SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

BRAUM'S ICE CREAM #256.

BEAT. 28/100

3441 FOREST LN · FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS

Last inspected January 10, 2024 · passed

24 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
113
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 10
2024
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

use hand washing sink for hand washing only (sanitizer bucket and wiping cloths inside the sink)

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean interior of RIC

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

cannot have cardboard on shelves

MINORSanitation
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

clean squeeze bottles

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide a covered trash can in womens restroom

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

chemical bottle stored on top of frozen patties

JUL 10
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date mark items that have been in the cooler for more than 24 hours; discard after 7 days

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

maintain proper hot holding temperatures at 135 degrees F or higher (chili at 109 degrees F)

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

food not in good condition (lemons)

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

provide manager certificate

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash can for female products in womens restroom

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floor

JAN 25
2023
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Remove Steel container used as support for shelving

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair tiles and base boards

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
DEC 10
2022
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Food and debris observed on the floor-Detail Clean. Heavy build up seen inside floor drains. Detail clean them to remove build up.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Window cleaner stored by single use containers.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Wipe down counter tops for sight and touch throughout the department(ie cream/sandwich prep). Encrusted build up observed inside of oven at cook line.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Running dipper wells must be turned on and working properly.

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Chili observed in warmer at 131 Degrees F-Hot food must be maintained at 135 Degrees F.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Grease tap service over due-must service every 90 days.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Must date mark RTE foods-not to exceed 7 days.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towel dispenser observed at hand sink-Dish washing area.

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

Remove worn curring boards.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
APR 21
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Walk in cooler racks

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
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OCT 27
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

Clean area around dumpster

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register food manager certificate with the city of Dllas

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Interior of ice maker, Walk in cooler shelves

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide thermometers in coolers

MINORSanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

Do not store ice scoop handle in ice

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MAR 17
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Grill top, interior of microwave

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
SEP 22
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

sanitizer bucket at 100ppm cl beside equipment i.e. scoop

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MAY 14
2020
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside ice maker

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORSanitation
*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned

Clean trash around dumpster

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair ice cream cooler panels. May cause injury to custmers

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
DEC 3
2019
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
CRITICALSanitation
*44 Receptacles and waste Units-contructed

Outdoor garbage container for collecting waste oil is leaking. Observed sewage and oil outside and around container. Must clean up area within one week.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean mold on freezer racks

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
JUN 12
2019
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

flies and fruit flies observed in the food prep area

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

heavy bacteria accumulation inside every soda nozzle(dining area and drive thru).

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager by next inspection

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

cleaning brush stored inside a designated hand wash sink

CRITICALSanitation
*44 Grease Trap Location

slight overflow of the grease from the grease trap; needs to be pressure washed immediately to prevent/reduce pest attraction and source for breeding

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation inside the walk in cooler

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop needs to be inverted to avoid contaminating the ice

DEC 12
2018
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

fruit flies observed throughout the facility

CRITICALFacility Condition
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

dust accumulation on the ceiling tiles

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

strawberries

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager by next inspection.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

sponge observed inside the designated hand wash sink

JUN 18
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly; pink bacteria observed

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

two egg cartons with a use by date of 6/9/18 and one with a use by date of 6/10/18; five cartons with a use by date of 6/15/18

MINORSanitation
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

sanitizer measured at over 200ppm chlorine

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

food residue on the walls throughout the facility

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

most recent grease trap invoices needed on site-most current available was from 11/15/17

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

needed at the three-compartment sink

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
DEC 28
2017
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fruit flies observed throughout the facility

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

container of sanitizer stored adjacent to fruit toppings used for ice cream

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

damaged door of one of the reach in coolers

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly- cos

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
JUL 13
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Ice cream freezers

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap

Icc makern drai

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

Previously canned green chilies at 45.6 degrees Hm at 45.1 degrees

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
JAN 5
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Less than 50 PPM

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages

Four hour documentation is paper whipped or dry ereser whipped the times for all the

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