Cheddar's
39640 Lbj Frwy, Dallas, TX 75237 · 75237 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-11-29 Pass Routine 4
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
sanitizer bucket reads 0 ppm
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee using phone in kitchen
*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces
clean exterior of RIC freezers, observed soiled gaskets
*47 Other Violations
display most current inspection report or sign visible to public
2023-04-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label all squeeze bottles at drink station
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
heavy grease build up observed/tortilla chips
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cold holding food items must be held at 41 degrees F/ cold slaw seen at 66 degrees F
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
walls throughout must be detailed clean, clean floors underneath the dish machine, heavy grease build up seen on vent a hood system (chicken)
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food handlers must be trained/ state approved
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
low grout areas seen/ floor, repair/replace/ leaking pipes (grill), replace missing vent-a-hood filter (back oven)
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
do not store utensils behind between food equipment
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed gnats (dry storage)
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
provide RFSM
2022-10-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean fan covers in WIC. Clean and sanitize bulk food containers. Detail clean exterior equipment surfaces in kitchen area.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Roach activity observed.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair damaged floor tiles. Replace damaged plastic strips at WIC door.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
drink containers
*39 Cutting surfaces.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
No hot water at handwash sink.
*47 Other Violations
Replace missing vent hood filters.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
Potatoes cooling at room temp.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
ribs 123 F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*43 Ventilation,mechanical
Hot in kitchen.
2022-03-19 Pass Routine 9
*10 Hot water sanitizer surface temp. < 160'F
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*45 Premises free of litter
*47 Other Violations
2021-07-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*35 Hair Restraints effective
ONE KITCHEN WORKER WORKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON A FOOD STORAGE SURFACE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
POOLING WATER IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS
*41 Food Label - Bulk food w/ manufatuter labeling
UNLABELED BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
DAMAGED FLOOR TILES
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
ONE USE UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL STAFF
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SANITIZER USED FOR TABLES NEXT TO CLEAN DISHES
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
2021-01-25 Pass Routine 5
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PLUMBING LEAK ( KITCHEN )
*32 Damaged Equipment
DISHWASHER DOOR IN DISREPAIR ( WATER LEAK FROM THE HANDLES )
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY AND SOILED REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS DUST ACCUMULATION ( FAN COVERS ) - FRONT WALK IN COOLER
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS ( KITCHEN )
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ( DRY STORAGE )
2020-03-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
No liquid waste manifests on site- service over 90 days
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Unlabeled bulk food ingredients- bread crumbs, rice
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect
Front door ajar at the front of the establishment
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Personal drinks being stored on food prep tables
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Personal cellphones resting on food prep tables
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Floors of walk in cooler- blood soil
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Dusty intake vents at women's restroom
*44 Refuse/recyclables to be stored in proper contain.
Trash around the exterior of dumpster
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
Human soil on toilet seat and in toilet- men's restroom.
2019-09-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Open employee beverage stored in cooler.
*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 fan covers to WIC. Clean dirty cooler door gaskets.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal handwash sink to wall properly. Patch holes in wall where needed.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2019-03-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
2018-09-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES LANDING ON SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND PLATES
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN PREP AREA
*14 When to wash hands
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
WIPING CLOTHES STORED UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGLY
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOODS
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
PROVIDE FOR ALL EQUIPMENT
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
2018-03-23 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 11
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
EMPLOYEE BATTERING RAW CHICKEN OVER RTE ONIONS
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
STORED OVER DRINK BOXES
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WSHING
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THOROUGHLY : UNSANITARY KITCHEN
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
GRAPE TOMATOES 44.8*F, CHEESE 42.7* IN CHU
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
LACK OF CERTIFICATES
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
FAILURE TO COVER ALL FOODS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*47 Other Violations
FOOD ITEMS STORED ABOVE THE FILL LINE IN COOLERS
2018-01-26 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SANITIZER STORED NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS/ EQUIPMENT
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
REMOVE ALL FOODS PAST THE USED BY DATE IN COOLERS
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING UTENSIL BY PRONGS WHILE WRAPPING
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE FOIL LINING FROM EQUIPMENT
*12 Gloves Single Use
EMPLOYEES
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL OPEN FOODS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PICO DE GALLO 44*F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 55*F. LETTUCE 44*F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTHES STORED IN PREP AREA & ON CUTTING BOARDS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
SOUP IN HHU AT 82*F * 89*F
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON UNCOVERED PLATES
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
2017-05-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
PROVIDE ON BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SANITIZER STORED NEAR EQUIPMET
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
*40 Store single-service item in original package
KEEP PROTECTED
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEES
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORED ON PREP TABLE
2017-03-08 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RANCH 47*F IN CHU, SLICED TOMATOES 47.6*F IN CHU, SLICED LETTUCE 51*F, IN CHU
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
OBSERVED TOWELS HANGING FROM EMPLOYEES
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEES
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned
CLEAN AREA THOROUGHLY
*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils
OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES STORED ON SHELVES AND IN PREP AREA
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND AIR CURTAINS
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
REPLACE/REPAIR ALL MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN PREP AREA
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