SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

MATTITOS TEX MEX.

BEAT. 42/100

3102 OAK LAWN AVE #144 · OAK LAWN, DALLAS

Last inspected June 6, 2023 · passed

31 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
116
includes 31 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 6
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Cover food inside WIC-3 beans observed without

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Dented can of crushed tomato observed

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Replace torn gasket of RIC units + WIC units where needed

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Fan covers inside of WIC Observed with heavy dust accumulation

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Inside walls of ice machine observed with black mold-like substance accumulation

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Hang mops when not in use-observed stored in mop bucket

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide proper hand sink signs for All hand sinks

MINORSanitation
*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

DEC 8
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

repair gaskets

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail clean WIC interior

JUN 25
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal handwash sink to wall properly.

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Replace torn gasket to WIC door.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Employee beverage on prep table.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Black mold-like substance observed inside upper panel of ice machine.

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
SEP 28
2021
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Raw bacon next to raw shrimp

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Dishwasher sanitizer at 0 ppm heat at 155

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Cold hold in prep area above temp

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

Wiping cloths on prep surface

CRITICALSanitation
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Employee phone cable on prep surface

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Soiled gaskets ( cooler)

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

Vent hood dripping grease

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Clogged floor drains

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Missing covered trash can in womens rest room

MAR 8
2021
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

can not use a bowl as a scoop- must have a handle

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

once vegtables/fruit are sliced they must be separated cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*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

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AUG 25
2020
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

missing thermometer in walk in cooler

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

cutting boards

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine, clean food storage containers

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light shield

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, freezers, gaskets, shelves

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at entrance door

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

personal drink

FEB 27
2020
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label all chemicals in their non original container with the common name - spray bottles

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dirty Food contact surfaces: Clean: salsa make line lid and hinge area food containers can opener soda gun holders

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

cut vegetables mixed together- once cut you must separate

CRITICALFood Temperature
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

exposed ceiling exposed electrical crumbling insulation on cooling lines chipping paint in WIC

AUG 26
2019
PASSED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Ice bin was dirty with black mold and dirt on the interior.

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

No label on chemical bottles.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap was found at the handsink, hand soap was not accessible was behind a cooler.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Broken cooler being held up with silver pans. Broken door gaskets (noted on last inspection)

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

Observed rat droppings about 30, found and observed live roaches crawling around.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

No hair restraints were used by staff: caps or hair nets

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

Towels found underneath the cutting board.

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

Food items being stored on the ground.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Improper scoop used. Were using single serve containers and bowls.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

Label all bulk items.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Heavy accumulation of dust on fan covers in WIC and WIF.

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

Clean vent hood vents very dirty. Broken glass bottles on the floor.

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Dirty ceiling tiles Holes in the ceiling

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

No handwashing sign

FEB 26
2019
PASSED
11 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

REFRIED BEANS 66, RAW CHICKEN 46

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

RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW STEAK

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

0 PPM DISHWASHER

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

REPLACE ALL BROKEN GSKETS

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

FRUIT FLIES

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

CLIPBOARD STORED ON CUTTING BOARD

CRITICALSanitation
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources

DO NOT STORE TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARDS

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
JAN 20
2019
PASSED
17 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

Dish machine not dispensing sanitizer at the correct concentration 50-100PPM.

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises-closing toilet room doors

Clean employee restrooms

MINORSanitation
*47 Other Violations

Detail clean inside of mop sink. Observed sour smell in the box- detail clean the walls throughout the bar area.

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Package integrity

Replace crack food containers (chips) - NOT in good repair.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

Label drink containers at bar.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>

All food handlers must be trained.

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Replace missing lights underneath vent a hood.

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

Cutting boards at the food prep area - NOT GOOD repair.

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

Store wet wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.

SERIOUSSanitation
*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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Guacamole inside reach - in cooler observed at 54F.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*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)

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

MINORFacility Condition
*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.

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

Poweraid stored next to open food container.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*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

JUL 11
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

3 comp sink

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
CRITICALSanitation
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

under handwash

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

wash and sanitize can opener blade

JAN 3
2018
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*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.)

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

food in the walk in cooler not covered

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Provide dates on foods in the walk in cooler ( rice, potatoes, cheese etc.)

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

missing name on the containers in the walk in coolers

MINORFacility Condition
*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)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean the gaskets on the service line . ( old food particles and dirt )

MINOROther
*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. )

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

the ice scoop was laying down in the ice. ( Handle up when stored in the ice.)

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

the paper towel should individual dispensed.

SERIOUSSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

shield the lights in the dish wash area and one on the main line and cook line

APR 25
2017
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
SERIOUSOther
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN DIRTY ICE MACHINE

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
DEC 29
2016
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

SEPARATE RAW EGGS FROM GROUND BEEF

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

NO SANITIZER 0 PPM (CHLORINE)

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