Mexico Lindo
7515 East Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75214 · 75214 · Restaurant
Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-08-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
NO LABELS SEEN ON PACKAGED TCS FOODS STORED IN WIC #2
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LABEL BULK DRINK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
USE SHALLOW CONTAINERS
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
READY TO EAT FOOD MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH USE BY DATE
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable
PROVIDE DIAL FACED THERMOMETER IN WIC#2
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING TOWELS/ COUNTER TOP TORTILLA AREA
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
DO NOT STORE KNIFES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT BAR CLEAN CENT-A FILTERS- AS OFTEN AS NEEDED
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR METAL STRIP AT BACK DOOR (HANGING) REPAIR SMALL DRIPS AT FAUCET/ 3 SINK
*47 Other Violations
PROVIDE CURRENT REPORT OLD ONE SEEN
2023-02-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
PIC WITH NO RFSM
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE MACHINE
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK ON DRAIN PIPE AND NO ONE INCH AIR SPACE
*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)
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO RECENT GREASE TICKET
2022-09-14 Pass Routine 2
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
PIC WITH NO RFSM
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.
LEAK ON FAUCET AT HAND SINK
2022-03-14 Pass Routine 2
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
towel store under cutting board
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
no sanitizer in bucket
2021-09-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
EGG TEMP > 41
*39 Cutting surfaces.
TOWEL STORE ON CUTTING SURFACE
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZER SET UP IN BUCKET
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
ACCESS TO HAND SINK AT KITCHEN BLOCK
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO RECENT GREACE TRAP
2021-04-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE AND UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD
2020-09-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE
*19 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems
LEAK ON HAND SINK
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT RIC DOOR
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
HOT HOLD BELOW 135 F
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED
2020-04-27 Pass Routine 4
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWELS ON PREP SURFACE
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN WIC
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
NO LABEL ON FOOD CONTAINERS
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP
2019-12-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
SANITIZER IN 3COMPARTMENT OF DISH WASH IS 10PPM
*30 Food Establishment Permit
NPOSTED
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
KEEP ALL DRINKS OFF FLOOR 6INCH
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD ITEMS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE ALL WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING BUCKET
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
FOOD THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED
*32 Damaged Equipment
FLOOR OF KEEP COOL AT BAR AREA RUSTED. NEED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE COOLER
*41 Food identity and accurate representation
LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
2019-05-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
raw chicken and beef next to oysters
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
utensils must be stored 6 inches off the floor
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean the shelves in the WIC
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
can not use cloth under cutting boards
2018-11-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*47 Handwashing signage
designate all hand sinks with "hand washing only" signs designate hand sink at the bar
*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
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ice scoop and bulk goods scoops handle touching food can not use bowl as a scoop
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
eggs next to sour cream crab next to salad
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean handles on all sinks and makelines
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair no ceiling tiles- no exposed ceilings
2018-05-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*47 Handwashing signage
Need a “hand washing only “ sign at all hand sinks
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
***NO RFSM ON SITE***
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
raw beef next to cheese
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean can opener blade after each use Clean algae/mold in ice machine
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets and handles on coolers and makelines
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
2017-11-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW CHICKEN 50
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
10 PPM DISHWSHER
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RENEW
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*31 Individual, disposable towels
AT BAR SINK
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
2017-05-25 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
coleslaw 45.1F,s. tomatoes 46.9F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean all
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Improper date marking
*32 Damaged Equipment
remove rust from cutter
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all gaps and seal around back door
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping clothes improperly stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean drains and floors (water pooling on floor)
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair wall by 3 comp sink and resurface floor.
*47 Other Violations
label 3 comp sink- bar
2017-03-29 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 20
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean RIC(s)
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
c. onions
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
toxics stored above food items
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*32 Damaged Equipment
remove rust from cutter
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*40 Store single-service item in original package
single service items improperly stored
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all non-original food containers
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean drains
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*45 Physical Facilities Premises-absorbent materials on floors
remove all absorbent materials(towels under cutting boards)
*47 Other Violations
label 3 comp sink
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