What is Mariscos LA Marea's health inspection score?

Mariscos LA Marea has a SafeDine safety score of 34 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 LA Marea last inspected?

Mariscos LA Marea was last inspected on September 5, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mariscos LA Marea have?

Mariscos LA Marea has 88 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mariscos LA Marea safe to eat at?

Mariscos LA Marea has a safety score of 34/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Mariscos LA Marea

Name: Mariscos LA Marea
Address: 704 S WALTON WALKER BLVD #100, Dallas, 75211
Rating: 34

704 S WALTON WALKER BLVD #100, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/5/2023

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West Dallas

Ranked #317 of 356 in West Dallas

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Sep 5, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

32 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-66

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-19 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.

Location

704 S WALTON WALKER BLVD #100, Dallas, TX 75211

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Feb

Aug 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Mar

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

11 basic

Nov

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

13 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Feb

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Sep 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 84

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos−5
observed employees not sanitizing utensils after rinse.
DAL-2*18 Restricted use pesticides−5
observed home use Raid bottle in storage room. no home use pesticides allowed.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
observed multiple hand sink with no towels, provide disposable towels
DAL-4*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
provide tight seal at exterior side door
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
no drinking in kitchen
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover foods in wic and all dry ingredients/spices
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
clean WIC storage shelves, clean wire shelves used to hole utensils
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean surfaces of equipment.
DAL-9*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
clean vents.
DAL-10*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
dispose of mop water, hang mops to air dry
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks.

Base deductions−28 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-8*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
OBSERVED HEAVILY DENTED CANS, REMOVE.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
OBSERVED FOOD LEFT UNCOVERED IN WIC. COVER ALL FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, GRIME ON HANDLES OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, GRIME UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, CLEAN.
DAL-3*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
OBSERVED BOWL USED AS SCOOP, USE HANDLED UTENSIL
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS TO HAND SINKS.
DAL-5*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration−2
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN THAW AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, THAW USING APPROVED MEANS.
DAL-6*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
PLACE THERMOMETERS IN WIC.
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
OBSERVED WET CLOTH STORED ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WHEN NOT IN USE. STORE BACK IN SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.
DAL-9*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
NO AVAILABLE HOT WATER AT MENS RESTROOM, PROVIDE.
DAL-10*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED GAP ON SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

1 Med13 Basic

14 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-8*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
OBSERVED NOT IN USE EQUIPMENT(SLICER) WITH LEFT GRIME AND FOOD RESIDUE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BEFORE RESTOCKING AND AFTER USE.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

DAL-1*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures−2
grease build up on grease tank located in back, have provider clean container as well.
DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
no available soap at two hand sinks located in kitchen area, provide.
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dust build up on intake vents of dinning area,
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-5*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage−2
GAP OBSERVED AT HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, SEAL.
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES USED FOR FOOD AND CLEAN UTENSILS, DUST BUILD UP ON STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN USED TO COOL EMPLOYEES, GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AT BAR
DAL-7*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
OBSERVED METAL BOWL RESTOCKED THAT HAS CRACKS AND DAMAGED, REPLACE AND DISPOSE METAL BOWL
DAL-9*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
OBSERVED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER LEFT UNCOVERED,
DAL-10*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
DAL-11*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
OBSERVED WET CLOTH USED UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARD. USE PROVIDE SILICON BASE MAT.
DAL-12*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
NO AVAILABLE THERMOMETER, CURRENT THERMOMETER IS DEAD AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT BATTERIES.
DAL-13*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
SQUEEZE BOTTLES THAT HAVE FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED, LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES.
DAL-14*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2
NAME OF OWNER DOES NOT MATCH WITH TAX PERMIT. NAME OF OWNER ON HEALTH PERMIT MUST MATCH NAME OF OWNER ON TAX PERMIT. CHANGE NAME OF OWNERSHIP AT HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFICE. CONTACT BUILDER INSPECTORS FIRST TO SEE IF C.O. NEEDS TO CHANGE AS WELL.

Base deductions−31 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med11 Basic

12 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-11*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine sanitize observed at 10PPM for ware wash machine, adjust.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
RENEW EXPIRED CFM AND REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS.
DAL-2*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
cold hold equipment in galley prep area is not maintaining cold hold temperature, ONLY DRINKS NO TCS FOODS IN RIC. observed leak coming from walk in freezer causing ice to form from broken seals, repair.
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
observed wet cloths stored on food contact surface, store in sanitizer buckets when not in use. observed wet cloth used as mat, DO NOT USE WET CLOTHS AS MAT FOR CUTTING BOARDS.
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
no available towels at multiple hand sinks, provide.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
observed heavy grime build up on storage shelves throughout kitchen, grime and dust build up on fans and on fans of condenser units located in walk in cooler.
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
observed containers of spices left uncovered.
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
observed containers with spices, removed from original package, not labeled. squeeze bottles with condiments, removed from original package, not labeled. LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
DAL-8*45 Store maintenance equipment in orderly manner−2
observed container of machine oil stored above working food contact surface.
DAL-9*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
observed lids of some food containers damaged and chipped, replace.
DAL-10*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
observed dust build up on intake vents, clean.
DAL-12*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures−2
observed outside grease container covered with grease, clean.

Base deductions−27 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
observed medicine stored next to and above food equipment.
DAL-8*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
observed open containers of food, that state to refrigerate after opening, at room temperature. dispose of food.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*47 Handwashing signage−2
missing hand wash sign at hand sink located in prep area, provide.
DAL-3*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
observed bowl being used as scoop, use utensil that has handle to prevent contamination. observed handle of ice scoop touching ice, keep upright.
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
observed large food storage container with sugar not labeled. observed squeeze bottle with food that has been removed from original container not labeled. LABEL
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
observed food left uncovered in kitchen and in walk in cooler. cover food to prevent contamination
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed wet cloth used underneath multiple cutting boards, used equipment that prevent growth of germs.
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed employees drinking in kitchen and observed opened water bottles.
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floor of walk in freezer heavily soiled, clean.
DAL-10*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
observed missing towels at hand sinks located at bar and at waitress area. provide.
DAL-11*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions−2
observed large container of beans cooling at room temperature. use proper cooling methods.

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
slight amount of black and white residue in ice machine. Ice shoot, of coke machine located in waiter area of kitchen, contained pink grime on shoot. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken in walk in cooler was stored above TCS caldo and refried beans in walk in cooler.
DAL-11*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
observed heavily dent cans. dispose of heavily dented cans.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
grime on nozzles used at bar, clean and sanitize.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
missing ceiling tile observed in kitchen.
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime build up on walk in cooler fan, grime build up on tops of lids. clean
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
employee using cloths underneath cutting boards and leaving wet cloths on food contact surfaces. Store wet clothes back in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
raw fajitia, raw chicken breast, salt were observed uncovered. keep covered.
DAL-7*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen−2
box of catfish in walk in cooler states to keep frozen. If thawing out label packaging, thawing, with date when thawing began.
DAL-9*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
squeeze bottle and small single service cups, with contents that have been remove from original packaging, were not date marked. Date mark squeeze bottles.
DAL-10*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded−2
thermometer of reach i cooler used in bar was damaged, replace with working thermometer.

Base deductions−31 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
cooler units in different areas dirty with stagnant water and food debris including WI cooler unit must be clean to avoid cross contamination shelving inside WI cooler unit dirty must be clean to avoid cross contamination a/c vent dirty with soils residues must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-7*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing writing employee health policies must be have infections and diseases policies
DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
missing covers on some food containers inside cooler unit must be cover all food containers on all areas
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food containers at floor level inside freezer unit must be have food containers 6 inches out the floor level
DAL-4*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
urinal water faucet not working also hand sink water faucet not working must be repair or replace to proper condition
DAL-5* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
missing current RFSM certifications must be have FSM's registered with the city
DAL-6*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers on all cooler equipment
DAL-8*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
fryers located out the vent hood area all equipment must be inside vent hood area to avoid contamination
DAL-10*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
missing vent hood filter cover at secondary vent hood must be have all filters to avoid cross contamination

Base deductions−29 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
beans 112 F red sauce 108 F rice tray #1 108 F
DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
missing sanitizing solutions on all areas
DAL-3*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing employees health policies
DAL-9*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth−5
missing body fluids procedures / spill kit

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date marking
DAL-5*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
establishment ownership change
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
hand sink blocked by utensils
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
equipment dirty must be clean and decontaminated with sanitizing solutions
DAL-8*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy−2
vent hood filters missing

Base deductions−30 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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