Al Biernat's North
5251 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas, TX 75254 · 75254 · Restaurant
Passed all 12 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-12-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Maintain food under 41 F (cooked shrimp 50, sliced tomatoes 48 F)
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Sanitizer buckets and dishwasher did not register.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Do not block hand sink.
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Do not use foil as a liner.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all food in WIC.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair WIC drips.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean dust on WIC fans and ceiling and A/C vents.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Store personal drinks separate.
2023-03-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese 48 * Temperatures not maintained at 135 degrees F or above. Violations marked with * mango54* tomato 54* 50* radish 47* Pico 45*
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
dish washer chemical low 10 ppm needs to be 50 ppm Chlorine Bar dish washer has no sanitizer
2022-09-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed cloths under cutting boards also observed wet wiping cloths under floor mats in the kitchen
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed flies in kitchen
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around, shelves, coolers inside, freezers,
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean can opener, clean ice machine
2022-01-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*15 Limit bare hand contact with all other foods
Staff grabbed bread with bare hands
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Lettuce in contact with cloths
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Store scoops upright in ice machine
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean WIC fans
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Ice cubes found in hand sink
2021-07-23 Pass Routine 3
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
.products inside the walk in cooler prep date was yesterday. Must have a 7 day use by dates marked on products.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
ceiling a c leak
2021-01-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Must label toxic chemical spray bottles.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean the floor ni dry storage.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
All personal items must be stored in appropriate place.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM must be posted.
2020-07-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
Do not store ice scoop handle in ice at bar
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Provide correct ppm chlorine at dish machine
*22 PIC to ensure no unapproved indiv in food prep are
Food handlers must have certificates
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometers in freezers
2020-01-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
GASKETS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
2019-06-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
cloth towel used to cover/store food inside the ric.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed an employee eating guacamole on the prep table in the kitchen area.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
chicken measured at 47 degrees F; ribeye measured at 49 degrees F; turkey measured at 49 degrees F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired permit
*47 Handwashing signage
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
2018-12-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*35 Hair Restraints effective
beard guards needed
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
dusty fan covers in the ric
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
do not store under the cutting board
*47 Handwashing signage
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
sponge observed inside the designated hand wash sink
2018-06-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking pipe under the three-compartment sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
food debris inside the reach in cooler
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace air gaskets
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
2017-12-18 Pass Routine 3
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
expired half and half- two cartons
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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