OCT 19
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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MERCAT RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 26/100
2501 N HARWOOD ST #225 · DOWNTOWN, DALLAS
Last inspected October 19, 2023 · passed
37 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
126
includes 37 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean coolers inside, fan's cover in walk in cooler
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager not on site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal food items store in designated area/separate
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair plastic frame around ice machine-broken
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
SEP 182023PASSED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2023
PASSED
12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean wall around dish washer, clean ceiling tiles
*35 Hair Restraints effective
employees need cover hair
*32 Damaged Equipment
cooler across the grill 48 degrees f
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
green staff on hot holding table 103 degrees f
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cold food on cold holding not reach 41 degrees f or below rottituri 54.5, spinach 52.8, tomato 49.6 degrees f
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef stored above oysters in reach in cooler eggs stored above rte food
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean slicer, can opener
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink-use hand sink to wash hands only
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
tongs need be stored in clean and dry area utensils on mop sink
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
FEB 152023PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
CAN OPENER WITH RUST AND PRODUCTS DEBRIS ACCUMULATION
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
PROVIDE THE GUIDANCE FOR CLEANUP OF BODILY FLUID/SPILL KIT DISPLAY MANAGER REGISTRATION IN PUBLIC VIEW
*28 Date marking for hard to date packaging
PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR IN HOUSE PACKAGED PRODUCT IN GRAB-N-GO RIC
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
PATCH HOLES IN FRP WALLS THROUGHOUT BOH WHERE NEEDED
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
USE PROPER SCOOPS TO DISPENSE ICE IN BOTH BAR AND WATER STATION. CUP OBSERVED BEING USED AT BOTH
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, OBSERVED MALE EATING ON COOK LINE UPON ARRIVAL. 2 EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES ON CUTTING BOARDS. PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA FROM FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/CONTACT SURFACES
*33 Rinsing Equipment and Utensils after Cleaning and Sanitizing
REMOVE MOP WATER AND HANG MOP WHEN NOT IN USE
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
HANDSINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HANDWASH ONLY, EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS STORED INSIDE
AUG 32022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.
NEEDED INSIDE OF WHITE DEEP FREEZER
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NEEDED
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CEILING TILES
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
REPAIR SIDING ON WALL NEAR DISH SINK
JAN 62022PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2022
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
TEMPS ARE NOT MAINTAINING
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
EXPIRED FOOD 01/26/22
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
OBJECTS AND METAL ON FOOD ON LINE
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
NEED FOOD HANDLERS CARDS FOR STAFF
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.
NEEDED IN WHITE DEEP FREEZERS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINKS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
BOXES FOUND ON THE FLOOR OF THE WIC
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN FAN COVERS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
CRACK IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
CLEAN VENTS ABOVE AREA WHERE FOOD IS PREPPED AND COOLED
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK AT HANDSINK ON THE LINE AND AT 3CS
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JUL 62021PASSED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2021
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
FOOD WAS PREPARED ON TOP OF THE Refrigerator
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ALL EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
ALL EXPIRED DOCUMENTS
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
ALL EXPIRED
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
FLIES IN KITCHEN, DEAD BUG INN DISPLAY BY COOLER
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.
NEEDED IN ICE CREAM FREEZER
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
FOOD FOUND IN HAND SINK
*32 Damaged Equipment
DOOR GASKETS ARE BROKEN, DIRTY, AND BLACK
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
CANT BE USED UNDERNEATH THE CUTTING BOARD
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
FAN COVERS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
OPENING IN CEILINGS AND WALLS ARE DIRTY
NOV 162020PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
faucet is leaking at the handsink
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
FOUND AN OLD FRENCH FRY IN THE HAND SINK.
*34 Pest Control
GNATS IN THE KITCHEN AREA
*45Physical Facilities
CLEAN CEILING TILE, SEAL HOLES IN THE WALL IN DISH AREA, WIPE DOWN THE WALLS
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING
*47 Handwashing signage
NEEDED ON PREP LINE
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
NEEDS TO BE CLEAN ON COOK LINE
MAY 182020PASSED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2020
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
fruit flies and gnats in back of kitchen
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
missing light shield in dish area
*47 Handwashing signage
needed at bar
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MEAT MEASURING AT 49.3F
DEC 172019PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2019
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*12 PIC ensure conditional employee who exhibits or reports a symptom, or who reports diagnosed illn
provided copy of employee sickness agreement
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
bad leak at sink
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
no date on ready to eat foods
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
restrooms
*47 Other Violations
notice of current report provided
JUN 202019PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2019
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
87 DEGREE F IN CONTAINER HOLING UTENSILS-COS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
AT HAND SINK ON COOK LINE AT BAR
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
IN ALL RICS- NEED ONE ON COOLER DRAWER AT GRILL LINE ON FRONT-COS
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
CAN NOT LINE RICS WITH TOWELS, OBSERVED SOAK TOWELS IN RIC
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
WITH RTE SHREDDED CHEESE-COS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
SAUCES NOT DATED IN COOLER ON COOK LINE IN FRONT
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
BLUE CHEESE 52 DEGREE F, SALMON 47 DEGREE F, BURGER PATTY 45 DEGREE F, RAW STEAK 47 DEGREE F ON GRILL LINE IN FRONT
DEC 272018PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 27
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
NEED TO PROVIDE ESTABLISHMENT ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
RIC AMBIENT TEMP 47 DEGREE F
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
FOR MIXES AT COFFEE BAR
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
REMOVING ITEMS PAST 7 DAYS, DATE DESSERTS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED 11/8/18
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DESIGNATE AREA FOR E
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
AT COFFEE BAR
*47 Handwashing signage
AT HAND SINK AT COOK AREA
JUN 282018PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
ON PREPACKAGED JUICE, FRUIT, INCLUDE ADD
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
COOLER WITH JUICE AND FRUIT AMBIENT TEMP 47 DEGREE F
*24 Shellstock tags not commingled
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*26 Non Pasteurized Juice properly labeled
FOR FRESH JUICE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION IN RIC
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
IN ALL RIC
DEC 202017PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2017
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DISCARDING ITEMS PAST 7 DAYS
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
UTENSILS AT FRONT STATION
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
IN RIC BY FRONT COUNTER
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
IN RIC WITH DESSERTS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INSIDE RIF WITH ICE CREAM COS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SALMON 47 DEGREE F IN COOLER
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
AT FRONT STATION
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
NEED LABELS ON ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS AT COOLER WITH ESTABLISHMENT NAME, ADDRESS, AND CONTACT NUMBER
JUN 142017PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Missing ceiling tile near back door. Maintenance for building indicated they would replace.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food on floor of Walk in Cooler.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw shell eggs over ready to serve cake in walk in cooler.
*07 Eggs received clean and sound and may not exceed the restricted egg tolerances for U.S. Consumer
Ungraded shell eggs on site. All eggs served to the public in a commercial establishment must be USDA grade B or higher.
MAY 192017PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2017
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Test strips for Quaternary Ammonium [Multi Quat] not available at time of inspection.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Co
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Two sanitizer buckets tested at less than 100ppm. Sanitizer dispenser not creating a proper concentration of sanitizer. Freshly prepared sanitized still tested at less than 100ppm. Location sw
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Ice scoop handle resting in food ice at time of inspection. Ice scoop had handle shield but scoop was inverted such that handle was on ice. Additionally there was a sleeve provided for ice scoop
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Spray bottle in dish washing area not labeled. Employee indicated it was a de greasing solution. All potentially toxic chemicals should be stored in easily identified containers.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Items in reach in coolers and walk in coolers not properly date marked.
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Employees observed plating salads with bare hands
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No individual disposable towels at main production line hand wash sink. Soap dispenser missing front cover.
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Employees observed donning gloves without washing hands.
*45 Store maintenance equipment in orderly manner
A toilet bowl plunger observed near three compartment sink. If drain line becomes clogged, use a snake rather than a plunger. Recommend providing a screen such that blockages can be prevented.
OCT 252016PASSED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2016
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Quat sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm Quat sanitizer. Audit sanitizer buckets before busy hours to make sure it has enough concentration to be effective.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
All wiping cloths must be either in use or stored in sanitizing solution.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Sanitizer stored in green unmarked bucket. Advise getting additional red sanitizer buckets.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Bottom of containers stored directly upon whole cherry tomatoes and whole limes in walk in cooler. Food and utensils must be stored at least 6" off of floor in walk in cooler and in dry storage are
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Quail eggs stored over leaf lettuce in prep cooler in main kitchen Raw shell eggs stored over proofing dough in reach in cooler.
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