SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CRISPY CHICKEN & RICE.

BEAT. 44/100

2420 W ILLINOIS AVE · KIESTWOOD, DALLAS

Last inspected October 4, 2023 · passed

38 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
117
includes 38 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 4
2023
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label spray bottles that contain cleaner.

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

date mark prepared food that are in WICs

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

remove dead pest.

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

cover exposed foods that are in WIF.

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

replace damaged gasket of prep ric

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean wall and floors. clean wire shelves

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

clean intake vents

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

post most recent health report

MAR 13
2023
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON RICE STREAMER, OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON MAGNETIC KNIFE HOLDER, CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

OBSERVED: GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, GRIME BUILD UP ON METAL SHELVES INSIDE OF WIC, GRIME BUILD UP ON DRAINS, GRIME ON GASKETS OF SMALL RIC. CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH BLUE LIQUID NOT LABELED. LABEL.

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

OBSERVED FOOD LEFT UNCOVERED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. COVER.

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

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED FOODS, STORED IN WIC, WITHOUT DATE MARK. PROVIDE DATE MARKS

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

OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOOD AND PRODUCE IN WALK IN COOLER. ARRANGE FOOD PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM NOT ONSITE, RFSM PAPER WORK NOT ON SITE.

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

NO AVAILABLE TEXAS FOOD HANDLERS CARDS FOR FOOD HANDLERS, PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

REMOVED DEAD PEST FROM LIGHT FIXTURES, CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING FROM VENT HOOD, CLEAN.

MAY 6
2022
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

observed grime build up on food storage shelves

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

observed clean knifes store on magnetic holder that has grime build up.

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

observed food in walk in freezer left uncovered, cover.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed loose frp wall, repair.

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

observed wet cloth left on food contact surface. place in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

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

texas food handler cards not available on site. all employees handling food must obtain.

NOV 22
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

dust and grime build up on walls. heavy flour build up on walls and floors of flour storage room. heavy grime build up underneath RICs and RIF.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed water damaged ceiling tiles, replace.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no rfsm, current rfsm expired in 2016.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

knifes stored on magnetic knife rack that has rust build up, clean knife rack or replace.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

observed can of WD-40 stored above working food contact surface. store properly.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

heavy grime build up inside of ice machine. shot down and CLEAN AND SANITIZE. HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON RIM OF RICE COOKER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

GREY FOOD CONTAINERS NOT DATE MARKED.

MAY 13
2021
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

observed multiple uncovered food in walk in freezer, cooler and in kitchen; cover food to prevent contamination.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

both walk in coolers fans had build up of dust, clean. build up of dust on fan in kitchen, clean.

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

container with in use utensils had water at 110.4F, water must be kept at 135F if storing in use utensils.

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

spray bottle with unknown clear toxic was not labeled, label.

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

observed dust build up on intake vents, clean.

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

employees have expired texas food handler cards from 2019, renew.

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NOV 19
2020
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on floor and walls, clean. build up of grime on walk in cooler fan, clean.

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

buckets of chicken left uncovered, cover.

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

raw chicken tenders that have been removed from original package and placed in buckets are not date marked, date mark.

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

observed in-use utensils stored in room temperature water(70.4F). water must be at 135F or above.

MAY 5
2020
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

containers of raw chicken remove from original packaging not date marked. cooked PHF in reach in cooler not date marked. date mark food.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM, change every 2-4 hours.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

dust on ceiling tiles, grease splatter on frp walls. clean

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

heavy grease dripping on vent hood, clean.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site.

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

water spray bottles not labeled.

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

broken wall tile located in back dry storage room, repair.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

back exterior door has gap on bottom, properly seal to prevent pest from entering.

NOV 15
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Expired food handler cards, renew immediately.

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

grime underneath shelves and coke syrup located at coke rack.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

handle of scoop in MSG is touching MSG. clean and sanitize scoop.

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

food in walk in freezer is uncovered, loosely cover to avoid contamination.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

chipped bowls, used for sauce.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitize in 3 comp sink at 10 PPM, needs to be between 50-100PPM.

MAY 24
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

cooling wings exposed, cover lightly

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

Noodle next to medicine, noddle on nonfood contact surface table. Move noddles.

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

date mark food in wic that has been removed from original package. grey containers holding raw chicken wings, cooked shrimp, and cut produce are not date marked.

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

cooked chicken at 84.3F, chicken was disposed of.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 One Inch Air Gap

air gap between water supply outlet and floor drain non existent.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean coke syrup rack

NOV 27
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

opened container of BBQ states to refrigerate after opening.

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

date mark thawing chicken tenders

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

no opening drinks in kitchen and store employee food on bottom shelf of wic

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

scoop and spatula must be stored in running water or water at 135F or above.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean underneath shelves and dust on fans.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Need sign that states Most recent health report is available upon request.

MAY 23
2018
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label spice container

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

opened BBQ sauce at RT, says to refrigerate after opening.

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

date mark opened bags of cheese and date mark all thawed chicken.

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

Chicken tenders not covered

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

Rice scoop in 82F water.

NOV 28
2017
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

chicken tenders @ 45.6 F

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

spray bottles not labeled

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

items in WIC

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

coke bottle and container in HW sink

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

scoop next to rice needs to be under running water

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

plastic cup cannot be used as scoop in fish seasoning container

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

label sauce containers

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean seals in WIF

AUG 31
2017
PASSED
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

JALAPENO 69.9*F STORED AT FRONT COUNTER, COOKED CHICKEN 69.3*F, 53.9*F STORED ON PREP TABLE

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

PROVIDE AT 3 COMP SINK

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

PERSONAL DRINK STORED ABOVE OPEN FOODS AND NEXT TO EQUIPMENT FOODS ; PERSONAL FOOD STORED WITH CUSTOMER FOOD ITEMS

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

OBSERVED NO SIGN OR MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT POSTED

MINORSanitation
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE: OBSERVED MOISTURE SPOTS COVERED UP WITH PAINT

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine exposure time table

0PPM IN 3 COMP SINK SANITIZER

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

COVER ALL FOODS IN WIC AND PREP TABLE

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

OBSERVED BOWLS USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD ITEMS

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE AND EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen

FRIES STORED ON PREP TABLE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

FOOD PRODUCT OBSERVED WITH NO LABEL IN WIC

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

RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS; RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS: REMOVE TAPE FROM WALL

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL : REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM WALL

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE CARD BOARD LINING FROM UNDER FOOD ITEMS

JUN 28
2017
PASSED
14 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORED IN PREP AREA ON COUNTER

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

EMPLOYEE RINSING HANDS IN 3 COMP SINK

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*21 PIC prevents cross contamination by bare hands
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

LABEL ALL

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

RAW CHICKEN ON FLOOR IN WIF

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

RAW FISH STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN WIC

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

EMPLOYEE HANDLING COOKED PASTA

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

SANITIZER <50PPM

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

OBSERVED UTENSIL STORED IN STANDING WATER

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

PERSONAL DRINKS AND FOOD STORED IN PREP AREA

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

PICKLES STATE REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING ; COOKED CHICKEN AT 61*F

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

RAW FISH STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods

LACK OF HANDWASHING: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING RAW CHICKEN, RINSED HANDS IN 3 COMP SINK, THEN HANDLING COOKED PASTA (PASTA VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED)

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL

DEC 6
2016
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

DUST OR SPECK IS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE (ON THE ICE ITSELF)

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

EGGS ABOVE COOKED FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

COOKED BEEF NOT DATE MARKED IN THE WALK IN COOLER

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

OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS EATING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND EATING ON FOOD PREPARATION SURFACES OBSERVED OPEN EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

SEVERAL DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN THE DIRTY FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS CLEAN THE DIRTY FILTERS UNDER THE VENT HOOD

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

REMOVE THE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENTS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS

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