A & a Mart
309 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75203 · 75203 · Restaurant
Passed all 9 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw meat observed over ready-to-eat products (cheese)
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Food date marked 01/12/24 & other dates past 7-day limit>for instance something made today (01/24/24) must be used by 01/30/24 or disposed of by end of day
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
No probe thermometer to measure food temperatures
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
Operating with an invalid permit>must apply for change of ownership >contact office
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Do not leave items (towels/chemicals) in hand sink
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
Do not re use aluminum trays multiple times as food storage containers
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
Rinsing procedures incorrect>must first wash with only soap & water, then rinse with just water, then sanitize, lastly air dry
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean all excess grease/food build-up on wire racks in walk-in cooler
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Saw raw meat uncovered with box of tomatoes over it/touching it
2023-02-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 1
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw meat over consumable/ready-to-eat items (beverages)
2020-12-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
missing RFSM certificate must be have FSM registered with the city
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
cooler units dirty with food debris must be clean to avoid cross contamination shelving food in all areas dirty with dust and spills contamination must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing employee health policies and procedures
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site must be have RFSM on site during operational hours
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food containers inside WI cooler unit at floor level must be out the floor level to avoid cross contamination
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
cooler units gaskets broken at back kitchen area must be replace to maintain proper food temperature
*45 First Aid
missing first aid kit on site must be have first aid kit on site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be have
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
ceiling tiles missing or broken in all areas creating gaps or holes ceiling must be replace or repair to avoid gaps, holes and pest harboring
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held
expired food packages on shelving food area must be discard to avoid cross contamination
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors under shelving area dirty with soils and litter must be clean to avoid contamination
2020-06-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
hand sink waste water pipeline block must be repair to have proper drainage and avoid cross contamination
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
zero concentration at sanitizer bucket must be have 100 ppm chlorine chemical concentration 3c sink not setup must be have 3c sink setup during operational hours
*45 First Aid
missing first aid kit must be have first aid lit
*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale
chemicals inside 3c sink must be have store all chemicals at the chemical area only and 6 inches out floor level
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on all food containers in all areas must be have date or day mark to avoid cross contamination
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
door frames, inside and outside cooler units dirty with spills, mold and food debris must be clean to avoid cross contamination
2019-05-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be have date marking on all food containers on all areas
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
cooler units inside and outside dirty with food debris and water accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination cutting meat machine dirty with food debris must be clean properly to avo
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
a/c vents with dust and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition panel skirts on RI cooler units missing cooler must be in proper condition a/c vents rust and oxidize
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
missing labels on all food containers must be have labels on all food containers
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
missing RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
missing sanitizing solution at 3c sink must be have 3c sink with sanitizing solution 50 ppm Chlorine concentration
2018-09-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
RI cooler unit door not working properly must be fix and repair door to proper adjustment
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
ceiling tiles with holes and missing ribs must be repair and fix ceiling tile holders to avoid contamination
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on food containers must be have date marking on all food containers use as public health control
*45 Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable
tiles with water marks and loose must be replace or repair and properly attach to ceiling
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
WI cooler floors dirty with litter must be clean to avoid contamination ceiling with soils residues and grease accumulation must be clean ceiling to avoid contamination floors behind equipment di
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
ice machine with mold and debris must be clean ice machine to avoid contamination
2018-02-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*21 PIC ensures employees are properly sanitizing equi
PIC need to ensure employees use sanitizing solutions
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
front cooler units door cannot closed properly must be repair and adjust properly
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
dirty cooler and WI cooler units dirty must be clean inside and outside the cooler units WI cooler floors under last shelves must be clean debris and contamination
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
ceiling water leak at shelving area must be replace ceiling tiles and fix leaks to avoid contamination
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
missing sanitizing solutions sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Chlorine 3c sink 50 ppm Chlorine
2017-08-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
HOT HOLD: COOKED BURRITO: 117.9 F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET (GRILL) (3 COMPARTMENT SINK)
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
DATE MARK SLICED CHEESE THAT IS RE WRAPPED
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK IN DRINK COOLER
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
FOOD PREPARATION STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
CELL PHONE RESTING ON THE CUTTING BOARD
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE GASKETS OF THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BACK
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS
2017-02-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE MOP SINK (HOT WATER KNOB HAND SINK DELI)
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
DATE MARK SLICED DELI MEATS
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE REACH COOLER DOOR
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN DIRTY GASKETS OF THE COOLING UNITS IN THE DELI
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN DUSTY INTAKE VENTS IN STORE
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN FECAL SOIL FROM THE TOILET BOWL IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
EGGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER
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