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Aloha Bar-b-que

5610 Lemmon Ave #a1, Dallas, TX 75209 · 75209 · Restaurant

Passed all 18 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
18
14 passed
Last Inspected
2024-01-12
Pass Rate
78%
0 failures
Score
23/100
BEAT
18 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-01-12
No failures across all 18 inspections on record
64 sanitation violations found across 17 inspections
23 food storage & handling violations found across 15 inspections
Sanitation critical 64×
Food Storage & Handling critical 23×
Facility Condition minor 17×
Other critical 15×
Documentation & Training minor 14×
Food Temperature critical 11×
Employee Hygiene critical
Pest Activity critical
Plumbing & Waste minor
2024-01-12 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
minor Employee Hygiene

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

encrusted grease build up sid of grill fryer

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair rear food prep cooler rice steamer - leaking

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

heavy food debris in floor drains throughout

minor Food Storage & Handling

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

al food handler must be trained in food safety

critical Food Temperature

*47 Other Violations

hot hold meat

2023-06-12 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Last warning

critical Other

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

Observed ice build-up in RIFS, touching food packages directly

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair RIF lid

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty WIC gasket (moldy), dirty WIC shelves, A/C vents and ceiling vents, dry-ingredient storage containers, storage shelves, exterior of equipment

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair WIC floor

2022-11-17 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean everything inside RICs (by grill and by hand sink), all of WIC, WIF

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date mark food if kept longer than 24 hours in WIC

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove cardboard from inside RIC (meat cooler)

critical Other

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

Observed ice from inside RIC on food product inside cooler. Keep sealed or provide cover for food product

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair lid on RIF in back, cover utensils by register

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair light in WIF

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Deep clean all of kitchen (all equipment (under &behind), shelves, and venthood)

minor Facility Condition

*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent

Do not use cardboard as floor mat. Use non-slip, non-absorbent material

minor Other

*47 Other Violations

Post 'choking poster' sign up for public view and 'inspection report available' sign up for public view too

2022-04-01 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed raw chicken stored at 48 Degrees F in RIC.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty drink machine. Observed dirty RIC's and prep tables.

minor Other

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Observed food not datemarked.

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Observed personal drink stored over prep table.

minor Sanitation

*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil

Observed a lot of wet/dirty hand towels.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources

Observed scoop handles touching food in RIC.

critical Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

Observed accumulated grease on flat top cooker and grill.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Observed reuse of single use containers[soy sauce in sriracha container, not relabeled].

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floor in kitchen, WIC, and WIF.

minor Facility Condition

*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

Observed garbage dumpster doors open.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent

Observed cardboard used as a floor mat.

2021-10-16 Pass Routine
8
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

soda nozzles

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Encrusted grease build-up on grill, fryers and vent hood filters. Detail clean exterior of food service equipment.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Floors not in good repair throughout. Repair leak at food prep sink.

minor Sanitation

*47 Other Violations

Clean and organize storage area and cookline.

minor Sanitation

*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Cardboard liners are not approved material.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

2021-04-22 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw shelled egg over cabbage, raw shrimp over gravy mix

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed spam 47.2 degrees F, raw beef 48.5 degrees F, raw chicken, 52.5 degrees f, macaroni salad 45.5 degrees F (lid open, not meal time)

serious Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed cardboard as shelf liner, tape used on utensils and equipment

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed cup used as scoop, scoop handle in product.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty grater

2021-03-22 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed spam 47.6 degrees F, raw beef 47.3 degrees F.

serious Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed food on floor in WIC

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty food containers, utensils, inside RIC, food-contact surfaces of equipment

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Observed raw shelled eggs over shrimp.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed damaged WIC floor, leaky hand sink faucet.

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Observed not washing hands before donning gloves

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed cardboard used as mat and as shelf liners. Observed tape on utensil handles. Observed foil as shelf liner.

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed cup used as scoop

minor Sanitation

*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil

Observed debris in sanitizer bucket

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed rodent droppings

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed very dirty floors, shelves, equipment, outsides of containers

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometers in RIC's

2020-09-23 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty food containers and inside RIC

serious Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

Observed dead cockroach

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed cabbage on floor.

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed ladle in ambient-temp standing water

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label bulk dry ingredients

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty throughout (floors, shelves, walls, under/behind equipment). Heavy buildup. Requires deep clean.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair WIC floor.

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed foil and cardboard as shelf liners.

2020-02-26 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

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

Observed sanitizer <100 ppm quat in bucket

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed sanitizer bucket incorrectly labeled.

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed cardboard as shelf liner and as mat. Observed foil as liner.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed food on floor

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed using cup as scoop.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Cleaning needed throughout kitchen (shelves, containers, walls)

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair floor in WIC

2019-08-01 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed BBQ beef at 49.6 degrees F, RIC was 50 degrees F.

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw chicken over cabbage and soy sauce. Raw eggs over lard.

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed sanitizer in bucket <10 ppm chlorine.

serious Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer in 3-comp sink >200 ppm chlorine.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Obtain food handler certificates for employees.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed cabbage and soy sauce on floor in WIC.

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed dipper in still water. Must be running water or maintained at 135 degrees F.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean bottom shelf under prep table. Clean outside of bulk containers.

minor Sanitation

*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Do not use wood cutting board. Must be non-absorbent.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

2019-07-05 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 14
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed raw beef 50 degrees F, raw marinated beef 51.2 degrees F. Unit thermometer reads 60 degrees F.

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Rice observed at 72.5 degrees F.

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw chicken over soy sauce, raw shrimp over vegetables.

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Sanitizer in 3-comp sink 10 ppm chlorine. Sanitizer in bucket 0 ppm.

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Observed handling cooked chicken with bare hands.

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label sanitizer bucket. Observed spray bottle with no label.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

No date marking observed.

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Do not use cardboard as shelf liner.

critical Other

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

Close bread crumb bag or place in secure container.

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed ladle in water 91.2 degrees F. Must be 135 degrees F, in running water, inside food at 135 degrees F, or sanitized between uses.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean small RIF, walls and shelved throughout kitchen, walls, ceiling, floor, fan covers in WIC. Clean outside of food containers.

minor Other

*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Observed backpack on chest freezer, personal coffee on shelf next to rice and BBQ sauce.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

obtain food handler cards.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

No pest control records.

2019-07-03 Pass Routine
1
minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

2019-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 15
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Raw beef observed at 52.2 degrees F. Must be 41 degrees F or lower.

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

Do not store raw shrimp over macaroni salad.

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Sanitizer bucket and 3-comp sink <10 ppm.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM expired.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Obtain food handler cards for all food handlers.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Date mark all prepared/opened TCS foods for no more than 7 days.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Place thermometers in both RIC's.

minor Sanitation

*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Do not use plastic shopping bag for food storage.

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Door gap observed at back door.

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket.

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Ladle must be stored in running water, in hot (135 degrees F or greater) water, or inside hot (135 degrees or greater) food with handle sticking out.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean shelves, ceiling, and floor inside WIC. Clean shelves throughout kitchen. Clean buildup around grill. Clean vent hood and lighting.

minor Employee Hygiene

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace light bulbs over grill

minor Other

*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent

Do not use cardboard as mat.

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide lid for trash in womens restroom.

2019-02-24 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 14
minor Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

vent hood

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Deep clean vent hood. Clean grill area and storage shelves in WIC.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Store employee drinks in designated area.

minor Sanitation

*47 Other Violations

Clean and organize storage area. Do not store items in the mop sink.

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

Employee observed not washing hands between different tasks.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Remove chipped paint from floor. Repair leak at 2 comp sink.

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Raw beef 53 F, macaroni salad 45 F

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Replace damaged weather stripping at back door.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

salt

critical Other

*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ

Raw eggs stored above fish.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

warmer unit 129 F

2018-07-30 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

minor Other

*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

2018-01-24 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
serious Other

*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

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

observed employee cutting chicken bare hand thats ready to eat

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines

remove all food from reach in cooler bottom area- wastewater draining

minor Sanitation

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

seal lose cove base board and clean

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site

minor Sanitation

*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

did not oberve any date marking

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

food in walk in cooler was stored on the floor

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

fix all leaks in three compartment sink, ice mechine plumbing

critical Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

clean stovetop and other equipment with grease build up

2017-05-18 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

critical Pest Activity

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

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DO NOT USE CARDBOARD PAPER

minor Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

critical Sanitation

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

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

2016-11-15 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHILE NOT IN USE INSIDE APPROVED SANITIZER AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION EX. CLOTHS ON COUNTER NOT BEING USED SEC. 17-5.3. WIPING CLOTHS AND SPONGES. (b) A

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN DIRTY AIR VENT COVER

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Store food products on shelves of cooler/freezer from top to bottom according to the following order: 1) ready to eat products 2) raw seafood products. 3) raw pork products. 4) raw beef products

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