OCT 20
2022
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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MESO MAYA.
BEAT. 20/100
1611 MCKINNEY AVE · WEST END, DALLAS
Last inspected October 20, 2022 · passed
Failed an inspection 9 years ago. 47 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
11 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
131
includes 47 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since May 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
COVER WITH LIDS IN WALK IN COOLER
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ICE MACHINE
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
GNATS, FLIES, AND DEAD RAT PRESENT
*31 No soap at handsink
AND NEED SIGN
*32 Damaged Equipment
DOOR GASKETS NEEDED ON COOK LINE
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
DEMONSTRATED HOW TO CLEAN THE SODA GUNS
*41 Food Label - Bulk food w/ manufatuter labeling
CONTAINERS (WHITE)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
4 TOTAL AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN ON FRONT COOK LINE AND BACK COOK LINE
*45Physical Facilities
CLEAN VENTS, FILL IN HOLES IN THE WALL AND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, FIX THE FLOORS ( DECREASE AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FLOOR)
*47 Handwashing signage
DEC 82021PASSED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2021
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MEATS NOT AT TEMP
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ICE MACHINE
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK AT HAND SINK IN THE 2ND KITCHEN
*32 Damaged Equipment
CUTTING BOARDS NEEDS TO BE ADHERED OR BOLTED DOWN TO SURFACE ON COOK LINE (2)
*34 Pest Control
FLIES PRESENT
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL CLEAR CONTAINERS ADJACENT TO RESTROOMS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN BOTTOM OF RIC AND WIC CLEAR PLASTIC PANELS CLEAN DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BAR, CREATING A FOUL ODOR
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
REPAIR FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS REPAIRING BROKEN TILES
*47 Handwashing signage
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
VERY DIRTY IN BAR AREA FOUL ODOR IN THE BAR
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
CANT BE USED UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARDS
JUN 12021PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2021
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
needed in the bar area
*47 Handwashing signage
needed at the bar
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
heavily dirty and need to be clean immediately, bartender begin to clean the guns
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
fruit flies at the bar area
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
walls on cook line back area by the door the drains are really dirty
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
sink is clogged and not draining well, air gap is needed.
*32 Damaged Equipment
door gaskets need to be cleaned and replaced
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
used as a coolant for the guac, this was the same ice used to serve the drinks
*37 Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received
broken containers noted on last 3 inspection reports, extremely dirty in the interior of the container with flour
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
needed under venthood
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
fan covers in outside walk in cooler
NOV 192020PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2020
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
clean the floor and floor drains in the bar area to eliminate gnats and mosquitoes
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
noticed gnats in the bar area FLIES ON FRY LIN obtain current pest control records
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPLACE DOOR GASKET
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
TEMPS ARE ABOVE 41F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
CANT BE USED UNDERNEATH THE CUTTING BOARD
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE
*33 Mechanical warewashing equip., wash solution temp.
THERMOMETER ISNT READING THE TEMP FOR THE FINAL RINSE
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
3 COMP SINK IS LEAKING AT FAUCET HEAD BACKFLOW DRAIN IS DRAINING SLOW
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
NEED WEATHERSTRIPPING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN FAN COVERS
MAY 72020PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
bad flies throughout the kitchen, live roaches
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
change bulb under venthood new light shields
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
need new lids door gaskets needed
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
needed at the back exit
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean surfaces
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
WIPE DOWN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS
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NOV 122019PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 12
2019
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean interior of ice machine
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
hot water not reaching temp of 110
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.
obtain thermometers for ric
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed flies
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
no towels underneath the cutting board
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
replace broken containers and lids
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
change out burnt bulbs
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
clean ceiling tiles and vents
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean inside of reach in cooler
MAY 72019PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2019
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
IN WIF
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW BEEF OVER RTE CORN IN WIC
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
BARTENDER HANDLING GARNISHES FOR DRINK WITH BARE HANDS
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
ENSURE ITEMS ARE DISCARDED PAST USE BY DATE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CONDENSATION ON BOTTOM OF SALAD COOLER
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
IN ALL RICS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
FIX BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CREAMA 56 DEGREE F AT LA VENTANA, CEVICHE 60 DEGREE F, RAW CHICKEN 56, RAW SALMON 53 DEGREE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN AROUND AIR VENTS
NOV 202018PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2018
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ITEMS PAST MARKED USE BY DATE IN WIC
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
IN ALL RICS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
VENTS AT SALAD
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
SERVICE WINDOW OPEN WHEN NOT IN USE
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
LABEL BULK BINS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SOUR CREAM 46 DEGREE F, SALSA AT SERVER
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
ITEMS IN HAND SINK
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
IN EMPLOYEE RR
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
HANDLE IN ICE AT SODA FOUNTAIN
MAY 292018PASSED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 29
2018
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
EMPLOYEE CUTTING AVOCODO
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
AT RIC
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW CHICKEN 62 DEGREE F, RAW BEEF 57 DEGREE F, SALSA 50 DEGREE F, CREAMA 52 DEGREE SERVICE REQUEST- COS
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*37 Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received
COVERING FOOD
*47 Handwashing signage
AT BAR HAND SINK
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED OPEN DRINK CONTAINERS- COS
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT
*31 Individual, disposable towels
AT SALAD HAND SINK- COS
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - mesh size
NEED SCREEN AT SERVICE WINDOW AT TACO AREA
DEC 182017PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2017
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CREAMA 44.8 DEGREE F, CHICKEN RAW 44.8 DEGREE F
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
KEEP SCOOP WITH HANDLE IN BULK BIN
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SANITIZER BUCKET
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
HAND SINK IN PRIVATE EVENT KITCHEN
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ITEMS IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
TO GO BOXES
NOV 82017PASSED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2017
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SANITIZING BUCKET TO FOOD EQUIPMENT
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS, OBSERVED OPEN CONTAINER DRINK AND FOOD AT DISH AREA
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CORN AT 72 DEGREES F, SALSA 55 DEGREE F AT WALK UP, TORTILLA AND CHEESE 56 DEGREE F, CHICKEN 56 DEGREE F, BLACK BEANS 49 DEGREE F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ITEMS MISSING DATE
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
MOLDED STRAWBERRIES
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
COOLING ON GROUND
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
IN FREEZER
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
ON BULK BIN
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
NEED A HANDLE FOR SCOOPING IN BULK BIN, TORTILLA, COFFEE SPOONS FACING SAME WAY
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*31 Individual, disposable towels
AT THE BAR
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGGS OVER RTE FOOD, RAW SHRIMP AND RAW BEEF NEXT TO COOKED CHICKEN
MAY 42017FAILED18 violations11 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2017
FAILED
18 violations11 CRITICALDETAILS
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Misplaced ceiling tile by office area. Misplaced ceiling tile by back mop sink
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Employees observed placing limes directly into drinks
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Glassware and other utensils stored on top of towels.
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
Permit fees for establishment are past due. Current invoice provided to management.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Light shield missing on lighting near dishwashing area. Light bulb not functioning under vent hood. In main cooking area.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Multiple buckets labeled as soap buckets used as sanitizer buckets. Advise acquiring sanitizer buckets.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Reach in cooler for salad preparation area had black beans at 55.0°F and cut tomatoes at 50.2°F
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
Ice machine shows significant infection of black mold. Ice Machine should be immediately taken out of service, emptied, cleaned, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried before being placed back into service
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Ceviche stored in reach in cooler stored over romaine lettuce and spring mix. Sheet pan of roasted tomatoes stored directly on roasted chicken. Asked that management discard chicken, management ag
*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F
Thermometer in reach in cooler displayed 152°F. Cut pineapple inside was at 41.2°F
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Two hand wash sinks not stocked with paper towels at time of inspection. These were conjoining in main preparation areas of the kitchen.
*25 HACCP-Verify employee is following standard
No HACCP plan available at time of inspection. Management indicated ceviche was made with ingredients in a raw state and then placed in an acidified solution. No method of testing the pH of final
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Ice scoops observed resting on food ice with handles resting directly on food ice.
*19 Plumbing System Construction
Back mop sink faucet leaking. Hand wash sink ajar in main prep area.
*14 Gloves single use
Employee observed washing hands with gloves on. Employee observed washing off knife in hand wash sink with gloves on.
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Cooked beef brisket on counter showed temperature of 96.5°F No temperature logs were available at time of inspection. Cooling sauces of large number in walk in cooler were located adjacent to one
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Bulk storage containers in prep area lacking labeling of common name. There is no way to easily identify items within.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Manager that matches RFSM Certificate on display not on site at time of inspection. At least one Manager on site should have their blue certificate on display while foods are being prepared and/or
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