Tienda Mi Mexico

2739 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, TX 75220 · Dallas County

112cited violations

27serious tier

16inspections

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	10	1
2023	2	14	1
2022	2	15	5
2021	2	15	5
2020	1	11	3
2019	3	20	6
2018	2	8	0
2017	2	13	4
2016	1	6	2

Inspections

Feb 21, 2024 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed soiled knifes stored on shelf
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Provide test strips for chlorine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Observed raw frozen meat stored in direct contact w/ grocery bags
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Observed multiple flies in establishment (back room)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label bulk ingredients w/ common name
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dusty ceiling A/C vents, WIC gasket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair floor tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
Aug 2, 2023 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  do not store items in hand wash sink and leave accessible at all times
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  observed multiple flies in kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean dirty AC vents in WIC and shelves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Fix WIC light
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair damaged floor tiles in kitchen and WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Post hand wash sign at every hand sink
Feb 13, 2023 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Repair leak under 3-comp sink in back area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Repair torn gasket in RIF (back area)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to th
  
  Provide containers with covers for frozen meat in RIFS. Observed un-approved ice directly touching product,
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  Keep utensils 6 inch off floor in storage closet
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean WIC shelves, A/C vents in fron/back
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair floor tile in kitchen
Aug 9, 2022 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Observed raw eggs stored over RTE lettuce
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean in RIC in the back (dirty)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Major leak under 3-compartment sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Date mark bolis in ice cream cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  observed gnats in store
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  Observed ice from unapproved source on food product
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  Keep utensils 6 inch off floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair gasket in RIC and floor tile in meat market
Jan 4, 2022 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Observed raw fajita meat stored in cardboard box.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Observed cardboard box used as a container.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed [bag of]onions stored on the floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  Observed equipment stored on the floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  Remove all unused or unnecessary articles from premises.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  RFSM not posted.
Jul 26, 2021 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
  
  Observed sanitizer >200 ppm
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Observed cardboard used as shelf liner in RIC and WIC, cardboard used as splash guard on hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Observed wiping cloths in water without sanitizer.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed spoon handles in dry ingredients
Jan 5, 2021 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw meat next to/over onions
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Observed 3-comp sink 10 ppm Cl.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Observed spray bottles not properly labeled.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Repair grease trap
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Provide sanitizer test strips
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Do not place items on/in hand sink. Use for hand wash only.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  Observed cups on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Dirty floor of WIC, dirty walls in back room, dirty front WIC shelves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Minor repairs to walls, door frame, missing or damaged ceiling tiles.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Provide handwash sign in restroom and back room
Jun 8, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
  
  Observed not sanitizing after washing
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Maintain hands, arms clean
  
  Observed no hand washing
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
  
  No hot water in establishment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers--small diameter probe
  
  Provide probe thermometer for food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  Do not block hand sink. Use for handwashing only
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Observed cardboard as shelf liner
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed excessive flies
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  Observed cutting board on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Seal sink to wall. Repair ceiling.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty bottom of display cooler, dirty WIC fans.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Provide hand wash sign at hand sink.
Dec 19, 2019 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Observed dented can.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty meat grinder, slicer, and display cooler shelves.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  Observed Windex next to napkins and above lime juice.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Observed trash bags used to store meat in chest freezer. Use food-grade bags.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed 1 dead cockroach and several small flies
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Observed dirty walls in back
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair wall corner in doorway to back. Seal sink to wall.
Nov 20, 2019 Routine Score 79
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Observed moldy potatoes, Rotten tomatoes.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  Observed raw chicken on top of pork
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty inside RIC, dirty knife
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Provide thermometers for all coolers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Observed cardboard used as shelf liner. Must be durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed several small flies
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed food containers on floor. Must be 6 inches above floor.cover
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed cup used as scoop. Scoop must have handle.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Observed missing tiles throughout, damaged ceiling tiles. Observed damage to baseboard in meat prep area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty floor, walls, and shelves throughout.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  Provide cover for trash bin in restroom.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Obtain RFSM. Must have at least 1 person on site w/ RFSM during all operating hours.
Apr 30, 2019 Routine Score 98
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  REPLACE Residential RIF WITH COMMERCIAL
Oct 22, 2018 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean the fans inside the walk in coolers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  facial hair restraint needed
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  replenish all soap dispensers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  a box of ziploc bags stored in the hand wash sink
Apr 24, 2018 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  owner had rfsm but isnt present--- Obtain City of Dallas registered food service manager certificate, at least one employee needs to have it that is on site at all times
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  cover ceiling above groceries
Oct 11, 2017 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean walls behind mirror, and inside small storage room
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  replace thermometer in meat cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
  
  have sanitizer prepared in buckets
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (
  
  establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work
Apr 26, 2017 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean the fan covers inside the walk in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  bottles of windex stored on top of the food coolers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  utensils washed in the hand wash sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  pork chops measured at 47.7 degrees F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
  
  test strips needed to test the strength of the chlorine
Nov 3, 2016 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  dusty/dirty fan vents inside the walk in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  boxes of meat stored on the floor.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  windex bottle and wd 40 can stored on top of ric in meat market area.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  sanitizer chlorine soln observed at 200 ppm; set to 50 ppm
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  fix gaskets inside rif
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  every employee that handles food must obtain a valid food handler's certificate.

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.