SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CHURCH'S CHICKEN #4835.

YOUR CALL. 52/100

3601 FOREST LN · FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS

Last inspected November 20, 2023 · passed

16 of 16 inspections passed. 19 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
104
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 20
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

3 compartment sink sanitizer at 0 ppm: corrected on site

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide light in the walk in cooler: repair/ replace light bulb

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean gaskets in cooler

MAY 19
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floor, clean shelves

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

provide certification (RFSM) from the city of Dallas

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

employees must wear hair cover/hat/net

DEC 10
2022
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Front hand sink observed not accessible

MINORSanitation
*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned

Piles of trash observed at back door. take out trash as often as needed

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises free of litter

Clean & organize all storage areas in the kitchen.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail clean venthood filters/fyers

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

Must date RTE/colesaw in WIC within used by date

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

Observed honey butter mix on the floor store at least 6 inches off the floor

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

food staff must hands after every contamination - observed staff chana

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food must be trained in food safety - as soon as possible

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace missing lights (venthood system)

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

Label food squeeze bottles (honey)

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair the entrance of WIC

MAY 10
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

Repair gaskets of walk in cooler

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

Replace dead bulbs at vent hood

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
DEC 22
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Hole in ceiling

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

Repair leak at hand sink

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources

Employee pizza in walk in cooler

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Roach found

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

Replace dead bulbs at vent hood

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

Repair cooler gaskets

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JUN 17
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair loose panel of walk in cooler door

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Mold on cheese in Package stored in reach in cooler

DEC 10
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Replace or repair cover of steamer for holding cooked corn.

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

Repair pipe leak at hand sink

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Batter observed at 44'F

JUN 4
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use

Use approved chemicals to clean food thermometer

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair hand sink faucet, pipe leak under 3 comp sink

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Steamer cover

APR 22
2020
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean flour on the floor

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Batter mix must be maintained at 41F or below

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Steamer

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

No sanitizer at 3 comp sink

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair loose hand sink faucet

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Vent hood

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Employee did not follow the city amended regulations passed by the city of Dallas due to Covid 19. Employee had two kids ages 10 and 8 in the dining section for extended periods while she was in the k

NOV 4
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
JUN 4
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

frozen chicken left to thaw out at room tempearture

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

flies observed in the kitchen area

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager

CRITICALSanitation
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

hand wash sinks measure at 85.7 degrees F and 101.8 degrees F.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the inside of the gaskets inside the reach in coolers

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
DEC 5
2018
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F

chicken breast strips left out in the back area placed on top of a rack to thaw out

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

leaking pipe under the three-compartment sink

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

openings in the ceiling tiles in the back area/dry storage of the restaurant

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

all employees need to wear a hair restraint

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager by next inspection

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the inside of the gaskets(food debris/dirt accumulation) in the reach in coolers

JUN 5
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*23 Water pressure specifications

low pressure coming from the hot water at the hand sink closest to the entrance door

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

openings/holes in the ceiling tiles

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

replace air gaskets inside the reach in cooler next to the door entrance

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

needed at the three-compartment sink

DEC 11
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

part of the wall, in the walk in freezer, is coming undone

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly

JUL 10
2017
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINOROther
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use

Re-install the hand sink that was removed at the chicken frying station

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Cardboard lined shelves

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Need to register with the City of Dallas

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Cooked chicken held at 127.3 degrees

JAN 10
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Front sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Hair and beard restraints needed

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

Mop sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Both sinks

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