SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CHINESE KITCHEN.

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3939 S POLK ST #203 · OAK CLIFF, DALLAS

Last inspected January 4, 2024 · passed

12 of 12 inspections passed. 21 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
12 passed
VIOLATIONS
89
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 4
2024
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloths between use need to be in the bucket

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

chicken on beef bag, needs to be separated from contamination

MINORChemical Safety
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

shall have chemical strips at location

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling for original container

toxic spray bottle needs a label name of content

JUN 23
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
DEC 20
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
APR 5
2022
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH STORED IN ON PREP TABLE

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR

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

PROVIDE FOR ALL

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING

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

COOKED EGGS 75.8*F ABOVE RIC

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

LACK OF DATEMARKING

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash

REMOVE HANDWASHING AIDS FROM MOP SINK

AUG 24
2021
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

OBSERVED DUMPING IN HANDSINK

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

PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA

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

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

OBSERVED WOOD SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE

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

FLY DEVICE STORED OVER FOOD ITEMS

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

CLEAN ALL

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

PROVIDE AT 3 COMP SINK

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

UTENSIL STORED IN STANDING WATER

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

EGG ROLLS 50*F STORED ABOVE COOLERS

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

FOOD ITEMS STORED IN OPEN CAN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

LACK OF DATEMARKING: PROVIDE FOR ALL IN COOLERS

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SEP 17
2020
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE

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

BOWLS OF FOOD STORED ON TOP OF UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED HANDLING RTE FOOD WITH BARE HANDS

MINOROther
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI

PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN 3 COMP SINK

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*47 Other Violations

LABEL 3 COMP SINK

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS

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

UTENSIL STORED IN STANDING WATER

JAN 31
2020
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW EGGS STORED WITH RTE FOODS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*47 Other Violations

LABEL 3 COMP SINK

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

FOOD ITEMS STORED IN OPEN CANS; COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLER

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE

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

BOWLS STORED ON TOP OF UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS ; COVER ALL FOOD IN COOLERS

MINORSanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE FOIL LINING FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI

PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

PROVIDE FOR ALL IN COOLERS

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

WIPING CLOTH STORED OVER FOOD ITEM AND ON EQUIPMENT

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

CUT BROCCOLI STORED ON FLOOR

JUN 10
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide a lid for waste container in restroom

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

pink soil on ice bin. clean

MINOROther
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use

Service sink being used as hand sink. Provide a permanent hand sink in kitchen.

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide test strips for sanitizer.

NOV 13
2018
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Pink slime in ice bin and grime build up in prep cooler lid.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

remove pest spray bottle.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

date mark food bins in reach in coolers.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

no items in hand sink

MINORSanitation
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.

3 comp sink not set up properly do not over fill with dishes.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

bag of rice on floor, store 6" off floor.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

scoop touching floor, needs to be upright.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean doors of RICs

MINOROther
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip

keep spray paint away from kitchen

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

need lid for trash can in restroom.

MAY 29
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean inside bottom of reach in coolers.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Continue date mark procedures.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Clean utensils in dirty drawers.

MINOROther
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip

Paint and wd40 in kitchen area.

MINORSanitation
*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement

3 comp sink not properly set up, dirty dishes through out.

NOV 10
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps -Dirty fingernails

employee washing hands in 3cs must wash at hand wash sink

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

employees not wearing hair net must wear hair net

MINORSanitation
*36 Laundering wiping cloths in designated sink

moist towels stored on 3cs must be stored in sanitizer bucket

MINORFacility Condition
*37 Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to th

food items stored on 3cs must be stored 6 inches above floor

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

microwave with food debris must washed and sanitized

MINORFacility Condition
*44 Indoor Trash Can Cover

trash can not covered in restroom must provide a trash can with lid

MINORSanitation
*47 Other Violations

microwave not commercial must provide commercial equipment

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - allow convenient

hw sink used to stored tongues hw sink must be use for hand wash only

MAY 31
2017
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <

RAW EGGS STORED ON PREP TABLE 58.5*F

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

COOKED RICE STORED UNDER STEAM TABLE ON FLOOR

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

STORED ON PREP TABLE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

STORED IN WATER

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Wash hands after all other activities

EMPLOYEES

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