Chicken Express
6124 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209 · 75209 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
properly store personal drinks ( observed at food prep area )
*18 Pesticides applications/ hazard to employees
Raid is not allowed fr commercial establishments
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
red/ black substance found inside handsink
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair continental RIC - running high
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
label bulk ingredients bins ( spicy seasoning)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
detail / clean all floor drains to remove build up
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide chlorine test strips
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on site at time of inspection
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
no current food handlers training certificates
2023-05-23 Pass Routine 9
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed mashed potatoes @ 117 F
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
for chicken tenders observed @ 124 F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
observed dirty can opener. deep clean.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide test strips for 3-compartment sink sanitizer
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed personal food stored above food in RIH
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean dirty WIC doors, gaskets, A/C vents
*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned
maintain garbage disposal area site clean of debris. Observed area to be cover with litter
2022-11-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside dirty microwave, clean mold from inside ice machine, observed food debris on can opener
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label all non-original toxic chemical containers with common name of chemical used
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dusty A/C vents in WIC
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
Clean area around grease box waste
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
tighten faucet on handsink in dish pit area, repair small leak on faucet outlet
2022-04-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice dispenser at drink machine.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Observed gaps at back door.
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines
Observed water leaking onto tea jugs in RIC.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty fan cover in RIC.
*47 Handwashing signage
Observed handwash sink at restrooms missing handwash signage.
2021-11-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice dispenser and soda nozzles. Observed dirty WIC door. Observed dirty microwave.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed chemical spray bottle without a label.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need handwash signage at handwash sinks and restrooms.
2021-05-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*18 Toxic items labeling for original container
Observed label peeled off of chemical spray bottle
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed scrubber in hand sink. Use for hand washing only.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed corn nugget 119 degrees F. Maintain 135 degrees or keep time record.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register Manager Certificate with the City of Dallas.
2020-10-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
dirty can opener blade
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label sanitizer bucket
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed 6 drinks throughout food prep area.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Observed broken light shield.
2020-03-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed items in hand sink. Use for handwashing only.
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide hand wash sign at hand sink
2019-10-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cole slaw in RIC at 45 degrees F. Cooler was 50 degrees F.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed buildup on can opener blade.
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Observed spray on top of shortening
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Obtain Food Manager certificate and register with City of Dallas
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Obtain food handler cards for all employees.
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
Date mark for 7 days (TCS food)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean ice buildup in WIF
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
Separate personal items from food for restaurant
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks.
2019-04-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean and sanitize shelves inside WIC
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No certified food manager - RFSM certificate with the City of Dallas
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
All food handlers must be properly trained in food safety and obtain food handler certificates.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers inside WIC and RIC
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not use hand sinks as dump sinks.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Food employee observed drinking over food prep area
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wet wiping towels in sanitizing solution when not used.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Clean air vents to remove dust build-up
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Do not re-use foil containers - must only use once.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leak at mop sink
*47 Other Violations
Keep ice machine door closed (close to window)
2018-10-07 Pass Routine 7
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CAN OPENER BLADE WITH FOOD PARTICLES. MUST BE WASHED AND SANITIZED
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS/RFSM/AND SOPS FOR BODILY SPILLS CLEAN UP
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS/RFSM/AND SOPS FOR BODILY SPILLS CLEAN UP
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
BOX OF PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR WIF. MUST BE STORED 6 IN ABOVE FLOOR
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE. MUST BE STORED PROPERLY WITH HANDLE UP
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
COVING TILE MISSING NEXT TO WIC. MUST BE SEALED
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
2018-03-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
jalapeno in handsink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Obtain City of Dallas registered food service manager certificate, at least one employee needs to have it that is on site at all times
2017-08-17 Pass Routine 1
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
observed mold in ice machine
2017-03-13 Pass Routine 1
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
0 ppm quat
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