Circle M Food Mart
3933 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75236 · 75236 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 9 of 13 passed, one prior failure
2024-02-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*31 Individual, disposable towels
PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINK.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS. CLEAN DRAINS. CLEAN INSIDE OF WIC.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR FALLING WALL IN BACK STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS. REMOVE HARBORING CONDIITONS
*40 Store single-service item in original package
STORE TO GO PLATES, INVERTED
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
NO AVAILABLE SANITIZER TO SANITIZE SURFACES
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
OBSERVED DAMAGED ICE MACHINE AND RUSTED SHELVES. REPLACE.
*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
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
OBTAIN TEST STRIPS.
2024-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
do not use chest cooler to sell ice
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
heavy grime inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employee not wash hands before donning gloves
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
cfm not onsite, obtain food manager certificate
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
obtain texas food handler cards
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
use mechanical equipment to maintain food at cold hold temperature.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
obtain food thermometer
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels at all hands sinks
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair lid of ice machine
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed flies in back room.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
heavy dust build up in WIC
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
repair WIC
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean wall floors and drains
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean vents
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair falling FRP walls
2022-12-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
burrito at 105.1F, raise temperature of hot hold equipment.
*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.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
obtain texas food handler card for employee working in kitchen.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark food in WIC
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide test strips for sanitizer solution.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels and soap at all hand sinks.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
clean ice machine, ice machine not use for human consumption.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floor and walls and drains.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace damaged light shields.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair falling frp wall located next to 3 comp sink, and replace damaged ceiling tiles.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
post health permit or consumer health sign.
2021-12-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
observed leak coming from RIC, repair.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
grime on floors and walls, clean.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dust build up on fans of walk in cooler and inside of RICs, clean. dust build up on TV.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observe expired eggs in walk in cooler, dispose of eggs.
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
observed expired eggs inside of walk in cooler, dispose of eggs.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide towels at all hand sinks, and soap.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
heavy leak coming from 3 comp sink, repair.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign that states: most recent health report is available upon request.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
food debris on floor.
*45 Store maintenance equipment in orderly manner
maintain kitchen, that is not in use, orderly.
2020-11-17 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not onsite.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed pest in kitchen, remove harboring conditions. REPEATED VIOLATION.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
observed intake vents covered with grease. CLEAN.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
observed floors in side storage room. CLEAN.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed food in walk in cooler with mold, DISPOSE OF. REPEATED VIOLATION.
*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.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
establishment could not produce test strips for sanitizer solution. REPEATED VIOLATION.
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
no available chemical sanitize observed, provide sanitizer to sanitize food contact surfaces.
*31 No soap at handsink
no soap available at hand sink located in kitchen, provide. REPEATED VIOLATION.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
reach in cooler are leaking water, repair.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
blue toxic chemical in spray bottle not labled, LABEL.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
frp walls falling, repair. water damaged ceiling tiles observed, replace. REPEATED VIOLATION.
2020-11-06 Fail Routine CRITICAL 18
FAILED: *39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
ice machine, with ice not used for human consumption, contains grime on shield. CLEAN.
FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
frp walls falling from wall, located in back area. missing ceiling tiles.
FAILED: *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.
FAILED: *31 Individual, disposable towels
missing towels at hand sink located at hand sink next to three comp. sink
FAILED: *46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
waste container in restroom missing lid, provide.
FAILED: *14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
no hot water at hand sink.
FAILED: *19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
no hot water coming from hand sink and service sink, REPAIR.
FAILED: *39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
seal of white reach in freezer is damaged, repair.
FAILED: *34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
pest observed underneath food contact surface table, remove harboring conditions.
FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
heavy grime observed on non food contact surfaces
FAILED: *45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
employees storing personal items on food storage shelves.
FAILED: *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.
FAILED: *43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
observed exhaust vents with build up of dust. clean.
FAILED: *29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PIC could not produce test strips for sanitizer.
FAILED: *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
FAILED: *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.
FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on food containers in walk in cooler, date mark food properly.
FAILED: *47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM not registered with City Of Dallas. REGISTER.
2020-03-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Register Food service manager certificate with COD.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No paper towels at hand sink located next to grill.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PIC could not produce sanitizer test strips, provide.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
sliced tomato in reach in cooler not date marked, provide date mark.
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
chlorine spray bottle stored next tot food product, store away from food product and utensils.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean underneath grill and fryers. clean storage room with 3 comp sink.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair water damaged ceiling tiles.
*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage
seal 3 comp sink to wall.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
food contact surfaces contained grime. clean and sanitize.
*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.
2020-02-24 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 17
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
pooling of water in walk in cooler, grime build on floors of establishment, many exposed walls.
*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.
*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.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
heavy grime build in on floors of establishment. black and white residue on ice machine. CLEAN.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
missing thermometer in walk in cooler. provide.
*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.
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
restroom had foul odor and had heavy grime on floors and walls. clean.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
no available disposable paper towels at hand sink.
*44 Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)
no available waste receptacle at hand sinks, provide.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
no available test strips for sanitizer.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
two reach in cooler are leaking water.
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
pooling of water in walk in cooler.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Food handler certificate not onsite.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust observed on intake and exhaust vents.
*44 Indoor storage surfaces
storing trash in floor, no visible trash can observed.
*18 Pesticides and rodenticides application criteria
Observed/found half empty bottle of KillZone ant and roach killer in establishment.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide instructions or buy kit that contains instructions.
2019-02-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean floors clean back room.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace water damaged ceiling tile. frp wall falling down in walk in cooler.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
heavy dust on intake vent. clean off.
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
home use pesticide can be in establishment.
*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.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels at hand sink located next to 3 comp sink.
*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility
clean restroom.
*47 Handwashing signage
hand wash sign at hand sink located next to 3 comp sink.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
store clean pots and pans inverted.
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
remove expired food from sales floor.
2018-08-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Need paper towels at hand wash station.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Equipment in rusty countertop.
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
No home use pesticide in kitchen or storage area.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
grime building up on floor in back area.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Black mold like substance in ice bin. Remove ice and sanitizer ice bin.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need hand wash sign at hand wash station next to 3 comp sink.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label food container containing food spices and flour.
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
replace damaged ceiling tiles.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw chicken above packaged salads in WIC.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Food in WIC needs to be date mark once 24hrs has passed.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site.
2018-03-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*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.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Egg next to RTE food in RIC and WIC
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Need grease trap ticket by next visit.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM needs to be onsite.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
Date mark cheese cakes and dispose of food past 7 days.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide sanitizer test strips.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Cloths back in bucket when not in use.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean shelves, grime build up.
*46 Toilet tissue, availability
Clean restroom and provide toilet tissue.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need HW signs.
2017-10-07 Pass Routine 3
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
*34 Exterior walls:protection
2017-03-28 Pass Routine 11
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
PROVIDE FOR ALL :DISCONTINUE BAGS OF ICE
*31 No soap at handsink
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color
REPAIR FRP IN WI
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
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