AUG 9
2023
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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BIG C FOOD MART.
BEAT. 21/100
2240 IRVING BLVD · DESIGN DISTRICT, DALLAS
Last inspected August 9, 2023 · passed
22 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
11 passed
VIOLATIONS
109
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN SHELVES AND WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR OF STORAGE AREA
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
RICE 110'F, PORK 117'F,
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE , WITH SHELF LIFE UP TO 7 DAYS.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*34 Pest Control
OBSERVED RODENT DROPPING FROM STORAGE AREA.
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
DO NOT USE STEAM TABLE TO REHEAT FOOD. USE GRILL OR STOVE.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
NOV 162021PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
No towel allow under the equipments, cutting boards
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed paper towel wrapping the papaya towel wrapping the tortilla
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw eggs store with produce and RTE foods raw eggs, raw chicken, raw meat store together
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Provide cleaning for ice machine,
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
meat ball 101'f soup 111f
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Replace the damaged tiles on the ceiling
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marking for all foods in the wic
NOV 42020PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 4
2020
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw meat and cooked meat store together
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all foods in coolers
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strip
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
keep front door close to prevent pest outside go to the store
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
provide cleaning for the floor
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
replace the broken tiles on the ceiling
NOV 252019PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 25
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all food containers
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in the hand sink
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
no home use microwave allow
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
keep all drink above floor 6 ins
DEC 42018PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 4
2018
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Burritos in self service area had temperature of 111.2°F and 122.4°F. Hot hold should maintain at least 135°F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Co
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Employee was preparing sanitizer not according to manufacturer's directions.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Front door has daylight visible around frame.
*38 Time/temperature controlled for safety food, slacking. Food temperature at 5 degrees Celsius (41
Frozen bacon left on counter to thaw. Thawing should occur under refrigeration
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Please date mark all employee processed foods placed under refrigeration
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Please clearly label all foods stored in non original containers.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease trap ticket date 3/8/2018. Grease traps should be serviced at lest once every three months.
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Plywood used as shelving. Cardboard used to line shelves. Any surfaces should be smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Return air and vent registers for air conditioning system show buildup of dust and lint.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Please provide test strips so that employees can audit sanitizing solution for proper concentration
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NOV 62018PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No employee able to provide evidence of successful completion of Registered Food Service Manager level of food safety training. Person named on certificate posted not present at time of inspection.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
No test strips available for sanitizing solution tablets. Please provide test strips for Quaternary Ammonium (Quat, SaniQuat, MultiQuat, etc.) Please train employees how to properly prepare sani
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Box of breakfast sausage and box of bacon left on counter with manufacturer's instructions "keep frozen" on box. Product inside was at a temperature of 63.2°F
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
Employee observed washing utensils, rinsing off, and then storing with no step for sanitization
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Broken reach in cooler near entrance to back storage area.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Plywood used for shelving for food storage in walk in cooler
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Exposed wiring in walk in cooler.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No individual disposable towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Front door and back door have daylight visible. Please seal so that no daylight is visible to prevent access by pests.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Return air for air conditioning has buildup of dust and lint
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease trap ticket on site dated from March 6, 2018. Grease traps should be serviced at least once every three months (90 days).
OCT 102018PASSED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2018
PASSED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Co
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Milk left out on counter with Best by Date of 10/5/18 Mayonnaise left out on counter with "Refrigerate after opening" labeling. Raw poultry appears uncovered and distressed in walk in cooler Butter
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw chicken and choriso stored in walk in cooler over other ready to eat foods.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Raw shell eggs stored on floor of walk in cooler (See attached photographs)
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. No hand wash towels at hand wash sink in employee bathroom.
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Plywood as shelving in walk in cooler for foods stored for kitchen. Any such surfaces should be smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Employee processed food should be date marked when placed into refrigeration.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Containers containing foods should be clearly identified as to contents.
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Missing and damaged ceiling tiles on ceiling above walk in cooler doors. Electrical plate missing from light switch in Eastern entrance to walk in cooler.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Air intake above service area shows buildup of dust and lint.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Test strips not available for Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing tablets.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Back door has daylight visible along right door jam. To prevent access by pests please seal to where daylight is no longer visible around door.
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
Houseflies observed in kitchen.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Ice machine deflector on interior compartment shows biofilm infection. Advise that machine be taken out of service, emptied, cleaned, sanitized, and air dried before being brought back into service
APR 92018PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese, lettuce, eggs at table without temp or time control
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
FEB 52018PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2018
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Dented can on display. Must be removed from display.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Leak on 3CS faucet. Must be fixed within 3 days.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
No SOP for body spills clean up. Must provide SOP
*41 Food identity and accurate representation
Food items in WIC not labeled. Must label.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Fries stored on floor WIC. Must be stored 6" above floor.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Ice scoop stored on ice. Must be properly stored with handle up.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
No grease trap records. Must provide grease trap records.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Gap HW/WALL in restroom, hole on wall. Must be sealed.
AUG 172017PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2017
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER GRILL
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INSIDE ICE MACHINE
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*34 Pest Control
PROVIDE CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECORDS
*31 No soap at handsink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
ICE SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MAR 222017PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2017
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
DAMAGED THERMOMETER IN FREEZER
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUST ON SHELVES AND FOOD CONTAINERS
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*42 Ventilation hood systems
CLEAN HOOD FILTERS
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