JAN 22
2024
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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ABYSSINIA MARKET.
BEAT. 27/100
9191 FOREST LN #1A · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS
Last inspected January 22, 2024 · passed
30 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
111
includes 30 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Mar 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
*18 First aid kit not to contaminate food, utensil
First aid kit cannot be stored above food or next to it.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Cannot store raw beef above cut vegetables.
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
Need to date mark all cooked food.
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
Does not have manufacturing license to pack food, expired in 2020.
*25 Have HACCP plan: reduced oxygen packaging
Need HACCP plan for beef jerky made & packaged.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover food & RTE food.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label food containers.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean under equipment & dust above food on ceiling.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Cannot pour food in hand sink.
JUL 62023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Dented chickpea cans.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Cannot store raw shelled eggs above ready to eat food.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label all packaged food.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floors, ceilings, microwave, and RIF.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Opening in ceiling tile & broken floor tile.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk containers.
JUN 72023PASSED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2023
PASSED
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Improper cold holding temperatures observed above 41F. RIC 52, tomatoes 53.3, bell pepper 56.9, jalapenos 59.6, onion 56.9, fava beans 53.6, raw beef 45.4, sour cream 54.8.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Hot holding of lentil samosa 124.3, too low must be at least 135F or higher.
*34 Pest Control
Lots of flies observed.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food in RIC and beef jerky out in the open.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk containers with the common name.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean dusty ceilings above utensil shelf and prep table.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Broken tile.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw shelled eggs above raw meat, RTE food, and RTE food uncovered.
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Observed employee touching RTE injera with bare hands.
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
Need to date mark all prepared food after 24 hours.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label all packaged food.
*25 HACCP-Method for monitoring & controlling
Need method for specialized processing of smoked meats. No HACCP plan for beef jerky made, left out in open.
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
Need consumer advisory for raw or under cooked meat.
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
Cannot store personal food on top of customer food, need to separate and label.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM registered with the City of Dallas provided on site.
DEC 192022PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
DEC 19
2022
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
No labels on packaged food.
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
Date mark on food prepared.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix broken tile.
*25 Variance for smoking food preservation
Need HACCP plan for beef jerky drying process.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food cannot be stored on the floor.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean WIC floor, dusty ceiling tile above food prep.
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
Cannot have menu without consumer advisory.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Invert pots and pans utensils to go.
*47 Other Violations
Need choking poster.
NOV 162022PASSED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2022
PASSED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
Discard eggs held for 3 days at room temperature at 68.8F, 10 dozens.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Cannot store eggs raw above RTE foods.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No current RFSM for manager on duty.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No food handlers for every employee.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
No labels on packaged food.
*25 HACCP-Method for monitoring & controlling
Need method for specialized processing of smoked meats.
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
Need date mark on foods made after 24 hrs, must discard after 7 days.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk containers.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floors, ceilings, WIC floor, and RIC (old food).
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Cannot store food on the floor, must be at least 6 inches off the floor.
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
Cannot store utensils on dirty card board.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix ceiling tiles, lots of gaps in the ceiling. Fix broken tile.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Need lid or cover over trash can in bathroom.
*47 Handwashing signage
No hand washing sign.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No paper towels at hand sink.
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OCT 42021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 No soap at handsink
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
bags of onions stored on the floor
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
box of raw eggs stored out at room temperature
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
APR 12021PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 1
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OCT 12020PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 1
2020
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
chlorine test strips needed
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
records needed on site
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
flies observed in the back area of the restaurant
APR 292020PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Damaged Equipment
cold water knob is not working on one of the designated hand wash sinks
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
observed the dish washer not using a sanitizing agent while washing dishes
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
seal the gaps in the back door
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
clean the floor drain
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw beef-54 degrees F
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
no recent grease trap tickets on site- email me the invoices asap
OCT 32019PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 3
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
bottles of fanta and coke stored on the floor in the dining area
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
all employees must have a valid food handler's certificate on site
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
no chlorine test strips on site
AUG 292019PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2019
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw beef 53 F, 47 F tomato 50 F WIC not holding- ambient temp 61 F onions 47 F@low boy raw beef left on prep table for duration of inspection
*24 Food Label - declaration of the quantity
some labels missing weights
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
separate personal and customer food
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
raw beef over cooked foods
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
can not find
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc
wash hands frequently
*40 Reuse of single service articles
styrofoam is single use
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
FEB 112019PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 11
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw liver over RTE foods
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
some unlabeled some properly labeled
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
right next to prep
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
JUL 252018PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
eggs over vegetables
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
handled soiled rags then continued prep
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
label all properly
*07 Food prepared in a private home, unlicensed food manufacturer, wholesaler, may not use in a esta
apply for food manufacturers license to repackage food
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MAR 142018PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
ceiling over food and plumbing must be absorbent
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
must separate personal items well
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
chemical on shelf w/clean dishes
*07 Food prepared in a private home, unlicensed food manufacturer, wholesaler, may not use in a esta
provide manufacturing license for abyssinia and marrosso
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