App#49280 Waffle House
3818 W Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75211 · 75211 · Restaurant
Passed all 17 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-09 Pass Routine 6
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
LEAD COOK MUST PROVIDE TIME FOR EGGS PLACED ABOVE GRILL AREA
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CFM PAPER WORK NOT AVAILABLE.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
EMPLOYEES COULD NOT PRODUCE TEXAS FOOD HANDLER CARDS.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK THAWING FOODS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
2023-12-20 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
provide time for eggs.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean grime build up inside if ice machine.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
grease trap tickets not onsite.
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
pest control records onsite.
*31 No soap at handsink
provide soap and paper towels at hand sinks.
*33 Mechanical warewashing equip., wash solution temp.
repair warewashing machine.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
remove harboring conditions
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover tea containers.
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
thawing food need label or keep frozen
*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position
store ice bucket in draining postion
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean vents of ice machine. clean walls underneath 3 comp sink, clean underneath warewash area, clean hand sink cabinets
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean vents.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged ceiling tiles.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
post CFM
2023-06-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM NOT ONSITE.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
HAND SINK LOCATED IN BACK AREA NOT FUNCTIONING. REPAIR.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
POST RFSM.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CHILI OBSERVED AT 126.3F AND WHITE GRAVY AT 133.2F. REHEAT TO 135F.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
STEAMER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT. REPAIR
*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
OBSERVED EGGS, ABOVE GRILL, IN UNMARKED CONTAINER. PROVIDE TIME FOR EGGS.
2022-12-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
observed soil build up inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize.
*33 Mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitizing
thermometer of dishwasher not functioning(final rinse thermometer) repair.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
remove harboring conditions( dirty drains, water/puddles, food debris)
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
clean containers store on soiled rusty shelves, store on clean surface.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean drains, clean grime on gaskets, clean in between equipment and floors of wif
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean dust build up on vents.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
register food manager certificate with city of dallas.
2022-11-02 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO AVAILABLE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS, PROVIDE.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS, ON WALLS UNDERNEATH WARE WASH SINK,
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
OBSERVED GRIME/SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, DISPOSE OF CURRENT ICE AND THEN CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.
*45 Store maintenance equipment in orderly manner
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SMALL PREP TABLE(DRILL ON TABLE, FOOD CONTAINERS ON TABLE, DECORATIONS ON TABLE). MAINTAIN IN ORDERLY FASHION
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR, PUDDLE OF WATER IN WALK IN COOLER, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK THAWED FOOD THAT STATES TO KEEP FROZEN, USE BY DATE ON PACKAGE IS FOR FOOD ITEM KEPT FROZEN.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CHILI OBSERVED AT 75.8F AND WHITE GRAVY AT 95.8F. DISCARD TEMPERATURE OUT OF DATE.
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
OBSERVED EGGS OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITH NO MARKINGS, MUST PROVIDE TIME AS REQUESTED BY WAFFLE HOUSE.
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded
DISHWASHER THERMOMETER NOT FUNCTIONING, REPAIR.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MOST RECENT GREASE TRAP TICKET IS FOR 12-2021. MISSING THREE CLEANING RECORDS.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
PROVIDE A REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WITH CITY OF DALLAS, AND HAVE IT POSTED. LINK WILL BE PROVIDED.
2022-04-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
grime build up on all gaskets/seals of reach in coolers, rust/grime build up on wire storage shelves, grime build up on equipment, dust build up on light fixture,
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
grime build up on food contact surfaces, clean and sanitize. observed mold build up on ham tray. clean and sanitize. grime build up inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
grime build up on white ice guard of ice machine, clean.
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
observed grease build up on vent hood, clean.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw steak and bacon stored above eggs, arrange properly to prevent cross contamination
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand wash signs in mens and womens restrooms.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed food debri build up on floors, remove harboring condition.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloth left on food contact surface, when done place back in sanitizer solution.
2021-10-19 Pass Routine 3
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
grime build up inside of cabinets, clean. grime build up on metal shelves. clean.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust build up on intake vents, clean.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
renew expired RFSM
2021-04-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
grime observed in between equipment, between wall and gravy hot hold, grime observed on stainless steel cabinets, grime build up on handle of RICs
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
observed utensils stored on grimed storage containers.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust observed on intake vents, clean.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
white gravy observe at 129.4F, chili observed at 130.4F; rapidly reheat food to 135F or above.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Register and post RFSM.
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
outside trash enclosure has grime build up.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
white gravy observed uncovered, cover.
2020-10-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloths observed on food contact surfaces, place back into buckets when not in use.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
grime build up on large sugar container, grime build up on shelves in kitchen, grime build up on equipment. CLEAN.
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
seal of bottom reach in freezer is not able to maintain door closed, REPAIR.
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
dead pest observed on light shields, corrected on site.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust on intake vents, clean.
2020-04-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
grime build up on screws of ice machine. grime on sides inside of ice machine, clean.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
condiments underneath shelves, dust on fans located in walk in cooler.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
sausage patties in walk in freezer, left uncovered. cover.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
make sign that states and post where it is visible to customers: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
2019-11-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer at 200PPM, needs to be 50-100PPM. change sanitizer.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chili at 128F, gravy at 117.4F. Dispose of food.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Correctly date mark food in walk in cooler and food in reach in coolers. 1st warning.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
food particles located underneath equipment and along perimeter of floor, clean.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
grime on floors. clean
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
grime on walls of ice bin, clean ice bin.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust on exhaust vents, clean vents.
*47 Health permit posted
health permit must be posted and visible.
2019-05-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
drainage at hand sink discharge waste water at floor must be repair to avoid contamination
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
floors on all areas dirty with spills and drippings must be clean to avoid contamination
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
ceiling dirty in all areas with soils residues and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination on TCS food
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
incorrect date marking om food containers inside cooler units must be have proper date marking on all food containers on all areas missing date marking on food containers must be have proper dat
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
WI freezer unit dirty with food debris and litter must be clean floors inside cooler units RI cooler units with water discharges must be clean to avoid cross contamination
2018-11-15 Pass Routine 4
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
2018-05-15 Pass Routine 3
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing current grease trap ticket
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
equipment, inside and outside WI cooler units and floors areas dirty must be clean during operational hours
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
missing FRSM certification must be have RFSM registration with the city
2017-11-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
gravy at 128 F
*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil
sanitizer solution need to be clean during operational must be debris free water solution
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food containers at floor level
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
dirty men restroom must clean restrooms during operational hours
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking food containers RI cooler kitchen area
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
blood dripping container soiled inside Wi cooler water and blood front RI cooler units
2017-04-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*47 Handwashing signage
IN RESTROOMS
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
inside ric
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
HALF & HALF 51 DEGREE F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGG OVER SAUSAGE RAW GROUND BEEF OVER PORK CHOP
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
UTENSIL STORAGE UNDER GRILL
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ALL ITEMS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HRS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT
2016-10-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
ENSURE THAT PROPER DATE AND TIME ON EGGS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW EGG 63 , MUSHROOM 50 (DEGREE F)
*47 Handwashing signage
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INSIDE RIC, INSIDE CABINET
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN CONTAINER DRINKS OVER SODA BOXES
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