CIRCLE GRILL.

City of Dallas

3701 N BUCKNER BLVD · CASA VIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

15 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Sep 2023.

Last inspected Sep 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

161

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 14

2023

PASS 13 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

1 pts Sanitation

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

ice scoop

1 pts Food Temperature

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

ground meat sit in prep sink thawing method cold running water

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

replace chipped bowls, plates

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark all foods in walk in cooler

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace non working light bulbs on vent a hood

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

2 pts Other

*23 No Water

no hot water at cook line hand sink

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

observed gap at back door

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

1 pts Sanitation

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

personal drink bottles stored next to clean utensils

MAR 13

2023

PASS 7 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas

1 pts Sanitation

*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

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

cover gap at back door

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

1 pts Sanitation

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

observed towels under cutting boards and utensils

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

FEB 13

2023

PASS 16 violations

1 pts Sanitation

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

observed wiping cloths under utensils

3 pts Sanitation

*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

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed roaches

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

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

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*14 Gloves single use

change gloves when you changed a task

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

all employees need food handler cards

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

oven/grill cleaner stored next to clean utensils

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with rfsm certificate not on site

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

replace chipped plates

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

cover hair

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage area

JUL 8

2022

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

3 pts Sanitation

*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

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide missing hand washing sign

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair leaking pipe under 3 com sink

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap ticket

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food sit on floor

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

DEC 27

2021

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at back door

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean freezer

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Sanitation

*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

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical buckets

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

replace chipped plates

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JUN 22

2021

PASS 13 violations

1 pts Facility 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

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

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

3 pts Sanitation

*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.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Chemicals in bottles without labels

1 pts Sanitation

*46 Physical Facilities Premises

Male restroom must be cleaned

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*14 Gloves single use

did not change gloves when doing different tasks

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Cloth under food in reach in cooler

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light shields missing

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

gatorade in raw food storage cooler

2 pts Food 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 )

1 pts Sanitation

*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.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines

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

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Names not available on storage containers

DEC 23

2020

PASS 11 violations

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

2 pts Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

coolers

3 pts Chemical Safety

*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

bleach more than 200 ppm

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with RFSM certificate not on site

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, fans, shelves

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light shields

3 pts Food 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

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

drinking in prep area

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace wet ceiling tiles, cover all holes and damages

JUN 8

2020

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Sanitation

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

observed utensils/knifes stored between cooler and freezer

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

personal food items

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

2 pts Employee Hygiene

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

provide bodily fluid spill kit

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cole slaw 55.6, raw chicken 59 degrees f

2 pts Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

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

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, gaskets

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

glass cleaner above soda syrup

DEC 2

2019

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

pork chop 57

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

ventahood

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

MAY 31

2019

PASS 12 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean underneath storage racks and corner of floors.

1 pts Sanitation

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

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

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

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

2 pts Food 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.

2 pts Food Temperature

*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

thermometer of hot hold device not functioning. replace or repair

3 pts Sanitation

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

back up at drain located underneath dishwasher.

2 pts Sanitation

*31 No soap at handsink

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

2 pts Sanitation

*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

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace water damaged ceiling tiles.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

dust accumulation on exhaust vents throughout kitchen. clean.

AUG 22

2018

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

2 pts Food 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.

3 pts Food Temperature

*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

HAND SINK AT WAIT STAFF LINE

1 pts Sanitation

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

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

MOLD GROWTH ON BREAD

3 pts Sanitation

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

RAW SAUSAGE STORED OVER VEGETABLES IN COOLER DRAWERS

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

FEB 15

2018

PASS 9 violations

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

SANITIZER BUCKET AT 200PPM

3 pts Sanitation

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

3 pts Employee 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

2 pts Food 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

3 pts Food 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

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

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

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEE COFFEE LEFT BY BIN WITH SALAD DRESSINGS

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

EMPLOYEE HANDLED TOAST WITH BARE HANDS

NOV 30

2017

PASS 14 violations

2 pts Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath

mac and cheese cooling at room temperatures - COS

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

hole in ceiling tile in prep line

3 pts Food 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

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

meatballs thawing at room temperature

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label spray bottles and containers

3 pts Sanitation

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

Pots and pans

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

3 pts Sanitation

*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap

air gap at detergent and sanitizer hoses

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

clothes hanging off cook's apron

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

employees donned gloves without washing hands

1 pts Sanitation

*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

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

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

cutting board in front service line

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

APR 25

2017

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Food 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.

1 pts Sanitation

*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)

1 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space

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

1 pts Facility Condition

*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

dumpster lids were open ( top and side doors)

1 pts Food 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.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

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

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

the sanitizer is to strong ( 100ppm's)

1 pts Food 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.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

2 pts Food 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

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Food 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.

3 pts Food 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

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

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

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Exhaust fan for the restroom is not working.

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

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

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

chemical sanitizer must be used according to manufacture suggestions.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use

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

1 pts Facility 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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