MORELIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC.

City of Dallas

1034 S BUCKNER BLVD · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

12 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jan 2024.

Last inspected Jan 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

134

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 12

2024

PASS 7 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

sanitizer bucket not stored properly-sit on floor

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

ice handler trash can next to clean utensils

1 pts Other

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

bowl sitting on other food

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean microwave

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

grease spray bottle needs labeled sanitizer bucket needs labeled

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

provide grease catch bucket

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler, shelfs next to hand sink

JUL 11

2023

PASS 12 violations

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

OBSERVED FLIES

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

OBSERVED FOOD SIT ON FLOOR

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE

2 pts Other

*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food

PROVIDE COMSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW FOOD

3 pts Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

HOT FOOD ON HOT HOLDING TABLE NOT REACH 135 DEGREES F OR ABOVE, OBSERVED SALSA 120.1, SOUP 118.9, BEANS 95 DEGREES F

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS SHALL BE STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA/SEPARATE

3 pts Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE LETTUCE, RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE OYSTERS

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

PROVIDE GREASE CATCH BUCKET ON VENT A HOOD

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

PROVIDE SIGN ABOUT INSPECTION REPORT

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES IN WIC

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN SHELVES IN WIC/WIF, CLEAN SHELVES BY HAND SINK, REMOVE FOIL AS LINER

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

Observed EMPLOYEE TOUCHED RTE FOOD WITH BARE HANDS (LETTUCE)

JAN 11

2023

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in wic, ice build up in wif, clean cooler, clean shelves by hand sink

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

grease catch bucket missing on vent a hood

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

provide original drain stopper not lids

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed fruit flies

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

store personal items away from food/utensils

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rsfm manager certificate expired, rfsm manager not on site

JUN 28

2022

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

observed employee touch rte food with bare hands

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

observed cups sit on floor

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed fruit flies

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager not on site

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing paper towels by hand sink

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw hamburger patty stored above raw fish and raw beef

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets around cooler doors, shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer doors, dish washer, ice machine

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

provide food handler cards

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food sit on floor

DEC 17

2021

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed fruit flies

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

dish washer 0 ppm, sanitizer bucket 0 ppm

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

cutting board-resurface

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink observed employee washed utensils in hand sink

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with rfsm certificate not on site, also rfsm certificate expired

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

sign about inspection report

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

faucet on mop sink leaks

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw shelled eggs stored above rte food/vegetables and cooked food in walk in cooler

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, dish washer

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JUN 14

2021

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed flies

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

personal drink bottles

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cold food products on front cold unit not provide 41 degrees or below observed between 48-55 degrees f

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

plates, clean utensils

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with rfsm certificate not on site, certificate expired

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

observed employee touch rte food with bare hands-lemon

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

store sanitizer bucket off the floor

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in walk in cooler

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, shelves, gaskets, dish washer

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches from the floor

2 pts Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

front cooler 61 degrees f check and repair walk in freezer

DEC 21

2020

PASS 9 violations

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

call 214 670 8083 and talk with Maria or Jesus. Correct owner's name on health permit. 30 days

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with RFSM certificate not on site

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date TCS food for 7 days only

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

food containers

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floor in walk in freezer, ceiling tile

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

fruit flies

DEC 11

2020

FAIL 18 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

LAST WARNING CORRECT OWNER'S NAME ON HEALTH PERMIT. OWNER'S NAME DO NOT MATCH. ON SALES TAX IS MORELIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC AND ON HEALTH PERMIT IS SANTOZ LOZANO. CORRECT WITHIN 7 DAYS

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets,

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with RFSM certificate not on site

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

observed employee put gloves on without washing hands wash hands before put gloves on

2 pts Other

*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food

provide consumer advisory for raw food oysters (last warning)

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

ICE SCOOP HANDLE TOUCHED THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION SMALL ICE MACHINE

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

thawing process for raw chicken and ground meat-cold running water

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine in dish washer 0 ppm

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

employee drink from open container-tortllas station

2 pts Other

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

no hot water in establishment, per person in charge boiler does not work since last night

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

pico de gallo 49, sausages 56.8, shrimp 49.9, raw chicken 47, raw beef 57, raw fish 46.8 degrees f per Person in charge in the kitchen, food prepared yesterday and last night

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw beef and raw chicken stored above oysters in walk in cooler, raw eggs stored above rte food in reach in cooler

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed fruit flies in the kitchen and bar area

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed cloth under cutting boards

JUN 1

2020

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw beef stored above oysters

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off floor

1 pts Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single use articles

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days

2 pts Other

*26 Advisory- "consuming raw#." alternate text

provide

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, shelves, ice build up in wif

MAY 1

2020

PASS 15 violations

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed fruit flies, house flies

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

quacamole 50.1, pico de gallo 49, cooked shrimp 46.9 degrees f

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

2 pts Other

*26 Advisory- "consuming raw#." alternate text

provide consumer advisory for raw food

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off floor

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

use utensils with handle to scoop food

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leaking faucet and pipe on mop sin k

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in walk in cooler, walk in freezer,

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

do not blocked hand sink

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

3 pts Chemical Safety

*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

bleach more than 200 ppm

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

lime

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw shelled eggs sored above vegetables, raw beef stored above oysters in walk in cooler

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

MAY 10

2019

PASS 12 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

DIRTY INTAKE VENT IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS MISSING THEM

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

LIGHTS BURNED OUT UNDER THE VENT HOODS MUST BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

SOILED REACH IN COOLER WALLS

1 pts Other

*46 Physical Facilities Premises

BLOOD UNDERNEATH AND ON THE SIDES OF THE TOILET SEAT (WOMEN'S RESTROOM)

3 pts Other

*10 Chlorine exposure time table

NO CONCENTRATION OF BLEACH IN THE SANITIZING BUCKET

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD PRODUCTS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HAND SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE SERVING PLATE

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

BLEACH STORED NEXT TO SOUP BASE IN DRY STORAGE

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER

NOV 14

2018

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

LABEL THE BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS (FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS)

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND KITCHEN

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

OPEN PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINKS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW EGGS RESTING ON TOP OF TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

SANITIZING TOWEL RESTING ON A CUTTING BOARD

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED FOR THE HAND SINKS THAT ARE MISSING THEM

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED (IN THE WALK IN COOLER)

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

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