Mattitos Tex Mex
3102 Oak Lawn Ave #144, Dallas, TX 75219 · 75219 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-06-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover food inside WIC-3 beans observed without
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Dented can of crushed tomato observed
*32 Damaged Equipment
Replace torn gasket of RIC units + WIC units where needed
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Fan covers inside of WIC Observed with heavy dust accumulation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Inside walls of ice machine observed with black mold-like substance accumulation
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
Hang mops when not in use-observed stored in mop bucket
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide proper hand sink signs for All hand sinks
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide guidance for the clean up of Bodily Fluids &/or Biohazard Spill Kit
2022-12-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
repair gaskets
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Detail clean WIC interior
2022-06-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal handwash sink to wall properly.
*32 Damaged Equipment
Replace torn gasket to WIC door.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee beverage on prep table.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Black mold-like substance observed inside upper panel of ice machine.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
2021-09-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Raw bacon next to raw shrimp
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Dishwasher sanitizer at 0 ppm heat at 155
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Cold hold in prep area above temp
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloths on prep surface
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Employee phone cable on prep surface
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Soiled gaskets ( cooler)
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Vent hood dripping grease
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Clogged floor drains
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Missing covered trash can in womens rest room
2021-03-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
can not use a bowl as a scoop- must have a handle
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
once vegtables/fruit are sliced they must be separated cross contamination
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
move beef to one side of the grill. raw chicken on both sides of the beef
2020-08-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
missing thermometer in walk in cooler
*39 Cutting surfaces.
cutting boards
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, clean food storage containers
*47 Handwashing signage
provide
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light shield
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezers, gaskets, shelves
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink
2020-02-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label all chemicals in their non original container with the common name - spray bottles
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Dirty Food contact surfaces: Clean: salsa make line lid and hinge area food containers can opener soda gun holders
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
cut vegetables mixed together- once cut you must separate
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
exposed ceiling exposed electrical crumbling insulation on cooling lines chipping paint in WIC
2019-08-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 14
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Ice bin was dirty with black mold and dirt on the interior.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
No label on chemical bottles.
*31 No soap at handsink
No soap was found at the handsink, hand soap was not accessible was behind a cooler.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Broken cooler being held up with silver pans. Broken door gaskets (noted on last inspection)
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
Observed rat droppings about 30, found and observed live roaches crawling around.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
No hair restraints were used by staff: caps or hair nets
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
Towels found underneath the cutting board.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food items being stored on the ground.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Improper scoop used. Were using single serve containers and bowls.
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Label all bulk items.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Heavy accumulation of dust on fan covers in WIC and WIF.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Clean vent hood vents very dirty. Broken glass bottles on the floor.
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Dirty ceiling tiles Holes in the ceiling
*47 Handwashing signage
No handwashing sign
2019-02-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
REFRIED BEANS 66, RAW CHICKEN 46
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW STEAK
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
0 PPM DISHWASHER
*31 No soap at handsink
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPLACE ALL BROKEN GSKETS
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
FRUIT FLIES
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
CLIPBOARD STORED ON CUTTING BOARD
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
DO NOT STORE TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARDS
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
*47 Handwashing signage
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
2019-01-20 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 17
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
Dish machine not dispensing sanitizer at the correct concentration 50-100PPM.
*46 Physical Facilities Premises-closing toilet room doors
Clean employee restrooms
*47 Other Violations
Detail clean inside of mop sink. Observed sour smell in the box- detail clean the walls throughout the bar area.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean and sanitize all dry storage shelves (wait station Heave grease build-up on venta hood filters. Detail clean exterior of all food equipment - cooking equipment. (i.e. grill). Encrusted grease
*32 Package integrity
Replace crack food containers (chips) - NOT in good repair.
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
Label drink containers at bar.
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
All food handlers must be trained.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Replace missing lights underneath vent a hood.
*39 Cutting surfaces.
Cutting boards at the food prep area - NOT GOOD repair.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wet wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Deep and detail/ clean and sanitize hard to reach areas (work prep area/ top counter/ interior of cooler.) Detail clean interior of all cooler- heavy food build-up cook line.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Guacamole inside reach - in cooler observed at 54F.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide hanging thermometers inside of refrigerated units (cooks area/ walk-in-cooler) *hot holding unit (beef fajitia 138F)
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
Heavy build (dust) observed on fan covers inside the walk-in cooler (detail clean). *good date marking 1 RTE foods- walk-in-cooler. Clean air vents over food prep areas.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair reach-in-cooler (taco cooler)- observed at 49F/ high reeding Replace missing light shield over food prep area.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Poweraid stored next to open food container.
*38 Time/temperature controlled for safety food, slacking. Food temperature at 5 degrees Celsius (41
raw beef observed thawing out at room temperature. No tcs food can thaw out at room temperature. (fish salmon etc
2018-07-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
3 comp sink
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
under handwash
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
wash and sanitize can opener blade
2018-01-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
written procedure on vomiting and diarrhea (clean up on blood pathogens.)
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
food in the walk in cooler not covered
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
Provide dates on foods in the walk in cooler ( rice, potatoes, cheese etc.)
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
missing name on the containers in the walk in coolers
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
Provide a door spring hinges or pressure spring for the restroom doors in the back ( employee restroom)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean the gaskets on the service line . ( old food particles and dirt )
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
Provide the tests strips for the three compartment sink. ( Quat amoina. )
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
the ice scoop was laying down in the ice. ( Handle up when stored in the ice.)
*31 Individual, disposable towels
the paper towel should individual dispensed.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
cutting boards have heavy buildup ( dark spots in the cutting boards) Heavy buildup for the gun holsters and gun at the far end.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
shield the lights in the dish wash area and one on the main line and cook line
2017-04-25 Pass Routine 8
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN DIRTY ICE MACHINE
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2016-12-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
SEPARATE RAW EGGS FROM GROUND BEEF
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
NO SANITIZER 0 PPM (CHLORINE)
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