What is Mariscos EL Guero Sports Bar And Grill's health inspection score?

Mariscos EL Guero Sports Bar And Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 31 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mariscos EL Guero Sports Bar And Grill last inspected?

Mariscos EL Guero Sports Bar And Grill was last inspected on October 18, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mariscos EL Guero Sports Bar And Grill have?

Mariscos EL Guero Sports Bar And Grill has 113 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mariscos EL Guero Sports Bar And Grill safe to eat at?

Mariscos EL Guero Sports Bar And Grill has a safety score of 31/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Mariscos EL Guero Sports Bar And Grill serve?

Mariscos EL Guero Sports Bar And Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mariscos EL Guero Sports Bar And Grill

Name: Mariscos EL Guero Sports Bar And Grill
Address: 10230 HARRY HINES BLVD #100, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 31

10230 HARRY HINES BLVD #100, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/18/2023

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American•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #375 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Oct 18, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

11.3

Avg Violations

32 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-69

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-18 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

May

Oct 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Oct 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

11 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

13 basic

Apr

May 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

10 basic

Dec

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Mar

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine1 Follow-up

Oct 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 81

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
PROVIDE IT BETWEEN BAR SINK AND ITS FLOOR DRAIN.
DAL-8*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MACHINE TESTED AT 0 PPM. MAINTAIN IT AT 50 PPM

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
KEEP ALL THAWING PRODUCTS UNDER RUNNING WATER.
DAL-2*26 Advisory- "consuming raw#." alternate text−2
FOR YOUR RAW FOOD SUCH AS OYSTER.
DAL-4*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
CITATION ISSUED. SEC. 51A-1.104. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. FAILED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-6*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2
OPERATOR STILL HAVE NOT OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED GREEN TAGS FROM BUILDING DEPARTMENT
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD WITH USE BY DATE.
DAL-9*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-10*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
KITCHEN HAND SINK.
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REMOVE RUST FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVES. REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE FROM WALK IN COOLER

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN GRILL, CUTTING BOARDS, MEAT SLICER.
DAL-11*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
KEEP WATER RUNNING WHEN THAWING FOOD IN WATER.
DAL-3*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NONE ON SITE.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES.
DAL-6*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
NO VALID CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
DAL-7*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
NO STONE BOWLS ALLOWED.
DAL-8*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2
OPERATOR STILL HAVE NOT OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED GREEN TAGS FROM BUILDING DEPARTMENT
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOOR OF TRASH. CLEAN SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN SLICERS. CLEAN VENT HOODS
DAL-10*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text−2
DAL-12*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FREEZER.

Base deductions−30 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS. GRILL, BAR SINKS.
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
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
DAL-8*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
WIC SHRIMP 47'F, BEEF 48'F

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REMOVE ALL STONE BOWLS AT ONCE. NO PRODUCTS STORED IN OPENED CAN ALLOWED.
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO CLEAN STOVE, FREEZERS
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
WALK IN COOLER
DAL-6*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text−2
FOR PRODUCTS YOU SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOK.
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO EATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-10*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
FINAL NOTICE! CALL BUILDING DEPARTMENT TO FINISH YOU CHANGE OWNERSHIP APPLICATION WITHIN 24 HOURS.
DAL-11*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM OUTSIDE AREA BY BACK DOOR.

Base deductions−31 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 78

3 Med10 Basic

13 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
DAL-8*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
DAL-9*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
DAL-2*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-11*34 Pest Control−2
DAL-12*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-13*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2

Base deductions−35 pts

May 21

Follow-up InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
FINAL NOTICE! REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER TO BAR SINKS,
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
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. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE OTHER PRODUCTS FROM REACH IN COOLER.
DAL-9*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH SANITIZER, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS ALSO 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 75238 AFTER YOU PROVIDE PROOF OF PASSING THE EXAM FROM AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request."
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOOR OF STANDING WATER. ALSO CLEAN SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLERS, GRILL
DAL-5*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
REPLACE ALL OUT OF ORDER LIGHTS FROM KITCHEN.
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
DAL-8*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text−2
PROVIDE ADVISORY FOR RAW PRODUCTS WITH " * consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.."
DAL-10*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
SEAL ALL HOLES FROM WALLS AND RESTROOM DOORS

Base deductions−31 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 74

2 Med13 Basic

15 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN AND LEAKING PIPE FROM HAND SINK,
DAL-12*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN COOLERS AND FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS, SINKS

Basic (13)

−26 pts

DAL-1*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD PRODUCTS IN OPENED CAN.
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
KEEP ICE MACHINE COMPRESSOR COVER CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. CLOSE OPENED AREA FROM CEILING , REPAIR SINK FROM BAR.
DAL-3*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text−2
PROVIDE ADVISORY FOR RAW PRODUCTS WITH " * consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.."
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NONE
DAL-5*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping−2
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINKS.
DAL-10*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
DAL-11*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
STORE ICE SCOOP IN DRY AND CLEAN PLACE .
DAL-13*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
COOK LINE.
DAL-14*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN VENT HOOD, FLOOR.
DAL-15*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
NONE

Base deductions−36 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

1 Med11 Basic

12 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN COOLERS AND FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS, SINKS

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-12*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-3*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO CLEAN HANDLES OF SINKS AND COOLER, SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER
DAL-6*26 Advisory- "consuming raw#." alternate text−2
DAL-7*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DO NOT STORE HOT FOOD IN REGULAR SHOPPING BAG
DAL-8*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping−2
DAL-9*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
DAL-10*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
SET UP SINK IN THE ORDER OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
DAL-11*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES

Base deductions−27 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
RICE 120'F
DAL-9*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
REACH IN COOLER

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO CLEAN HANDLES IF COOLERS AND FREEZER
DAL-5*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR LEAKING HAND SINK
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-8*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS

Base deductions−29 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
sliced tomato 50F, pico de gallo 50 F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean exterior of equipment. Clean shelves in WIC.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Utensils stored in sink.
DAL-6*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Remove plates that are chipped. Repair or remove non-working RIC.
DAL-7*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floor in WIC. Clean wall next to A/C.
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair WIC door latch.

Base deductions−26 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw shell eggs stored over soup
DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
LES 05-08-2019

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
Exposed vents
DAL-2*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.−2
Missing self draining boards
DAL-3*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-8*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2

Base deductions−22 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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