Monterrey Restaurant & BBQ
10920 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218 · 75218 · Restaurant
Passed all 17 inspections — critical violations noted
2026-02-24 Pass Retail Food 2025
No violations found.
2024-01-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed ice scoop sitting in ice machine
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
observed employee plate lemon RTE on plate
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
no bleach test strips onsite
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
clean gaskets/indoor of reach in cooler
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observe phone/drinks sitting on clean dish racks
2023-07-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Provide hair restraints for BOH employees
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair damaged wall behind dish machine, seal hand sink to wall properly replace missing/damaged floor tile
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Provide paper towels for hand sink in dish wash area
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
observed meat/product stored in unapproved/ non-food grade plastic bags
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide desiginated hand sink signs for all hand sinks
*34 Pest Control
flying insects observed excessive inside dry ingredient bin with flour- product was discarded during inspection
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
2023-01-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINK USE FOR STORAGE
*47 Other Violations
ICE SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE WIF
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
MISSING CEILING AND BROKEN WALL AREA AT DOOR INTO WIC MISSING TILES ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
PERSON DRESS AND BAG STORE ON SHELF WITH FOOD
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK ON DRAIN PIPE AT HAND SINK
*35 Hair Restraints effective
HAIR NOT RESTRAINT BY ALL EMPLOYEE'S
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
FLOOR OF RIC OLD AND STAINED, NEED CLEANING OR REPAIR
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO RECENT GREASE TICKET PROVIDED
2022-07-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
expired city of dallas rfsm
*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale
sanitizing bucket store on prep surface
*47 Other Violations
ice scoop store inisde ice
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
drinks and food store on the floor
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
dirty drink gun
*35 Hair Restraints effective
no hair restraint
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
no food handler
2022-01-12 Pass Routine 6
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
*47 Other Violations
ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD STORE ON FLOOR IN WIF
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
MEAT THAW BY PUTTING INSIDE WATER TO THAW
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDE
2021-07-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO REGISTERED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
PERSONAL BAGS AMONGST UTENCIL
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
NAME ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
LID OF DEEP FREEZER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented can in stock
*47 Other Violations
dirty exterior and interior of dishwasher machine
2021-01-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
PERSONAL ITEMS AMONGST UTENCIL
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NO HAIR STRAINED
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ON THE FLOOR
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
COVER FOR DEEP FREEZER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
DISHWASHER NOT PULLING CHEMICAL
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
NO TEST STRIP
2020-08-27 Pass Routine 4
*19 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems
GET LEAK DRAINAGE PIPE REPARED.
*47 Other Violations
TOWELS USED UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
CHANGE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD STORE ON THE FLOOR
2020-04-23 Pass Routine 5
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
EXPIRE FOOD ON THE SHELVE, MILK AND ORANGE JUICE WITH ROTTEN BANANA IN WIC
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
THROWING OUT DATE NOT INDICATED ON PREP FOOD.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWELS ON PREP SURFACE
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZER IN BUCKETS
*30 Food Establishment Permit
FOOD PERMIT NOT PROVIDED
2019-12-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
CHLORINE STRENGTH IN BUCKET >100PPM
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
TOXIC CHEMICAL USE IN CLEANING PREP SURFACE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
GET CITY OF DALLAS COPY
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
FOOD THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED
*30 Food Establishment Permit
PERMIT NOT PROVIDED
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
PROVIDE NAME TO ALL FOOD ITEMS
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
CLEAN CEILING AND FLOOR IN WIC, REPAIR RUSTED STORAGE SURFACE
*47 Other Violations
NO SCOOP IN ICE
2019-05-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
need in each cooler
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
change of ownership permit has expired APP#53806 6/20/17 expired 12/20/18 resolve ASAP, will return to check on status and issue citation to PIC if necessary
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
in pantry and drink fridge
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
boiled eggs cooled with ice left at room temp must be air cooled to be left out cut tomatoes 48 F sausages 48 F low boy cooler not working, refill every 4 hrs and mark with times
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
must post
*40 Reuse of single service articles
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
raw meats adj cooked foods
2018-11-16 Pass Follow-up 7
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*37 Food preparation
food @ dirty sink area
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean dusty fan
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
for eggs, ceviche, etc
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
not registered
2018-10-18 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
shell eggs left at room temperature, all discarded 68F
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
raw shell eggs left next to rte foods on counter thawing raw meat and cooling hot rte food in same area thawing precooked seafood and shrimp with raw fish in same container raw bacon adj cook
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
none on site at beginning of inspection
*40 Store single-service item in original package
keep all inverted
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
some tightly covered, others completely uncovered
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
degreaser in spray bottle not labeled big buckets of blue soap need to be labeled
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
teflon grease labeled as bbq sauce
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
no towels under cutting boards
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
hand sink near dishwasher not draining
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
crema from 9/28 still in cooler cheese dated 10/11, on day 8
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark all foods
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
2018-02-12 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*24 Food Label - declaration of the quantity
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
no takeout bags
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*07 Food prepared in a private home, unlicensed food manufacturer, wholesaler, may not use in a esta
Amigas empanadas Can not find state license Mia Luna cakes as well
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chorizo over raw whole beef
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse old food containers
2017-06-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
observed pest chemicals please remove from restaurant
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
label any bulk containers like chips and beans
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
replace cove basin along side wall by front handwash sink
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean inside of reach in cooler underneath where plates are stored that are not used/ inside white refrigerator
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
shelleggs at 47 F no ice in cold bin
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
keep on file
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
repair broken gaskets
*47 Handwashing signage
All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site
2016-12-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
salsa reads 50 F
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
need food handler cards on site
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
potatoes stored under fish
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths need to sit in sanitizer
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
clean freezers from inside
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
must have sign for customers
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