SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CHICKEN EXPRESS.

BEAT. 45/100

6124 LEMMON AVE · BLUFFVIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected January 12, 2024 · passed

17 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 12
2024
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

properly store personal drinks ( observed at food prep area )

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Pesticides applications/ hazard to employees

Raid is not allowed fr commercial establishments

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

red/ black substance found inside handsink

MINORSanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair continental RIC - running high

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

label bulk ingredients bins ( spicy seasoning)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

detail / clean all floor drains to remove build up

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide chlorine test strips

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no RFSM on site at time of inspection

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

no current food handlers training certificates

MAY 23
2023
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed mashed potatoes @ 117 F

SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

for chicken tenders observed @ 124 F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed dirty can opener. deep clean.

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide test strips for 3-compartment sink sanitizer

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

Observed personal food stored above food in RIH

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dirty WIC doors, gaskets, A/C vents

MINORSanitation
*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned

maintain garbage disposal area site clean of debris. Observed area to be cover with litter

NOV 17
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside dirty microwave, clean mold from inside ice machine, observed food debris on can opener

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

Label all non-original toxic chemical containers with common name of chemical used

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dusty A/C vents in WIC

MINORSanitation
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

Clean area around grease box waste

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

tighten faucet on handsink in dish pit area, repair small leak on faucet outlet

APR 19
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty ice dispenser at drink machine.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Observed gaps at back door.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines

Observed water leaking onto tea jugs in RIC.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty fan cover in RIC.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Observed handwash sink at restrooms missing handwash signage.

NOV 18
2021
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty ice dispenser and soda nozzles. Observed dirty WIC door. Observed dirty microwave.

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

Observed chemical spray bottle without a label.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need handwash signage at handwash sinks and restrooms.

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MAY 5
2021
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling for original container

Observed label peeled off of chemical spray bottle

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed scrubber in hand sink. Use for hand washing only.

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

Observed corn nugget 119 degrees F. Maintain 135 degrees or keep time record.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register Manager Certificate with the City of Dallas.

OCT 27
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

dirty can opener blade

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label sanitizer bucket

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

Observed 6 drinks throughout food prep area.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Observed broken light shield.

MAR 24
2020
PASSED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed items in hand sink. Use for handwashing only.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign at hand sink

OCT 2
2019
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cole slaw in RIC at 45 degrees F. Cooler was 50 degrees F.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed buildup on can opener blade.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Observed spray on top of shortening

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain Food Manager certificate and register with City of Dallas

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Obtain food handler cards for all employees.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Date mark for 7 days (TCS food)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean ice buildup in WIF

MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Separate personal items from food for restaurant

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks.

APR 29
2019
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean and sanitize shelves inside WIC

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No certified food manager - RFSM certificate with the City of Dallas

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

All food handlers must be properly trained in food safety and obtain food handler certificates.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometers inside WIC and RIC

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not use hand sinks as dump sinks.

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

Food employee observed drinking over food prep area

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

Store wet wiping towels in sanitizing solution when not used.

CRITICALSanitation
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Clean air vents to remove dust build-up

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Do not re-use foil containers - must only use once.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leak at mop sink

MINORFacility Condition
*47 Other Violations

Keep ice machine door closed (close to window)

OCT 7
2018
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CAN OPENER BLADE WITH FOOD PARTICLES. MUST BE WASHED AND SANITIZED

MINORSanitation
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS/RFSM/AND SOPS FOR BODILY SPILLS CLEAN UP

MINORSanitation
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS/RFSM/AND SOPS FOR BODILY SPILLS CLEAN UP

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE. MUST BE STORED PROPERLY WITH HANDLE UP

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

COVING TILE MISSING NEXT TO WIC. MUST BE SEALED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
MAR 30
2018
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site

MINORSanitation
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

jalapeno in handsink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*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

AUG 17
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed mold in ice machine

MAR 13
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

0 ppm quat

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