FEB 28
2023
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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CHARLIES CREOLE KITCHEN.
BEAT. 23/100
2129 GREENVILLE AVE · LOWER GREENVILLE, DALLAS
Last inspected February 28, 2023 · passed
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 33 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
10 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
124
includes 33 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw animal products stored over RTE foods in RIC and RIF.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade and soda gun nozzle.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Must datemark prepared foods for no more than 7 days.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
All coolers must have easily viewable thermometers.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed [containers of] food stored on the floor.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty RIC handles.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed kitchen floor in disrepair.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need handwash signage at all handwash sinks.
SEP 152022PASSED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2022
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean mold from inside of ice machine and clean dirty can-opener (debris)
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label non-original chemical bottle with common name
*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents
Observed dishmachine not automatically dispense sanitizer (0 ppm CL)
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
observed ice build up from inside RIF on food product
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty RIC/RIF gaskets, floor under equipment (dish machine, grill)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair floor tiles in kitchen and properly seal handwash only sink properly to floor/wall
*47 Handwashing signage
Post 'handwash' sign at each station
SEP 272021PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN RIC(S)
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAK @ HAND SINK
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPLACE GASKETS
*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaning frequency
CLEAN BEFORE USING PREP SINK
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
CLOSE ALL GAPS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAIN
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
INVERT DISHES
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR FLOORS
JUL 152021FAILED19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2021
FAILED
19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*32 Can openers-cleanability
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
MAR 162020PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2020
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN GASKETS & WALLS
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO RFSM ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
*39 Cutting surfaces.
RESURFACES CUTTING BOARDS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CROSS CONTAMINATION R. EGGS STORED RTE FOOD
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR WALLS, CEILINGS, & FLOORS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
GRITS 133.2, & M. POTATOES 127.0F
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SEP 162019PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 16
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Replace residential microwave with commercial unit.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dust from floor fan.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair holes in wall and floor where damaged.
MAR 72019PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2019
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
label all squeeze bottles
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
observed cut veggies at room temp
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair floors
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
shield lights in RIC
*47 Other Violations
Label 3 comp sink
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
lack of washing hands after all activities
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared foods
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert dishes to prevent cross contamination
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items to prevent cross contamination
JUN 132018PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair floors
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items to prevent cross contamination
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Lack of adequate refrigeration (not enough refrigeration)
*47 Other Violations
Label 3 comp sink
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide more lighting
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Certify all staff
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean food contact equipment
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
pickles 57.1F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking at hand sink
JUN 42018FAILED18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 4
2018
FAILED
18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Lack of adequate refrigeration -Discontinue use of beverage refrigerator and ice bath as a cold hold for TCS food items
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Unsanitary conditions- clean all
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Bare hand contact is not allowed in COD
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on duty
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Post signage “Current health inspection report is available upon request"
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands
*32 Damaged Equipment
remove rust from racks
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items to prevent cross contamination
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking hand sink
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
utensils improperly stored
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Clean vents
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
fruit flies
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
apply for a name change Charlie's Creole Kitchen
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all holes sand gaps in ceilings
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
improper thawing of french fries
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink is for hand washing only!
JUL 252017PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2017
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
walls behind grills, reach-in cooler
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*31 No soap at handsink
bar hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM is at Sam's at the time of inspection.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark all prepared food in reach-in coolers
*37 Beverage tubing and cold-plate beverage cooling
ice bin at bar
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
sanitizer bucket
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
discolored tiles in prep area. some ceiling tiles in prep area not smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
0ppm at dishwasher, sanitizer bucket over 200ppm
DEC 282016PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 28
2016
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
for oysters
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
remove foil from shelves
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
NOV 32016PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 3
2016
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
do not put food contact items on trash can need new cutting board@ bar
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover foods when not in use
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
0 ppm in dishwasher
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark all foods
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw oyster 43.6 F
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
do not stick utensils between wall and equip
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood too greasy
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