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9530 Overlake Dr #a, Dallas, TX 75220 · 75220 · Restaurant
Passed all 17 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-02-13 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cheese @ 55.7 F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed veggie soup @ 127.8 F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside dirty microwave and moldy ice machine
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Observed bare hand contact w/ RTE food
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Provide additional cold/hot hold equipment
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
Observed chips and sweet bread w/ past best by dates on commercially prepared packages (RTE food)
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store items in hand wash sink
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
Observed chipped cutting board and wooden cutting board
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed personal drink in RIC stored on it's side over food
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Do not store food on top of 3-comp while washing equipment/utensils after cooking process
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty WIC's gaskets, fans, storage shelves
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair cracked floor tile and soap dispenser
2024-01-12 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine - store on a clean sanitized surface
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean area underneath ice machine, heavy build-up on walls/underneath the equipment
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Clean the air vents/cooling units - WIC
*21 RFSM supervisory capacity up to 4 establishment
no CFM observed in the kitchen
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed several different meats/thawed stacked on top of each other. Must separate them (chicken/pork)
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
live roach observed crawling over the food prep table
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean and organize interior of the True RIC to prevent contamination
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Raw chicken - 56 F/sinic
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
provide additional equipment
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
2023-07-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed col @ 49.9 F, cheese @ 57.9 F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
observed tomato salsa @ 123 F
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Provide light shield under venthood and repair light
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
Air dry mops when not in use
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean WIC floors
2023-05-13 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cheese @ 66.1 F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed tamales @ 81.3 F since the morning
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw beef over mayo in RIC and raw egg over RTE food
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside dirty microwave and inside moldy ice machine
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*32 Damaged Equipment
Remove wooden cutting board from kitchen
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
do not store personal drinks over food in RIC
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty WIC floor and A/C units, ceilingvents
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair ceiling tile
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
Observed non-worker walk into kitchen
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2022-11-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed colesaw at 82 F. Keep all cold hold TCS items at 41 F or lower at all times
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside dirty microwave and inside dirty ice machine
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark food items in RIC if kept longer than 24 hours
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean dirty WIC floor
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
repair light under venthood and provide light shield
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
2022-10-03 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Keep all hot hold food at 135 F or higher at all times. Observed pork bone at 100.8 F, beef at 88.1 F (buy hot hold units)
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store eggs above RTE food (soup)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean inside dirty microwave and inside dirty ice machine
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark cheese if kept longer than 24hrs (food in RIC as well)
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide food thermometer with a small probe
*33 Sink compartments shall be large enough
sink compartments must fit all equipment used for operation (cooking pot)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty venthood and fans in WIC
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Provide light shield under venthood and repair light too. Repair light in backroom next to restrooms
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REpair hand dryer in restroom and air dry mops
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered receptacle in unisex restroom
*47 Other Violations
Post wash hands sign in restroom
2022-02-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice machine inside.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed spray bottle not labeled.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Observed worn out wooden cutting board.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Observed rice not covered in dry storage.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed broken WIC gasket.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty floor in WIC.
*46 Number of Toilets and urinals
Observed broken toilet seat.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need handwash signage in restroom.
2021-08-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
Observed not recording time for time-controlled foods
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw chorizo over RTE foods
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty interior ice machine panel and dirty inside microwave
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Observed incorrectly date-marked foods
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed melted cutting board
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty wall
2021-01-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
Observed not keeping time record for foods kept on counter
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
observed raw chorizo over RTE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty inside microwave, buildup on interior ice machine panel
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed spray hand sanitizer missing label
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed
Observed missing vent cover
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Observed missing vent cover
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty door to dry storage, WIC floor and shelves.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed missing/damaged ceiling tiles.
2020-07-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
Keep written record or procedure for keeping food out of temperature control
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw meat over RTE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty microwave.
*14 When to wash hands
Observed not washing hands between tasks
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Thaw fully submerged in running water
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair WIC gasket
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Do not re-use foil pans
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed
Replace vent cover
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
keep personal items (purse) away from food
2020-01-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
No time control for hot foods observed. Record times food is put out and reheated.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice machine interior panel and inside microwave.
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed plywood as shelf
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Observed dirty rag on top of onions and cabbage.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty shelf
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed
Observed missing vent grate.
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
Observed personal items on top of food.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed broken WIC gasket.
2019-06-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*01 Raw shelled eggs immediately placed at 41øF
Do not leave eggs out at room temperature.
*05 Reheat from 41øF to 165øF within 2 hours and/or Commercially processed RTE foods reheated from 4
Reheat food to 165 degrees F when not in hot hold unit -- every 2 hrs.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean interior ice machine panel, clean inside microwave.
*31 No soap at handsink
Provide soap in bathroom.
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Do not use shopping bag as food contact surface.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Keep food 6 inches off floor. Food in WIC observed on floor.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean walls in kitchen, clean mold on 3-comp sink caulk. Clean WIC ceiling, fan covers. Clean shelves in WIC. Clean floor throughout.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair vent in dining area. Replace damaged ceiling tiles.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered trash in restroom.
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide hand wash sign in bathroom.
2019-01-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
green salsa at 86 degrees F
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
patch holes in the wall
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*31 No soap at handsink
*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility
clean the restroom
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
black mold-like substance inside the ice machine
2018-07-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
no pest control records
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
2018-01-04 Pass Routine 3
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
use tray to hold ice scoop
2017-07-25 Pass Routine 6
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
seal open gaps for front door
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
ice scoop handle touches the ice inside de machine Broken icescoop
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
mold in ice machine
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
all chinks must above floor6 in
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
2017-03-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
pork chops measured at 121 degrees F and cooked rice at 120 degrees F
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up the 3-compartment sink in the following order: wash, rinse,sanitize
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs stored on the shelf above bell peppers
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
chlorine test strips needed to test the chlorine solution
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Current grease trap records needed on site.
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