MAR 21
2023
PASS 3 violations
*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
BIERNAT'S RESTAURANT.
City of Dallas
4217 OAK LAWN AVE · OAK LAWN, DALLAS
Last inspected 2023.
13 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Mar 2023.
Last inspected Mar 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
VIOLATIONS
74
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 21
2023
PASS 3 violations
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
SEP 8
2022
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 9
2022
PASS 3 violations
*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 2
2021
PASS 9 violations
*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 12
2021
PASS 3 violations
*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 17
2020
PASS 2 violations
*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 21
2020
PASS 7 violations
*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 27
2019
PASS 10 violations
*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 8
2018
PASS 9 violations
*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 23
2018
PASS 13 violations
*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 21
2018
PASS 7 violations
*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 20
2017
PASS 5 violations
*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
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