SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

ALOHA BAR-B-QUE.

BEAT. 37/100

5610 LEMMON AVE #A1 · BLUFFVIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected January 12, 2024 · passed

33 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
18 passed
VIOLATIONS
156
includes 33 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 12
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

encrusted grease build up sid of grill fryer

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair rear food prep cooler rice steamer - leaking

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

heavy food debris in floor drains throughout

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

al food handler must be trained in food safety

CRITICALFood Temperature
*47 Other Violations

hot hold meat

JUN 12
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Last warning

CRITICALOther
*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

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair RIF lid

MINORSanitation
*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

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair WIC floor

NOV 17
2022
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

Date mark food if kept longer than 24 hours in WIC

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove cardboard from inside RIC (meat cooler)

CRITICALOther
*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

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair lid on RIF in back, cover utensils by register

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair light in WIF

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent

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

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

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

APR 1
2022
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed raw chicken stored at 48 Degrees F in RIC.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

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

Observed food not datemarked.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner.

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

Observed personal drink stored over prep table.

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

Observed a lot of wet/dirty hand towels.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources

Observed scoop handles touching food in RIC.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

Observed accumulated grease on flat top cooker and grill.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*40 Reuse of single service articles

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

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floor in kitchen, WIC, and WIF.

MINORFacility Condition
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

Observed garbage dumpster doors open.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent

Observed cardboard used as a floor mat.

OCT 16
2021
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

soda nozzles

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

MINORSanitation
*47 Other Violations

Clean and organize storage area and cookline.

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

Cardboard liners are not approved material.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
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APR 22
2021
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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

CRITICALFood 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)

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

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

MINORSanitation
*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.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty grater

MAR 22
2021
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl

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

Observed food on floor in WIC

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

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

Observed raw shelled eggs over shrimp.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed damaged WIC floor, leaky hand sink faucet.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Observed not washing hands before donning gloves

MINORSanitation
*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.

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

Observed cup used as scoop

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

Observed debris in sanitizer bucket

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed rodent droppings

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometers in RIC's

SEP 23
2020
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty food containers and inside RIC

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm Cl.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

Observed dead cockroach

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

Observed cabbage on floor.

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

Observed ladle in ambient-temp standing water

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

Label bulk dry ingredients

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair WIC floor.

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed foil and cardboard as shelf liners.

FEB 26
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

Observed sanitizer <100 ppm quat in bucket

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Observed sanitizer bucket incorrectly labeled.

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

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

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

Observed food on floor

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

Observed using cup as scoop.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Cleaning needed throughout kitchen (shelves, containers, walls)

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair floor in WIC

AUG 1
2019
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

CRITICALFood 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed sanitizer in bucket <10 ppm chlorine.

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Obtain food handler certificates for employees.

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

Observed cabbage and soy sauce on floor in WIC.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

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

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

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
JUL 5
2019
PASSED
14 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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.

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

Rice observed at 72.5 degrees F.

CRITICALFood 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

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

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

Observed handling cooked chicken with bare hands.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label sanitizer bucket. Observed spray bottle with no label.

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

No date marking observed.

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Do not use cardboard as shelf liner.

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

Close bread crumb bag or place in secure container.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

obtain food handler cards.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

No pest control records.

JUL 3
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
JUN 6
2019
PASSED
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

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

Do not store raw shrimp over macaroni salad.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Sanitizer bucket and 3-comp sink <10 ppm.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM expired.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Obtain food handler cards for all food handlers.

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

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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Place thermometers in both RIC's.

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

Do not use plastic shopping bag for food storage.

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

Door gap observed at back door.

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

Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace light bulbs over grill

MINOROther
*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent

Do not use cardboard as mat.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide lid for trash in womens restroom.

FEB 24
2019
PASSED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

vent hood

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

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

Store employee drinks in designated area.

MINORSanitation
*47 Other Violations

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

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

Employee observed not washing hands between different tasks.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Raw beef 53 F, macaroni salad 45 F

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

Replace damaged weather stripping at back door.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

salt

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

Raw eggs stored above fish.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

warmer unit 129 F

JUL 30
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
JAN 24
2018
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*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

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

observed employee cutting chicken bare hand thats ready to eat

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

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

MINORSanitation
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

seal lose cove base board and clean

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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

MINORSanitation
*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

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

Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

did not oberve any date marking

MINORFood 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

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

fix all leaks in three compartment sink, ice mechine plumbing

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

clean stovetop and other equipment with grease build up

MAY 18
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DO NOT USE CARDBOARD PAPER

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
NOV 15
2016
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*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

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN DIRTY AIR VENT COVER

CRITICALFood 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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