold base tiles
*47 Handwashing signage
FEB 272017PASSED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2017
PASSED
18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
remove open cans
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by storage (arrangement)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*32 Damaged Equipment
clean gaskets
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*41 Food identity and accurate representation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
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