Braum's Ice Cream #185
4303 W Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75211 · 75211 · Restaurant
Passed all 13 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-08-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
DISPOSE OF HEAVILY WARPED UTENSILS (SPATULAS)
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS OF FRUIT FLIES.
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
KEEP FROZEN FOODS FROZEN, ONCE THAWED DATE MARK THAWED FOOD.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP THAT IS ON HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN DRAINS, CLEAN SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FANS OF WIC
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
REPAIR RUNNING HAND SINK FAUCET
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST HEALTH REPORT OR CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN
2023-02-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
OBSERVED MISSING COVER FOR ICE MACHINE, PROVIDE COVER.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER, DUST ON CEILING TILES, GRIME BUILD UP ON SLIDES OF REACH IN FREEZERS, GRIME ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, GRIME ON GASKETS OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
OBSERVED BOX OF BRAUM'S FRIES IN WALK IN COOLER, CONTAINER STATES TO KEEP FROZEN.
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKETS STORED NEXT TO FOOD, STORE IN A WAY AS TO NOT CONTAMINANT FOOD.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE IMMEDIATELY
*18 Restricted use pesticides
OBSERVED HOT SHOT HOME USE PESTICIDE IN KITCHEN. REMOVE FROM PREMISES
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MISSING GREASE TRAP RECORDS.
2022-10-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OBSERVED: DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER, GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACE OF EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, MICROWAVES, ICE MACHINE), GRIME BUILD UP ON DRAIN AND AT SERVICE SINK, CLEAN.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE(WHERE ICE SHOOT IS LOCATED). CLEAN AND SANITIZE
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
OBSERVED MISSING/FALLING WALL TILE BASE, REPAIR.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND COKE SYRUP ON FLOOR, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN.
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD, CLEAN.
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
OBSERVED LIDS FOR CUPS STORE ON SOILED SURFACE, STORE IN CLEAN SURFACE.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH CITY OF DALLAS, WEB ADDRESS WILL BE PROVIDED.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MISSING SEPTEMBER GREASE TRAP TICKET, CLEAN IF NOT DONE.
2022-02-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on site.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
most recent liquid manifest is from 04-2021. missing three records of cleaning. have records onsite and readily available.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
heavy dust build up on ceiling of walk in cooler, grime on walls, debris on floor of freezers,
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw bacon stored on top of tomato store properly to prevent cross contamination
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
observed damage gasket of small reach in freezer, replace.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
observed squeeze bottle with water not labeled.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
observed dust build up on intake vents, clean.
2021-04-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
provide consumer health sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
observed frozen strawberry preserve thawing at under still water, run under running water with sink slightly clogged.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM paper work is not onsite.
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
enlcosure for dumpster and liquid waste container was observed with litter and grease on floor, clean.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
observed small ice scoop in soiled blue ice scoop container, clean and sanitize.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
grime on floors,clean.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
observed container of ketchup uncovered in walk in cooler, cover.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
slight dust build up on intake vents, clean.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
squeeze bottle with food contents not labeled, label squeeze bottles and shakers.
*40 Store single-service item in original package
observed lids of drink on soiled surface, clean surfaces.
2020-09-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking
ice bucket contained grass and grime, clean and sanitize before restocking.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
grime observed underneath equipment, underneath shelves, grime on floors.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw bacon stored above produce, egg stored produce; arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not onsite.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Post consumer health sign: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
fruit flies observed in left hand corner of shelves, found source and clean.
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
untreated eggs left out, can only use pasteurized eggs if keeping out at room temperature.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
missing thermometer in reach in coolers.
2020-03-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
heavy grime on walls of back kitchen area. food debris underneath shelves of back storage area. dust on walk in cooler fans. debris observed on walk in cooler floor.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
grease on fryers and other equipment, clean.
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
observed dead pest in back storage area, remove. observed dead pest on lights shields, clean.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
heavy dust and grime on exhaust vents located throughout establishment, clean.
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded
thermometer in double door cold hold equipment was observed broken, replace.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometer in walk in cooler.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
ice build up in walk in freezer, observed containers of ice cream covered in ice, remove from leak.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
missing paper towels at hand sink located next to 3 comp sink.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace water damaged ceiling tile, fill observed small holes on frp wall.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Register food service manager certificates with city of dallas.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
whipped cream stored at room temperature on top of ice cream rif.
2019-09-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing some food handler cards on site must be have food handler cards on site
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
missing RFSM certifications must be have FSM's registered with the city
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
light shields dirty inside with dead pest and debris must be clean to avoid contamination
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
zero concentration at 3c sink must be have proper concentration at 3c sink 50 ppm Chlorine concentration sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Chlorine concentration
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood dirty at fryers in kitchen area must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
all equipment inside and outside dirty with food debris, soils accumulations, mold stagnant water, grease residues and sugar spills must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors, walls and ceiling dirty with spills, soils accumulations and grease deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
missing current RFSM certficates must be have current RFSM certificates on site during operational hours
2019-03-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
missing set up sanitizer solutions on all areas must be have sanitizer bucket at 100 ppm Chlorine concentration 3c sink sanitizing solution at 50 ppm Chlorine concentration
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
equipment with encrusted grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination
*47 Handwashing signage
employees hand wash signage missing at the restroom areas must be have hand wash signage visible at all times inside restrooms
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
missing RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
hand sink blocked by utensils hand sink must be accessible at all times during operational hours
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
accumulated trash inside stock room area must be remove during operational hours to avoid contamination floors dirty back stock utensils area floors must be clean when contamination occurs during
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy
bread butter spread and warmers not under vent hood must be have proper ventilation to prevent grease buildup on walls and ceiling
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
hot water not working at restrooms areas must be maintain proper demand of hot water temperature were employees can properly wash hands
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
drainage plugged in at mop sink drainage must be repair to proper condition
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
broken tile at service food area must be repair to smooth easy to clean surface
2018-09-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
floors behind equipment and floors on all areas dirty with food debris grease and litter must be clean floors on all areas to avoid contamination
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on food containers must be have date marking on all food containers
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing food handler cards must be have food handler cards on site
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
roaches activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
vegetables bags 67 F prepackages fruit 65F dressing containers 68 F
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
missing current RFSM certifications must be have FSM registered with the city
*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
- prep table - missing time marking on tray food containers must be have time as public health control to avoid pathogenic contamination
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hoods on all areas dirty with oil and grease accumulations must be clean all vent hoods to avoid oiled dripping and contamination
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
cooking equipment encrusted with grease accumulations must be clean grease accumulation to avoid food contamination
2018-02-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing current grease trap ticket must be have a current grease trap ticket clean grease trap in a timely matter to avoid fumes and drainage problems
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing handler food cards
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
floors under equipment with debris and dirty must be clean to avoid pest and food contamination must be clean promises during operational hours
2017-09-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE BACK WALL OF THE ICE MACHINE (MOLD PROLIFERATION)
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR ALL STAFF
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS ON SHELVES (DRESSING, YOGURT)
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
*35 Hair Restraints effective
ONE FOOD WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
RETURN SANITIZING WIPING TOWEL TO A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN/ REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN COVERS (WALK IN COOLER) CLEAN THE GASKETS OF THE REACH IN COOLER
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
REMOVE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENT (DINING ROOM)
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN / REMOVE SOIL FROM THE TOILET SEAT AND BOWL FROM WOMEN'S RESTROOM
2017-03-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
SERVICE REQUESTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
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