MAR 21
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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BIERNAT'S RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
4217 OAK LAWN AVE · OAK LAWN, DALLAS
Last inspected March 21, 2023 · passed
13 of 13 inspections passed. 20 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
74
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Sep 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Replace reach in unit lids (damaged)
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
MAR 212023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
FEB 92022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Raw beef stored over vegetables in reach in cooler
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Utensils with no handle being used as calamari scoop
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
SEP 22021PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2021
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*05 Reheat from 41øF to 165øF within 2 hours and/or Commercially processed RTE foods reheated from 4
MARINARA SAUCE WAS NOT REHEATED TO 164F BEFORE HOT HOLDING AT 135F. MARINARA OBSERVED AT 80F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKETS WITH CHLORINE SOLUTION AT TOXIC LEVELS ABOVE 400 PPM> MAINTAIN BETWEEN 50-100PPM. OBSERVED BAR SODA NOZZEL WITH SLIMY MOLD-LIKE ACCUMULATION SHELVES INSIDE WIC OBSERVED WITH
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED ONTOP OF BANANAS & FRUIT IN PASTRY PREP AREA
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
COVER ALL FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER>OBSERVED PLASTIC TO-GO BOWL IN DRY INGREDIENT BIN. STORE SCOOPS ON/IN CLEAN & SANITIZED SURFACE. OBSERVED LARGE ICE SCOOP STORED ON CARD BOARD BOX
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
USE PROPER SCOOP TO DISPENSE PRODUCT>OBSERVED PLASTIC TO GO BOWL IN DRY INGREDIENT BIN. STORE SCOOPS ON/IN CLEAN & SANITIZED SURFACE. OBSERVED LARGE ICE SCOOP STORED ON CARD BOARD BOX
*40 Store single-service item in original package
MAINTAIN COFFEE & TEA FILTERS IN PLASTIC BAG OR OTHER PROTECTIVE MEANS WHEN NOT IN USE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DUST ACCUMULATION OBSERVED ON FAN COVERS AND CEILING & WALLS OF WALK IN COOLERS
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT UNDER VENT HOOD
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
SEAL ALL HAND SINKS, STATIONARY PREP TABLES & DISH PIT SHELVING TO WALL PROPERLY
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FEB 122021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 12
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * garlic 53* cheese 53*
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
can not store utensils between 2 pieces of equipment
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean meat slicer, ice machine and vegetable slicer
AUG 172020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
Observed personal beverage next to food and drinks in RIC
JAN 212020PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
GASKETS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
JUN 272019PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2019
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS PAST USED BY DATE
*39 Cutting surfaces.
REPLACE CUTTING BOARD
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN RIC
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS IN KITCHEN
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR HARD TO CLEAN PLATES; REPAIR BROKEN GLASS ON SLIDING RIC DOOR
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
COOKED RICE 49.8*F, RAW BEEF PATTIES 53*F, SLICED CUCUMBERS AT BAR 64*F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 48*F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS; OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM
NOV 82018PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2018
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
AVOCADO 54, SHREDDED CHEESE 59
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
RAY BEEF STORED ABOVE CHEESE IN RIC
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
*31 No soap at handsink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*47 Handwashing signage
SEP 232018PASSED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2018
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label all food containers
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
expired buttermilk
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean WIC fan covers, very dusty
*40 Store single-service item in original package
coffee filters
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
observed large containers of marinara sauce in WIC at 82F. Cool from 135 to 70F in 2 hours, and from 70 to 41 in 4 additional hours. Show proof/documentation.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
pink slime and black mold-like substance observed inside upper panel of ice machine can opener dirty
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
patch holes in walls where needed
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
shield over prep table
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tomatoes 50F, shrimp 50F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee drinks and food observed on service area in waiter stations/expo
*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage
seal 3 comp sink to wall
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
replace 2 residential microwaves with commercial
MAR 212018PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
dirty can opener blade.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Handles laying down in the bulk sugar , flour.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
both bars need towels ( dispensed towels)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
moist wiping clothes on counter
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space
crate used as a shelf in walk in cooler
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide a thermometer in the reach in freezer.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
ladies restroom must have a covered lid trash can.
SEP 202017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
BOTTLES IN ICE BIN
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
EQUIPMENT MISSING PARTS, BROKEN COVERS
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