Mariscos La Reyna #3

1818 S BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas, TX 75217 · Dallas County

132cited violations

29serious 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
2024	1	8	2
2023	2	16	3
2022	1	12	3
2021	2	16	2
2020	2	13	2
2019	4	39	9
2018	1	11	3
2017	2	17	5

Inspections

Jan 18, 2024 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean ice in wif (ice build up on floor0 clean ceiling tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  broken ceiling tiles in the kitchen area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean microwave, clean cutting board
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  employee touch rte food (cut lime) with bare hands
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  label food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  fix leaking in wif (ice build up), gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  observed food on the floor in storage area
Jul 7, 2023 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed cooked shrimp stored under raw food products
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  food handler cards expired
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  flies
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  overload food in food containers/cooler lid touched the rte food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  tongs hang on oven handle
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves, coolers, freezers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair damaged floor tiles, cove base, ceiling tiles
Jan 4, 2023 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in wic
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
  
  gaskets around cooler doors damaged
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for food storage containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  correct owners name on health permit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair damaged ceiling tiles. wall tiles, floor tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean ceiling, floor, wall tiles
Jun 28, 2022 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  food handler cards expired-renew
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  observed personal open drinks sit on prep tables and shelves above customers food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
  
  repair gaskets around cooler doors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  observed flies
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves in walk in cooler/walk in freezer/reach in coolers; clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean dish washer, clean shelves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide sign about inspection report
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for rice container
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair damaged floor tiles, wall tiles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves single use
  
  change gloves when you changed a task
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  dish washer 0 ppm chlorine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  rice 98 degrees f
Dec 17, 2021 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  dish washer 0 ppm
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair all damaged or missing wall/floor tiles, repair floor around walk in freezer door, check faucet on mop sink, seal hand sink (front) to the wall, replace caulk around 3 com sink, remove insect tape
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  resurface cutting boards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves, gaskets, coolers, freezers, dish washer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  open flour/sugar/salt bags need be tight
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  manager with rfsm certificate not on site
Jun 10, 2021 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  remove all unnecessary articles from back room, organize back room clean floor mats
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  observed insects around dish washer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for food storage container
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves, gaskets, coolers,
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
  
  broken gaskets around cooler doors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
  
  no standing water
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal drinks around prep table
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  wash hands in designed hand sink, not 3 com sink
Dec 11, 2020 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  broken gaskets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves, gaskets, coolers inside, fans in walk in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw food products stored above rte food in walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  do not reuse single use articles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  missing wall tiles behind fryers
Jun 1, 2020 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  store food 6 inches off floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  gaskets around cooler door, check ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
  
  observed cloth under margarita mashine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
  
  insect devices
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  repair faucets on 3 com sinks
Dec 15, 2019 Follow-up Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves, gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  FHC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  broken gaskets around cooler doors
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw product stored above rte food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  sign about inspection report
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking faucet on 3 com sink
Dec 3, 2019 Routine Score 69
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  store knives and utensils in clean and dry place. if placed in water make sure to keep at 135 or above
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  floor boards, wall panels in disrepair
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  repair door gasket (cooler)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wiping cloths must be stored in bucket between use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  hot dogs and sausage products must be covered (WIC)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace vent hood bulb
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  chemicals must be labeled when stored in unoriginal container and placed away from food items
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  label containers removed from original packaging
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM expired
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal care items must not be in food prep area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  walls must be kept clean, freezer should be free of ice build up
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  all food handler certificates are expired
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  after handling personal items, employee must wash hands and change gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ice machine contains pink mold residue
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  raw chicken must be placed below pork in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  food was thawed in sink with no running water
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  B&B, Food shall be obtained from approved sources
  
  expired blackberries observed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  inspection available upon request sign must be visible
Sep 30, 2019 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  DIRTY ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  DO NOT USE FOIL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Remove dead/trapped pests
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  DIRTY COOLER RACKS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  DIRTY FAN COVER
Mar 20, 2019 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  DIRTY ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Temperature Measuring- accurate +/- 2øF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  DIRTY COOLER RACKS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
Aug 30, 2018 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  DIRTY INSIDE ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Jul 31, 2017 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  cups in a box was sitting on the floor in the dry storage area.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
  
  Date all cooked food items in the walk in cooler.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  missing the grease trap trip tickets ( the document must stay on the site during the operation of the restaurant.)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Remove the card board from the bottom shelf at the prep / dish wash area. ( resurface bottom shelf if rusty ) Remove foil from the trays
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
  
  Outside dumpster was over flowing with trash ( call service to pickup )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises free of litter
  
  clean area around the dumpster ( heavy debris around the dumpster)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  Heavy flies throughout the back of the restaurant.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean the legs of the tables and bottom shelves under the prep tables. exterior of the fryer sides ,oven and refrigerator units.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  Provide food labeling on the product in the walk in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cleaning floors, dustless methods
  
  clean the floor under the equipment and refrigerator units.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide thermometers in the deep freezers.
Jan 24, 2017 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean facilities as often as necessary.
  
  all areas walls, ceiling and floors need clean properly during operational hours
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Remove soils from equipment & utensils
  
  need remove soil from equipment and utensils
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
  
  missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
  
  missing writing employee health policies
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Exterior surfaces of buildings
  
  need repair holes around property area to avoid stagnant water in the establishment back entry
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
  
  missing sanitizer bucket back work area

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.