DEC 21
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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MECHITA'S FRUTERIA.
BEAT. 35/100
735 N WESTMORELAND RD #107 #108 · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS
Last inspected December 21, 2018 · passed
22 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
6 passed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
pine apple 58'f, mango 52'f
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken store together with fruit
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria
set up sanitizer bucket
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
no eating allow in prep area
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
all fruits and drinks must above floor 6 ins
JUN 12018PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
insect control item stored over cleaned utensils.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Please date mark employee processed foods stored under refrigeration.
*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.
*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
*21 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
Children are not permitted in the processing areas of a commercial food establishment.
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Employee observed slicing cabbage with bare hands.
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
Floors are a laminate material that is worn in spots and missing in some transitions of rooms / halls
*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 202018PASSED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 20
2018
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Registered Food Service Manager not present at time of inspection.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Paper towels not supplied to hand wash sink in back storage area. Corrected on site
*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
*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.
*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
*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.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Location does not have test strips for Chlorine available. Please provide
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
Non functioning equipment should be removed or repaired.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Multiple items stored in walk in cooler that were processed by employees not date marked.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Please label containers of foods stored in reach in coolers.
NOV 192017PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization
No sanitizer prepared at time of inspection.
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Drop ceiling partially constructed over main service area.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Spoons stored with handles down in container at corn service area.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
No test strips available at time of inspection.
*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
*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.
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
No employee observed washing hands during inspection. Employees served food and changed tasks.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Hand wash sink has to cold water supplied to it.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Gap around exterior door observed with daylight coming through on bottom and side.
APR 142017PASSED10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2017
PASSED
10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
IN COOLER
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
GNATS IN KITCHEN
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
RIC AMBIENT TEMP AT 45 DEGREE F
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*47 Handwashing signage
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
NEED CHLORINE TEST STRIPS 50 PPM FOR HAND WASHING
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CANTELOPE 50 DEGREE F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INSIDE RIC
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OCT 212016PASSED8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 21
2016
PASSED
8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*47 Handwashing signage
AT HAND SINK
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
WATERMELON 50 (DEGREE F)
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
MEDICINE IN RIC
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
EGGS OVER VEGETABLES
*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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