SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CIRCLE GRILL.

BEAT. 18/100

3701 N BUCKNER BLVD · CASA VIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected September 14, 2023 · passed

38 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
161
includes 38 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 14
2023
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

ice scoop

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

ground meat sit in prep sink thawing method cold running water

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

replace chipped bowls, plates

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

clearly date mark all foods in walk in cooler

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace non working light bulbs on vent a hood

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean coolers inside, clean microwave, clean caulk

MINOROther
*23 No Water

no hot water at cook line hand sink

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

observed gap at back door

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

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

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

personal drink bottles stored next to clean utensils

MAR 13
2023
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas

MINORSanitation
*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

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles (walk in freezer), caulk around sinks

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

cover gap at back door

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed towels under cutting boards and utensils

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

FEB 13
2023
PASSED
16 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed wiping cloths under utensils

CRITICALSanitation
*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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed roaches

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean freezer, grill

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

repair clogged pipe under prep sink repair leaking pipe under 3 com sink

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use

change gloves when you changed a task

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

all employees need food handler cards

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

oven/grill cleaner stored next to clean utensils

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with rfsm certificate not on site

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

replace chipped plates

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

cover hair

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

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

store food 6 inches off the floor

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage area

JUL 8
2022
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with RFSM certificate not on site, also rfsm certificate expired

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide missing hand washing sign

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

repair leaking pipe under 3 com sink

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap ticket

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

observed food sit on floor

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean freezers, clean shelves, clean pipes under sinks

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

DEC 27
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at back door

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean freezer

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

store food 6 inches off the floor

MINORSanitation
*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

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

provide label for chemical buckets

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

replace chipped plates

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JUN 22
2021
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Wet ceiling tiles, broken floor tiles om front of walk in freezer, holes in the walls

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair compressor in walk in freezer. Repair leaking reach in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

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

Chemicals in bottles without labels

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

Male restroom must be cleaned

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use

did not change gloves when doing different tasks

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

Cloth under food in reach in cooler

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light shields missing

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

gatorade in raw food storage cooler

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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 )

MINORSanitation
*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.

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

Food Cannot be stored under leaking water line in walk in freezer

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Names not available on storage containers

DEC 23
2020
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

coolers

CRITICALChemical Safety
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

bleach more than 200 ppm

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with RFSM certificate not on site

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, fans, shelves

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light shields

CRITICALFood Temperature
*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

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

drinking in prep area

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace wet ceiling tiles, cover all holes and damages

JUN 8
2020
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

observed utensils/knifes stored between cooler and freezer

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

personal food items

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

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

provide bodily fluid spill kit

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

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

cole slaw 55.6, raw chicken 59 degrees f

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

repair broken gasket, repair leaking pipe in wif, repair non-working cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, gaskets

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

glass cleaner above soda syrup

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

pork chop 57

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

ventahood

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
MAY 31
2019
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

pink slime on metal lip of ice bin. clean and sanitize

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean underneath storage racks and corner of floors.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

clean utensils in lightly soiled containers clean out container and sanitize utensils.

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

sanitize test strip where damaged. provide non damaged test strips.

MINORFood Temperature
*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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

thermometer of hot hold device not functioning. replace or repair

SERIOUSSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

back up at drain located underneath dishwasher.

MINORSanitation
*31 No soap at handsink

no available soap at hand sink located at dishwasher area. provide.

CRITICALSanitation
*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

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

tuna salad at 43.1F. boiled eggs at 46.8F.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace water damaged ceiling tiles.

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

dust accumulation on exhaust vents throughout kitchen. clean.

AUG 22
2018
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

HAM PREP DATE 8/15/18 USE BY DATE 8/23/18 CLEARLY WRITE DATES.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

HAND SINK AT WAIT STAFF LINE

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

MOLD GROWTH ON BREAD

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

RAW SAUSAGE STORED OVER VEGETABLES IN COOLER DRAWERS

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

RAW SHELL EGG 47.7°F, RANCH 47.6°F, MILK 51.3°F

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
FEB 15
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

SANITIZER BUCKET AT 200PPM

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

BACK AREA WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AREA WALK-IN FREEZER

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

EMPLOYEE COFFEE LEFT BY BIN WITH SALAD DRESSINGS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

EMPLOYEE HANDLED TOAST WITH BARE HANDS

NOV 30
2017
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath

mac and cheese cooling at room temperatures - COS

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

hole in ceiling tile in prep line

CRITICALFood Temperature
*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

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
CRITICALFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

meatballs thawing at room temperature

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

label spray bottles and containers

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

Pots and pans

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
SERIOUSSanitation
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap

air gap at detergent and sanitizer hoses

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

clothes hanging off cook's apron

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

employees donned gloves without washing hands

MINORSanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

knives stored in bins with food debris , knives stored between splash guard and microwave

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

cutting board in front service line

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
APR 25
2017
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*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.

MINORSanitation
*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)

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space

the crates used as shelving unable clean under the crates on a continues basis.

MINORFacility Condition
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

dumpster lids were open ( top and side doors)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

provide thermometer in all the reach in coolers , ( pie display cooler missing the thermometer)

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

the sanitizer is to strong ( 100ppm's)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the slicers to sight and touch 9 dirty holder and blade .

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

provide a registered food service manager certificate from the city of dallas.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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.

OCT 20
2016
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*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.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*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

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

Label all bulk items with the common name on the outside of the container.

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

Exhaust fan for the restroom is not working.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

shield the light over the ovens and bakery section of the kitchen

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

chemical sanitizer must be used according to manufacture suggestions.

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use

thermometer used by cook was not sanitized prior to use in tuna / chicken salad.

MINORFacility Condition
*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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