SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

BUZZBREWS KITCHEN DEEP ELLUM.

BEAT. 42/100

2801 COMMERCE ST · DEEP ELLUM, DALLAS

Last inspected February 21, 2024 · passed

20 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
98
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 21
2024
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems

Observed water leaking at 3-comp sink , fix asap

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

Remove old date stickers, shall only date mark for a max of 7 days

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

Obtain thermometers for reach in coolers

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Replace any damaged/worn out cutting boards

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Cover all foods items in coolers

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Store cleaned utensils away from other personal/paper items

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean the interior of coolers

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

Clean vent hood filters

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Replace ceiling tiles

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Hand washing sign needed at sinks

CRITICALFood Temperature
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Personal water bottles should be placed away from cooking area

SEP 12
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY POTATO SLICER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ASAP

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Plumbing System Construction

FIX WATER LEAK AT MULTIPLE FAUCETS. DRAIN AT KITCHEN HAND SINK IS SLOW DRAINING, FIX ASAP

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP FROM REACH IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF RIC, CLEAN UNDER EQUIPMENTS

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
FEB 24
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide chlorine test strips to test dish machine concentration.

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

observed utensils on cook line stored in container with water 71 degrees f, water shall be 135 degrees f

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

fan covers and floor inside wic observed with dust and debris accumulation

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

shelves inside wic units not observed clean to the touch. observed with debris build up.

AUG 31
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Plumbing System Construction
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements
FEB 25
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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JUN 9
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
JAN 9
2020
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY ICE MACHINE

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

REPLACE COOLER GASKETS

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOROther
*37 Food preparation
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

TOP OF DISH WASHER DIRTY

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORSanitation
*45Floors easily cleanable
JUN 26
2019
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
DEC 20
2018
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
JUN 14
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
DEC 8
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light bulb not working on hood

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leak on 3 com sink

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

holes on wall by 3 com sink

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

food items stored on floor in wic

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

food items missing use by date

JUN 27
2017
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

BAR SINK

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

FLIES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIOR OF BAR COOLER AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MAY 14
2017
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

ENSURE ALL PHF/TCS ARE HELD BELOW 40 DEGREE F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE WITH FOOD ACCUMULATION

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

PLASTIC BAG HOLDING A PIPE AT THE HAND SINK/ MOP SINK TOGETHER REPAIR

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment

REACH IN COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN ALL TCS/PHF BELOW 40 DEGREE F OR BELOW

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

NO DATE MARKING ON PICO, CHEESE, MELONS- PROVIDE A DAY OF EXPIRATION IF NOT USED IN 1 DAY

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Temperature Measuring- accurate +/- 2'F

THE THERMOMETER AT DISH IS READING 40-50 DEGREE F- REPAIR

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

GASKET AT ICE MACHINE IS HELD TOGETHER WITH TAPE

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

MULTIPLE FLIES

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

PERSONAL DRINKS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA- STORE IN A SEPARATE LOCATIONS

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING- CLEAN

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

BUTTER SCOOP STORED IN STANDING WATER

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