MECHITA'S FRUTERIA.

City of Dallas

735 N WESTMORELAND RD #107 #108 · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected 2018.

6 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Dec 2018.

Last inspected Dec 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 21

2018

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

pine apple 58'f, mango 52'f

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw chicken store together with fruit

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

no eating allow in prep area

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

all fruits and drinks must above floor 6 ins

JUN 1

2018

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

insect control item stored over cleaned utensils.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Please date mark employee processed foods stored under refrigeration.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Please post a sign or placard notifying customers that latest health inspection report is available upon request.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

Please contact our W Jefferson office to correct the status of the Food Products Establishment Permit. Change of ownership was filed 12/14/2015. Building Inspection Permit Center Oak Cliff Munici

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area

Children are not permitted in the processing areas of a commercial food establishment.

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Employee observed slicing cabbage with bare hands.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

Floors are a laminate material that is worn in spots and missing in some transitions of rooms / halls

3 pts Sanitation

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Walk in cooler showed temperature of 48°F Cut Papaya 58.2°F Mango 47.8°F Melon 57.5°F Please monitor temperature and service equipment if necessary.

APR 20

2018

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

No sanitizer prepared at time of inspection. Please follow manufacturer's directions on bottle of bleach for sanitizing food contact surfaces.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Registered Food Service Manager not present at time of inspection.

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Paper towels not supplied to hand wash sink in back storage area. Corrected on site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

Location is operating without a valid permit. Change of ownership was filed as of 12/14/15. Please contact our office to address this issue: Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas

1 pts Pest Activity

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Food (Watermelon and other fruits) stored on floor in back storage area. Please keep all foods at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent pests.

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Foods in open top reach in cooler not maintaining temperature. Cucumber 55.3°F Cantaloupe 51.6°F Should be kept at 41°F or less

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Lens cleaner stored on shelf above utensils. Other tools and miscellaneous items stored on same shelf. Please do not store such items above potential food contact surfaces.

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Location does not have test strips for Chlorine available. Please provide

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Non functioning equipment should be removed or repaired.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Multiple items stored in walk in cooler that were processed by employees not date marked.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Please label containers of foods stored in reach in coolers.

NOV 19

2017

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

No sanitizer prepared at time of inspection.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Drop ceiling partially constructed over main service area.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Spoons stored with handles down in container at corn service area.

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

No test strips available at time of inspection.

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

No permit on display at time of inspection Please contact our office at: Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083 To acquire a permit that can be posted

3 pts Sanitation

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

Raw shell eggs stored in walk in cooler over cucumbers.

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

No employee observed washing hands during inspection. Employees served food and changed tasks.

3 pts Sanitation

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Hand wash sink has to cold water supplied to it.

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Gap around exterior door observed with daylight coming through on bottom and side.

APR 14

2017

PASS 10 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Other

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

IN COOLER

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

GNATS IN KITCHEN

2 pts Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

RIC AMBIENT TEMP AT 45 DEGREE F

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

NEED CHLORINE TEST STRIPS 50 PPM FOR HAND WASHING

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

CANTELOPE 50 DEGREE F

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INSIDE RIC

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OCT 21

2016

PASS 8 violations

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

AT HAND SINK

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

WATERMELON 50 (DEGREE F)

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

MEDICINE IN RIC

3 pts Sanitation

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

EGGS OVER VEGETABLES

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

STRAWBERRIES MUST BE WRAPPED OR IN A CONTAINER DURING STORAGE

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