SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CINDI'S DELI & BAKERY.

BEAT. 43/100

3565 FOREST LN · FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS

Last inspected October 6, 2023 · passed

34 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 34 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 6
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace light bulbs under vent hood

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

store utensils 6 inches off the floor ( to go containers)

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Dishwasher temp is at 160 degrees F, and no sanitizer. Hand wash only in 3 compartment sink

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

store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floor throughout kitchen

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Provide updated grease trap record (they should come every 90 days)

APR 18
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floor

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

label bulk containers

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

food has to be 6 inches off the ground

CRITICALSanitation
*14 Gloves single use

gloves has to be used properly and hand washing procedures needed for employees (picking up waffles and not changes gloves)

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

cups cant be on the floor (and trays)

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Dishwasher needs to be at 180 or higher for rinse ( reading 160)

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign in restroom

JUL 19
2022
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Damaged panel inside reach in cooler

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

Dented can observed

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
DEC 17
2021
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

Ice scoop handle in ice

MINORSanitation
*33 Mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitizing
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Food containers in hand sink

JUN 14
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

At bar sink

MINORSanitation
*33 Mech. warewash, hot water sanitizing, other machines
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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DEC 3
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*33 Mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitizing

Maintain rinse temp at 180'F

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MAY 28
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Provide common name of chemical

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Maintain coleslaw at 41F or below

DEC 17
2019
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALOther
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ

Observed employee cracking raw eggs and handling bread at the same time.

MINORSanitation
*33 Mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitizing

Not reaching 180F when sanitizing

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JUN 13
2019
PASSED
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

because one of the doors is not securely attached, the fridge will not cool effectively...Measured at 48 degrees F; the phf was transferred immediately to a functioning cooler.

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

chicken breast measured at 58 degrees F

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath

large container of spaghetti sauce(beef) sitting out on the table to cool.

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

cloth towel(absorbent material) stored underneath the cutting board.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop stored inside the ice bin with the handle embedded in the ice

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

chicken sitting out at 95 degrees F

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

cooked beef tip soup stored adjacent to raw eggs on the bottom shelf inside the walk in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Hot water sanitizer surface temp. < 160'F

the hot water sanitizing machine is not reaching the required temperature of 160 degrees ; it cuts off at 156 degrees F.

DEC 13
2018
PASSED
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

reach in cooler not cooling at the required setting of 41 degrees and below. Measured internal temperature is at 54 degrees F. The three milk containers were immediately discarded by the head chef.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dusty fan covers inside the walk in cooler

CRITICALFacility Condition
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

dust accumulation on the ceiling tiles in the food prep area

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop was laying flat on top of the ice. needs to be in an upright position with the handle upright to avoid contamination.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the inside of the microwave thoroughly

JUN 20
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

raw beef and ham stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

hot water turned off at one of the hand washing sinks adjacent to the food prep area

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

two heavily dented cans of applesauce and one dented can of Chicken of the Sea Salmon tuna fish

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

beard guards needed

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

refried beans(out at room temperature) measured at 110 degrees F and spanish rice measured at 94 degrees F.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

dust observed on the ceiling directly above the food prep area

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop in the ice machine

DEC 26
2017
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw eggs measured at 58 degrees F

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

syrup residue observed on the cabinets and on the soda gun nozzles

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

aluminum foil stored adjacent to the hand wash sink-in direct exposure to water

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly-mold observed

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

raw eggs stored adjacent to ready to eat food items in the walk in cooler; raw salmon stored adjacent to watermelon inside the reach in cooler in the bakery area

JUL 11
2017
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Handling lettuce bare handed

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

Picante sauce open and held without refrigeration on the bottom shelf below the steam table Cole slaw at 48.8 degrees - top of the sandwich make up refrigerator

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Grilled onions held on the counter at 109.8 degrees without a heat source Cream gravy held on the counter at 109.2 degrees without a heat source

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Paper bag used for storage of flour based items

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

On the top of the point of usage refrigerator = raw shell eggs were stacked above the refrigeration line and into RTE pickle container rim

JAN 10
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

Move the soap dispenser to the hand sink that is next to the ice maker

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

Observed employee consuming coffee from an open cup

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Wait station (West Side)

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

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