Cafe of the Plaza
1616 Woodall Rodgers Frwy, Dallas, TX 75202 · 75202 · Restaurant
Passed all 8 inspections — critical violations noted
2022-02-28 Pass Routine 6
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
MOLDY STRAWBERRIES
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK AT THE 3CS IN THE BACK, TEMP AT HANDSINKS ARE NOT AT CORRECT TEMP
*34 Pets in common dining areas-cleaning
NEED CURRENT RECORDS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
CANT BE USED UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARDS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*45 Premises cleaned when minimal food is exposed
OPENINGS IN THE CEILING
2021-07-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
FOOD NOT AT 41F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ICE BIN ALONG THE WHITE PANEL AND FOUND HAIR NEAT THE FOOD
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO RECORDS
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN DOOR GASKETS/ THE OTHERS NEED TO BE CLEANED
*35 Hair Restraints effective
HAIR NETS NEEDED
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
WALLS NEED CLEANING
*47 Other Violations
HEALTH NOTICE NEEDED FOR CURRENT HEALTH REPORTS
2019-06-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly; pink biofilm/bacteria observed inside the ice machine
*35 Hair Restraints effective
observed two employees with beards not wearing beard guards.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking pipe under the three compartment sink
2018-11-07 Pass Routine 4
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
un date marked cheesecake for sale
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
broken gaskets
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
dirty gaskets
2018-04-27 Pass Routine 2
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
2017-11-14 Pass Routine 5
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
dirty gaskets
*32 Damaged Equipment
broken gaskets
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dirty fan covers
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
2017-05-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Multiple cloths were in main production area out of sanitizing solution. If towels are in use they should be either in employees hands or in sanitizing solution.
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
Bag of mixed vegetables out of refrigeration still partially frozen.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Shredded cheese and cut tomatoes stored adjacent to raw shell eggs. Raw hamburger beef stored over cooked refrigerated meat balls.
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Three sanitizer buckets tested at less than 100ppm, 100ppm, & 100ppm . Location just completed breakfast rush. Advise auditing sanitizer buckets for effective concentration. Quaternary Ammonium los
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Employee observed rinsing soiled fry pan in hand wash sink in main service area.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
No grease trap records available at time of inspection.
2016-10-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Employee processed foods must be date marked. The length of time that food has been stored must be determinable.
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
Ice Maker infected. As soon as possible it should be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized before put back into service.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Wall above back prep area dirty. Lint and dust accumulation on fan in dish washing area. Seals on multiple reach in cooler need cleaning. Accumulation of food soil in cracks of seals. Grout
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