SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

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BEAT. 32/100

5757 W LOVERS LN #103 · BLUFFVIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected April 13, 2023 · passed

31 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
11 passed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 31 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 13
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed pasta @ 53.2 F and cheese @ 48 F

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

provide thermometers for produce WIC

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean exterior of all equipment

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair ceiling lights in kitchen

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair exposed walls and ceiling in establishment (under construction)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair broken RIC

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MAR 28
2022
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed milk stored at 45 Degrees F in WIC.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty ice machine and can opener blade.

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

All coolers/freezers need easily viewable thermometers.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Observed gaps in wall in boiler room.

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

Observed food stored not covered in RIC.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

Observed a lot of grease build up on side of grill.

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floors throughout kitchen.

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

Observed no lights in boiler room.

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store all personal items in appropriate place.

APR 7
2021
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed crab cake 52.4 degrees F, lasagna 48.3 degrees F, salmon 56.5 degrees F. Unit reads 60 degrees F.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed pooled eggs over RTE

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

Observed chemical spray bottle w/ no label

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

Operating in other kitchen that is not on permit.

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

Observed onions on floor

MAR 10
2021
PASSED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed chicken 48.5 F. Unit reads 60 degrees F.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed moldy figs

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed beef over RTE foods.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener blade, dirty inside microwave, dirty inside flour container.

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

Observed chemicals not properly labeled

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

No not use kitchen that is not on permit for food preparation.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

Observed no soap at hand sink

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Observed cracked food storage containers in WIC

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

Observed cut avocados exposed to splash from hand sink

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed damaged display cooler, damaged gaskets

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty walls, shelves, outsides of food containers, floors under shelves/equipment, top of dishwasher, mold growth on WIC wall.

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

Provide light in storage closet

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed holes cut in walls, damaged/missing baseboards. Repair faucet handle at hand sink Seal sinks/fixed equipment to wall.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
FEB 27
2020
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed baked potato 45 degrees F, Pasta 46 degrees F, hummus 49 degrees F, mashed potato 44.3 degrees F. Unit 50 degrees F.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty ladles put away

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

Label chemical spray bottles

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed unfinished wood as shelf liner in WIC

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

Observed some food uncovered in dry storage and WIC

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed broken/cracked containers w/ cookie dough

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed some dirty shelves in WIC

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JAN 28
2020
PASSED
15 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Observed rice placed in display cooler 95.5 degrees F. Food must be cooled before being placed in cooler.

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

Observed pasta 54 degrees F, salmon 48.9 degrees F, meatloaf 53 degrees F, fried chicken 51.6 degrees F, cut melon 54.6 degrees F, brussel sprouts 48 degrees F, red potato 49.6 degrees F

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed debris in sugar

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw shelled eggs over berries and dough.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty inside food containers.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Wash hands before donning gloves.

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

Label spray bottle. Observed chemical bottles with missing lids.

MINORSanitation
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

Observed insect device over clean dishes

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

provide thermometers for all coolers.

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

Observed onions on floor

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

Observed scoop handles in flour, baking soda.

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

Label bulk ingredients with common name of food.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean throughout (shelves, walls, corners, etc.)

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Light out in RIF w/ no light shield.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash signs in restrooms.

DEC 27
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

keep food storage containers clean

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Inside microwave

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
JUN 18
2018
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cutting board contaminated by emplyee

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Ventilation hood systems

replace hood filter

DEC 20
2017
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

evidence of drinking

APR 19
2017
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. ALLOWED. OBSERVED A CUP OF WATER ON PREP. TABLE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CAN OPENER, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR

MINORSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

WHERE HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy

WALK IN COOLER

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN AIR CURTAIN MACHINE BY BACK DOOR

OCT 28
2016
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS

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

Store food products on the shelves of cooler/freezer from top to bottom according to the following order: 1) ready to eat products 2) raw seafood products. 3) raw pork products. 4) raw beef pro

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE WOOD PANELS FROM WALK IN COOLER

CRITICALSanitation
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

OBSERVED ONE DROPPING BELOW DISH WASHER

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

OBSERVED DISHWASHER WASHED HIS HANDS FOR 2 SECONDS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED A CUP OF COFFEE ABOVE FOOD PRE.TABLE

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

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