FEB 14
2024
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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BENGAL FOOD STORE.
BEAT. 18/100
3003 S BUCKNER BLVD · PIEDMONT, DALLAS
Last inspected February 14, 2024 · passed
Failed an inspection 3 years ago. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
14 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
151
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace broken light shields, light bulbs
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
missing pipe under hand sink
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
chemicals stored above food
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged walls, floor tiles, ceiling tiles, seal hand sink to the wall
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
gap at door observed
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor in wic
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
broken ice scoop
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezers, gaskets, fan covers in wic
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
store sanitizer bucket off floor
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
tongs hang on suppression system on vent a hood
AUG 82023PASSED12 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2023
PASSED
12 violationsDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
missing pipe under hand sink by mop sink
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
broken ice scoop
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace broken light shield
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS rte food for 7 days only
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
provide food manager certificate
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
store sanitizer bucket off the floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves in walk in coolers, reach in coolers, pipe under 3 com sink
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair cove base, replace damaged and missing ceiling tiles
FEB 102023PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 10
2023
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged ceiling tiles, floor tiles, cove base
*35 Hair Restraints effective
cover hair
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed cloth under cutting boards
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no rfsm certificate
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
missing pipe under hand sink leaking faucets on 3 com sink
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
new employee-obtain food handler card
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves, coolers, freezers
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
JAN 102023PASSED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2023
PASSED
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw shelled eggs stored above rte food
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace broken light shield, and replace non working light bulbs
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
broken ice scoop, broken food containers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, ice cream freezers, coolers inside, tables
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
store sanitizer bucket off the floor
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
observed marker/sharpy and pencil stored together with clean utensils
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
missing pipe under hand sink, 3 compartment sink is clogged
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
sign about inspection report
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed drink bottles in hand sinks
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, microwave
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged ceiling tiles
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
clean restroom
JUN 172022PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2022
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket-within 24 hours
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
still fruit flies-pest control service done on 6/16/2022 eliminate fruit flies
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
working on rfsm certificate 45 days
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, microwave
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
thawing process under cold running water not room temperatures
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed drink bottles in hand sink
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair all damaged ceiling tiles, floor tiles, mop sink shall be in good and working condition, light shield above shelves
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
IMPORTANT: CLEAN WALK IN COOLERS SHELVES, CLEAN GASKETS, CLEAN ICE CREAM FREEZER, CLEAN DRINK COOLERS, CLEAN ICE MACHINE (EXTERIOR), CLEAN FANS/COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS, SHELVES FOR DRY FOOD
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JUN 72022FAILED19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2022
FAILED
19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace broken light shield above microwave and replace light bulb in reach-in freezer
*25 Rodent control: using control methods
Observed mice droppings around floor coolers
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Mop sink pipe is disconnected
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Unnecessary items found at hand sink by 3-compartment sink, and money found in hand sink in food prep area
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food found sitting on floor
*39 Cutting surfaces.
Resurface cutting board
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Could not produce current grease trap ticket upon inspection
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
Outside dumpsters need to be closed and free of refuse
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Must date mark any food that is on site for longer than 24 hours.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean coolers, shelves, gaskets
*47 Handwashing signage
No hand washing sign at both sinks
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean ice machine
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
Replace broken lids on food containers
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Must wash hands before putting on new gloves
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Must provide probe thermometer to check food temperatures.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Cover all holes, replace damaged ceiling tiles
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Personal food items stored next to food for sale
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Fruit flies found upon inspection.
NOV 222021PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 22
2021
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, cover all holes, edges
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floo
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, coolers, fans
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels at back hand sink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tomato 59 degrees f, onion/cilantro 59 degrees f
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain rfsm certificate
MAY 112021PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2021
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
provide written procedures about food
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed unnecessary articles in hand sink
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
premises shall be in good repair-repair broken floor tiles, replace wet ceiling tiles
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
store utensils 6 inches off the floor
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips immediately
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain RFSM certificate from the City of Dallas
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, ice machine, fans in walk in coolers
NOV 42020PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 4
2020
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
keep utensils 6 inches off the floor
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, microwave
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink used for different purposes
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
grease trap ticket
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean walk in cooler, gaskets, caulk
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
sanitizer test strips
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
entrance door
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
provide
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
provide rfsm certificate
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
check floor drain 30 days
APR 212020PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2020
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
repair entrance door
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
observed utensils sit on floor
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
keep sanitizer bucket off floor
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean freezers, coolers, shelves
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain rfsm certificate
OCT 92019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 9
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*31 No soap at handsink
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
OCT 82018PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
EXPIRED MILK
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
APR 112018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
OCT 252017PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MAR 282017PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
expired RFSM certificate
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
need repair restroom urinal and toilet leak
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
floors need to be clean properly inside WI cooler unit
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
open gaps top of WI cooler units wall
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held
dent cans
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