SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CROWN BUFFET.

BEAT. 18/100

1350 N HAMPTON RD · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS

Last inspected August 9, 2023 · passed

Failed an inspection 4 years ago. 56 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
12 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
135
includes 56 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 9
2023
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Observed raw shelled eggs over ready-to-eat food

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Call company that services ice machine to come clean interior of ice machine in back of kitchen by rear exit

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Restricted use pesticides

Do not keep unapproved pesticides in establishment

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

Renew food handlers for all staff

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

Get Quat test strips

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Do not leave condiments & other food products in cans they came in once open

MINORPest Activity
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

Do not have fly trap over/close to food prep areas

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Keep foods in boxes off floor>observed boxed food in walk-in freezer on floor

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean food debris on & under equipment> specifically by stove range

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Finish fixing hand sink

DEC 14
2022
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Some items on buffet line observed below 135 F>recommend to have someone stir food to properly distribute heat

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

If using time as public health control, properly label time it was prepared & time rice will be discarded

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

With any commercially made food product kept for 24 hrs must date mark

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not use absorbent materials when storing food

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Fix gaps in rear door leading to dumpster

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

Do not store food on floor

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

If storing utensils in dry/bulk ingredients utensils must have handle & be upright

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

Label all bulk ingredient bins with their contents

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floor drains of any build-up

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Chlorine concentration of sanitizer bucket observed at over 200 ppm Cl

MAR 7
2022
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace light bulb above the grill

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

Wiping clothes must be stored in sanitizer bucket between use

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Repair damaged lid to ice chest freezer

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean floors and under cooking equipment

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

Spray hose attached to faucet does not have a back flow device

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Keep spoon handle upright and protected on buffet line

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination

Provide covers to open food items on buffet line ( croutons, chips, bacon bits)

MINORFacility Condition
*46 Physical Facilities Premises-closing toilet room doors

Install women's restroom front door

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

Maintain proper time and date on food items in WIC (chicken and beef)

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises free of litter

Clean trash around outside dumpster

FEB 11
2022
FAILED
17 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Other Violations

Chocking poster for public display

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace light bulbs and shield

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean floors, counters, venthood, grease build up

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Handle scooper for bulk food, store utensils in hot water

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

Store wiping clothes in sanitizer bucket between use

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Ice machine cover replacement

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide paper towels at handsinks

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

Thermometers in WIF

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Remove grease buckets form outside

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Rodent droppings in storage room

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

Date mark all food in RIC and WIC

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

Repair plumbing at hand sinks

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Sanitizer concentration too strong (>400ppm)

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

Clean mold found in ice machine

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

Eggs above RTE broccoli

CRITICALFood Temperature
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance

Temperature of food (sushi) out of temperature ( 41 F or lower)

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

Food (sause) must be covered

JUN 7
2021
PASSED
11 violations8 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

back exit door frame with gaps must be replace or repair door frame to avoid pest harboring

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Hot).

warmers at service area at 127 F must be maintain a temperature of 135 or above to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

lids of hermetic containers dirty with spills , grease and soils accumulations clean all hermetic containers in all areas to avoid cross contamination

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

some lights broken at kitchen area must be replace or repair to proper condition

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using recycle containers and thank you bags as food containers must be use approved containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

all floors walls and ceiling in all areas including under equipment dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid contamination lights shields dirty with dead pest a

MINORSanitation
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

mechanical dish washing drainage blocked - not working - must be replace or repair to avoid waste water inside kitchen area hand sink not working front area must be replace or repair to proper con

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).

cooler units at service area and sushi area not maintain food temperature of 40 f or below must be replace or repair to maintain 40 F or below RI cooler sushi 58 F RI cooler service area 47 F

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

missing some date marking on food containers in all areas must be have date marks on all food containers in all areas

CRITICALFood Temperature
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

discard potentially hazardous food items PIC must discard food containers that exceeds food temperatures in all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

encrusted grease at cooking equipment must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

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DEC 22
2020
PASSED
13 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors behind equipment, walls and ceiling in all areas dirty with food debris, soils accumulations spills, mold and stagnant water must be clean to avoid cross contamination

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

missing a complete first aid kit on site must be have a complete first aid kit on site

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

sushi containers at 47 F must be discard and maintain at proper food temperature of 40 F or below

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing thermometers inside all cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

fryers and cooking equipment with encrusted grease accumulations and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing 3c sink setup sanitizing solutions missing sanitizer buckets in all areas must be setup sanitizer buckets at 100 ppm chlorine concentration must be setup 3c sink at 50 ppm chlorine conce

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

missing some date marking inside cooler units

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

lights not wo

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
CRITICALSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

vent hood filters dirty with grease and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

hand sink faucets broken in different places must be repair to proper condition

JUN 18
2020
PASSED
8 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

food surfaces and cooler units dirty with food debris, mold and grease accumulations must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

use raw food containers for cooked food inside cooler units must be use approved containers to avoid chemical and cross contamination

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

10 ppm chlorine concentration on sanitizer bucket at kitchen pots cleaning area must be at : 100 ppm chlorine concentration at sanitizer buckets in all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizer buckets must be have sanitizer buckets in all areas to avoid cross contamination 3c not setup during operational hours 3c sink must setup at: 50 ppm chlorine concentration du

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors behind equipment dirty with soils deposits and grease drippings must be clean to avoid contamination walls and ceiling dirty with dust and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw food containers mixed with cooked containers separate raw food containers from cooked food containers to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

not sanitizing solutions on cooking areas PIC must be ensure employees sanitize food surfaces during operational hours to avoid cross contamination

DEC 24
2019
PASSED
8 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition to avoid cross contamination some lights not working must be replace or repair to proper condition

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

water pipe broken with water leak at hand sink kitchen front area must be repair to proper condition to avoid stagnant water and contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

dirty covered containers with spills and food debris inside cooler units PIC must be ensure that employees clean seal containers before use to avoid cross contamination

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

food containers at floor level in different areas must be 6 inches out the floor level to avoid contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors behind equipment cooking area dirty with soils, grease accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination walls and ceiling in all areas dirty with dust, soils and grease accumulations must

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PIC must be ensure had sanitizer buckets at preparation times 100 ppm chlorine concentration at sanitizer buckets

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

back exit door with gap between doors must be have proper weather strip to avoid pest harboring

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
APR 30
2019
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw chicken store next and above potato

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

0 ppm

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

no carbon board allow in the coolers

MINOROther
*25 HACCP-Method for monitoring & controlling

the pic doesnt know how to test for PH of the rice HACCP is required for the sushi

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

observed flies in prep area

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

provide cover for all food containers

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no towel allow under the food containers,

OCT 4
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
CRITICALOther
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MAR 7
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels available at salad hand wash sink. Management indicated that dispenser broke and provided an electric hand drying. All hand wash sinks in a commercial kitchen should be stocked wit

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

Raw meat stored over ready to eat pie filling and other sauces in walk in cooler. Cooked crawfish (whole uncleaned) over other sauces in walk in cooler

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Ice machine shows signs of infection. Black flecks appear on interior chute. Signs of rust on interior compartment. Advise that machine be taken out of service, emptied, cleaned, sanitized, and air

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

No date marking system observed for employee processed foods stored in walk in cooler.

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

Knife for sushi stored in standing water. In-use utensils should be stored in water of at least 135°F, under running water of sufficient velocity to carry away particles, in food with the handle up a

CRITICALSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

Employee observed rinsing off hands in hand wash sink without using soap.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Light bulb not functioning in walk in freezer. Light bulb not functioning under vent hood of main production area of kitchen.

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Wooden shelving used to store food in vegetable walk in cooler. Other shelving worn and showing signs of rust.

AUG 9
2017
PASSED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

IN COOLER, FOOD ITEMS MUST BE COVERED

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN FAN IN KITCHEN TO BE FREE OF DUST

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ICE GUARD AT ICE MACHINE

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

FRIED FISH 109, 123 DEGREE F COS- REMADE

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

ALL FOOD IN COOLER

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy

CALIBRATE THERMOMETER TO ENSURE ACCURACY

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

BLEACH NEXT TO SALT

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

SPOONS AT ICE CREAM MACHINE HAVE TO FACE THE SAME WAY TO ENSURE THAT NO CONTAMINATION OCCURS

FEB 8
2017
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

TWO UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHTING THAT HAS BURNED OUT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

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

PERSONAL DRINK OBSERVED ON THE FOOD PREP SURFACE IN THE KITCHEN

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

LEAK OBSERVED IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TOILET LEAK ALSO OBSERVED AT THE TWO COMPARMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

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

STORE SANITIZING WIPES (TOWELS) IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

DO NOT STORE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS DIRECTLY ON TOP OF FOOD (FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CRAWFISH)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN FAN COVERS OF THE REACH IN COOLER

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE

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

REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE PRODUCE COOLER

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

PROVIDE A DOOR STRIP FOR THE BACK DOOR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT (VISIBLE LIGHT PRESENT)

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ

SEPARATE AND CLEAN SURFACES WHERE RAW MEATS AND PRODUCE ARE PREPARED OBSERVED THE SAME FOOD CONTACT SURFACE BEING USED TO PREPARE FRESH PRODUCE, AS WELL AS RAW BEEF OR CHICKEN

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

COVER PEANUTS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA

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