SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

BESA'S PIZZA & PASTA.

BEAT. 42/100

14856 PRESTON RD #110 · PRESTONWOOD, DALLAS

Last inspected November 9, 2023 · passed

22 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
76
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 9
2023
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cooked chicken at 55 F for 3+ hours, maintain below 41 F.

SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

Provide time marks for calzones.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean and sanitize soda station and ice dispenser.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Provide Food Handler Certificates for all employees.

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

Do not use wood blocks.

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

Store food 6 inches off floor.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floor near 3-compartment sinks and under equipment.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*47 Other Violations

Provide Grease Trap form from City of Dallas.

FEB 14
2023
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * beef 55* ham 49* garlic 56*

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

deep clean mixer, can opener, meat slicer

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw eggs over cheese and touching salad bag

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

remove cloth no cloth under cutting board

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

can not store knives in between equipment

MAR 3
2022
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Store eggs below ready to eat foods (salsa)

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean can opener

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Supply hand sink with towels

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Wood plank used as a platform in walk in cooler

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

Marinara sauce stored on the floor in walk in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Pizza tray pans stored on the floor

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
AUG 22
2021
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

all cold holding temperatures must be maintained at 41 f or below

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

heavy dust build up observed on air vents (kitchen area)

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

glass cleaner nest to food on dry storage shelves

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no rfsm on site during the inspection

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace blown out lights underneath the vent a hood

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed food staff use a hand sink as a food prep sink-pasta

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

heavy food build up observed on dry can storage rack

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

rubber gasket on the pull-out drawers observed not in good repair (also with black build up_

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

replace damaged cutting boards as often as necessary

FEB 2
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
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JAN 28
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Replace RIC gaskets and door

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
CRITICALFood Temperature
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Cover foods in WIC that are not meant for temporary cooling

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

maintain clean non food contact surfaces (cooking equipment)

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

Date mark items in the WIC

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

Store knives in a clean and dry place

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Address leak at mop sink

JUL 13
2020
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

stored underneath the cutting board

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers

SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: Cooked and served, within 4 hours, exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded 4 hours

need documentation

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

observed an employee using a personal phone while on duty in the kitchen area

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
FEB 7
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Observed raw chicken stored over pasta. Observed eggs stored over cheese.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty soda nozzles and ice dispenser.

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

Need to datemark items held for longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.

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

Need to cover bulk food containers between use.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Need to clean the floors.

SEP 25
2019
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

EXPIRED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

EXTERMINATE FRUIT FLIES FROM SODA SYRUP STORAGE AREA

SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr

PRODUCTS ON OPENED TOP COOLER AND PIZZA STATION

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

SODA NOZZLES , CAN OPENER

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN CONTAINERS i.e. SLICED LEMON, FLOUR

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

STORE RAW MEAT BELOW READY TO EAT FOOD .

SEP 11
2018
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

CHICKEN 53'F, 61'F, , SAUSAGE 51'F

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Store food products on the 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 pro

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

DO NOT STORE KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN TABLE AND COOLER

SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
MAR 22
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER FROM KITCHEN HAND SINK

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN DUSTY COOLER COMPRESSOR CONDENSERS

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLER, BREAD AND BEVERAGE STATION LEMON

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOROther
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS FROM COOLER

SEP 12
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MAR 9
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

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