DEC 7
2023
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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BIG MAMA'S CHICKEN & WAFFLES.
BEAT. 49/100
9810 FOREST LN · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS
Last inspected December 7, 2023 · passed
20 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
109
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 72023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Sanitizer bucket below 150 ppm Quat.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Invert to go containers.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean dust above utensil shelf and prep areas.
DEC 82022PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2022
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Must wash hands before donning new gloves.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label all chemical bottles.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM for manager on duty.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Cannot store food in the WIF on the floor.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk containers.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Cannot use for other purposes.
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
Need QAC (Quaternary Ammonium Concentration) test strips.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Cannot have utensil handles touching food.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
0 ppm chlorine concentration at 3 comp sink.
NOV 72022PASSED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2022
PASSED
15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Chicken leg 129.5 and chicken thigh 127.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Expired potato salad.
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
Did not see employee sanitize pans after washing.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Cannot have drain of dirty water leaking into hand sink. Cannot use hand sink for any other purposes than hand washing.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Cannot store food on the floor, must stay in sanitizer.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Cannot store food on the floor, must be 6 inches off the floor.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label all chemical bottles.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
No thermometer in RIC.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No food handler.
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
Cannot store clean trays on dirty greasy shelves.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean shelves, dust off the ceiling, WIC, WIC floors, and walls.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Need light shield.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Broken tile.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need hand washing sign.
DEC 142021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chicken wing 125 degrees F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
dumpster area needs to be thoroughly cleaned
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
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JUN 242021PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up as follows: wash, rinse, and sanitize
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
hole in the ceiling
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw fish stored in a container below a container of raw chicken inside the walk in cooler
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
waffle maker needs to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
DEC 102020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
three comp sink measured at 10 ppm of chlorine
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
rusty shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler
MAY 42020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
seal the gaps at the back door
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed a bucket being washed inside the designated hand wash sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler
OCT 32019PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
OCT 3
2019
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired permit
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
raw chicken improperly thawed in the 3-compartment sink without cold running water
*31 No soap at handsink
replenish every hand soap dispenser
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
heavy dust accumulation on the fan covers
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed an employee eating food while preparing/serving food
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
warewash sanitizer measured at 10 ppm-must be at 50 ppm
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chicken measured at 105 degrees F
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
holes/openings in the ceiling tiles
APR 22019PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
NO CARDBOARD LINER ALLOWED
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
REPLACE WORN GASKET FROM BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
FINAL NOTICE! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF TH
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
DO NOT STORE ANY CHEMICAL ABOVE SINK AND FREEZER
OCT 172018PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2018
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
*12 Gloves Single Use
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH GLOVES AND ATTEMPT CONTINUE TO USE IT. INSTRUCT EMPLOYEE TO CHANGE GLOVES
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" UP
*06 Time as PHC: Cooked and served, within 4 hours, exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded 4 hours
MARK CHICKEN BREAST WITH TIME AS INSTRUCTED ABOVE. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO LABEL THE PRODUCTS WITH 4 HOURS LIMIT EVEN IT WAS JUST COOKED 30 MINUTES AGO WHEN YOU ARE USING TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL
*19 Plumbing System Construction
RE-DIRECT AC DRAIN LINE AWAY FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH BIGGER WEATHER STRIP
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN DUSTY WALL AND CEILING
APR 42018PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2018
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
WING 122'F, BREAST 126'F , 130'F
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas in toilet rooms
NO FOOD EQUIPMENT IN HAND SINK ALLOWED
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN DUSTY AIR VENTS FROM CEILING , VENT HOOD, REMOVE ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR, REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVES
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
DO NOT STORE ANY CHEMICAL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER AT 50 PPM. TESTED AT 0 PPM
*45 First Aid
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
FLOUR???
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY
OCT 42017PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2017
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
WALK IN COOLER
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
*47 Health permit posted
JUN 102017PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2017
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
food storage shelf contains debris
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
chicken wash at 70'f , mintain at 91'f
DEC 192016PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 19
2016
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
MOLD GROWING ON WINDOW SILLS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
DOORS OPEN SURROUNDING TRASH
*46 Toilet tissue, availability
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