SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

MORALES RESTAURANT 2.

BEAT. 20/100

2539 W DAVIS ST · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected February 24, 2020 · passed

27 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
8 passed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 27 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 24
2020
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

material and pipes exposed in all areas gas service lines exposed inside kitchen area must be repair all areas that observed deficiencies use as public health control

MINORSanitation
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

25 ppm chlorine concentration at sanitizer buckets must be at: 100 ppm chlorine concentration at sanitizer buckets

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food hander cards on site

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

unused equipment and utensils in all areas must be keep storage in a dry and clean location

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

equipment located outside vent hood area must be properly located inside vent hood to avoid unlawful smells and grease condensation buildup inside kitchen area

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking on food containers in all areas must be have date mark in all food containers in all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

all equipment dirty inside and outside with food debris, soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors , walls and ceiling dirty with spills, drippings and stagnant water must be clean all areas to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using thank you bags and recycle containers as food containers must be use approved containers in all areas to avoid chemical contamination

MINORSanitation
*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils

clean equipment and utensils to remove soils

AUG 7
2019
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

dirty ric have uncovered food

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

dirty prep surface, no sanitizing bucket set up

CRITICALChemical Safety
*18 Toxic applied accord. to restrict. on certific

three compartment have chlorine concenrtration of 200ppm

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

employee's need handlers certificate

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

no soap at hand sink in kitchen area

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

return all wiping cloth into sanitizing bucket after used

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

food in kitchen and dinning area store on the floor

MINORSanitation
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

single service utensil store on the floor in dirty area within the kitchen

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

floor in kitchen behind refrigerator, floor area beside cooker under vent, beneath the three compartment and external surface of cooking and storage equipment in kitchen dirty, and need immediate clea

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace light in vent hood and repair exit light signal

CRITICALFood Temperature
*47 Other Violations

repair AC and stop keeping egg at room temperature of above 75 F.

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities

missing ceiling, ceiling with mold, and block holds on the walls in kitchen area.

JAN 24
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

observed potato chilies and beef on the table without time or temp contro (73'f, beef 85'f

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

no shopping bag allow to wrap the food provide cover for all food containers

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw meat above broth, and to the ham

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the prep area, coolers replace the damaged shelves in coolers

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all foods in cooler

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

shelves in the coolers

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
DEC 10
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

rice 105'f

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

bean 87'f meat 51'f

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

onion

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed open packages of food on the floor no protection observed towel put directly on the food provide container for all open packages of foods

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw eggs above raw meats, raw meats store together with bell pepper

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all food containers

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

all foods must above floor 6 ins

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JUN 21
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Sanitizing compartment of three compartment sink tested at less than 10ppm Chlorine. Please establish a written recipe so that employees can consistently generate sanitizer at the proper concentratio

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Please post a sign or placard notifying customers that latest health inspection report is available upon request.

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

Houseflies observed in kitchen.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at back hand wash sink restroom.

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

Light visible under back door in kitchen.

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Please provide test strips so that employees can verify proper sanitizer concentration.

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Ceiling tile missing above reach in coolers in kitchen.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Employee observed returning milk from a table self service container to a carton of milk.

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DEC 6
2017
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Co

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use

No disposable gloves available at time of inspection

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Employee observed scooping pico de gallo from one container to another with bare hands.

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw meat uncovered in plastic bag over produce (carrots, salsa, etc) in reach in cooler.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Broken window in kitchen above three compartment sink, partially covered by cardboard. Door to kitchen shows daylight around edges, please seal.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <

Raw shell eggs observed in plastic container adjacent to cooking area with no means of cooling or refrigeration.

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

Multiple items in reach in cooler left uncovered.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date marking system inconsistent. Please have employees clearly label and date mark any items they process.

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Conduit box exposed in service area. Ceiling tiles missing or displaced in kitchen area.

APR 27
2017
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

IN RIC

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

NEXT TO DRYING RACK

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

TCS STORED IN RIC

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

SEND RECORD WITHIN 1 WEEK

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM SURFACES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN

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

PICO 44 DEGREE F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

FIX RICS IN ESTABLISHMENT

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

ITEMS IN RIC

MAR 16
2017
PASSED
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

LAST SERVICE 10/2016

SERIOUSChemical Safety
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

NO RAID IN KITCHEN

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NEED WORKING PROBE THERMOMETER

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP THROUGHOUT KITCHEN

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OPEN CONTAINER IN KITCHEN

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

MOLDED FOOD IN COOLER DATED 3/1

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

TO THAW RAW FOOD

CRITICALSanitation
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location

NEED SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK TO PROTECT UTENSILS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW BEEF STORED OVER VEGETABLES IN RIC

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