EL MERENDERO RESTAURANT LLC
333 W Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX, 75247
Dallas Consumer Health Division score guide. 100–80: Meets Consumer Health Division standards.
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 81
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX
Violations (14)
- 1
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
2-101.11 FOOD MNAGER NOT PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION
- 10
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
6-301.11 MISING A TRASH BIN AT THE HAND SINK
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-601.11(A) INNER TOP OF THE MICROWVE SHALL BE CLEANED FROM ANY DEBRIS ; CAN OPENER SHALL BE CLEANED FROM DEBRIS
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
3-302.12 MISSING LABELS IN THE DRY BIN
- 38
Insects, rodents, and animals not Present
6-202.15(A) REAR DOOR/ KITCEHN DOOR MISSING A SEAL - GAP SHALL BE SEALED
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
3-307.11 BAG OF FLOUR NOT COVERED IN REAR
- 41
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
4-101.16 USE WIRED SPOGES - NOT THE GREEN SPONGES
- 43
In-use utensils; properly stored
3-304.12 OBSERVED USING A CUP I NTHE DRY BIN - SHALL BE A SCOOP WITH HANDLE
- 47
Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
4-501.11(B) SEAL FOR THE REACH IN COOLER IS LOOSE - SAHLL BE CHANGED
- 47
Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
4-501.12 OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD THAT SHALL BE REPALCED
- 49
Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C) FAN COVERS IN THE COOLER SHALL BE CLEANED
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 PLUMBING AT THE HAND SINK BAR IS NOT CONNECTED
- 56
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
6-303.11(B) LIGHT SHALL BE REPLACED IN THE REACH IN FREEZER
- 56
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
4-204.11 VENT HOOD SHALL BE CLEANED FROM ANY GREASE
Source: Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.