Asian Star Buffet
9208 E Rl Thornton Frwy #112, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant
Passed all 12 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-10-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, clean shelves in walk in cooler, shelves in reach in cooler, cooler lids, food storage containers, shelves by reach cooler
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaks on prep sink, 3 com sinks
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at doors
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
do not use lids with cut holes with knifes
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken wings stored above soy sauce in walk in cooler observed raw seafood stored above cooked chicken observed raw salmon and tuna stored above cab meat
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
cooler lid touched food-do not overload food in food containers cover food products to avoid environmental contamination
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food products
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, coolers inside, tables in the kitchen, shelves
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
premises shall be in good repair
2023-04-10 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 11
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in walk in coolers, clean shelves in ric cooler, clean gaskets around cooler doors (wic/wif/ric/rif), clean microwave, clean dish washer - exterior,
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
clean employee's restroom immediately (toilet, sinks, door)
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking faucets on mop and 3 com and hand sinks
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at back door
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
provide original lid for sesame containers-do not cut lids with knifes
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
provide written procedures for sushi rice-last warning
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover food products
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean food storage containers- immediately shelves
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
observed gatorade in ice for human consumption
2023-03-09 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*38 Time/temperature controlled for safety food, slacking. Food temperature at 5 degrees Celsius (41
frozen salmon-ready manufacturing label no room temperatures
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
provide written procedures for sushi rice
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in reach in coolers, walk in coolers, walk in freezers, clean gaskets around all cooler doors, clean grill, shelve under grill, clean shelves above sushi area
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
provide label for food products
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gaps around doors
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover food containers
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leak on mop sink at service station
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
raid not allowed in the kitchen
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw shelled eggs sit on top of cooked food in reach in cooler raw chicken stored above vegetables in reach in cooler
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, can opener
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
open drinks-personal sit on prep tables and shelves above food personal food
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
2022-07-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, coolers, freezers, shelves, tables, grills, ice machine filters
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in reach in cooler (cabbage) raw shrimp stored above cut lime in walk in cooler, raw chicken stored above cabbage in walk in cooler
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
observed gap around back door
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
crab meat 49.6, cabbage 50, noddle 49.3 degrees f
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
provide written procedures for sushi rice
*43 Ventilation,mechanical
temperature in kitchen was 92 degrees f
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
provide original drain stopper not paper towels
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink bottles
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer-store food 6 inches off floor
2022-01-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
Missing procedure or log for sushi rice
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in WIC, raw shrimp sroed above cooked (RTE) chicken in RIC, observed raw shelled eggs above cooked mac and cheese
*18 Restricted use pesticides
Observed raid spray sitting next to clean utensil of shelf across from 3- compartment sink, provide label for chemical bucket
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
No hot water in establishment, follow up within 24 hours
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Provide label with food common name (buffet, squeeze bottle)
*34 Pest Control
Observed roaches, observed insect devices stored above clean dishes
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed wet wiping cloths stored under cutting board, all wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution or laundry sanitizer bucket can not sit on floor
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Separate cut avocado and cheese, cover food containers, do not store plate on top of celery, store food 6 inches from off the ground , remove dented cans, use zip lock for all spices
*39 Cutting surfaces.
Resurface cutting board, repair broken gasket, use utensil with handle to scoop food, repair RIC door
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean within 24 hours: Cooolers, freezers, shelves (all), gasket, tables, floors, ice machine, ceiling tiles, sinks, caulk. If not cleaned, citation will be given
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
Repair toilet tank cover lid in employees restroom in kitchen
*47 Other Violations
Renew food handlers certificate card within 7 days. Remove all unnecessary articles from kitchen
2021-07-26 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 10
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, tables
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, clean food storage containers
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw shrimp stored above crab meat-corrected on site
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
insect devices
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
cover food from environmental contaminations
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
lid-do not cut
*39 Non PHF dispenser cleaned every 24 hrs
clean spoons
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
provide written procedures about sushi rice
2021-06-22 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
no labeling and food storage containers
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
mayo at 77.7 and 77.7,
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food stored on floor in freezer, potatoes on the floor
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
fly paper over food prep areas
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up 3 compartment sink in wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry order
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
sushi rice was made at 10:3 and no label for time
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
must clean washroom
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ice machine, can opener, food storage containers, utensils all soiled
*14 Gloves single use
no Changing gloves when changing tasks
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
gloves, utensils and food stored in hand sinks
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken, fish and shrimp above cooked chicken, vegetables and noodles.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks in food prep areas
*07 Parasite destruction, shall be frozen and stored at a temperature of -4øF or below for (7 days)
Keep parasite destruction form on site
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
mayo containers cut in half, lid on sesame seed cut open
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
soiled gaskets, coolers (exterior and interior), dishwasher, shelves in coolers, fryers, grills, ovens, prep tables. clean pipes under sinks as well as vent pillars
2020-12-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
PROVIDE GREASE TRAP TICKET
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed cross contamination raw products above rte food RTE- READY TO EAT FOOD TOP SHELVES RAW SEAFOOD PRODUCTS RAW BEEF/PORK GROUND MEAT RAW POULTRY AND EGGS
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
LAST WARNING PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES ABOUT VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENTS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN IMMEDIATELY: COOLERS, GASKETS, SHELVES, RACKS, DISH WASHER, CAULK,
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO SCOOP FOOD
*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
NO ROOM TEMPERATURES
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE WET CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
PROVIDE LABEL FOR CHEMICAL BUCKETS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
THAWING PROCESS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
STORE FOOD 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
*25 HACCP Plan Record to be maintained
PROVIDE RECORD FOR SUSHI RICE
2020-06-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*31 No soap at handsink
provide soap on hand sink
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw octopus stored above broccoli, raw product above rte food in walk in cooler
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
no hot water
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, can opener, food storage containers
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed fruit flies
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
knife stored above cooler and prep table
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food on floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean coolers, shelves, freezers,
2019-12-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW SQUID 64, RAW SHRIMP 51, CALIFORNIA ROLL 54, HARD BOILED EGG 51
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED CHICKEN WING ON BUFFET LINE 122
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE PRODUCE IN WIC
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
OBSERVED BOWL AND FOOD IN HANDSINK
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
2019-05-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
EGGS STORED ON BOTTOM
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY ICE MACHINE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2018-11-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
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