What is Mariscos LA Marea's health inspection score?

Mariscos LA Marea has a SafeDine safety score of 56 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 January 31, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mariscos LA Marea have?

Mariscos LA Marea has 67 total violations across 4 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 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Mariscos LA Marea serve?

Mariscos LA Marea serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mariscos LA Marea

Name: Mariscos LA Marea
Address: 2576 GUS THOMASSON RD, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 56

2576 GUS THOMASSON RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/31/2024

▲Improving

Own or manage this restaurant?

Claim it to unlock analytics →

0Fair

American•East Dallas

Ranked #262 of 424 in East DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jan 31, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.7

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 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

2576 GUS THOMASSON RD, Dallas, TX 75228

Open in Maps

View Menu Order Online

Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

11 basic

May

Dec 2019

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Dec 2020

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Oberved RIC cutting boards damaged, needs to be replaced
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed personal drinks in RIC cook station
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2
Back handwashing sink missing sign

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Can opener - Observed with rust and product debris accumulation.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Replace expired test strips (10-2021).
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Observed tools and trash bags inside hand sink.
DAL-4*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Seal back door properly - install door sweep to eliminate entrance of inspects and rodents.
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee beverages on prep table next to cutting board and product.
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover all food in WIC.
DAL-7*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Dispose of mop water and hang mop when not in use.
DAL-8*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide covered trash can for women/employee restroom.
DAL-9*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Use proper scoops to dispense product. (dry ingredient bins)

Base deductions−21 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization−5
NO SANITIZER AT DISHWASHER
DAL-5*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale−5
SANITIZER BUCKET STORE WITH FOOD
DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT FAUCET

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
PIC DID NOT POST RFSM SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE
DAL-2*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
PERSONAL BAGS AND DRESSES STORE ON FOOD SHELF
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
HAIR NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINTS
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK
DAL-8* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM

Base deductions−25 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale−5
SANITIZING BUCKET STORED ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO RECENT GREASE TRAP

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
RUSTED SURFACE USED FOR STORAGE OF UTENSIL
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT IN VENTHOOD
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
REPLACE OLD DIRTY DISH RAGE
DAL-7*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment−2
REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED RIC

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO RECENT GREASE TICKET PRESENTED
DAL-7*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
DISH WASHER NOT SANITIZING DISHES

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS COPY OF RFSM PRESENTED
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWEL KEPT ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
ICE SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE
DAL-5*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DRESSES STORE ON FOOD
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
USTED SHELF

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
toxic substance store on serving table
DAL-6*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
temp prep rice with thermometer not clean

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
interior of glass cup holder rusted
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
no hair restraints with artificial nails
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
get thermometer for wif
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
dirty interior and exterior of dishwasher
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
date food with prep date and expired date
DAL-8*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
name prep food in storage

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
INTERIOR OF DRINK COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR
DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
PROVIDE SCOOP HOLDER IN BAR AREA
DAL-3*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
NO THERMOMETER IN CAKE COLD HOLD
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN RIC
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
DAL-6*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
FOOD ALLOW SITING INSIDE SINK TO THAW

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*19 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems−5
NO WATER AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD STORE ON THE FLOOR
DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
NO ICE SCOOP IN ICE, COVER ALL PREP FOOD IN WIC
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
NO INDIVIDUAL TOWELS,

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
RUSTED CAN OPENNER
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
STORE ALL FOOD STUFF IN RIC 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR
DAL-3*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
FOOD THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED

Base deductions−6 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

1 Med11 Basic

12 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-11*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
heavy black grime on ice shoot of ice machines. clean and sanitize.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not onsite.
DAL-2*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip−2
maintenance equipment stored on clean equipment. store away from food and food equipment.
DAL-3*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
maintenance equipment contaminating clean equipment, clean and sanitize
DAL-4*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
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.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
heavy dust build up on fan of walk in cooler.
DAL-6*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded−2
thermometer in reach in cooler reading 60+F, actual temperature is 38F. replace non working thermometer
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels and soap at hand wash station located next to ice bin.
DAL-8*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
frozen chicken thawing in still water.
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
cloths underneath cutting board. place cloths in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
container with white substance not labeled with common name of food.
DAL-12*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
Expire food handler cards from 02-2019

Base deductions−27 pts

Community Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Leave a Review

Community Safety Reports

No reviewed safety reports. Help keep others safe by reporting any food safety concerns.

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.

Explore More

Restaurants in Dallas American Restaurants Best in Dallas All Texas Restaurants