JUN 6
2023
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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CATFISH CONNECTION.
BEAT. 34/100
2464 W KIEST BLVD · KIESTWOOD, DALLAS
Last inspected June 6, 2023 · passed
24 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
10 passed
VIOLATIONS
109
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
OBSERVED HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON POTATO SLICER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking
POTATO SLICER HAS HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
HEAVY GRIME/GREASE ON FAN IN WALK IN COOLER. COVER FOOD.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
HAND SINK IN KITCHEN DOES NOT HAVE PROPER PLUMBING, REPAIR.
*46 Service Sinks,availability
SERVICE SINK NOT FUNCTIONING, REPAIR.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
PROVIDE TOWELS AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN.
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS.
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS LEFT OUT WHEN DELIVERED. STORE IN WORKING COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
HEAVY GREASE ON WALLS AND FLOORS, CLEAN.
JUN 72022PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2022
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm not onsite.
*45 Premises free of litter
observed heavy litter on premises
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
heavy grease on vent hood
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dust build up on walls, on surfaces of equipment, on shelves, CLEAN. grease build up on frp walls of kitchen.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
no available sanitizer at time of inspection. always have available. heavy grime build up on potato slicer.
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand wash sign at hand sink.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
heavy grease build up in kitchen, remove harboring condition.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
observed fish being thawed in still water, run water.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide test strips for sanitizer solution.
*31 No soap at handsink
no available soap at hand sink.
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
last pest control records is from 12-2021. provide more recent records and have easily accessible.
MAY 42021PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2021
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises free of litter
observed build up of litter behind building, clean.
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
observed litter around dumpster, clean.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
observed dust build up on molding, clean. grime build up on equipment, clean. grime build up on RIC.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
grease build up on cooking equipment and on storage shelves, clean.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
spray bottle with toxic chemical not labeled. label.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leak coming from hand sink, repair.
*31 No soap at handsink
no hand soap available at hand sink, provide.
*47 Handwashing signage
missing hand wash sign at hand sink, provide.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
no test strips available.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide bodily fluid spill kit with instructions.
JAN 242020PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
no available disposable towels in restroom, provide.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
clean knife on soiled non food contact surface.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometer for reach in freezer.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloth stored on food contact surface. store wet cloth back into sanitizer container when not in use
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
missing cove base in kitchen.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean inside of equipment(freezer/refrigerator)
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide instruction or buy spill kit.
JAN 302019PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
falling FRP wall in restroom. frp walll behind fryer falling down. two ceiling tile in kitchen burnt, replace
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
missing thermometer in upright reach in freezer.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide a covered waster container in restroom.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
grime on FRP walls. frp walls in kitchen have heavy grease residue.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
potato cutter not clean and sanitized after use.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
utensils in grease covered container.
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
heavy grease in vent hood.
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JUL 242018PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
need in restroom
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark thawed fish in reach in cooler
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
wipe down handles to reach in coolers.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
fish in reach in cooler#2 at 50F. All foods moved to different ric.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
fried fish measured at 115F.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Reach in cooler #2 not cooling to capacity.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
Thaw frozen fish under running water or by other approved means, do not thaw by using room temperature.
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
No sanitizer bucket available.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace damaged ceiling tiles.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Cloths in use need to go back into bucket.
JAN 52018PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2018
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Gunk build on can openers and potato cutter.
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Employees need to wash hands before donning new gloves.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Need chlorine test strips.
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
FRP has major grease damage and uneven cracked floor in kitchen area.
*33 Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided
Curb sink area clutter and dirty, difficult to get to. Clean area.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
No drinking in kitchen area, employees must drink in break room.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean FRP in kitchen area.
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Clean grease that is building up on vent hood.
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
Damaged ceiling tile throughout facility.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Need covered waste container for women use.
JUL 192017PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2017
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVED LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF SCREEN DOOR: MUST KEEP DOOR CLOSED
*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc
EMPLOYEE OBSERVED DRINKING IN PREP AREA
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CUT FRIES AND COOKING OIL
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RAW FISH
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
TO GO CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
FISH STORED IN STANDING WATER AT
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN PREP AREA
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED UNDER EQUIPMENT AND FOOD ITEM IN RIC
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW FISH AT 53*F IN 3 COMP SINK, RAW FISH 47 *F IN RIC, TARTER SAUCE 80*F ON PREP TABLE , JALAPENOS 80*F
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
APR 72017PASSED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2017
PASSED
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDSINK IN 3 COMP SINK
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
JALAPENOS STATE REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING; MUST STORE CUT FRIES IN REFRIGERATOR
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
ALL FOOD ITEMS
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
PROVIDE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
OBSERVED CLOTHS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
OBSERVED CUT FRIES UNCOVERED
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGGS ABOVE RAW FISH
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
PINE SOL STORED ON FOOD ITEMS
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
EMPLOYEES
OCT 272016PASSED17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2016
PASSED
17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MILK BASE BATTER 73*F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
EMPLOYEES
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEES
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVED DAYLIGHT
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEES
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR WALL
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