Air Culinaire
8001 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209 · 75209 · Restaurant
Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-02-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed provolone cheese @ 52 F in RIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak under hand was sink
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
In WIC
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Maintain floor clean throughout operations, WIF floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair floor and wall tiles, and ceiling tiles
2024-01-12 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
drinking cups (open observed at food prep areas)
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
Replace worn cutting boards
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean dirty floors underneath equipment (dirty)
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cooked grilled chicken observed @ 51.9F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Detail clean all food contact surfaces of equipment - sight & touch (observed dirty surfaces)
*44 Receptacles and waste Units-contructed
Replace damaged trash cans
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair door of the topping cooler to allow it to close, ceiling tiles over the dumbwailer. Floor leading to WIC #9 not in good condition. Wall behind cracker storage must be repaired. Replace damaged
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Observed staff wipe off knives without washing properly
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Heavy dust build-up on ceiling tiles/over food prep areas
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed chemicals stored next to clean dishes
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace worn light bulbs under vent a system
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No CFM manager on duty the time of inspection
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
2023-07-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store smoked salmon (not cooked) over RTE fruit in RIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed soiled can opener blade
*32 Damaged Equipment
Repair torn/damaged gaskets on RICs/RIFs
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
in WIF and dry storage
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair RICs handles
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty RIC/RIF/WIC/WIF gaskets
2023-02-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw chicken stored next to cooked sausage patties in WIC
*32 Damaged Equipment
Repair torn gasket on RICs/RIFs
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
Separate different cut veggies to avoid cross-contamination
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair RIC lid and door on other RIC
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty RIC gaskets and WIF floor
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Provide light shield above drying racks
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair prep sink (not working) or remove if not needed. REpair floor tile in kitchen
2022-08-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cold hold food must be kept at 41 F or lower at all times (cheese at 48.8 F)
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed food containers on floor in WIF, keep 6 inch off floor
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Observed utensils stored on floor in dry storage. Keep 6 inch off floor
*32 Dissasembled Equipment & Utensils- cleaning
Observed food debris on meat slicer (kitchen)
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean dirty floors in kitchen, WIF
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light shield needed above grill area
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
Air-dry mops when done using
2021-12-07 Pass Routine 5
*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaning frequency
Observed dirty dish machine, on top.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed boxes of food stored on the floor.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed ice build up in WIF.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty floor in dry storage.
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
Hang mops to dry.
2021-05-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Observed no RFSM on site
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
Observed soy milk exp. 5/7/21
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed food in hand sink. Use for hand wash only
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed broken RIC door and handle.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty floor and dirty outsides of dry food containers
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
Hang mop to allow air dry
2020-11-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw bacon over RTE
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed food on floor in WIF
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed hand sanitizer and sanitizer bucket next to food.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed cup left in WIC to scoop food
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
Hang mop to allow air dry
2020-03-23 Pass Routine 4
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
Observed insect device over clean dishes
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed using cups as scoop
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty top of dish machine
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed leaky 3-comp faucet
2019-09-05 Pass Routine 9
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty microwave and can opener blade
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed some severely dented cans
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Observed employee touch floor then handle food without washing hands and changing gloves.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Observed leak at handsink faucet
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Do not cut plastic lids. Food-contact surface must be easily cleanable.
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
Observed insect device over clean dishes
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair RIC door
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty fan covers in WIC, dirty shelves under fans.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair floor tiles that are cracked and replace wall tiles that are missing (wall corner) Seal hand sink to wall.
2019-03-03 Pass Routine 10
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
MOLD OBSERVED ON SLICED CHEESE IN RIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CAN OPENER OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT ACCUMULATION
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAKS OBSERVED AT HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE CARDBOARD SHELF LINER NEXT TO FRYERS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
FAN COVERS INSIDE WIC DIRTY
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
SEAL HAND SINK TO WALL PROPERLY
2018-08-09 Pass Routine 3
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*47 Other Violations
no RFSM with the city of Dallas
2018-07-07 Pass Routine 6
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*45 Floor contruction requirements
2018-01-10 Pass Routine 7
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace broken gaskets
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
date mark all cut/preportioned foods
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Obtain City of Dallas registered food service manager certificate, at least one employee needs to have it that is on site at all times
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (
establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean dirty gaskets
2017-03-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
provide lid/cover for all fruit in ric
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw eggs and store together
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for the cooler
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for the cheese, meat
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register rfsm with city of dallas
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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