MEXICALI RESTAURANT.

City of Dallas

11277 E NORTHWEST HWY #148 · LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2022.

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2022.

Last inspected Jun 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

135

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 12

2022

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Cold holding foods must be maintained at 41F or below- guacamole observed at 55F.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Black substance observed inside of the ice machine.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM observed on site.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food handlers must be trained in food safety.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

RTE foods must be date marked.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Properly seal around back door- not rodent proof.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Properly store personal drinks- kitchen area

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Replace worn cutting boards as needed.

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace the missing lights underneath the vent a hood filter system.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Check all refrigerator units- running high. Repair door on ice machine. Repair leak at mop sink. Seal hole in wall underneath the soup warmers.

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

Very hot in the kitchen area. Check out vents.

OCT 8

2021

PASS 5 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

bag of onion stored adjacent to a designated hand wash sink in the kitchen

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

heavy dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

openings observed in the back door, kitchen

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

soda nozzles

3 pts Other

*19 One Inch Air Gap

three comp sink at the bar

APR 2

2021

PASS 9 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

no chlorine observed inside the dishwasher-have a technician come out to service the dishwasher

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish every paper towel dispenser

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw eggs stored on the top shelf inside the walk in cooler

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

must be on site at all times

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

seal the gaps at the back door to prevent pest entry

3 pts Other

*19 One Inch Air Gap

at the sink in the bar

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

do not store cloth towels underneath the cutting board

OCT 2

2020

PASS 4 violations

1 pts Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

dust accumulation on the fan inside the food prep area

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

thoroughly clean the inside of the soda nozzles

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

cloth towels stored underneath the cutting boards

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler

APR 23

2020

PASS 4 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish every paper towel dispenser-cos

2 pts Other

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

expired milk and sour cream

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

cloth towel stored underneath the cutting board

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NOV 18

2019

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 18

2019

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

heavy dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed a small cockroach in the food prep area

3 pts Sanitation

*12 Gloves Single Use

observed the cook close the back door, while wearing gloves, and go straight to food preparation without disposing the gloves. A new set of gloves must be worn and hands must be washed prior to donnin

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

seal gap in the back door- allows pest entry

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

thoroughly clean and sanitize the soda nozzles-heavy black slime observed inside the nozzles

3 pts Sanitation

*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

hand wash sink measured at 65.1 degrees F

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

cloth towel stored under the cutting board

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

JUN 28

2019

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label sani bucket

1 pts Other

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

1 pts Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

no styrofoam cups for multiuse

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean dust from ceiling

MAY 29

2019

PASS 14 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

chili in WIC 48.5 F

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

keep ice scoop handles out of ice

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

incredibly dusty food debris throughout

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc

after touching face

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

knowingly used broken steam table chili 125 F

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

separate whole and ground beef in WIC

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine exposure time table

0 ppm at dish machine must sanitize dishes in the 2 comp sink with 50 ppm bleach

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

replace vent hoodl lghts

3 pts Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

chicken made at 11:30 am@93 F after 2 hrs discarded

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

2 pts Other

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

foods not dated

1 pts Sanitation

*45Floors easily cleanable

reseal floors and grade to drains

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

keep all personal food

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

bar cutting board very rough stop using serrated knives!

NOV 19

2018

PASS 7 violations

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

days but no dates

1 pts Sanitation

*45Floors easily cleanable

repair floors

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

separate employee drinks

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

label rice and bar items

2 pts Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

no towels under cutting boards replace green cutting board

1 pts Other

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

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw ground beef adj vegetables

OCT 19

2018

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

main cook plated rte cooked chicken with bare hands discarded

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cheese left out at room temp 62.4 F, repeat violation

3 pts Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

cooked chicken left on flat top 122F in middle, must cover and add moisture to maintain temp cooked onions left out 115.9F, not in hot or cold hold

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw shel eggs over ready to eat foods, again repeat violation

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

need dates, not just the day

1 pts Other

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

cover all food when not in use

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

keep all personal items separated

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil

servers must wash after handling dirty plates

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

same spray bottle unlabeled in server hw area corrected on site

2 pts Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

new cutting board is already very rough, should not use a serrated steak knife to cut the limes

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

not posted

AUG 23

2018

FAIL 20 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

incredibly rough cutting board@ bar

2 pts Other

*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

unlabeled spray bottle

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

at each hw

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

no dates on stickers

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cheese in lowboy 62 F cheese Left out on prep 80° F

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

to wet a rag dumping ice dishes in sink dumping at bar

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

handle in ice @ soda machine 2@ bar

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean everything maintain clean kitchen once deep cleaned

1 pts Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

reusing old containers for food

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

label all

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean dust from ceilings

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

drinks

1 pts Other

*40 Store single-service item in original package

protect food side of aluminum pans, coffee filters, to go containers

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw shell eggs over vegetables

1 pts Pest Activity

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

especially w/ flies in kitchen

1 pts Sanitation

*45Floors easily cleanable

rough floors should not hold or absorb water

2 pts Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

not tight flies all over kitchen

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

none posted

MAY 31

2018

FAIL 21 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

keep propped up

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

cooked peppers and onions 98.0 F left out tamales 117 F in box w/o heating

2 pts Other

*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean everything

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

in every cooler

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color

1 pts Other

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

1 pts Food Temperature

*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

fajita beef w/ tight cover

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

too dark

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

date all

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

in bucket of water on floor

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

beer cooler rusty

2 pts Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

take out bags on food

1 pts Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

of old food containers do not use as scoops in dry food bins

2 pts Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath

99. F in cold hold wasn't cooled

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

tomatoes diced 56 F cheese 52 F chicken 60 F salsa 64 F

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw shell eggs over guac

AUG 24

2017

PASS 6 violations

2 pts Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

yellow salsa tubs are not food approved/ salsa needs to be stored in small shallow pans with ice sitting underneath it

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

66 salsa in prep station outside kitchen

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

need handwash signs at all handisnks

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

date marking not observed this is the 3 time seeing this, all PHF food needs to date markings

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer container reads 0 PPM chlorine

3 pts Sanitation

*14 Gloves single use

observed soiled gloved

FEB 16

2017

PASS 7 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

have sign posted or latest inspection report posted

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

label bulk rice bin

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

have handlers certificate on site

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

date mark prepared foods

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store in sanitizer bucket between use

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

replace lose caulking

3 pts Sanitation

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

clean inside of ice machine

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