SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

BRAUM'S ICE CREAM #185.

BEAT. 43/100

4303 W ILLINOIS AVE · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected August 3, 2023 · passed

37 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
112
includes 37 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 3
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

DISPOSE OF HEAVILY WARPED UTENSILS (SPATULAS)

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS OF FRUIT FLIES.

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen

KEEP FROZEN FOODS FROZEN, ONCE THAWED DATE MARK THAWED FOOD.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP THAT IS ON HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN DRAINS, CLEAN SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FANS OF WIC

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

REPAIR RUNNING HAND SINK FAUCET

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST HEALTH REPORT OR CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN

FEB 24
2023
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

OBSERVED MISSING COVER FOR ICE MACHINE, PROVIDE COVER.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.

MINOROther
*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.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE IMMEDIATELY

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Restricted use pesticides

OBSERVED HOT SHOT HOME USE PESTICIDE IN KITCHEN. REMOVE FROM PREMISES

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

MISSING GREASE TRAP RECORDS.

OCT 6
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*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.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE(WHERE ICE SHOOT IS LOCATED). CLEAN AND SANITIZE

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED MISSING/FALLING WALL TILE BASE, REPAIR.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND COKE SYRUP ON FLOOR, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD, CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

OBSERVED LIDS FOR CUPS STORE ON SOILED SURFACE, STORE IN CLEAN SURFACE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH CITY OF DALLAS, WEB ADDRESS WILL BE PROVIDED.

SERIOUSSanitation
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

MISSING SEPTEMBER GREASE TRAP TICKET, CLEAN IF NOT DONE.

FEB 17
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no RFSM on site.

SERIOUSSanitation
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

most recent liquid manifest is from 04-2021. missing three records of cleaning. have records onsite and readily available.

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

heavy dust build up on ceiling of walk in cooler, grime on walls, debris on floor of freezers,

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

observed damage gasket of small reach in freezer, replace.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

observed squeeze bottle with water not labeled.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

observed dust build up on intake vents, clean.

APR 7
2021
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

provide consumer health sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MINORFood Temperature
*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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM paper work is not onsite.

MINORSanitation
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

enlcosure for dumpster and liquid waste container was observed with litter and grease on floor, clean.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

observed small ice scoop in soiled blue ice scoop container, clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on floors,clean.

CRITICALOther
*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.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

slight dust build up on intake vents, clean.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

squeeze bottle with food contents not labeled, label squeeze bottles and shakers.

MINORSanitation
*40 Store single-service item in original package

observed lids of drink on soiled surface, clean surfaces.

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SEP 22
2020
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking

ice bucket contained grass and grime, clean and sanitize before restocking.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime observed underneath equipment, underneath shelves, grime on floors.

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not onsite.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Post consumer health sign: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fruit flies observed in left hand corner of shelves, found source and clean.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

missing thermometer in reach in coolers.

MAR 6
2020
PASSED
11 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

grease on fryers and other equipment, clean.

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

observed dead pest in back storage area, remove. observed dead pest on lights shields, clean.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

heavy dust and grime on exhaust vents located throughout establishment, clean.

CRITICALSanitation
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

thermometer in double door cold hold equipment was observed broken, replace.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

provide thermometer in walk in cooler.

CRITICALOther
*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.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing paper towels at hand sink located next to 3 comp sink.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace water damaged ceiling tile, fill observed small holes on frp wall.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Register food service manager certificates with city of dallas.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

whipped cream stored at room temperature on top of ice cream rif.

SEP 11
2019
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing some food handler cards on site must be have food handler cards on site

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certifications must be have FSM's registered with the city

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

light shields dirty inside with dead pest and debris must be clean to avoid contamination

SERIOUSSanitation
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty at fryers in kitchen area must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

missing current RFSM certficates must be have current RFSM certificates on site during operational hours

MAR 21
2019
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

equipment with encrusted grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

employees hand wash signage missing at the restroom areas must be have hand wash signage visible at all times inside restrooms

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

missing RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

hand sink blocked by utensils hand sink must be accessible at all times during operational hours

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORFacility Condition
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

drainage plugged in at mop sink drainage must be repair to proper condition

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

broken tile at service food area must be repair to smooth easy to clean surface

SEP 10
2018
PASSED
10 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking on food containers must be have date marking on all food containers

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler cards must be have food handler cards on site

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

roaches activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

vegetables bags 67 F prepackages fruit 65F dressing containers 68 F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing current RFSM certifications must be have FSM registered with the city

CRITICALOther
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment encrusted with grease accumulations must be clean grease accumulation to avoid food contamination

FEB 22
2018
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*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

SERIOUSSanitation
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing handler food cards

CRITICALSanitation
*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

SEP 18
2017
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE BACK WALL OF THE ICE MACHINE (MOLD PROLIFERATION)

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR ALL STAFF

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS ON SHELVES (DRESSING, YOGURT)

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

ONE FOOD WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

RETURN SANITIZING WIPING TOWEL TO A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN/ REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN COVERS (WALK IN COOLER) CLEAN THE GASKETS OF THE REACH IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

REMOVE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENT (DINING ROOM)

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN / REMOVE SOIL FROM THE TOILET SEAT AND BOWL FROM WOMEN'S RESTROOM

MAR 20
2017
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

SERVICE REQUESTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE

CRITICALSanitation
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location

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