SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CENTRAL CAFE & GRILL.

YOUR CALL. 71/100

10000 N CENTRAL EXPW #129 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected January 23, 2024 · passed

14 of 14 inspections passed. 25 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 23
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MAY 11
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no rfsm on site the time of inspection

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

no grease trap tickets not provided

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use

do not reuse single use gloves

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

all food staff must be trained in food safety

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <

raw eggs observed at room temperature at 58.5F, cold holding temperature must be 41Frepai

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair leak at 3 compartment sink

CRITICALPest Activity
*47 Other Violations

no pest control report seen

SEP 16
2022
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 3
2021
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 20
2021
PASSED
0 violations
show all 14 inspections →
NOV 16
2020
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HANDWASH SINK MUST NOT ALSO BE USED AS MOP SINK

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ICE SCOOP HANDLE UPRIGHT

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

MEDICINE AND HAND SANITIZER ON SAME SHELF AS FOOD PRODUCTS

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

LABEL BLUE SPRAY BOTTLE

MAY 18
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW BEEF ABOVE VEGTABLES AND SAME SHELF SPRING ROLLS RAW CHICKEN SAME SHELF VEGTABLES

DEC 2
2019
PASSED
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

handwash sink leak at faucet.

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

date mark all food 7 days (missing onions front RIC).

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

front freezer missing thermometer.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

front handsink had sanitizer bucket stored in it.

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

cover cut food in RIC (cucumbers).

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

label flour, chili powder.

JUN 3
2019
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

set up 3 com sink in this way wash rinse sanitize air dry

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed cloth under cutting board

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

provide label for squeeze bottles and food storage containers

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine, clean can opener

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held

remove spoiled tomatoes (dry storage area), frappuchino 5/20/2019

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw chicken and raw eggs stored above soup and rte food in ric

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

thermometer in cooler and freezer are missing

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

ice scoop

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed avocado around hand sink

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

broken food storage container lid

DEC 10
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace non working light bulbs in cooler/freezer and vent a hood system

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw eggs stored above vegetables in cooler

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

rfsm certificate expired

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

use utensils with handle to scoop food

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

shredded cheese 64 degrees f

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

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

wet cloths must be stored in sanitizer bucket

JUN 6
2018
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide a sign about inspection report

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

observed glass cleaner store by food

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

observed gyro meat store together with raw pork, raw ground beef and lettuce

MINORSanitation
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

keep sanitizer bucket off floor

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

gaskets

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer

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

provide label for squeeze bottles

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

clearly date mark

DEC 11
2017
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

food that is not used within 24 hours must be dated

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

no thermometer

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw chicken above rte food

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager not on site

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

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

labeling products not in original container

JUL 12
2017
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Packaged food shall be labeled as specified in law

PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR COOKIES

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

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT LEAVE SANITIZER BUCKET AND SOAP IN HAND SINK

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

STORE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE EXTENDING OUT OF ICE

JAN 13
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

have thermometers in all coolers and freezers

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

have latest copy or sign informing about health scores

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

date mark prepared foods

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all employees need food handler cards on site

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

clean inside of coolers and their gaskets

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

have sanitizer buckets set up in the early morning

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

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