El Molcajetazo Authentic Mexican And Salvadorean Food

11055 DENNIS RD #20, Dallas, TX 75229 · Dallas County

132cited violations

38serious 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	16	3
2022	1	9	2
2021	2	20	3
2020	1	10	2
2019	2	18	6
2018	3	26	12
2017	3	24	7
2016	1	9	3

Inspections

Sep 15, 2023 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN VENT HOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD IN OPENED CAN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE ALL FOOD WITH USE BY DATE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  MAINTAIN IT AT 200 PPM , TESTED AT 100 PPM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  VENT HOOD.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOOD IN FREEZER.
Feb 21, 2023 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  TO ALL HAND SINKS.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  STORAGE AREA.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  USE TRAY INSTEAD OF TOWEL AS ICE SCOOPS LINER.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  STORE ALL CHEMICAL BOTTLES AT BOTTOM SHELF.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NOT ON SITE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED .
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASK.
Jul 19, 2022 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  DRY STORAGE AREA.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  REMOVE EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS, i.e. FOOD DATED 7-11-22 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 BEANS APPROX. 3 LBS 2 CHEESE SAUCE APPROX. 3 LBS REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: EXPIRED DISPOSITION: PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARD PRODUCTS ABOVE As person in charge of this establishment, I have this day voluntarily destroyed the above described products found in my possession, which are unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful This is to certify that on the above date, as person in charge of this establishment, I have witnessed the destruction of products unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: preserve source ID info
  
  KEEP OYSTER TAGS ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN VENT HOOD. CEILING VENTS AND CEILING.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  CAKE IN DESSERT COOLER 46'F, KEEP IT AT 41'F OR LOWER.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Advisory- "consuming raw#." alternate text
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
Dec 7, 2021 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
  
  PROVIDE WARNING ADVISORY FOR YOUR RAW OYSTER ON MENU. EMPLOYEE STATED THEY NO LONGER SERVE THE OYSTER, PLEASE REMOVE OR COVER IT FROM THE MENU IF YOU NO LONGER SERVICE IT.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  THAW FOOD PRODUCTS UNDER RUNNING WATER, OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING AT STANDING WATER.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  PORK 52'F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
May 11, 2021 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NOT ON SITE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS IN BAR HAND SINK.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM DRY STORAGE AREA.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 41'F OR LOWER. PORK 62'F,
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  KEEP TO GO CONTAINERS FROM DRY STORAGE AREA OFF THE FLOOR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  DO NOT LEAVE PERSONAL ITEMS ON FOOD PREP. TABLE.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  STORE RAW EGGS AT BOTTOM SHELF OF COOLER
Nov 10, 2020 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  ALSO CLEAN VENT HOOD AND DUSTY AIR VENTS/CEILING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  First Aid
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  DEODORIZE SMELL FROM RESTROOMS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  THAW FOOD PRODUCTS UNDER RUNNING WATER IN SINK AT ALL TIMES, OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING IN SINK WITHOUT RUNNING WATER.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - installed
  
  INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE TO FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Remove dead/trapped pests
  
  FROM WALL AREA ABOVE HAND SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY, ALWAYS SANITIZE WITH SANITIZER AFTER WASH.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  NO HOME REFRIGERATOR ALLOWED FOR TCS FOOD.
Dec 23, 2019 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CUTTING BOARD, BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  First Aid
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  NONE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  AREA ABOVE BAR HAND SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
  
  INSTALL A HAND SINK IN BAR
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN" A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
Jun 3, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - air gap
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
  
  Cooking cooked meat on the counter
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Back door missing a self closing device
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
  
  Bar missing a hand sink
Dec 4, 2018 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
  
  Reheating foods in the warmer
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  Home style refrigerator Ice bin undrained
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Jun 28, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  Back of the litchen
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  Ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  Washing hand in the three compartment sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Home style refrigerator
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Top of the refrigerator, pickles at 42.9 degrees
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Cl intro stored with the raw chicken
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Jun 20, 2018 Routine Score 75
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Work tables
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Open bags used for food storage
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  Wooden tortilla press
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Salsa held double panned in the top of the refrigerator at 49.2 degrees
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Raw fish stored over cheese
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
  
  Salsa
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
  
  Beans cooling overnight at 46.3 degrees
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  409 over beans
Dec 4, 2017 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Home style refrigerator
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  Newspaper
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Floors
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Raw shell eggs stored over produce
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
Sep 18, 2017 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw eggs stored on the top shelf inside the reach in cooler above food items
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  sanitizer is not a substitute for hand soap
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  repair air gaskets inside the reach in cooler
Apr 19, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Newspaper lined work tables
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Home style refrigerator 55 Gallon barrel BBQ grill
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
Oct 14, 2016 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items used according to law
  
  Raid
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Sanitization
  
  Wiping rag water
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  At the hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  Foam and duct tape for the Red Bull cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets

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.