SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

MEXICO LINDO.

BEAT. 46/100

7515 EAST GRAND AVE · LAKEWOOD, DALLAS

Last inspected August 27, 2023 · passed

21 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
109
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 27
2023
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

NO LABELS SEEN ON PACKAGED TCS FOODS STORED IN WIC #2

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

LABEL BULK DRINK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME

MINOROther
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

USE SHALLOW CONTAINERS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

READY TO EAT FOOD MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH USE BY DATE

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable

PROVIDE DIAL FACED THERMOMETER IN WIC#2

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING TOWELS/ COUNTER TOP TORTILLA AREA

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage

DO NOT STORE KNIFES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT BAR CLEAN CENT-A FILTERS- AS OFTEN AS NEEDED

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR METAL STRIP AT BACK DOOR (HANGING) REPAIR SMALL DRIPS AT FAUCET/ 3 SINK

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

PROVIDE CURRENT REPORT OLD ONE SEEN

FEB 21
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

PIC WITH NO RFSM

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE

MINOROther
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE MACHINE

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

LEAK ON DRAIN PIPE AND NO ONE INCH AIR SPACE

CRITICALSanitation
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location

FOOD STORE WITH NO COVER UNDER DRINK GUN PIPE (CUT LEMON)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO RECENT GREASE TICKET

SEP 14
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

PIC WITH NO RFSM

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.

LEAK ON FAUCET AT HAND SINK

MAR 14
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

towel store under cutting board

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

no sanitizer in bucket

SEP 28
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

EGG TEMP > 41

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

TOWEL STORE ON CUTTING SURFACE

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

NO SANITIZER SET UP IN BUCKET

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

ACCESS TO HAND SINK AT KITCHEN BLOCK

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO RECENT GREACE TRAP

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APR 27
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE AND UNDER CUTTING BOARD

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NO THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD

SEP 3
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems

LEAK ON HAND SINK

MINORFacility Condition
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT RIC DOOR

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

HOT HOLD BELOW 135 F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area

NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED

APR 27
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TOWELS ON PREP SURFACE

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN WIC

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

NO LABEL ON FOOD CONTAINERS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP

DEC 26
2019
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

SANITIZER IN 3COMPARTMENT OF DISH WASH IS 10PPM

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

NPOSTED

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD

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

KEEP ALL DRINKS OFF FLOOR 6INCH

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE MARK ALL FOOD ITEMS

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORE ALL WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING BUCKET

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

FOOD THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

FLOOR OF KEEP COOL AT BAR AREA RUSTED. NEED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLER

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food identity and accurate representation

LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE

MAY 28
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

raw chicken and beef next to oysters

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

utensils must be stored 6 inches off the floor

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean the shelves in the WIC

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

can not use cloth under cutting boards

NOV 27
2018
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

designate all hand sinks with "hand washing only" signs designate hand sink at the bar

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean soda gun holder Clean soda gun Clean algae and mildew in the ice machine clean can opener after every use

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop and bulk goods scoops handle touching food can not use bowl as a scoop

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

eggs next to sour cream crab next to salad

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean handles on all sinks and makelines

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair no ceiling tiles- no exposed ceilings

MAY 9
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need a “hand washing only “ sign at all hand sinks

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

***NO RFSM ON SITE***

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

raw beef next to cheese

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean can opener blade after each use Clean algae/mold in ice machine

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets and handles on coolers and makelines

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NOV 21
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW CHICKEN 50

SERIOUSOther
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

10 PPM DISHWSHER

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RENEW

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

AT BAR SINK

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MAY 25
2017
PASSED
16 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

coleslaw 45.1F,s. tomatoes 46.9F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean all

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Improper date marking

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

remove rust from cutter

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

close all gaps and seal around back door

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping clothes improperly stored

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

cover all food items

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean drains and floors (water pooling on floor)

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair wall by 3 comp sink and resurface floor.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*47 Other Violations

label 3 comp sink- bar

MAR 29
2017
PASSED
20 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean RIC(s)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

c. onions

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

toxics stored above food items

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

remove rust from cutter

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINOROther
*40 Store single-service item in original package

single service items improperly stored

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all non-original food containers

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean drains

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Physical Facilities Premises-absorbent materials on floors

remove all absorbent materials(towels under cutting boards)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*47 Other Violations

label 3 comp sink

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