SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SUPER MERCADO MONTERREY GROCERY/GRILL.

YOUR CALL. 52/100

1120 S WESTMORELAND RD · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected December 18, 2023 · passed

15 of 15 inspections passed. 34 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
92
includes 34 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 18
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed heavily dented can on shelves, dispose of damaged product.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

employee not sanitizing pots and pans after rinsing.

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

move pest control device away from food contact surface

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

store handles upright (handle of soap touching salt)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dust of equipment, clean pipes.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged ceiling tiles

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

remove expired cfm and post renewed cfm

JUN 6
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

RENEW EXPIRED RFSM. SECOND WARNING.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN SOILED LIGHT FIXTURE OF BACK WIC, CLEAN FLOORS OF ALL WALK IN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOORS OF ENTIRE STORE, CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND ON FIXTURES. CLEAN FANS OF ALL WALK IN EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED DAMAGED BRICK WALL IN BACK ROOM, REPAIR. OBSERVED MISSING COVE BASE IN PRODUCE PREP ROOM. OBSERVED MESSING OUTLET COVER FOR SALSA RIC, PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS. CLEAN

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

OBSERVED RAW BACON (FUD) STORED ABOVE FULLY COOKED SMOKED SAUSAGE. ARRANGE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

OBSERVED GAP ON PRODUCE PREP ROOM LARGE DOOR. PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING.

APR 6
2022
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cold food out on asile out of temperature due to power outage. observed chorizo at 52.1F, yoplait yogurt at 50.8F, hot dog at 51.4F.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

observed front exterior door left opened. keep doors closed to prevent pest from entering.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation,mechanical

observed build up of smoke in building.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed water damaged ceiling tiles, damaged walls next to employee restroom, missing and falling wall base. REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

observed shelves with build up of grime, clean.

NOV 21
2021
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed molded milk in wic, discard.

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

observed eggs stored above RTE food( in WIC) and pork chorizo and raw bacon stored above RTE/fully cooked on sales floor. arrange properly.

SERIOUSOther
*11 Distressed merchandise, segregation and location

observed damaged and out of date food scattered throughout store. place in specified area that has a sign stating CREDIT/DAMAGED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

observed damaged thermometer at cake display ric.

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

observed uncovered food in wic, cover.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

cake ric not cooling, repair.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean door of wic, ceiling of wic, curtains of wic, light fixture of wics, display of produce; CLEAN.

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

dust build up on intake vents, clean.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged wall base.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

renew expired RFSM.

OCT 8
2021
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime build up on shelves of bread racks, grime build up on shelves of bread racks, grime build up on display cases of fruit and vegetables, grime build up on black shelves of produce display. CLEAN

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

grime build up throughout establishment, remove harboring conditions.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

damaged walls on exterior, 2 inch hole in mens restroom. observed multiple water damaged ceiling tile, replace.

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

dust build up on intake vents.

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

observed uncooked chorizo stored above fully cooked sausage.

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APR 5
2021
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting

exterior front door was observed held open, keep close. back receiving dock door was observed open. keep close when not in use.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

outside structure(pillars are damaged). observed water damaged ceiling tille, replace

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

observed nopales in ice container not fully covered in ice, were observed at 55.4F store in sufficient ice or in mechanical refrigerator. green salsa observed at 52.3F, was placed in working display c

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

sliced noplatos not date marked.

CRITICALSanitation
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

thermometer in salsa ric was reading 39F, actual temperature observed of equipment was 52.F

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

dust on walls.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair or adjust temperature of salsa reach in cooler.

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

observed employee drinking in kitchen.

JAN 19
2021
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

door of WIC not closing when slamming. Door opens up and stays open. Employees walk by and leave it open. Repair.

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

observed eggs stored above RTE, store properly to prevent cross contamination.

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

food in prepared in kitchen and stored in walk in cooler not date marked. date mark food.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed eggs past due from 08-2020. observed 27 cans of Similac past the use by date. dispose of eggs and of expired baby formula.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*11 Distressed merchandise, segregation and location

observed multiple distressed food in walk in cooler not store in a properly labeled area.

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

fan of walk in cooler covered with dust. light shield covered with grime in WIC, grime on floor of WIF, heavy grime build up through building,

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed tamales stored on floor of WIF, store food above 6" off floor.

MINORSanitation
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

grease container heavily soiled clean.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed damaged ceiling tiles, missing ceiling tiles. repair.

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

build up of dust on intake vents, clean.

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

observed 27 cans of Similac dated for use by date of 01JAN2021

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

observed dead pest on light shields.

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

observed employees drinks and food stored on top of RTE food and produce in produce WIC.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not onsite.

SEP 2
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on floors. clean.

MINOROther
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen

shrimp and fish packaging states to store frozen at or below 0F, WIF observed at 18F. adjust wif.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

WIF observed at 18F, frozen sea food stored in walk in freezer states to store below 0F. door of walk in cooler not closing properly. door of walk in freezer also observed not closing fully.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

missing cove base.

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

hot dogs stored in between raw bacon. provide divider or store properly.

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

heavy dust on intake and exhaust vents, clean.

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

8 cans of Similac milk observed on aisle past use by date of 07-01-20, dispose of cans.

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

salsa in display reach in cooler observed at 47F. place in working cold hold equipment.

JAN 30
2020
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair broken floor and wall base tile located in unuse service window. Replace water damaged ceiling tiles.

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

Found bottle of used Raid Roach in storage container with other chemicals. Use on Licensed Pest Control

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

large pots observed stored upright. store inverted to avoid accumulation of grime over night.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on frp walls, clean. heavy dust build up on walls and on signs, clean.

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

shelled eggs stored above RTE beans, arrange food properly to avoid potential cross contamination.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash

employee washed hands at service sink.

JUL 25
2019
PASSED
7 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

RI cooler unit dirty inside and outside must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

missing plastic curtains at deli and meat dept. must be replace or repair to proper condition to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers to maintain proper food temperature 40 F or below

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

leaks and broken drainage lines at hand sink area - waste water receptacle- must be repair or replace to proper condition to avoid contamination by waste water

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment and utensils dirty with encrusted grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINORFacility Condition
*39 Microwave safety standards

microwave inside plastic linen broken and burn must be replace or repair to proper condition

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving inside cooler unit rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition to avoid cross contamination

JAN 21
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

seal back doors to loading dock/dry storage and rodents area to prevent entrance of insects and rodents

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

floors inside W/C observed dirty and with stagnant water

JUL 20
2018
PASSED
4 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means

RI cooler dairy and cold meat areas not maintain cold temperatures 40-45 F must be repair or adjusted to correct food temperature at 40 F or below use as public health RI cooler produce section n

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held

expired dates at shelving area and dent cans must be remove to prevent cross contamination -use as public health-

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

yogurt 52 F cheese 48F cream 47 F

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

food shelving areas with dust must be clean to avoid contamination

FEB 15
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

lights not working properly lights must be working properly

MINORSanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

back stock room area WI cooler units dirty must be clean during operational hours

AUG 28
2017
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

EXPIRED BABY FOOD

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

EXPIRED DAIRY, PEANUT BUTTER, AND SALAD DRESSING

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES OBSERVED IN THE PRODUCE AREA

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE STORE

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

REACH IN DAIRY COOLER HOLDING AT 51.0 F OR LESS (CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY)

JAN 18
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

BOLOGNA 12/28/16

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

IN WIC BROKEN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

IN COOLER MILK COOLER

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