SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

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8150 S POLK ST · RED BIRD, DALLAS

Last inspected November 12, 2023 · passed

14 of 14 inspections passed. 23 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
106
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 12
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

front hand sink observed without hot water

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

food employee observed without a hair restraint

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

flies seen at front cash area/ kitchen

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

wet wiping towels seen on counter tops-store in solution

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean dirty vent a hood filters (vent system)

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

label food squeeze bottles with common name

MINOROther
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

invent single service containers when not in use

APR 15
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM onsite at the time of the inspection.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at front hand sink.

MINORSanitation
*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil

Change out sanitizing solution buckets as often as needed, observed dirty.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Do not store knives between equipment & cook line.

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

Label all food squeeze bottles with common name.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Provide used by dates on all RTE foods stored inside RIC within 24 hrs, salads, and grilled chicken sandwiches.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean vent and hood filter.

OCT 16
2022
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Ground meat in hot holding unit observed at 107F. Hot holding foods must be held at d135F or higher.

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

Diced/Sliced tomatoes observed out of temperature 48F. Cold holding foods must be observed at 41F or below.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Observed rusted shelving inside walk in cooler

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed gnats in the front area/ drive through

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALSanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

Prevent food from contamination when not in use (Toppings etc)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*47 Other Violations

Discard left over food / drinks inside refrigerated units. Staff must keep window closed between transaction. Recommend to cut red / chemical hose at 3 compartment. Observed an employee with only one

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation,mechanical

Very hot in the dining area, check AC unit

MAR 31
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove cardboard shelf liner under prep table in front of grill and fryers

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Dispose of mop water and hang mop when not in use to air dry

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Seal hand sink and mop sink to wall properly

AUG 20
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

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

PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

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

FOOD ITEMS RESTING ON THE FLOOR ( WALK IN COOLER )

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS DIRTY FAN COVERS

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

DUSTY INTAKE VENTS

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MAR 3
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN / REMOVE FECAL MATTER FROM TOILET ( LADIES RESTROOM )

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF

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

OPEN PERSONAL DRINK IN KITCHEN

SEP 4
2020
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE KITCHEN HAND SINK

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

COOKED CHICKEN NOT DATE MARKED ( REACH IN COOLER )

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

BAG OF ONIONS RESTING ON THE FLOOR

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE SEAT ( MENS RESTROOM )

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN THE FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )

MAR 18
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

EXCESS WATER SPILLAGE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DAIRY COOLER

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

PERSONAL EMPLOYEE CELL PHONE RESTING ON TOP OF THE " TO GO CONTAINERS " ( KITCHEN GRILL AREA)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD FILTERS REMOVE BUILD UP FROM THE BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER / DOOR GASKETS

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET

SEP 19
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap

Sanitizer dispensing hose in 3 comp sink stored below water line.

MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

Female employee with bracelets.

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floor under equipment and shelves.

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
MAR 17
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELF

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Exterior walls:protection

SEAL BACK DOOR

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
SEP 5
2018
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

NO FOOD HANDLER PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DRINK STORED IN FRONT HAND SINK

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

CHEESE 53.7*F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 48.6*F STORED ABOVE ICE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*47 Constructing / Remodeling without approval

ADDED WIC IN BACK STORAGE AREA

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

FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WIC

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN AREA ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AND FAN COVERS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

PROVIDE FOR ALL

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

LACK OF HAND WASHING

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

MINORSanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE EXPOSED WOOD AND NEWSPAPER FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

PROVIDE NSF APPROVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION: DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD

MAR 8
2018
PASSED
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM BOTTOM OF RIC; REMOVE EXPOSED WOOD FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc

LACK OF HAND WASHING

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

LETTUCE AT 45.9*F ON TOP OF ICE

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

CHILI IN HHU 118*F

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

PROVIDE

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

LAST WARNING: DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Constructing / Remodeling without approval

MUST APPLY FOR HEALTH PERMIT ADDED WIC

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use

FAILURE TO CHANGE GLOVES

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

SINGLE SERVICE STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit
DEC 19
2017
PASSED
16 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

PROVIDE IN WIC

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD ON SERVING LINE. MUST PROVIDE NSF APPROVED COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION FOR CONDIMENTS

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use

EMPLOYEE USING SAME GLOVES AFTER CHANGING TASK

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands

LACK OF HAND WASHING

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

COVER ALL FOODS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Constructing / Remodeling without approval

MUST APPLY FOR HEALTH PERMIT. ESTABLISHMENT ADDED WIF

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

CLEAN

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS

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

DICED TOMATOES 55*F, LETTUCE 53*F, SHREDDED CHEESE 52*F ALL STORED ON TOP OF ICE

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

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

WIPING CLOTH STORED IN PREP AREA

MINOROther
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

PROVIDE AT HANDSINK

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

LACK OF HOT WATER AT HANDSINK

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

MAY 27
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine, mold build up and ice scoop holder

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

fruit flies observed

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

replace broken ice scoop

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide food handler certificates

MINORFacility Condition
*47 Other Violations

food items shall not be stored on the floor

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

use sanitizer solution to store wiping cloths

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