SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CAFE MEZBAN.

BEAT. 41/100

13340 AUDELIA RD #135 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected November 5, 2021 · passed

17 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
9 passed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 5
2021
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

apply for you health permit-spice wok

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

register with the City of Dallas at: appointments.dallascityhall.com

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

chlorine test strips needed

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

do not store cloth towels underneath the cutting board

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw eggs in the reach in cooler

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

holes/openings in the ceiling

MAY 6
2021
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

no chlorine in the three comp sink

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

cooler in the front-45 degrees F

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

milk dessert-45 degrees F; chicken 52 degrees F, beef 52 degrees F

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

bag of onions on the floor inside the kitchen

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
NOV 16
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw eggs stored on the top shelf in the reach in cooler

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

cloth towel stored underneath the cutting board

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

chlorine test strips needed

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

reach in cooler- 48 degrees F

AUG 27
2019
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES

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

STOVE AREA

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

MUST REGISTER EVERY EMPLOYEE, INCLUDING RFSM'S AND OWNER(S), FOR THE MANDATORY FOOD HANDLER CLASS DUE TO MEETING ONE OF THE CRITERIA. MUST FAX 214-670-8330 LIST OF EMPLOYEES ALONG WITH THE PHONE NUM

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

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY -

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN COOLERS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET FROM KITCHEN HAND SINK

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS

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

POST SIGN" MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" UP

FEB 21
2019
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SING" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

COOLERS

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

STOVE

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR FAUCET OF HAND SINK

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

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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AUG 1
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

YOGURT 52'F CHICKENV53'F,

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

STORE ALL CHEMICAL AT BOTTOM OF SHELVES. DO NOT STORE ANY CHEMICAL ABOVE SINK OR EQUIPMENT

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINOROther
*45 First Aid
MINORSanitation
*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NOV 7
2017
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

A DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

COOLERS

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR LEAK FROM HAND SINK

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DEEP FRYER, SHELVES, PREP.TABLE, COOLER, CUTTING BOARD

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
APR 29
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

replace bamboo spatula with more durable and easily cleanable spatulas

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean exterior of food containers

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

label bulk food

MINORSanitation
*47 Other Violations

clean fan, fan covers, wall, floors. put deep fryers under vent a hood system

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

date mark foods

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace light bulb in reach in cooler

OCT 27
2016
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURES

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE SOUP IN THE RIC

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

DATE MARK ALL PHF FOOD

MINORSanitation
*32 Can openers-cleanability

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