NOV 16
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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PEPE'S & MITO'S MEXICAN CAFE.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
2911 ELM ST · DEEP ELLUM, DALLAS
Last inspected November 16, 2023 · passed
14 of 14 inspections passed. 13 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 94'F, SHALL BE AT LEAST 135'F
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
DISCARD DAMAGED/WORN OUT UTENSILS
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
SHALL AIR DRY CLEANED UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE INSIDE OF BOTTLE HOLDERS IN THE BAR AREA.
APR 262023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 26
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label chemical spray bottles not in original container
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Lapel spray bottles meant/used for food prep with contents
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Renew food handler certificates
OCT 152022PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2022
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register all food manger certificates with the CIty of Dallas and post in public view.
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
Store sanitizer buckets off the floor.
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Remove plastic/tape on new RIC to properly sanitize.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace broken lights under vent hood.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace broken and missing coving throughout BOH where needed.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Fan covers inside WIC observed with dust accumulation.
*33 Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions
FEB 222022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*45Floors easily cleanable
JUN 222021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*33 Two-comp. sink-detergent-sanitizer label instruction
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY
*45Floors easily cleanable
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DEC 222020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 22
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
JUN 12020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DEC 302019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 30
2019
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY CAN OPENER
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY DISH WASHER
*45Floors easily cleanable
JUN 252019PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 25
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
DEC 182018PASSED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2018
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
JUN 272018PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2018
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
*47 Other Violations
inspection sign not posted
JAN 252018PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2018
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths on counter
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
dirty floor in prep kitchen area
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
sour cream pack stored in RTE salad
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
overdue grease trap
SEP 192017PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*44 Refuse/recyclables to be stored in proper contain.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
FEB 272017PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2017
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils
plates still have food on the plates after washing and sanitizing
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
RIC front line at 50.1F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
all cloth towels need to be in sanitizer bucket in between uses
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
using de-greaser as a sanitizer
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
using hand washing sink to fill stainless steel bucket
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
cutting board stored on trashcan/deli sheet package touching food on front line
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
must have designated labeled sanitizer buckets.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
using plate to scoop veggies in RIC Drawer. must use items with handles to handle food
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
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