Restaurant & Bar Monterrey
11255 Garland Rd #1400, Dallas, TX 75218 · 75218 · Restaurant
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2019-08-23 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 10
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
*07 Food obtained from sources that comply with applicable laws
empanada distributor license not provided
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
no sink at server station
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
server scraped plate, didn't wash hands
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
raw bacon adj avocado, salsa box of raw bacon stored over salsa
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
queso not covered
*45Floors easily cleanable
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
2019-07-24 Pass w/ Conditions Follow-up CRITICAL 16
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
dried chilies adj dish chemicals
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method
cook washed hands and dried them on his apron
*32 Damaged Equipment
broken freezer lid not repaired ice machine panel loose
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
raw shell eggs stored adj/ above RTE. sauces
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*40 Reuse of single service articles
using single use containers as condiment storage must use multi-use, durable equipment
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no managers on site upon arrival
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover any food not in immediate use
*07 Food prepared in a private home, unlicensed food manufacturer, wholesaler, may not use in a esta
Amigas not licensed to resell
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
several undated foods in WIC
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
open employee drink on cutting board
*45Floors easily cleanable
broken floor tiles
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label all
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
2019-06-24 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair water damage near 3 comp sink
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
waiter's brother in and out of kitchen
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
handling RTE tortillas w/ bare hands
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label chip container label chili powder at bar
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
install one at front waiter station while doing remodeling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
cooked foods adj raw seafood
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
92.9 F repair person called
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
not registered with Dallas
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
cooling beans not covered
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
unshielded bulbs
2019-05-24 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
@ front waiter area
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
owner expired, not onsite for inspection
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
still none installed for waiter station
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door screen not intact, door not sealed
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
water heater broken, Leaking
*32 Damaged Equipment
RIF lid completely broken, exposed insulation
*44 Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
broken floor tiles water damage ceiling/walls no AC in kitchen
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
keep ice scoop handle up above the top of the ice
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw fish 47 F cooked potato 45 F tall RIC slightly out of temp
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
ice for consumption must be covered when not in use horchata too
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
one new employee
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
drinks on prep
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
raw bacon stored with ham and cheese raw meat stored overcooked meat
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
foods without dates
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
keys and phones on clean equipment
2018-11-09 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 8
*07 Food prepared in a private home, unlicensed food manufacturer, wholesaler, may not use in a esta
unlicensed empanadas 3 amigos on military pkwy
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
eggs 48F on bottom ceviche 48F diced tomatoes 46F
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
beer cooler still dirty
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
plating rte food with bare hands, citation issued to manager
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
for ceviche
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
health permit lapsed, invoice delivered to manager
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
at front of house
2018-10-18 Fail Routine CRITICAL 17
FAILED: *18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
soap still next to baking soda and pan spray jug of fry oil next to tubs of detergent
FAILED: *31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
no handwash sink at front installed
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
precooked seafood in container with raw fish and shrimp
FAILED: *15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
server used bare hands to flip tortillas on flat top tongs readily available
FAILED: *37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
taco bowls not covered
FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
FAILED: *39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
ice scream scoop in water next to limes and japalenos
FAILED: *32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
ice cream scoop in water very rough, discarded same rough cutting board at bar area
FAILED: *40 Reuse of single service articles
can not reuse old drink jugs for another purpose
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
bottom of bar cooler still very dirty full of rusty water
FAILED: *26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
still nothing for ceviche
FAILED: *43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
nobody on site
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
no certificates on site
FAILED: *07 Food prepared in a private home, unlicensed food manufacturer, wholesaler, may not use in a esta
amigas pineapple empanadas at front again, can not sell without proper labeling and license
FAILED: *24 Food Label - declaration of the quantity
FAILED: *47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
2018-09-13 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken left to thaw over tortillas, corrected
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
handled raw meat, then dirty dishes, then food in WIC without washing hands
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
still not labeled
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
bar cooler still full of rusty water
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
bar cutting board very rough replace
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
no handwash at front prep area contact building inspection before installation
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
nothing posted
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
for ceviche
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
no proof of training on site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
may not drink in serving area
2018-07-16 Fail Follow-up CRITICAL 17
FAILED: *43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
shield all
FAILED: *32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
rough cutting board@ bar
FAILED: *26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
ceviche needs advisory on menu
FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marks
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
rice 47 F cooked beef 45 F WIC too warm
FAILED: *31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
no handwash at front
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw rte fish over rte cooked beef
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
FAILED: *18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
repeat
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean bar coolers
FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
FAILED: *34 Remove dead/trapped pests
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired
FAILED: *24 Food Label - declaration of the quantity
FAILED: *07 Food prepared in a private home, unlicensed food manufacturer, wholesaler, may not use in a esta
marshmallow pops come from Mexico if package of pops is opened and then repackaged individually, a manufacturer's license is needed
FAILED: *47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
2018-02-09 Fail Routine CRITICAL 19
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
washing dishes in hw
FAILED: *32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
remove towels remove take out bags discard rough cutting board
FAILED: *37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
no food managers on site
FAILED: *44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
FAILED: *39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
ice scoop touching ice
FAILED: *18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cooked beef 66 F cooked potatoes 76 F raw shell eggs 49 F diced tomatoes 58 F on top low boy not holding many food items Left out at room temp
FAILED: *38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
FAILED: *34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
screen ripped
FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beans 122 F on top, must cover and st ir chicken 128 F on top
FAILED: *43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
over front area
FAILED: *10 Chlorine exposure time table
>200 ppm at dishwasher
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw steak over raw rte fish raw chicken over raw beef
FAILED: *27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
FAILED: *24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
Amigas pastries not labeled properly marshmallow pops unlabeled
FAILED: *20 Grease Trap Tickets
2017-02-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
fajita and chicken fajita reads 43F cool properly
*47 Handwashing signage
must have hand wash signs at each handsink
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
clean gaskets of all coolers
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
need to have written instructions to clean up vomit and diarrhea for employees to access
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
date mark prepared foods
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
have latest inspection report posted where customers can see
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean crevices on floor
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
clean inside of ice machine
*12 Licensures food employee exhibits or reports a symptom, or diagnosed illness EXCLUDED or RESTRIC
have regulations for when reporting foodborne illness
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