SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

AGGIES AFRICAN RESTAURANT LLC.

BEAT. 33/100

9205 SKILLMAN ST #134 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected September 13, 2023 · passed

30 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
137
includes 30 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 13
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Chlorine bucket 200 ppm too toxic for food.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

No date marks on food prepared.

MINOROther
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

No chlorine test strips, have the wrong one.

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

Cannot leave door open.

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

Cannot have personal food above customer food with no label or separation.

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Cannot store molded personal food above customer food.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Keep all handles up out of food.

MAR 30
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert containers.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Lots of rat droppings observed.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Food handlers provided for all employees working.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Need to clean dusty ceilings. Clean floors with old food and rat droppings, unsanitary conditions.

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Need 1 inch air gap.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM for anyone in charge provided on site during inspection.

SEP 8
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Beef at 79.1 after 6 hours.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Mold on peppers in RIC, big hole in rice bag where rats bit through.

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Pest Control

Rat poop still observed, needs to be cleaned. A lot behind oven, RIC, storage chemical room. Flies observed. Last pest control was 9/3/2022. Big rat traps on the floor, RIC, and pipes.

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

1 inch air gap needed at 3 comp sink.

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

Fish stored on the floor in WIF and WIC. Must be 6 inches above the floor.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Utensils left inside the rice in WIC.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean WIC floor spills, walls, shelves with mold, and dusty ceilings.

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Sign saying last health inspection report is available upon request.

AUG 8
2022
PASSED
17 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*05 Reheat 165øF--microwave

Reheated meat with spinach @ 66.4F in the microwave for to go orders. Made reheat, new temp. is 170.5F.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Rats in facility confirmed, bite marks on plantains observed. Owner discarded immediately upon discovery.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Frozen blood on the floor in WIF, must clean and dispose of food within 24 hrs.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM.

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

Personal food mixed with food in WIC on the same shelf (on top above food).

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

Wiping cloths left out.

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Inch air gap needed.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

Light needed in WIF.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Broken bottom shelf in WIC, red peppers on the floor because of it.

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

Food storage containers must be labeled if made days ago.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean shelves, WIC, clean rat droppings off floors, and WIF.

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

Plantains and red peppers stored on the floor.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Told to get pest control for rodents to come within 48 hrs, did not comply. Last pest control provided 7/15/22. Gave final notice, rat droppings still visible, and big rat traps still out.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Hand washing sign must be provided at hand wash sink.

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

No date marks in WIC.

MINOROther
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

Wrong test strips, use bleach strips. Only have QAC strips.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

No hand soap.

FEB 9
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

cover the foods inside the walk in cooler

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

leaking pipe at the three compartment sink

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

not on site at the time of inspection

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

no light inside the walk in freezer

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AUG 11
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

fish measured at 114 degrees F-reheat to 165 degrees F

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

three compartment sink

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

keep the back door closed to prevent pest entry

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
FEB 25
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers in the walk in cooler; rusty shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

replenish every hand soap dispenser- dish detergent was used as a substitute

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

small water leak from the pipes inside the walk in cooler directly above containers with peppers

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City of Dallas; call 214-670-8083 to schedule an appointment. Office Hours are M-F 8AM-5PM

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

fish-104 degrees F

AUG 27
2020
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

boxes of plantains stored on the floor

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

flies observed inside the kitchen prep area

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

walk in cooler shelves are rusty; replace

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

raw eggs stored on a top shelf

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

not on site-

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish every paper towel dispenser

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

ric-50 degrees F; have the reach in cooler repaired

MAR 10
2020
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

uncovered rice and styrofoam plates stored adjacent to a designated hand wash sink and soap dispenser

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

seal gaps to prevent pest entry

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dusty accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use

observed an employee perform multiple tasks without changing gloves

SEP 4
2019
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

maintain products below 41 degrees vegetables at 48 degrees

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

chicken stew 108 degrees

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

restroom

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

roach seen by prep sink

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

food and drink in prep area

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ice on WIF floor, keep grease barrel area clean

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

bulb in WIF, light cover

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

missing handle on RIC, broken handle in restroom

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JUL 9
2019
PASSED
15 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

VENT HOOD

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

PROVIDE COLD WATER TO KITCHEN HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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

NO EATING OR CHEWING GUM ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

BAKED FISH 128'F. MAINTAIN ALL FOOD PRODUCTS AT 135'F OR USE TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WITH TIME LABEL ON PRODUCTS

MINOROther
*45 First Aid

MAKE IT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE AT ALL TIMES

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use

EMPLOYEE MUST CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASK i.e. AFTER TOUCH PERSONAL PHONE

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS

MINOROther
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN WALL AND FLOOR OF DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL TO BAR HAND SINK

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NONE

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
JAN 23
2019
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET FROM HAND SINK,

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

WARNING! DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE FROM COOLER WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

WARNING! PORK 86'F, 95'F

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SING " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" UP

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN SHELVES, WALL, CEILING AND VENT HOOD

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

OBSERVED ONE ROACH BY HAND SINK

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

STORE PRODUCTS IN SMALLER CONTAINER WHILE COOLING

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed

KEEP STOVE DIRECTLY UNDER THE VENT HOOD.

JAN 17
2018
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND SHELVES. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING

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

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT WASH FOOD CONTAINER IN HAND SINK

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

WARNING! REPAIR ALL LEAKS FROM ROOF

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FROM KITCHEN AREA

JUL 25
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

3 compartment sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

paper towel dispenser

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
JAN 21
2017
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

spinach w/vegetables 45 F raw fish 64 F

MINOROther
*37 Food preparation

Raw fish on counter without protection.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

No sanitizer on-site.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Door cooler at 51 F.

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Roach observed during inspection.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Standing water on floors.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

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