SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

MORELIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 32/100

2707 W JEFFERSON BLVD · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected January 19, 2024 · passed

Failed an inspection 8 years ago. 47 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
13 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
135
includes 47 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 19
2024
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps w/ clean water

no available warm water to wash hands properly

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair hot water heater, not functioning

SERIOUSSanitation
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

most recent grease trap tickets from 09/2023. needs to be cleaned every 90 days

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

using foil as liner

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean as specified

clean inside ice machine per equipment instructions

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean wire shelves

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

cover holes

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

post health permit.

JUL 28
2023
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw foods stored above RTE foods in WIC

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

heavy grime build up inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

replace gaskets of WIC

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

label squeeze bottles located at bar

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean wall and floors and ceiling of kitchen

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean vents

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged wall located at drink station

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

post hand wash sign in restroom.

JAN 11
2023
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*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

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

observed foods in wic without date mark.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

paint chipping from all wire shelves, replace or resurface

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fruit flies at bar area, remove harboring conditions.

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

wet cloths on food contact surface, place back in sanitizer bucket not in use.

CRITICALFacility Condition
*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)

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

keep handles of food scoops upright.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean storage shelves, floors and walls.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean dust off vents and vent hood.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair hole on wall located at bar area.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

post renewed RFSM

JUN 27
2022
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

PROVIDE SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MINORSanitation
*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.

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*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.

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

OBSERVED HANDLE OF CHIP SCOOP TOUCHING CHIPS, KEEP HANDLE UPRIGHT.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

OBSERVED HEAVY CHIPPING OF PAINT ON ALL WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NO AVAILABLE FOOD THERMOMETER, PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

OBSERVED THAWING FOOD IN STILL WATER, THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER.

DEC 9
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MINORSanitation
*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.

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

observed food left uncovered in walk in cooler.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

storage shelves that have been painted are heavily chipping paint. repaint or replace.

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

observed gap on bottom seal of exterior door, repair.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Location of lockers

employees storing personal items in food storage room, STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN LOCKER ROOM.

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

large containers with food not labeled with name of contents.

MINORSanitation
*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.

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JUN 7
2021
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*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.

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

CRITICALFacility Condition
*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.

MINORFacility Condition
*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.

MINORSanitation
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

hand wash sign missing at hand sink located at drink station.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

ware wash machine was observed not dispensing chlorine sanitizer, 0PPM, repair.

DEC 9
2020
PASSED
13 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*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

SERIOUSSanitation
*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.

MINORFacility Condition
*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.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

observed handle of scoops on food, keep handle upright to prevent potential contamination.

CRITICALFacility Condition
*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.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

missing hand wash sign observed at multiple hand sinks, provide.

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

observed grime on floor throughout establishment.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed harboring conditions and fruit flies in dry storage room, remove harboring conditions.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

observed intake vents covered with dust, clean.

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

label squeeze bottles with common name of food.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

observed multiple food storage containers with chips, replace with new containers

CRITICALFood Temperature
*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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing three service tickets for months of June, September and December.

MAY 7
2020
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

dust on walk in cooler fans, grime on frp walls. grime on corner of victoria drink station. CLEAN

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

raw bacon stored over produce, COS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

heavy dust on exhaust vents, CLEAN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

hole/gap found on the inside of exterior storage room.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

missing hand wash signs at two handsinks.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

employee using hand sink to defrost food.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean and sanitize grime on the inside of ice machine.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

pots and pans stored upright, collecting grime. STORE INVERTED.

SEP 6
2019
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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

MINORSanitation
*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

CRITICALOther
*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

CRITICALPest Activity
*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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing labels on food containers must be label food containers on all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*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

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

walls and ceiling dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing individual towels at hand sink kitchen area must be have individual towels on hand sinks in all areas

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket

MAR 26
2019
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

vent lights not working properly must be replace or repair to proper condition

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket

CRITICALSanitation
*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils

knife holder dirty must be clean and sanitize during operational hours or when contamination occurs

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

vent hood dirty - clean expired dates - must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

equipment located out the vent hood equipment must be inside vent hood area

JUL 18
2018
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*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

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

missing date marking in all areas

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALOther
*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

JAN 4
2018
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

spoiled food inside cooler units must be clear and clean cooler units to avoid contamination

MINORSanitation
*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

CRITICALOther
*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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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

DEC 21
2017
FAILED
19 violations8 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluid clean up procedure /spill kit

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

oysters 45.7 F must be 40 F or below

CRITICALOther
*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

MINOROther
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*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

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
*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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing food thermometers must had thermometers inside cooler units

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORSanitation
*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

lids in all food containers dirty must be clean during operational hours

MINORSanitation
*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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certification must certified with city

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

ceiling gaps door bottom weather strip missing must closed all gaps in all areas

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

lights broken in kitchen area - insufficient illumination- must be working properly

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

missing some date marking in food containers must date marking all food containers

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing food labeling containers must label all food containers

MAR 28
2017
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

IN DRY STORAGE AND INSIDE RIC

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

AT ALL HAND SINKS, FRONT

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

CHLORINE 200+ PM

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

BEEF 49,45 DEGREE F FIX RIC AMBIENT TEMP 50 DEGREE F

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

KNIVES BY THE COLD HOLD UNIT NEED TO BE CLEANED

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

AT VENT HOOD

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

IN ALL COOLER

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

CHICKEN 110 DEGREE F

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
*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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