SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CREMONA BISTRO.

BEAT. 33/100

2704 WORTHINGTON WAY · UPTOWN, DALLAS

Last inspected January 30, 2024 · passed

32 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
111
includes 32 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 30
2024
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed soiled can opener blade, moldy ice machine, and dirty inside microwaves

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Cool and store sauces in WIC in smaller portions

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Observed rusted shelves in WIC and RIC

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed fly traps next to utensils/beverage containers

MINOROther
*37 Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to th

Observed excessive ice build-up in RIF over uncovered food

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

on serving line

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty RIC gaskets, storage shelves, and can opener

SEP 21
2023
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cooked chicken breast at 83.9F- COS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Can opener observed w/ product debris accumulation. Bottom of clean equipment drawer observed w/ rust and dirty. Exterior of equipment- ovens, stove, tables observed not clean to the touch.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>

Provide food handler certificates for all employees not manager certified. Shall be obtained within 30 days of employment. Maintain on file at location to present upon inspection.

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

Provide a use by date for all product held longer than 24 hours, not to exceed 7 days.

MINORSanitation
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

Provide chlorine test strips to test chlorine sanitizer buckets and dish machine.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

Post food establishment permit in public view.

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Replace unapproved shelf liner under clean equipment.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Rodent droppings observed on floor and boxes in dry storage room.

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Store clean utensils with handles up and same direction in caddies.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Floors under shelves, equipment, WIC, etc. observed dirty with debris and product accumulation.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal hand sink to the wall properly.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide a covered trash can for women's restroom.

MAR 16
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Linens in dry storage

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Fix shelving

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

Onions stored on the floot

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Fruit flies at bar

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean floors

SEP 14
2022
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Interior of ice machine soiled

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Must have RFSM on site

MINOROther
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

Must have consumer advisory for undercooked foods

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Hand sink at bar missing individual towels

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

RIC gaskets soiled

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Must repair damaged rear door

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

hand sink at bar leaking

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

Employee unable to Provide food handlers

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

Air intake vents soiled

DEC 7
2021
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Ice machine interior is soiled. Must be cleaned throughly

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Interior of microwave is soiled. Must be cleaned

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed cleaners stored next to utensils

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Ice machine damaged, must be repaired

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Observed gaps in rear door. Must be closed

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

Observed employee drinks next to utensils at bar

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

Observed food stored on floor in rear dish storage area

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Observed utensils in ice machine and cold hold without handles. Must be handled and handles must be upright

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed floors soiled

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Observed several lights of rear vent hood no functioning. Must be replaced.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed damaged rear door, holes in walls and hand sinks loose from walls. Must be repaired

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JUN 25
2021
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Clear out trash in the back

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Provide vent hood lights

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

Keep dumpster outside covered

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

Food in walk in cooler

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair damaged storage unit outside

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Dish machine sanitizer observed at 10ppm

MINORSanitation
*42 Ventilation hood systems

Keep vent hood filters clean

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

Clogged hand sink, pipe leak under hand sink

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Interior of ice maker, Interior of reach in cooler outside establishment

DEC 22
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean ice machine

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean reach in cooler interior

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

Prevent food contact with plates

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Walk in cooler door hinges in need of repair (non-self closing)

JUN 17
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Ventilation hood systems

Keep filters clean

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Keep interior of ice machine clean

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Adjust paper towel dispenser unit

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources

Do not store employee food with other food items

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

Label spray bottles

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

Repair cooler gaskets

DEC 19
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

no sanitizer in the dishwasher

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

hand sink used for other purposes

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace broken gaskets no exposed ceilings

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean splash and buildup dust on vents clean all gaskets clean door on the ice machine dust on ceilings

JUN 19
2019
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

DATE MARK ITEMS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HRS

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN DUST FROM VENTS, CLEANING SHELVES IN MEAT COOLER

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

LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

TO GO CONTAINER

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

SCALLOPS 68 DEGREE F

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

RAW SHRIMP OVER RTE FOOD

DEC 19
2018
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

AT HAND SINK IN FRONT

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

DATE MARK ALL ITEMS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

0 PPM CHLORINE AT DISHWASHER

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

ITEMS STORED ON GROUND IN WIC-COS

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW CHICKEN OVER MILK WASH-COS

JUN 7
2018
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

MILK 61 DEGREE F

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

DATE MARK ITEMS IN WIC STORED LONGER THAN 24 HRS (LASAGNA)

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

LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF DUMPING ICE IN BACK HAND SINK

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

RAW CHICKEN OVER COOKED FOOD IN WIC, RAW SALMON OVER COOKED PASTA IN WIC, RAW EGGS OVER PASTA IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

MUST USE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE AS ICE SCOOP

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

OBSERVED FROZEN PACKAGED CHICKEN THAWING OUTSIDE IN BACK OF ESTABLISHMENT

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

CLEAN BACK VENT HOOD

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

AT BACK HAND SINK, AT BAR HAND SINK

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE MICROWAVE

DEC 8
2017
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

EGG WASH 51 DEGREE F

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

RAW EGGS OVER PASTA IN COOLER

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

0 PPM CHLORINE DISH WASHER

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

LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE

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

IN STORAGE AND COOLER

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

IN THE ICE

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

USED HAND SINK TO FILL WATER PITCHER

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

AT ALL HAND SINKS

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

ITEMS IN RIC (PASTA, RICE)

JUN 8
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap
MINOROther
*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent
MINORFacility Condition
*39 Vending machine doors and access opening covers tight-fitting, gasket

REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS IN REACH IN COOLER

DEC 7
2016
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

DO NOT STORE RAW SEAFOOD NEXT TO RAW CHICKEN

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PROVIDE TEST STRIPS

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

DO NOT STORE CHEMICALS NEAR UTENSILS

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