SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

MARISCOS LA REYNA #3.

BEAT. 38/100

1818 S BUCKNER BLVD · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS

Last inspected January 18, 2024 · passed

Failed an inspection 6 years ago. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
14 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
132
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 18
2024
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean ice in wif (ice build up on floor0 clean ceiling tiles

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

broken ceiling tiles in the kitchen area

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean microwave, clean cutting board

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

employee touch rte food (cut lime) with bare hands

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

label food containers

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

store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

fix leaking in wif (ice build up), gaskets

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food on the floor in storage area

JUL 7
2023
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed cooked shrimp stored under raw food products

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

food handler cards expired

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

flies

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

overload food in food containers/cooler lid touched the rte food

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

tongs hang on oven handle

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, coolers, freezers

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, cove base, ceiling tiles

JAN 4
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in wic

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

gaskets around cooler doors damaged

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

provide label for food storage containers

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Other Violations

correct owners name on health permit

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged ceiling tiles. wall tiles, floor tiles

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean ceiling, floor, wall tiles

JUN 28
2022
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

food handler cards expired-renew

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

observed personal open drinks sit on prep tables and shelves above customers food

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

repair gaskets around cooler doors

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed flies

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in walk in cooler/walk in freezer/reach in coolers; clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean dish washer, clean shelves

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

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

provide label for rice container

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, wall tiles

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use

change gloves when you changed a task

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

dish washer 0 ppm chlorine

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

rice 98 degrees f

DEC 17
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

dish washer 0 ppm

MINORPest Activity
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair all damaged or missing wall/floor tiles, repair floor around walk in freezer door, check faucet on mop sink, seal hand sink (front) to the wall, replace caulk around 3 com sink, remove insec

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

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

personal food

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, coolers, freezers, dish washer

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

open flour/sugar/salt bags need be tight

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with rfsm certificate not on site

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JUN 10
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Other Violations

remove all unnecessary articles from back room, organize back room clean floor mats

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed insects around dish washer

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

provide label for food storage container

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, coolers,

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

broken gaskets around cooler doors

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

no standing water

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

personal drinks around prep table

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

wash hands in designed hand sink, not 3 com sink

DEC 11
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

broken gaskets

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, coolers inside, fans in walk in cooler

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

observed raw food products stored above rte food in walk in cooler

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single use articles

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

missing wall tiles behind fryers

JUN 1
2020
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, cooler

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off floor

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

gaskets around cooler door, check ice machine

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed cloth under margarita mashine

MINORPest Activity
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

insect devices

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

repair faucets on 3 com sinks

DEC 15
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

FHC

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

broken gaskets around cooler doors

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

observed raw product stored above rte food

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

sign about inspection report

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

leaking faucet on 3 com sink

DEC 3
2019
FAILED
18 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

store knives and utensils in clean and dry place. if placed in water make sure to keep at 135 or above

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

floor boards, wall panels in disrepair

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

repair door gasket (cooler)

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

wiping cloths must be stored in bucket between use

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

hot dogs and sausage products must be covered (WIC)

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace vent hood bulb

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

chemicals must be labeled when stored in unoriginal container and placed away from food items

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

label containers removed from original packaging

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM expired

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

personal care items must not be in food prep area

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

walls must be kept clean, freezer should be free of ice build up

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all food handler certificates are expired

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

after handling personal items, employee must wash hands and change gloves

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ice machine contains pink mold residue

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

raw chicken must be placed below pork in cooler

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

food was thawed in sink with no running water

SERIOUSOther
*07 B&B, Food shall be obtained from approved sources

expired blackberries observed

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

inspection available upon request sign must be visible

SEP 30
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY ICE MACHINE

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

DO NOT USE FOIL

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DIRTY COOLER RACKS

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

DIRTY FAN COVER

MAR 20
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY ICE MACHINE

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Temperature Measuring- accurate +/- 2øF
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DIRTY COOLER RACKS

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
AUG 30
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY INSIDE ICE MACHINE

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
JUL 31
2017
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

cups in a box was sitting on the floor in the dry storage area.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

Date all cooked food items in the walk in cooler.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing the grease trap trip tickets ( the document must stay on the site during the operation of the restaurant.)

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Remove the card board from the bottom shelf at the prep / dish wash area. ( resurface bottom shelf if rusty ) Remove foil from the trays

MINORFacility Condition
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

Outside dumpster was over flowing with trash ( call service to pickup )

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises free of litter

clean area around the dumpster ( heavy debris around the dumpster)

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

Heavy flies throughout the back of the restaurant.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the legs of the tables and bottom shelves under the prep tables. exterior of the fryer sides ,oven and refrigerator units.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Provide food labeling on the product in the walk in cooler.

MINORSanitation
*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods

clean the floor under the equipment and refrigerator units.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

provide thermometers in the deep freezers.

JAN 24
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

all areas walls, ceiling and floors need clean properly during operational hours

MINORSanitation
*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils

need remove soil from equipment and utensils

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

MINORSanitation
*45Exterior surfaces of buildings

need repair holes around property area to avoid stagnant water in the establishment back entry

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se

missing sanitizer bucket back work area

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