MI COCINA.

City of Dallas

7215 SKILLMAN ST #328 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

15 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Nov 2023.

Last inspected Nov 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
96
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 9
2023
PASS · 0 violations
APR 18
2023
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dirty can opener blade. Mold inside top of ice machine.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Keep all handles up.

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

Cover food.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM for any manager on site registered with the City of Dallas.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handlers for all employees working provided on site.

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Cannot drink in the kitchen on the line.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out, must be kept in sanitizer bucket between uses.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Fruit flies observed.

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

Label all bulk containers with common name.

NOV 1
2022
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

Quat sanitizer at 50 ppm and 100 ppm buckets, too low.

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

Label all bulk containers.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM for manager on duty.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Can not keep wet wiping cloths on counters, must stay in sanitizer.

DEC 16
2021
PASS 3 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

thoroughly clean and sanitize the ice machine

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
JUN 30
2021
PASS 4 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
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

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

thoroughly clean and sanitize the ice machine

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DEC 11
2020
PASS 4 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop inside the ice bin at the bar

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

soda gun nozzle and the ice machine

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

no chlorine at the bar and the dishwasher

MAY 4
2020
PASS 3 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

the reach in cooler in the food prep area closest to the dishwashing area- 48 degrees F; do not use until it's serviced by a technician.

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

tilapia-52 degrees F-raw eggs-51 degrees F

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

no chlorine detected in the dish wash machine

OCT 30
2019
PASS 5 violations
2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish every paper towel dispenser

2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

thermostat set at a high setting inside one of the reach in coolers

2 pts Pest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

fruit flies observed in the bar area

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers

APR 12
2019
PASS 5 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

cooked pork adj raw beef@ WIC

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

cooked Chicken 130 F not entirely on grill

1 pts Food Temperature
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
1 pts Food Temperature
*37 Beverage tubing and cold-plate beverage cooling
3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

separate sani bucket @ bar

MAR 12
2019
PASS 12 violations
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

multiple drinks

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Hot water sanitizer surface temp. < 160'F

water at 170 F max need 180 F

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

no hip towels

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

cover when not in use

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

server flipping tortillas with his bare hands

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

ice table ranch 62 F if using time as a public health control, must provide procedures and tags

2 pts Other
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI

not all of big 6 diseases listed in employee handbook

3 pts Food Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

at bar

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw eggs adj peppers and onions separate

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

pledge adj portion cups dish chems adj clean dishes

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

dishwasher didn't wash between dirty and clean plates

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

rough cutting boards

AUG 15
2018
PASS 10 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc

after tying up hair

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

raw chorizo over raw fajita beef

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position

flip wet bowls

1 pts Other
*40 Store single-service item in original package

flip all corrected

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

no towels under cutting boards

1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

shredded cheese 44 F guac 47 F drawer not holding watch ice table temps

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
2 pts Documentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

remodel permit expired 12-1-17 second notice citation@ next dog variance can't be approved when permit is not in good standing

FEB 21
2018
PASS 11 violations
2 pts Other
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

towels on prep using apron as guide for cheese

1 pts Food Temperature
*37 Beverage tubing and cold-plate beverage cooling
1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
2 pts Documentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

remodel permit exp 12-1-17

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
3 pts Other
*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages

fruit@bar not marked

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

raw chicken and chorizo over raw beef raw shell eggs stored over spinach raw pork above cheese raw chorizo above raw beef

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

server touching cheese for garnishes w/bare hands server using cup to scoop ice

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
JUL 17
2017
PASS 9 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

date mark tubs of salsa in walk in cooler

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

clean scoop handle in the main ice machine

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

prepping bell peppers - had the tray sitting in the trash container

1 pts Other
*37 Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received

handsoap sitting next to salt and pepper in the bar

2 pts Sanitation
*31 No soap at handsink

no soap at handsink in dishwashing room

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

cleaning chemicals sitting in the bar next to food

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

keep up with records and contact company for latest service

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

observed soiled cloths sitting on tables, also do not place wiping cloth underneath cuttingboard/ i suggest adding a cuttingboard to the reach in cooler

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

blocked handsink in the dish room

DEC 22
2016
PASS 9 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Other
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

check hot water line in handsink

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloths to be stored in sanitizer water between use

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

have sign posted

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

have paper towels stocked

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

dirty outside of ice machine/have ice scoop in container

2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

did not have test strips

2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

open top cooler- check proper cooling temperatures

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

bare hand contact on chips

DEC 22
2016
PASS 8 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

obtain COD RFSM

2 pts Other
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

check hot water line in handsink

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloths to be stored in sanitizer solution

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

have sign for customers to ask for health report

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels

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

place ice scoop in clean container

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

have test strips for sanitizer

2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

check cooler is not cooling enough

Public inspection records from City of Dallas Code Compliance — Consumer Health Division. Records current as of 2026-07-12. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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