Mariscos LA Marea
2576 Gus Thomasson Rd, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2024-01-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*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
2023-06-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*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)
2022-12-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*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
2022-06-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*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
2021-12-20 Pass Routine 7
*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
2021-06-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*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
2020-12-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*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
2020-07-09 Pass Routine 4
*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
2019-12-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*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
2019-05-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*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
2018-08-30 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 7
*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
2018-07-24 Fail Routine CRITICAL 15
FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CEILING AIR VENTS, BOTTOM SHELF IN DRINK COOLER (CREAMER SPILLAGE)
FAILED: *47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SALSA 119.7°F
FAILED: *14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEE DONNED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
FAILED: *07 Outfitter-Approved Food Supplies
DESSERTS - TRES LECHES AND CHOCOFLAN
FAILED: *19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PROVIDE WORKING HOT WATER FAUCET AT WAIT STAFF HAND SINK
FAILED: *32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
RICE REHEATED IN TAKEOUT BAG
FAILED: *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
FAILED: *20 Grease Trap Tickets
PROVIDE GREASE TRAP TICKET OR EXCEPTION FROM WATER DEPARTMENT
FAILED: *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
FAILED: *37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
CELERY FOR MICHELADAS STORED ON BEER BOTTLES
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MAKER
FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARKING ON SEAFOOD
FAILED: *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
FAILED: *29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE QUAT AND CHLORINE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS
2018-01-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*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
2017-07-28 Fail Routine CRITICAL 21
FAILED: *25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
Eliminate flies
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink is for hand washing only!!
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored
FAILED: *06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
FAILED: *38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Improper thawing method
FAILED: *39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
utensil improperly stored in food
FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair ceiling
FAILED: *37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
covering
FAILED: *15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Bare hand contact on tortilla
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
unsanitary conditions
FAILED: *27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
Discontinue using ice beds for cooling methods
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
pico de gallo 54.2F
FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean drain and floor
FAILED: *14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
FAILED: *19 One Inch Air Gap
FAILED: *40 Store single-service item in original package
single service items improperly stored on floors
FAILED: *47 Other Violations
Post signage “health inspection available upon request"
FAILED: *24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
label squeeze bottles
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks in prep area
FAILED: *34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all holes and gaps in ceiling
2017-05-31 Fail Routine CRITICAL 21
FAILED: *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
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean all food contact surfaces
FAILED: *14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
FAILED: *18 Toxic items used according to law
unapproved usage of toxics (Raid)
FAILED: *19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking at 3 comp sink
FAILED: *21 Responding correctly to the inspector#s questions as they relate to the specific food operation.
FAILED: *24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
label all squeeze bottles
FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
FAILED: *32 Damaged Equipment
repair RIC door
FAILED: *34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
flies
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
FAILED: *37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
food 6 inches off of floors
FAILED: *38 Thawing. under running water criteria
improper thawing of TCS food items
FAILED: *40 Store single-service item in original package
single service items improperly stored on floor
FAILED: *42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean all non-food contact surfaces
FAILED: *43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
FAILED: *44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair cold base tiles
FAILED: *47 Handwashing signage
2017-02-27 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 18
*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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