SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

MESERO RESTAURANTS.

BEAT. 39/100

2375 VICTORY PARK LN #180 · DOWNTOWN, DALLAS

Last inspected May 8, 2023 · passed

23 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
9 passed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 8
2023
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*37 Container of food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety may be re-served from one c
CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Restricted use pesticides
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light - 20 foot : Buffet, salad, produce
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

HANDSINK SIGNS

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
MINOROther
*40 Store single-service item in original package
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
SEP 17
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Raw bacon wrapped shrimp next to cut vegetables in wic

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Sanitizer bucket at line 0 ppm

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Missing hand wash signs at hand sinks

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

Employee cellphone and drinks next to restaurant food

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

Food stored on floor in bar cooler

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Ice scoop with handle in ice chest

OCT 28
2021
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

SLOW DRAIN AT BAR SINK LEAK AT PREP SINK

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO CURRENT GREASE TRAP RECORDS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

MOST ARE EXPIRED

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

GNATS AND FLIES PRESENT IN THE RESTAURANT

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

NEEDED AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

DOOR GASKETS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

BOX OF CABBAGE ON THE FLOOR

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

CANT BE USED AS MEASURING CUPS

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

LABEL FOOD IN WIC (SHREDDED CABBAGE)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN FAN COVERS AND FOOD DEBRIS OFF THE FLOORS

APR 7
2021
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

fruit flies in the bar by open containers of food FLIES OVER FOOD IN KITCHEN AREA

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

PLEASE COVER CONTAINERS OF FOOD/FRUIT IN THE BAR AREAl

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

IN BAR FOUND STORED BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean interior of the ice machine CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE BIN

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

OPENING IN CEILING BY MOP SINK

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

GREEN CAN OF BUTANE FOUND BY FOOD

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

CAN'T BE USED AS MEASURING OR SCOOPING DEVICES, DEMONSTRATED THE PROPER WAY TO DO SO

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use

PLEASE WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING FOOD, MANAGER PLACED BARE HANDS INTO CONTAINER OF TOMATOES TO GET MOLDY TOMATO

OCT 28
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

sink (prep)is leaking needs to addressed.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.

NEEDED IN RIC

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

GNATS AND MOSQUITOES IN KITCHEN AREA

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

MOLDY RED ONIONS FOUND IN WHITE CONTAINER

MINORSanitation
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

MUST USE MEASURING DEVICES WITH HANDLES FOR DISPENSING PURPOSES BUTTERMILK EXPIRATION DATE: 10/20/2020

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

TOP PORTION OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS TO BE CLEANED, PINK BIOFILM IS ON THE SURFACE

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APR 28
2020
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

CLEAN MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN

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

MEAT IN MEASURING AT 50.5F

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HAND SINK WAS BLOCKED WITH ITEMS IN KITCHEN

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

FLIES IN KITCHEN

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO RECORDS ON FILE

DEC 11
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

OBTAIN BIOHAZARD KIT OR SOP

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.

PROVIDE

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

PREP LINE

MINOROther
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

CAN'T BE USED AS A SCOOP

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

FAN COVERS

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

NOTICE (PROVIDED A COPY)

JUN 11
2019
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food

JUICE CONTAINERS STORED IN ICE AT BAR

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

DISHWASHER @ 10 PPM- REQUEST SERVICE

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

DISCARD ITEMS PAST DATE MARK, DATE CUT VEGETABLES

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ON GRILL LINE, BACK PREP LINE

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED INSECTS AT COOK LINE

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO TOWELS AS LINERS

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

SALSA 45 DEGREE F

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*32 Package integrity

DENTED CAN ON SHELF WITH NON DENTED, ENSURE ALL CANS HAS MANUF. LABEL

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

PERSONAL DRINKS WITH NO LID

DEC 20
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ENSURE HANDLES ARE NOT STORED IN FOOD OR ICE

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

OBSERVE EMPLOYEE CHANGE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

MUST HAVE ON SITE AND DISPLAYED

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

LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINKS HAD SANITIZER BUCKETS STORED IN THEM, DESIGNATED HAND SINKS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INSIDE MICROWAVE

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

MOLDED BERRIES IN COOLER (WALK IN)

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

AT COOK LINE HAND SINK (103.9 DEGREE F), BAR (97.3 DEGREE F), FRONT BAR (72 DEGREE F)

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