Mariscos La Marea

2576 GUS THOMASSON RD, Dallas, TX 75228 · Dallas County

156cited violations

41serious 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	3	0
2023	1	9	1
2022	2	15	5
2021	2	15	4
2020	2	10	1
2019	2	15	1
2018	3	29	15
2017	3	60	14

Inspections

Jan 31, 2024 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Oberved RIC cutting boards damaged, needs to be replaced
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Observed personal drinks in RIC cook station
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Back handwashing sink missing sign
Jun 28, 2023 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Replace expired test strips (10-2021).
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Can opener - Observed with rust and product debris accumulation.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  Observed tools and trash bags inside hand sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Seal back door properly - install door sweep to eliminate entrance of inspects and rodents.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Observed employee beverages on prep table next to cutting board and product.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Cover all food in WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  Dispose of mop water and hang mop when not in use.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  Provide covered trash can for women/employee restroom.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Use proper scoops to dispense product. (dry ingredient bins)
Dec 23, 2022 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  PIC DID NOT POST RFSM SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  PERSONAL BAGS AND DRESSES STORE ON FOOD SHELF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINTS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Sanitization
  
  NO SANITIZER AT DISHWASHER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale
  
  SANITIZER BUCKET STORE WITH FOOD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  LEAK AT FAUCET
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
Jun 2, 2022 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  RUSTED SURFACE USED FOR STORAGE OF UTENSIL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale
  
  SANITIZING BUCKET STORED ON PREP SURFACE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE LIGHT IN VENTHOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  NO RECENT GREASE TRAP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  REPLACE OLD DIRTY DISH RAGE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
  
  REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED RIC
Dec 20, 2021 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  NO RECENT GREASE TICKET PRESENTED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS COPY OF RFSM PRESENTED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  TOWEL KEPT ON PREP SURFACE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  ICE SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  DRESSES STORE ON FOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  USTED SHELF
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  DISH WASHER NOT SANITIZING DISHES
Jun 28, 2021 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  interior of glass cup holder rusted
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  no hair restraints with artificial nails
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  get thermometer for wif
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  dirty interior and exterior of dishwasher
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items used according to law
  
  toxic substance store on serving table
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  temp prep rice with thermometer not clean
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date food with prep date and expired date
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  name prep food in storage
Dec 18, 2020 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  INTERIOR OF DRINK COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  PROVIDE SCOOP HOLDER IN BAR AREA
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  NO THERMOMETER IN CAKE COLD HOLD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  FOOD ALLOW SITING INSIDE SINK TO THAW
Jul 9, 2020 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD STORE ON THE FLOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  NO ICE SCOOP IN ICE, COVER ALL PREP FOOD IN WIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  NO INDIVIDUAL TOWELS,
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems
  
  NO WATER AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK
Dec 3, 2019 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  RUSTED CAN OPENNER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  STORE ALL FOOD STUFF IN RIC 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  FOOD THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED
May 30, 2019 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not onsite.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
  
  maintenance equipment stored on clean equipment. store away from food and food equipment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  maintenance equipment contaminating clean equipment, clean and sanitize
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  container of civiche date marked from 05-22-19 still in walk in cooler. container of cheesecake and flan date marked on 05-12-19, was disposed of.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  heavy dust build up on fan of walk in cooler.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Thermometer in good condition or discarded
  
  thermometer in reach in cooler reading 60+F, actual temperature is 38F. replace non working thermometer
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  provide paper towels and soap at hand wash station located next to ice bin.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  frozen chicken thawing in still water.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  cloths underneath cutting board. place cloths in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  container with white substance not labeled with common name of food.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  heavy black grime on ice shoot of ice machines. clean and sanitize.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  Expire food handler cards from 02-2019
Aug 30, 2018 Follow-up Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  UNCOVERED CUP OF COFFEE ON PREP TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  VENT HOOD, MIXER, WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  EMPLOYEE USING HAND SINK TO WASH CONTAINER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
  
  HOT SAUCES STORED IN BAR ICE BIN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  PLASTIC WRAP LINING RICE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  RICE 125°F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  CEVICHE 60°F FISH 56°F, SALSA 52°F, THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER READING 52°F, THERMOMETER OUTSIDE COOLER READING 54°F
Jul 24, 2018 Routine Score 66
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CEILING AIR VENTS, BOTTOM SHELF IN DRINK COOLER (CREAMER SPILLAGE)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  SALSA 119.7°F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  EMPLOYEE DONNED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Outfitter-Approved Food Supplies
  
  DESSERTS - TRES LECHES AND CHOCOFLAN
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  PROVIDE WORKING HOT WATER FAUCET AT WAIT STAFF HAND SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  RICE REHEATED IN TAKEOUT BAG
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  EMPLOYEE SUNGLASSES, CAR KEYS, AND DRINK ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING EMPLOYEE WATER BOTTLE LEFT ON PREP TABLE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  PROVIDE GREASE TRAP TICKET OR EXCEPTION FROM WATER DEPARTMENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  COOLER READING 52°F - RAW CHICKEN 58.1°F, RAW GROUND BEEF PATTY 49.2°F, RAW CHICKEN 50.7°F VOLUNTARY DISCARD BY EMPLOYEE SALSA 45.6°F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  CELERY FOR MICHELADAS STORED ON BEER BOTTLES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ICE MAKER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE MARKING ON SEAFOOD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW BEEF STORED NEXT TO TAQUITOS AND OVER RAW FISH
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  PROVIDE QUAT AND CHLORINE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS
Jan 31, 2018 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  soup broth 121.9°F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  walk-in freezer
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - installed
  
  mop sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  sanitizer buckets not at concentration to sanitize
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping
  
  provide dates oysters were served on tags
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  walk-in cooler
Jul 28, 2017 Routine Score 61
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  Eliminate flies
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  hand sink is for hand washing only!!
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  soiled wiping clothes improper stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  Improper thawing method
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  utensil improperly stored in food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair ceiling
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  covering
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  Bare hand contact on tortilla
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  unsanitary conditions
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
  
  Discontinue using ice beds for cooling methods
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  pico de gallo 54.2F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean drain and floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
  
  single service items improperly stored on floors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Post signage “health inspection available upon request"
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
  
  label squeeze bottles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal drinks in prep area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  close all holes and gaps in ceiling
May 31, 2017 Routine Score 64
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Pico de gallo 46.8F, D. tomatoes 45.9, Ceviche 48.1F, and S. tomatoes 47.8F and S. cucumbers 51.9F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean all food contact surfaces
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items used according to law
  
  unapproved usage of toxics (Raid)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking at 3 comp sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Responding correctly to the inspector#s questions as they relate to the specific food operation.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
  
  label all squeeze bottles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  repair RIC door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  flies
- 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)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  food 6 inches off of floors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  improper thawing of TCS food items
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
  
  single service items improperly stored on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  clean all non-food contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair cold base tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
Feb 27, 2017 Routine Score 70
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  remove open cans
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  Cross contamination by storage (arrangement)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  clean gaskets
- 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)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food identity and accurate representation
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited

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.