CIRCLE M FOOD MART.

City of Dallas

3933 S COCKRELL HILL RD · RED BIRD, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

13 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

147

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 9

2024

PASS 9 violations

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINK.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS. CLEAN DRAINS. CLEAN INSIDE OF WIC.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR FALLING WALL IN BACK STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS. REMOVE HARBORING CONDIITONS

1 pts Other

*40 Store single-service item in original package

STORE TO GO PLATES, INVERTED

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

NO AVAILABLE SANITIZER TO SANITIZE SURFACES

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

OBSERVED DAMAGED ICE MACHINE AND RUSTED SHELVES. REPLACE.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

OBSERVE ICE STORED IN CHEST COOLER AND CUSTOMERS GETTING ICE FROM CHEST COOLER. PROVIDE PROPER DRAINANGE OF ICE

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

OBTAIN TEST STRIPS.

JAN 4

2024

PASS 15 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

do not use chest cooler to sell ice

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

heavy grime inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

employee not wash hands before donning gloves

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

cfm not onsite, obtain food manager certificate

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

obtain texas food handler cards

2 pts Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

use mechanical equipment to maintain food at cold hold temperature.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

obtain food thermometer

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels at all hands sinks

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

repair lid of ice machine

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed flies in back room.

1 pts Other

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

heavy dust build up in WIC

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair WIC

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean wall floors and drains

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean vents

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair falling FRP walls

DEC 21

2022

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

burrito at 105.1F, raise temperature of hot hold equipment.

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed eggs and raw food stored above RTE food. arrange food properly to prevent cross contamination.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

obtain texas food handler card for employee working in kitchen.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

date mark food in WIC

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide test strips for sanitizer solution.

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels and soap at all hand sinks.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

clean ice machine, ice machine not use for human consumption.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floor and walls and drains.

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace damaged light shields.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair falling frp wall located next to 3 comp sink, and replace damaged ceiling tiles.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

post health permit or consumer health sign.

DEC 8

2021

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

observed leak coming from RIC, repair.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on floors and walls, clean.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust build up on fans of walk in cooler and inside of RICs, clean. dust build up on TV.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

observe expired eggs in walk in cooler, dispose of eggs.

2 pts Other

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

observed expired eggs inside of walk in cooler, dispose of eggs.

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide towels at all hand sinks, and soap.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

heavy leak coming from 3 comp sink, repair.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign that states: most recent health report is available upon request.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

food debris on floor.

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Store maintenance equipment in orderly manner

maintain kitchen, that is not in use, orderly.

NOV 17

2020

PASS 12 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not onsite.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed pest in kitchen, remove harboring conditions. REPEATED VIOLATION.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

observed intake vents covered with grease. CLEAN.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

observed floors in side storage room. CLEAN.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

observed food in walk in cooler with mold, DISPOSE OF. REPEATED VIOLATION.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

prep food in walk in cooler not date marked, observed all food in walk in cooler spoiled. correctly date mark all prep food or any food removed from original package. REPEATED VIOLATION.

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

establishment could not produce test strips for sanitizer solution. REPEATED VIOLATION.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

no available chemical sanitize observed, provide sanitizer to sanitize food contact surfaces.

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

no soap available at hand sink located in kitchen, provide. REPEATED VIOLATION.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

reach in cooler are leaking water, repair.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

blue toxic chemical in spray bottle not labled, LABEL.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

frp walls falling, repair. water damaged ceiling tiles observed, replace. REPEATED VIOLATION.

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NOV 6

2020

FAIL 18 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

ice machine, with ice not used for human consumption, contains grime on shield. CLEAN.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

frp walls falling from wall, located in back area. missing ceiling tiles.

3 pts Pest Activity

*18 Licensed pest control applicator only

observed home used pesticide, molded bread and cookies on premises, remove. can only pesticide provided by licensed pest control.

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing towels at hand sink located at hand sink next to three comp. sink

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

waste container in restroom missing lid, provide.

3 pts Sanitation

*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

no hot water at hand sink.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

no hot water coming from hand sink and service sink, REPAIR.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

seal of white reach in freezer is damaged, repair.

1 pts Sanitation

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

pest observed underneath food contact surface table, remove harboring conditions.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

heavy grime observed on non food contact surfaces

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

employees storing personal items on food storage shelves.

3 pts Pest Activity

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

observed jalapenos in containers covered with pest, dispose of food. OBSERVED MOLDED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. DISPOSE OF ALL FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

observed exhaust vents with build up of dust. clean.

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PIC could not produce test strips for sanitizer.

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw food and shelled eggs above RTE food in walk in cooler. DISPOSE OF FOOD

1 pts Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

food in walk in cooler not properly covered to prevent contamination.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

missing date marking on food containers in walk in cooler, date mark food properly.

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

RFSM not registered with City Of Dallas. REGISTER.

MAR 24

2020

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

2 pts Employee Hygiene

*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels at hand sink located next to grill.

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PIC could not produce sanitizer test strips, provide.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

sliced tomato in reach in cooler not date marked, provide date mark.

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

chlorine spray bottle stored next tot food product, store away from food product and utensils.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean underneath grill and fryers. clean storage room with 3 comp sink.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair water damaged ceiling tiles.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage

seal 3 comp sink to wall.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

food contact surfaces contained grime. clean and sanitize.

1 pts Sanitation

*40 Store single-service item in original package

coffee cups removed from original package and stored on soiled surface, keep coffee cups in original storage bag.

FEB 24

2020

PASS 17 violations

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

pooling of water in walk in cooler, grime build on floors of establishment, many exposed walls.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

missing and falling ceiling tiles observed, missing and falling cove base, falling frp walls observed throughout establishment repair.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

broken condenser unit waste pvp pipe observed in walk in cooler, waste water is pooling in walk in cooler.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

heavy grime build in on floors of establishment. black and white residue on ice machine. CLEAN.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

missing thermometer in walk in cooler. provide.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

green slime build on ice shoot of coke dispenser, black mold like substance on inside of ice machine. do not sale until equipment is clean and sanitized.

1 pts Sanitation

*46 Physical Facilities Premises

restroom had foul odor and had heavy grime on floors and walls. clean.

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

no available disposable paper towels at hand sink.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)

no available waste receptacle at hand sinks, provide.

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

no available test strips for sanitizer.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

two reach in cooler are leaking water.

1 pts Sanitation

*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location

pooling of water in walk in cooler.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Food handler certificate not onsite.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

dust observed on intake and exhaust vents.

1 pts Sanitation

*44 Indoor storage surfaces

storing trash in floor, no visible trash can observed.

3 pts Pest Activity

*18 Pesticides and rodenticides application criteria

Observed/found half empty bottle of KillZone ant and roach killer in establishment.

2 pts Other

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

Provide instructions or buy kit that contains instructions.

FEB 28

2019

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean floors clean back room.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace water damaged ceiling tile. frp wall falling down in walk in cooler.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

heavy dust on intake vent. clean off.

3 pts Pest Activity

*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

home use pesticide can be in establishment.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

brown residue in ice bin. remove ice and clean ice bin. second offense. citation will be issued of offense reoccurs.

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels at hand sink located next to 3 comp sink.

1 pts Sanitation

*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility

clean restroom.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

hand wash sign at hand sink located next to 3 comp sink.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

store clean pots and pans inverted.

2 pts Facility Condition

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

remove expired food from sales floor.

AUG 23

2018

PASS 11 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Need paper towels at hand wash station.

1 pts Sanitation

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

Equipment in rusty countertop.

3 pts Pest Activity

*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

No home use pesticide in kitchen or storage area.

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime building up on floor in back area.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Black mold like substance in ice bin. Remove ice and sanitizer ice bin.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Need hand wash sign at hand wash station next to 3 comp sink.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Label food container containing food spices and flour.

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

replace damaged ceiling tiles.

3 pts Sanitation

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

Raw chicken above packaged salads in WIC.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Food in WIC needs to be date mark once 24hrs has passed.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site.

MAR 2

2018

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Food in WIC not labeled as trash, mixed foods and eggs on top of RTE food.

3 pts Sanitation

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

Egg next to RTE food in RIC and WIC

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Need grease trap ticket by next visit.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM needs to be onsite.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

Date mark cheese cakes and dispose of food past 7 days.

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide sanitizer test strips.

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Cloths back in bucket when not in use.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean shelves, grime build up.

1 pts Sanitation

*46 Toilet tissue, availability

Clean restroom and provide toilet tissue.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Need HW signs.

OCT 7

2017

PASS 3 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

1 pts Other

*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Exterior walls:protection

MAR 28

2017

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

2 pts Other

*21 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

PROVIDE FOR ALL :DISCONTINUE BAGS OF ICE

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE FOR ALL

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color

REPAIR FRP IN WI

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

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