SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CHEDDAR'S.

BEAT. 38/100

39640 LBJ FRWY · DUNCANVILLE, DALLAS

Last inspected November 29, 2023 · passed

28 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
136
includes 28 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 29
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

sanitizer bucket reads 0 ppm

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

employee using phone in kitchen

MINORSanitation
*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces

clean exterior of RIC freezers, observed soiled gaskets

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Other Violations

display most current inspection report or sign visible to public

APR 20
2023
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label all squeeze bottles at drink station

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

heavy grease build up observed/tortilla chips

CRITICALFood Temperature
*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

MINORSanitation
*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)

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food handlers must be trained/ state approved

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*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)

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

do not store utensils behind between food equipment

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed gnats (dry storage)

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

provide RFSM

OCT 23
2022
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean fan covers in WIC. Clean and sanitize bulk food containers. Detail clean exterior equipment surfaces in kitchen area.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Roach activity observed.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair damaged floor tiles. Replace damaged plastic strips at WIC door.

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

drink containers

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

No hot water at handwash sink.

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Replace missing vent hood filters.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Potatoes cooling at room temp.

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

ribs 123 F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation,mechanical

Hot in kitchen.

MAR 19
2022
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Hot water sanitizer surface temp. < 160'F
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINOROther
*45 Premises free of litter
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations
JUL 13
2021
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

ONE KITCHEN WORKER WORKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT

CRITICALSanitation
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON A FOOD STORAGE SURFACE

CRITICALFood Temperature
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

POOLING WATER IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Label - Bulk food w/ manufatuter labeling

UNLABELED BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

ONE USE UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL STAFF

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

SANITIZER USED FOR TABLES NEXT TO CLEAN DISHES

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

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JAN 25
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

PLUMBING LEAK ( KITCHEN )

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

DISHWASHER DOOR IN DISREPAIR ( WATER LEAK FROM THE HANDLES )

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DIRTY AND SOILED REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS DUST ACCUMULATION ( FAN COVERS ) - FRONT WALK IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

DUSTY INTAKE VENTS ( KITCHEN )

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER MISSING CEILING VENT COVER ( DRY STORAGE )

MAR 27
2020
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No liquid waste manifests on site- service over 90 days

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Unlabeled bulk food ingredients- bread crumbs, rice

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect

Front door ajar at the front of the establishment

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Personal drinks being stored on food prep tables

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Personal cellphones resting on food prep tables

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Floors of walk in cooler- blood soil

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Dusty intake vents at women's restroom

MINOROther
*44 Refuse/recyclables to be stored in proper contain.

Trash around the exterior of dumpster

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

Human soil on toilet seat and in toilet- men's restroom.

SEP 17
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Open employee beverage stored in cooler.

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean fan covers to WIC. Clean dirty cooler door gaskets.

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

vent hood

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal handwash sink to wall properly. Patch holes in wall where needed.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MAR 18
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINOROther
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
SEP 11
2018
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOR ALL

CRITICALPest Activity
*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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN PREP AREA

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands

LACK OF HAND WASHING

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

WIPING CLOTHES STORED UNDER CUTTING BOARD

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL THOROUGLY

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

COVER ALL FOODS

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

PROVIDE FOR ALL EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN ALL

MAR 23
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

EMPLOYEE BATTERING RAW CHICKEN OVER RTE ONIONS

MINORPest Activity
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

STORED OVER DRINK BOXES

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WSHING

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THOROUGHLY : UNSANITARY KITCHEN

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

GRAPE TOMATOES 44.8*F, CHEESE 42.7* IN CHU

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

LACK OF CERTIFICATES

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

FAILURE TO COVER ALL FOODS

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*47 Other Violations

FOOD ITEMS STORED ABOVE THE FILL LINE IN COOLERS

JAN 26
2018
PASSED
16 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

SANITIZER STORED NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS/ EQUIPMENT

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

REMOVE ALL FOODS PAST THE USED BY DATE IN COOLERS

MINORSanitation
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING UTENSIL BY PRONGS WHILE WRAPPING

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

MINORSanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE FOIL LINING FROM EQUIPMENT

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use

EMPLOYEES

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

COVER ALL OPEN FOODS

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

PICO DE GALLO 44*F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 55*F. LETTUCE 44*F

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

WIPING CLOTHES STORED IN PREP AREA & ON CUTTING BOARDS

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE FOR ALL

CRITICALFood Temperature
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

SOUP IN HHU AT 82*F * 89*F

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON UNCOVERED PLATES

CRITICALFood Temperature
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

PROVIDE FOR ALL

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE FOR ALL

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MAY 25
2017
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD

MINORSanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

PROVIDE ON BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

SANITIZER STORED NEAR EQUIPMET

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

RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS

MINOROther
*40 Store single-service item in original package

KEEP PROTECTED

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

EMPLOYEES

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

STORED ON PREP TABLE

MAR 8
2017
PASSED
16 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

OBSERVED TOWELS HANGING FROM EMPLOYEES

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

EMPLOYEES

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

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

PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN ALL

MINORSanitation
*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned

CLEAN AREA THOROUGHLY

MINORSanitation
*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils

OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES STORED ON SHELVES AND IN PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND AIR CURTAINS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

REPLACE/REPAIR ALL MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN PREP AREA

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