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EL MERENDERO RESTAURANT LLC

333 W Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX, 75247

Score 81

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.