SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

MI COCINA.

BEAT. 46/100

11661 PRESTON RD #138 · PRESTON HOLLOW, DALLAS

Last inspected December 1, 2023 · passed

27 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
103
includes 27 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 1
2023
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

provide lids for containers in RIC

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

gap at the bottom of the door

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

Raw eggs cannot be store above ready to eat food (cabbage)

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

clean soda nozzle in bar area

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer too low for the dishwasher, hand wash only until serviced/ fixed

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean interior of RIC

MAY 19
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

maintain coolers at 41 degrees F or below (reading 45)

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

provide thermometers for RICs

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

store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

clean soda nozzle

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floor in kitchen, dry storage area, and WIC

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace light bulb under vent hood

DEC 17
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean interior of all reach in coolers

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grease buildup on equipment

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label all drink dispensers.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Wash hands after all other activities

Employee did not wash hands after drinking

APR 21
2022
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Warmer held at 130F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
OCT 28
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Exterior door

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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APR 13
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Ventilation hood systems

Replace vent hood filters

OCT 13
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean mold inside ice machine

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Discard dented cans

MAR 12
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Discard dented can

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not use hand sink as a dump sink

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
SEP 18
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Tomato 44F, Cheese 46F

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Interior of ice machine

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MAR 28
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Evidence of drinking at prep area

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Interior of ice maker

SEP 27
2018
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

reach in cooler 50'F

AUG 22
2018
PASSED
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Guacamole and Shrimp held above 41 F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Dishwasher sanitizer is under 50 PPM

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Employee did not wash hands before dawning new gloves

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

Leaking plumbing rear handsink

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure

Poor hot water pressure in Women's bathroom

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Reach in cooler reading 50 F

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

No date marking on Lettuce, cheese, salsa in walk in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Trashcan blocking handsink

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Gaps in seal of the back door

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Employees with facial hair must wear beard guards

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

Wiping cloths must be stores inside of sanitizer solution when not in use

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

Tortilla chips stored on the ground in dry storage

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

Seal ripped in reach in cooler by fryers

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

Bulk container of nuts not labeled

MINORFacility Condition
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

Dumpster outside is open and the lid is broken

FEB 22
2018
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

DO NOT STORE RAW GROUND BEEF OVER BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources

ICE SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use
MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT WASH WIPING CLOTH IN HAND SINK

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
JUL 17
2017
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN HAND SINK

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Permit/license posted

POST FOOD PERMIT AND STATE OF TEXAS SALES TAX PERMIT UP

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

OBSERVED CHEMICAL STORED BY TO GO CONTAINERS

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

WIPING CREAM 50'F, GREEN PEPPER 50'F, BEEF

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RENEW YOUR EXPIRED DALLAS FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATES ( BLUE COLOR CERTIFICATES)

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS WITHOUT SOAP

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE, SODA GUNS

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JAN 10
2017
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE , SODA GUN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE MISSING HANDLE FROM FROZEN DRINK COVER

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

FINAL NOTICE! TAMALES 131'F, ENCHILADA 129'F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

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