Morelia Mexican Restaurant
2707 W Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75211 · 75211 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 13 of 14 passed, one prior failure
2024-01-19 Pass Routine 9
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps w/ clean water
no available warm water to wash hands properly
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair hot water heater, not functioning
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
most recent grease trap tickets from 09/2023. needs to be cleaned every 90 days
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
using foil as liner
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
do not store food containers on floor. suggest getting a bigger WIC or another RIC
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean as specified
clean inside ice machine per equipment instructions
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean wire shelves
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
cover holes
*47 Health permit posted
post health permit.
2023-07-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw foods stored above RTE foods in WIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
heavy grime build up inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food containers stored on floor of WIC, store 6" minimum off floor.
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
replace gaskets of WIC
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label squeeze bottles located at bar
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean wall and floors and ceiling of kitchen
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean vents
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged wall located at drink station
*47 Handwashing signage
post hand wash sign in restroom.
2023-01-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw fish stored above produce, arrange properly to prevent cross contamination
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
observed foods in wic without date mark.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
paint chipping from all wire shelves, replace or resurface
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
fruit flies at bar area, remove harboring conditions.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloths on food contact surface, place back in sanitizer bucket not in use.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
many food containers left uncovered in WIC, food containers on floor(store 6" minimum off floor)
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
keep handles of food scoops upright.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean storage shelves, floors and walls.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean dust off vents and vent hood.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair hole on wall located at bar area.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
post renewed RFSM
2022-06-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
PROVIDE SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES OF WIC, HEAVY GRIME ON STORAGE SHELVES USED TO STORE UTENSILS, GRIME BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS, GRIME BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE SLICED CHEESE, RAW CHORIZO STORE ABOVE PRODUCE. ARRANGE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO COVER IN WALK IN COOLER, COVER ALL EXPOSED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER DUE TO CHIP AND GRIME BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER IN DISHWASHER AREA. MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF POOLING WATER TO PREVENT HARBORING CONDITION FOR PEST. FOOD DEBRIS OBSERVED ON FLOORS.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
OBSERVED HANDLE OF CHIP SCOOP TOUCHING CHIPS, KEEP HANDLE UPRIGHT.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
OBSERVED HEAVY CHIPPING OF PAINT ON ALL WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO AVAILABLE FOOD THERMOMETER, PROVIDE.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET ON FLOOR. KEEP SANITIZER BUCKETS OFF FLOOR.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
OBSERVED THAWING FOOD IN STILL WATER, THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER.
2021-12-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
heavy grime build up on wire storage shelves, on surface of equipment, on large storage containers, and on fans of walk in cooler.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
observed food left uncovered in walk in cooler.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
heavy leak coming from walk in freezer, causing heavy build up of ice inside of walk in freezer, REPAIR.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
storage shelves that have been painted are heavily chipping paint. repaint or replace.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
observed gap on bottom seal of exterior door, repair.
*45 Location of lockers
employees storing personal items in food storage room, STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN LOCKER ROOM.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
large containers with food not labeled with name of contents.
*40 Store single-service item in original package
observed lids for single service cups stored in soiled containers, clean containers or store in original package.
2021-06-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw steak meat stored above produce, observed raw shellfish/fish stored above RTE food and produce. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
observed build up of rust on food storage shelves in walk in cooler, clean off and provide liner for shelves. observed paint breaking from clean pot shelve, provide liner.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
observed food containers covered with ice in walk in freezer. repair. broken seal.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed multiple water damaged ceiling tiles, replace. observed one broken ceiling tile at entrance of kitchen, repair.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
observed heavy grime build up on storage shelves. observed grime build up on wall where knifes are being stored. observed dust build on fans of walk in cooler. multiple large food containers have buil
*47 Handwashing signage
hand wash sign missing at hand sink located at drink station.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
ware wash machine was observed not dispensing chlorine sanitizer, 0PPM, repair.
2020-12-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw pork, raw sausage, raw steak stored above and next to RTE food in walk in cooler. Observed raw steak stored above RTE food in reach in cooler, ARRANGE FOOD PROPERLY TO PREVENT POTENTIAL C
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
observed sanitizer from chlorine warewash at 10PPM, needs to be between 50-100PPM. repair/service warewash. set up three comp. sink.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed loose frp at hand sink located next to chip station, observed missing wall base, observed missing trim at service window. REPAIR.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
observed handle of scoops on food, keep handle upright to prevent potential contamination.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
observed loose frp at hand sink located next to chip station, observed missing wall base, observed missing trim at service window. REPAIR.
*47 Handwashing signage
missing hand wash sign observed at multiple hand sinks, provide.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
observed grime on floor throughout establishment.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed harboring conditions and fruit flies in dry storage room, remove harboring conditions.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
observed intake vents covered with dust, clean.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label squeeze bottles with common name of food.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
observed multiple food storage containers with chips, replace with new containers
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
observed frozen shrimp being thawed at room temperature, thaw under running water or overnight in walk in cooler/ric's
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing three service tickets for months of June, September and December.
2020-05-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
dust on walk in cooler fans, grime on frp walls. grime on corner of victoria drink station. CLEAN
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw bacon stored over produce, COS.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
container of raw chicken and produce found on floor of walk in cooler.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
heavy dust on exhaust vents, CLEAN.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
loose frp walls next to victoria drink station and tortilla prep station. REPAIR. Outside storage room damaged, REPAIR.
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
hole/gap found on the inside of exterior storage room.
*47 Handwashing signage
missing hand wash signs at two handsinks.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
employee using hand sink to defrost food.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean and sanitize grime on the inside of ice machine.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
pots and pans stored upright, collecting grime. STORE INVERTED.
2019-09-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on food containers inside kitchen cooler units must be have date marks on food containers in all areas
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
shelves inside freezer units rust and oxidize all shelving must be replace or repair to proper condition on all areas WI cooler gasket seal broken or not closing properly WI cooler door must be a
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
missing hand sink on front service area must be have proper number of hand sinks to avoid cross contamination
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
floors inside WI cooler unit oxidize, rusted and separate from base floor must be repair or replace to proper condition back exit door entry weather strip broken must be repair to avoid pest harbo
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
missing labels on food containers must be label food containers on all areas
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe
using thank you bags and recycle containers as food containers must be use approved commercial containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
PIC must be ensure to dispose all food containers with out day or dates labels also food containers with expired dates
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
walls and ceiling dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*31 Individual, disposable towels
missing individual towels at hand sink kitchen area must be have individual towels on hand sinks in all areas
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
2019-03-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
vent lights not working properly must be replace or repair to proper condition
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date marking missing on all food containers must be have date marking on all food containers
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils
knife holder dirty must be clean and sanitize during operational hours or when contamination occurs
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
vent hood dirty - clean expired dates - must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy
equipment located out the vent hood equipment must be inside vent hood area
2018-07-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
pans and fryers encrusted with oils accumulation and debris must be clean or replace equipment to avoid grease deposits
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking in all areas
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
missing food labels in all food containers must be label all food containers to proper identicication
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
debris and water contamination inside all cooler units including WI cooler unit must be clean all debris and soils to avoid food contamination
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
open food containers inside WI cooler unit must be have lids or covered containers to avoid food contamination
2018-01-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
spoiled food inside cooler units must be clear and clean cooler units to avoid contamination
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
door weather strip missing must had weather strip floors inside WI cooler rusted and oxidize behind equipment must be replace floors
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
missing some cover containers all food containers must had lids and be protected from contamination
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing some date marking must all food date mark in all food containers in all areas
2017-12-21 Fail Routine CRITICAL 19
FAILED: *13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing body fluid clean up procedure /spill kit
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
oysters 45.7 F must be 40 F or below
FAILED: *37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
food containers not cover inside cooler units must had lids to protect for contamination
FAILED: *25 HACCP-Verify employee is following standard
missing menu statement for consume raw sea food must had HACCP statement to clarified the consumption of raw food
FAILED: *39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
equipment soiled and encrusted dirt must be remove and clean all cooking equipment from soils and crusted oils and dirt
FAILED: *09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
all food containers inside cooler units mixed raw and cooked food must separate properly all food containers by raw and cooked food
FAILED: *21 PIC ensures employees are properly sanitizing equi
not use of sanitizing solutions at prep area PIC need to ensure the use of sanitizing solutions to avoid contamination
FAILED: *10 Sanitization after Cleaning
FAILED: *29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
missing food thermometers must had thermometers inside cooler units
FAILED: *39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
all utensils and food shelves in all areas rusted and oxidize must repair to avoid food contamination
FAILED: *42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening
lids in all food containers dirty must be clean during operational hours
FAILED: *43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood dripping oils must be clean from encrusted soils vent hood fan not working must be work properly
FAILED: *47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
missing RFSM certification must certified with city
FAILED: *12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
walls,ceiling and floors encrusted with soils must be clean or repair properly to avoid food contamination
FAILED: *34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
ceiling gaps door bottom weather strip missing must closed all gaps in all areas
FAILED: *43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
lights broken in kitchen area - insufficient illumination- must be working properly
FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing some date marking in food containers must date marking all food containers
FAILED: *24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
missing food labeling containers must label all food containers
2017-03-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
IN DRY STORAGE AND INSIDE RIC
*31 Individual, disposable towels
AT ALL HAND SINKS, FRONT
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
CHLORINE 200+ PM
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
BEEF 49,45 DEGREE F FIX RIC AMBIENT TEMP 50 DEGREE F
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
KNIVES BY THE COLD HOLD UNIT NEED TO BE CLEANED
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
AT VENT HOOD
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
IN ALL COOLER
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CHICKEN 110 DEGREE F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
SEWAGE BACK UP IN DISH ROOM- PLUMBER ON SITE TO FIX THE ISSUE HOT WATER AT FRONT HAND SINK (COS)
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