SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

AFRIKA FUSION.

BEAT. 18/100

18900 N DALLAS PKWY #125 · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected December 17, 2023 · passed

Failed an inspection 3 years ago. 30 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
16 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
165
includes 30 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 17
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

OBSERVED 0 PPM @ DISH MACHINE

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.

REPAIR HAND SINK KNOBS AT SINK BY DISH MACHINE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

OBSERVED GRILLED FISH, SAUSAGE ; PREPARED W/ OUT LABEL AND DATE MARKING

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

OBSERVED HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH CHAIR AND UTENSILS DURING INSPECTION

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Pest Control

OBSERVED FLIES THROUGHOUT WARE WASH AREA - INCREASE SERVICE

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED HEAVY BLACK DUST ON CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PRODUCTION

MAR 3
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE OF SODA NOZZLES

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
SEP 14
2022
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Lentils and lamb at 46 over 24 hours.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

Quat sanitizer below 0 ppm at dish washer (get checked).

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label chemical bottles.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

Date mark opened foods packaged and discard in 7 days.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at bar hand sink.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Cannot store food on the floor.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Ice scoop handle cannot touch ice.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need hand washing sign at bar sink.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk items with common name.

SEP 1
2022
FAILED
16 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Dented tomato paste 3 (110 ounces) cans, expired whip cream, orange juice.

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw eggs stored on the top shelf above veggies in WIC. Oxtails, fish, and pork above veggies in RIF.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Dishwasher at 0 ppm (bleach).

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all chemical bottles.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Wash hands after all other activities

Changing tasks with the same gloves on, must wash hands and change gloves.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date mark all opened food in RIC.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Wet wiping cloths left out.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Food can not be stored on the floor in WIC.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

Told last month to get address changed.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels at bar hand sink.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Resurface cutting boards (cannot clean).

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

Single serve items can not be stored on the floor or in the storage room. Must be 6 inches above the floor.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Opening in ceiling tile, missing.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need hand washing sign.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Leaking hand sink, need to fix.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Does not have RFSM, did not get.

AUG 3
2022
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

In the WIC fish above lamb. (Meant to put ground beef above vegetables as the violation example).

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Food stored in unapproved container (Dickey's cup), reusable grocery bags, debris on ice, soda sprayer dirty, potato slicer dirty.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Must label all chemical bottles, they were not labeled.

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

Utensils stored on the floor, single serve utensils stored on the floor.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO RFSM on site.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Need date marks in RIC and WIC.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

No thermometer in RIC. The results for temperature system says okay. Need numerical value.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Utensils stored in the hand sink.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk containers and squeeze bottles. Food in RIC and WIC are not labeled.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Dirty water in RIC. Clean shelves and counters.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Need light shields.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix ceiling tile hole in wall and leaking sink.

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Choking poster needed, sign saying health inspection report is available upon request.

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DEC 3
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
OCT 31
2021
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside ice machine. Observed black mold-like substance.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Heavy dust accumilation on wall, ceiling and vent in food prep area. Clean floor under equipment and shelves. Clean wall where dirty.

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal handwash sink to wall properly.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

Store food products in commercial grade plastic bags and containers.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Two sinks were obstructed.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Employee beverages stored above customer products.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
APR 2
2021
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

paper towel dispenser

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
AUG 7
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
DEC 27
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
JUN 21
2019
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

reach in cooler door

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

ceiling

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
DEC 27
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

knife with tape on handle

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

inside the walk in cooler

SEP 15
2018
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

paper towel dispenser

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F
MINORFacility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

hand sink, sprayer

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MAR 24
2018
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

hand sink

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floor lots of towels

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

cooler drawers

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

true freezer not working

MAY 19
2017
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, coolers, shelves

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide food handler cards

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

ceiling tiles, wall tiles damaged, cove base

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

keep food 6 inches off the floor

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

obtain rfsm certificate

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

dish washer 0 ppm

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw beef above lettuce/cabbage in ric

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

broken gaskets

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

fix gap around exit door

APR 19
2017
PASSED
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*23 No Water

no cold water

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide food handler cards

MINORSanitation
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

fix leaking pipe in wic, fix leaking on dish washer,

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean microwave

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

cove base, holes

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

keep wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

MINORSanitation
*37 Food, utensils and equip under water line

in wic

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottle

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

back door must be closed

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, gaskets, prep tables

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing signs

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.
MINORSanitation
*33 Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided

dump dirty water in mop sink not 3 com sink

OCT 18
2016
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NOT ON SITE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

FIX GAP AT EXIT DOOR

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

KEEP WET CLOTH IN SANITIZER SOLUTION

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

DISH WASHER 0 PPM

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines

IN WIC

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OPEN DRINK CUP

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

LEAKING PIPE UNDER SINK, FAUCETS

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN COOLERS, SHELVES

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

CEILING TILES, FLOOR, COVER HOLES

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

GASKETS AROUND COOLER DOOR, COOLER DOES NOT WORK

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