FEB 6
2024
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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ALPHA FOOD MART.
BEAT. 19/100
5626 ALPHA RD · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS
Last inspected February 6, 2024 · passed
Failed an inspection 4 years ago. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
17 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
173
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Keep all food at least 135 F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw chicken above raw beef or cooked foods
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Maintain bleach water at 50 ppm Cl
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap between all tasks
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Need at least 1 inch air gap at drains near ice machine
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Use hand sink for hand washing only
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Remove plastic film and stickers on equipment. Do not use cardboards on shelf.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Do not store food on the floor in WIC
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide a lid for trash in restroom
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Post Food Manager Certificate on wall
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Provide Food Manager Certificate
AUG 102023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Provide Grease trap tickets
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
Provide Name of restaurant/manufacturer and address on packaged Teff Injera
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Repair gap between doors
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean inside all drink coolers. shelves, and floors
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace light shields and ceiling tiles
*47 Health permit posted
Post health permit
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Clean air vents
JAN 252023PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2023
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Temperatures not maintained at 135 degrees F or above. Violations marked with * hotdog 114* sausage 120* wings 100*
APR 122022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean WIC fans
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
NOV 12021PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2021
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Raw meat stored above ready to eat foods.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Meat cutter in need of cleaning
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Fruit flies in kitchen
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean surfaces throughout kitchen
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Broken tiles
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Cover all foods in reach in coolers
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AUG 32021FAILED19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2021
FAILED
19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Ice machine Soiled, rotten tomatoes and limes and expired packaged food
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Beef on the floor in the cooler, raw beef next to cooked tortillas in the reach in cooler
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer in bucket too strong
*14 When to wash hands
Employee did not wash hands after switching tasks
*18 Toxic items labeling for original container
unlabeled chemical spray bottles
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
hand wash station plumbing in disrepair, restroom sink in disrepair
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
no grease trap ticket available
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
No dates or labels on food in reach in cooler
*31 No soap at handsink
No soap or paper towels in restroom sink
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
soiled raw wood in prep area
*34 Pest Control
Flies in prep area and roach activity near 3 compartment sink
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee food stored next to restaurant food
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths kept next to stove and on prep surface
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food stored on floor in cooler
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Cup being used to scoop out food product
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Soiled cooler gaskets, soiled storage area, cold holding cooler soiled and coolers soiled
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Soiled air intake vents
*45Physical Facilities
standing water in rear next to 3 compartment sink
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
No covered trash can in restroom
FEB 22021PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2021
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
Observed expired Honey Buns(10/13/20). Corrected On Site(COS).
*18 No reuse of toxics container for food storage
Observed Flour stored in bucket that was previously used for detergent.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Handsink drain[kitchen] must be repaired per plumbing code.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease trap tickets not on site. [Water and Utilities had issued an NOV for grease trap]
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
Packaged food must have manufacturer's label attached.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed onions stored on the floor in the walk-in-cooler.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean the floor in the walk-in-cooler.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Repair or replace all broken or missing light shields.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Need a sign about the inspection report.
AUG 242020PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2020
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
no shopping bad allow to wrap the food (cheese )
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw meat above cheese, produce
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for the cooler
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired RFSM
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all foods in cooler
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
seal open gaps for front door
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under the food container
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
AUG 152020PASSED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2020
PASSED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
RICE 110, BEANS 109 DEGREES F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW SHELLED EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOOD/DRINKS IN WALK IN COOLER
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
*47 Health permit posted
PROVIDE DUPLICATE HEALTH PERMIT
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
COOLER ACROSS GRILL 51.2 DEGREES F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CLEARLY SATE MARK TCS FOOD FOR 7 DAYS ONLY
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
OBSERVED FLIES
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
PROVIDE LABEL FOR CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
COVER HAIR
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PICO DE GALLO 50.1 DEGREES F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MANAGER NOT ON SITE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN COOLERS INSIDE, GASKETS, SHELVES
*31 Individual, disposable towels
PROVIDE
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR PIPE UNDER HAND SINL-MISSING
FEB 272020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
no current records on site- most recent is from 10/2019
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label degreaser bottle
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ice scoop
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
refried beans-110 degrees F; spanish rice-107 degrees F
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
SEP 172019PASSED12 violationsDETAILS
SEP 17
2019
PASSED
12 violationsDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS OFF THE FLOOR FROM WALK IN COOLER
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
CORN TORTILLA
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" UP
*31 No soap at handsink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
OBSERVED IN USE WIPING CLOTHES ON FOOD PREP. TABLE
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
CLOSE OPEN AREA OF CEILING TILES. AREA ABOVE ICE MACHINE IS CLOSED BUT YOU STILL NEED TO CLOSE ANY OPENED AREA FROM CEILING
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
WARNING! DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
KEEP ICE BIN FREE OF MELTED ICE WATER
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
KEEP ICE SCOOP UPRIGHT IN ICE OR STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
FINAL NOTICE! NONE ON SITE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ALSO CLEAN SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER
AUG 212019PASSED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2019
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
HOT DOG 8-12-19. MILK 7-19-19-8-12-19
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NONE ON SITE
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
CLOSE OPEN AREA OF CEILING TILES. AREA ABOVE ICE MACHINE IS CLOSED BUT YOU STILL NEED TO CLOSE ANY OPENED AREA FROM CEILING
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN DUSTY WALL, FAN OF KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
SINK AT 0 PPM
*18 Toxic items used according to law
CHLORINE IN BUCKET 200+ PPM
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
PROVIDE LIGHT TO SMALL ROOM OF WALK IN COOLER
*45 First Aid
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
STORE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE AWAY FROM FOOD AREA
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
ONION N PEPPER 109'F, RICE 117 'F
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST " MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST UP"
FEB 72019PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2019
PASSED
11 violationsDETAILS
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
CLOSE ALL HOLES FROM CEILING FROM AREA OF ICE MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*31 No soap at handsink
RESTROOM
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
WARNING! STORE GS-PUSH CART INSIDE STORE WHEN IT IS NOT OPERATING
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS TO ALL LIGHTS FROM AREA OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE AREA BY RESTROOM
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES
*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
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
WARNING! REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS; CHEESES 12-14-18, SAUSAGE 9-8-18SHREDDED CHEESE 10-29-18, YOGURT 12=10-18, CHOCOLATE MILK 2-5-19
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN NEMCO BAND SLICER FROM KITCHEN
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
1) CLEAN WALL L BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALLS O F WALK IN COOLER 2) CLEAN SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
PREPACKAGED CORN TORTILLA
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS FROM WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS
AUG 222018PASSED12 violationsDETAILS
AUG 22
2018
PASSED
12 violationsDETAILS
*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
KEEP ALL BEVERAGE BOTTLES AND CANS IN DRAINED ICE ONLY. DO NOT KEEP THEM IN MELTED ICE WATER
*47 Health permit posted
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN WALL AND CEILING OF STAIN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST FROM DISHWASHING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER
*31 No soap at handsink
*43 Light - 20 foot : Washing, utensil, toilet
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*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. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP FROM ICE MACHINE
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
HOT DOG 8-10-18. SOUR CREAM 6-4-18, BOLOGNA 7-18-18
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
COFFEE BEANS
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES
*22 Nail polish, fake nails, criteria
FEB 52018PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2018
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
DO NOT STORE CAN OR BOTTLE BEVERAGE IN MELTED ICED WATER. KEEP BEVERAGE STORAGE BIN SELF DRAINED AT ALL TIMES
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NOT ON SITE
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
REPLACE DAMAGED BLUE COLOR ICE SCOOP FROM ICE MACHINE
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE MISSING SHIED FROM AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
*47 Other Violations
STORE GS-PUSH CART INSIDE STORE WHEN IT IS NOT OPERATING
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
CLOSE OPENED ELECTRICAL WIRE BOXES FROM AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SWITCH BOX FROM WALK IN COOLER
AUG 242017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 24
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
ceiling at the 3 compartment sink room
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MAR 222017PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
cooler gaskets, cooler
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
beans 51 F
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
NOV 12016PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2016
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
cooler gasket and reach in cooler
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*45 Floor contruction requirements
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
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