Mi Cocina
11661 Preston Rd #138, Dallas, TX 75230 · 75230 · Restaurant
Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-12-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
provide lids for containers in RIC
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
gap at the bottom of the door
*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)
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
clean soda nozzle in bar area
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer too low for the dishwasher, hand wash only until serviced/ fixed
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean interior of RIC
2023-05-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
maintain coolers at 41 degrees F or below (reading 45)
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
provide thermometers for RICs
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
clean soda nozzle
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floor in kitchen, dry storage area, and WIC
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace light bulb under vent hood
2022-12-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean interior of all reach in coolers
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
grease buildup on equipment
*39 Cutting surfaces.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label all drink dispensers.
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
Employee did not wash hands after drinking
2022-04-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Warmer held at 130F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
2021-10-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Exterior door
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2021-04-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*42 Ventilation hood systems
Replace vent hood filters
2020-10-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean mold inside ice machine
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Discard dented cans
2020-03-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Discard dented can
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not use hand sink as a dump sink
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
2019-09-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Tomato 44F, Cheese 46F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Interior of ice machine
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2019-03-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Evidence of drinking at prep area
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Interior of ice maker
2018-09-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
reach in cooler 50'F
2018-08-22 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Guacamole and Shrimp held above 41 F
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Dishwasher sanitizer is under 50 PPM
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Employee did not wash hands before dawning new gloves
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Leaking plumbing rear handsink
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
Poor hot water pressure in Women's bathroom
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Reach in cooler reading 50 F
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
No date marking on Lettuce, cheese, salsa in walk in cooler
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Trashcan blocking handsink
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Gaps in seal of the back door
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Employees with facial hair must wear beard guards
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloths must be stores inside of sanitizer solution when not in use
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Tortilla chips stored on the ground in dry storage
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
Seal ripped in reach in cooler by fryers
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Bulk container of nuts not labeled
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
Dumpster outside is open and the lid is broken
2018-02-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*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
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
ICE SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE
*12 Gloves Single Use
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT WASH WIPING CLOTH IN HAND SINK
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
2017-07-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN HAND SINK
*47 Permit/license posted
POST FOOD PERMIT AND STATE OF TEXAS SALES TAX PERMIT UP
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
OBSERVED CHEMICAL STORED BY TO GO CONTAINERS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
WIPING CREAM 50'F, GREEN PEPPER 50'F, BEEF
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RENEW YOUR EXPIRED DALLAS FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATES ( BLUE COLOR CERTIFICATES)
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS WITHOUT SOAP
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE, SODA GUNS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2017-01-10 Pass Routine 8
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE , SODA GUN
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*19 One Inch Air Gap
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM
*12 Gloves Single Use
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE MISSING HANDLE FROM FROZEN DRINK COVER
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
FINAL NOTICE! TAMALES 131'F, ENCHILADA 129'F
*47 Health permit posted
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