Mi Cocina

11661 PRESTON RD #138, Dallas, TX 75230 · Dallas County

103cited violations

37serious tier

15inspections

Historical record. Historical: the City of Dallas published this dataset from October 2016 to February 2024 and then ended it (dataset ended 2024). Later inspections are not in it. Points follow the Texas inspection form: Priority items 3 points (shown as serious), Priority Foundation 2, Core 1.

Establishment

Type: Food establishment
Inspected by: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset)
Official record: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset) inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2023	2	12	2
2022	2	11	4
2021	2	12	5
2020	2	13	5
2019	2	13	5
2018	3	25	8
2017	2	17	8

Inspections

Dec 1, 2023 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  provide lids for containers in RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  gap at the bottom of the door
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Raw eggs cannot be store above ready to eat food (cabbage)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
  
  clean soda nozzle in bar area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  sanitizer too low for the dishwasher, hand wash only until serviced/ fixed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  clean interior of RIC
May 19, 2023 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  maintain coolers at 41 degrees F or below (reading 45)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  provide thermometers for RICs
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
  
  clean soda nozzle
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floor in kitchen, dry storage area, and WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace light bulb under vent hood
Dec 17, 2022 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean interior of all reach in coolers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  grease buildup on equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  Label all drink dispensers.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Wash hands after all other activities
  
  Employee did not wash hands after drinking
Apr 21, 2022 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Warmer held at 130F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Oct 28, 2021 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Exterior door
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Apr 13, 2021 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood systems
  
  Replace vent hood filters
Oct 13, 2020 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean mold inside ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Discard dented cans
Mar 12, 2020 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Discard dented can
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Do not use hand sink as a dump sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Sep 18, 2019 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Loosely cover cooling foods
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Tomato 44F, Cheese 46F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Interior of ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Mar 28, 2019 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Evidence of drinking at prep area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Interior of ice maker
Sep 27, 2018 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  reach in cooler 50'F
Aug 22, 2018 Routine Score 73
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Guacamole and Shrimp held above 41 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Dishwasher sanitizer is under 50 PPM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Employee did not wash hands before dawning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Leaking plumbing rear handsink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
  
  Poor hot water pressure in Women's bathroom
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Reach in cooler reading 50 F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  No date marking on Lettuce, cheese, salsa in walk in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  Trashcan blocking handsink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Gaps in seal of the back door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  Employees with facial hair must wear beard guards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Wiping cloths must be stores inside of sanitizer solution when not in use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Tortilla chips stored on the ground in dry storage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
  
  Seal ripped in reach in cooler by fryers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Bulk container of nuts not labeled
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
  
  Dumpster outside is open and the lid is broken
Feb 22, 2018 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  DO NOT STORE RAW GROUND BEEF OVER BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
  
  ICE SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  DO NOT WASH WIPING CLOTH IN HAND SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Jul 17, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN HAND SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Permit/license posted
  
  POST FOOD PERMIT AND STATE OF TEXAS SALES TAX PERMIT UP
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  OBSERVED CHEMICAL STORED BY TO GO CONTAINERS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  WIPING CREAM 50'F, GREEN PEPPER 50'F, BEEF
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RENEW YOUR EXPIRED DALLAS FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATES ( BLUE COLOR CERTIFICATES)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hands wash procedures-without soap
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS WITHOUT SOAP
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ICE MACHINE, SODA GUNS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Jan 10, 2017 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ICE MACHINE , SODA GUN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPLACE MISSING HANDLE FROM FROZEN DRINK COVER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  FINAL NOTICE! TAMALES 131'F, ENCHILADA 129'F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted

Source: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset). History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.