Circle Grill
3701 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant
Passed all 17 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-12-21 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2024-03-26 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2023-09-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
ice scoop
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
ground meat sit in prep sink thawing method cold running water
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
replace chipped bowls, plates
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark all foods in walk in cooler
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace non working light bulbs on vent a hood
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean coolers inside, clean microwave, clean caulk
*23 No Water
no hot water at cook line hand sink
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
observed gap at back door
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink bottles stored next to clean utensils
2023-03-13 Pass Follow-up 7
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in walk in cooler/freezer, reach in coolers, clean coolers inside, clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean pipes unde rsinks
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged floor tiles (walk in freezer), caulk around sinks
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
cover gap at back door
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed towels under cutting boards and utensils
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
2023-02-13 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed wiping cloths under utensils
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw ground meat stored above catfish in small cooler store catfish above raw meat products
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed roaches
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean freezer, grill
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair clogged pipe under prep sink repair leaking pipe under 3 com sink
*14 Gloves single use
change gloves when you changed a task
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all employees need food handler cards
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
oven/grill cleaner stored next to clean utensils
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager with rfsm certificate not on site
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
replace chipped plates
*35 Hair Restraints effective
cover hair
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage area
2022-07-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager with RFSM certificate not on site, also rfsm certificate expired
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw products stored above rte food (vegetables) raw hamburger patty stored above fish
*47 Handwashing signage
provide missing hand washing sign
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking pipe under 3 com sink
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean freezers, clean shelves, clean pipes under sinks
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
2021-12-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at back door
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean freezer
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair or replace broken/damaged ceiling tiles; floor tiles, replace non working light bulbs, wet ceiling tiles clean floor drain from mop sink, check faucet on sink
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical buckets
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
replace chipped plates
2021-06-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Wet ceiling tiles, broken floor tiles om front of walk in freezer, holes in the walls
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair compressor in walk in freezer. Repair leaking reach in cooler
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw chicken stored above ground meat, fish and shrimp.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Chemicals in bottles without labels
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
Male restroom must be cleaned
*14 Gloves single use
did not change gloves when doing different tasks
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
Cloth under food in reach in cooler
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light shields missing
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
gatorade in raw food storage cooler
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days ( turkey and ham )
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Must clean Gaskets and shelves in both reach in coolers and walk in cooler. Must clean non working equipment. Also clean ice cream freezers, too much ice in freezers. Fryers must also be cleaned.
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines
Food Cannot be stored under leaking water line in walk in freezer
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Names not available on storage containers
2020-12-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
coolers
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
bleach more than 200 ppm
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager with RFSM certificate not on site
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, fans, shelves
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light shields
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tomato 61, broccoli 61.4, cheese 54.5 degrees f cooler does not work, per PIC Noel the food sit in unit since this morning, some food prepared 45 minutes ago and hour ago
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
drinking in prep area
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace wet ceiling tiles, cover all holes and damages
2020-06-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
observed utensils/knifes stored between cooler and freezer
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal food items
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide bodily fluid spill kit
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cole slaw 55.6, raw chicken 59 degrees f
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
repair broken gasket, repair leaking pipe in wif, repair non-working cooler
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, gaskets
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
glass cleaner above soda syrup
2019-12-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
pork chop 57
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*31 No soap at handsink
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
ventahood
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
2019-05-31 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
pink slime on metal lip of ice bin. clean and sanitize
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean underneath storage racks and corner of floors.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
clean utensils in lightly soiled containers clean out container and sanitize utensils.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
sanitize test strip where damaged. provide non damaged test strips.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark food that has begun thawing process, example box of chicken and box of beef patties.
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded
thermometer of hot hold device not functioning. replace or repair
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
back up at drain located underneath dishwasher.
*31 No soap at handsink
no available soap at hand sink located at dishwasher area. provide.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
prep reach in coolers are not maintaining proper cold hold temperatures, food off by 1-3F. Have both serviced immediately
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tuna salad at 43.1F. boiled eggs at 46.8F.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace water damaged ceiling tiles.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust accumulation on exhaust vents throughout kitchen. clean.
2018-08-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*47 Handwashing signage
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
HAM PREP DATE 8/15/18 USE BY DATE 8/23/18 CLEARLY WRITE DATES.
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
HAND SINK AT WAIT STAFF LINE
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
MOLD GROWTH ON BREAD
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW SAUSAGE STORED OVER VEGETABLES IN COOLER DRAWERS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW SHELL EGG 47.7°F, RANCH 47.6°F, MILK 51.3°F
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
2018-02-15 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 9
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
SANITIZER BUCKET AT 200PPM
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
HOT WATER FAUCET NOT WORKING AT HAND SINK ON PREP LINE FOR GRILL, HAND SINK IN ROOM WITH CANNED GOODS, TOILET LEAK IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, NO HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
BAGS OF SHREDDED CHEESE IN BACK WALK-IN COOLERS, TOMATO PUREES IN FRONT WALK-IN COOLER
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW GROUND BEEF 47.2°F, ROAST BEEF 50°F (COOLER DRAWER THERMOMETER READING 49°F) HARD BOILED EGGS 46.9°F, TUNA SALAD 49.3°F, CHORIZO 45.3°F, RICE 46.0°F, SALSA 50.1°F, DICED HAM 45.1°F (COOLER THERMO
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
BACK AREA WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AREA WALK-IN FREEZER
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE COFFEE LEFT BY BIN WITH SALAD DRESSINGS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
EMPLOYEE HANDLED TOAST WITH BARE HANDS
2017-11-30 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
mac and cheese cooling at room temperatures - COS
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
hole in ceiling tile in prep line
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw turkey 44.2°F, pudding 44.5°F, salsa 49.8°F, ham 44.4°F, salsa verde 47.4°F, egg whites 48°F
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
meatballs thawing at room temperature
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label spray bottles and containers
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
Pots and pans
*47 Handwashing signage
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap
air gap at detergent and sanitizer hoses
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
clothes hanging off cook's apron
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employees donned gloves without washing hands
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
knives stored in bins with food debris , knives stored between splash guard and microwave
*39 Cutting surfaces.
cutting board in front service line
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
2017-04-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
46.9 tuna salad , chicken salad 47.1, tamales 51 degrees ( cold case on the end is not maintaining proper temperatures.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
moist wiping clothes sitting out on the tables ( must be in sanitizer when not in use)
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space
the crates used as shelving unable clean under the crates on a continues basis.
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
dumpster lids were open ( top and side doors)
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
label all large containers with the name on the out side whats on the inside of the container.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometer in all the reach in coolers , ( pie display cooler missing the thermometer)
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
the sanitizer is to strong ( 100ppm's)
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Packaged carrots sitting on the floor in the walk in cooler.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean the slicers to sight and touch 9 dirty holder and blade .
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
provide a registered food service manager certificate from the city of dallas.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
provide expiration dates on the TCS/ RTE foods in the walk in cooler ( cheese ) blue berries, tarter sauces 22nd and 21st dates.
2016-10-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tuna and chicken on the service line was at 46.0 and 46.5 in the refrigerated case on cook line.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
Apply dates on all PHF / TCS foods 9 prepped date included even when item is placed in the freezer the day prior should count in the 7 day process. ( Meat loaf in the cooler without any expiration da
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
Label all bulk items with the common name on the outside of the container.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Exhaust fan for the restroom is not working.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
shield the light over the ovens and bakery section of the kitchen
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
chemical sanitizer must be used according to manufacture suggestions.
*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use
thermometer used by cook was not sanitized prior to use in tuna / chicken salad.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
the back door needs a new door sweep ( visible light from under the back door ) worn and cracking sweep .
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