SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

DAN'S SEAFOOD & CHICKEN.

BEAT. 44/100

8360 S POLK ST · RED BIRD, DALLAS

Last inspected February 27, 2024 · passed

15 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
9 passed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 27
2024
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

single service needs to be facing downside

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

food spatula on table, rusted shelves

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed food debris all over microwave, need to clean it

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

fix handle of ric

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

properly date mark rte and tcs food

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

provide thermometer inside wic and ric

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

venter hood dirty

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

properly label toxic chemical spray bottles

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

properly store wet wiping cloth

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

observed a lot of food debris on ware washing drainage

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

provide latest inspection report available upon request sign

SEP 7
2023
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

properly store personal drinks in food pep area

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

cover grease filter machines

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

properly store soiled towels (soiled towels/ observed hanging off hand sinks)

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

hang wet mops to dry

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

cover container of banana pudding mix

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean exterior of equipment ( including out of use food equipment)

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace blown out lights underneat the vent hood

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

observed shrimp in standing water at 3 sink, water must be 70f/ flowing - cos

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

cooked rice : gumbo stored inside walk in cooler without expiration date- must date mark cooked RTE foods

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

All food handlers must be trained in food

FEB 28
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

must date rice boxes used by date

SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr

provide written procedures 4 hours

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

label bulk container flour

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

clean and organize counter space office/storage area

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

all dishes must be washed rinsed sanitized

MINORSanitation
*42 Ventilation hood systems

clean vent a hood filters

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

bleach sanitizer measured over 200 ppm

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

invert single service containers

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

observed card board used as liners in walk in cooler

JUN 6
2022
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed shrimp laying out at 57.1 F and onions at 105 F, cold holding temperatures should be held at 41 F

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leaking 3 compartment sink

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove foil paper lining grill area Remove cardboard box from underneath all items (prep area, bagging area)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean counters, grill area, prep area and floors

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Keep handle upright to prevent contamination

CRITICALOther
*37 Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received

Provide covers for food containers

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

Observed employee drinks and beverages in cooler and underneath table, designate an area for employees drinks and food

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

Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between use

OCT 22
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE

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

PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DIRTY AND SOILED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS

MINOROther
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

STAINS INSIDE THE TOILET BOWL AND URINAL IN THE MENS RESTROOM

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

GUMBO NOT DATE MARKED AT THE FIRST OBSERVATION

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APR 8
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

TARTAR SAUCE: 62.2 F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN REMOVE WATER FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINKS USED FOR ANOTHER PURPOSE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

FEMALE KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

KITCHEN FLOORS AND FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN ARE HEAVILY SOILED

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDER THE VENT HOOD

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARDS

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

PLACE CEILING TILES IN PLACE IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

OCT 26
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

COOKED RICE: 115.4 F

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

FROZEN FISH BAGS RESTING ON THE FLOOR

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DUSTY FAN COVERS ( REACH IN COOLERS ) DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER)

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

POST THE CITY OF DALLAS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT

APR 28
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

SOILED STAINLESS STEEL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINKS BEING USED FOR ANOTHER PURPOSE

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

KITCHEN COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR ( BEARD ) RESTRAINT

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

FOOD ITEMS RESTING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN THE VERY DIRTY ( SOILED ) FLOOR DRAINS ALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN

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

DUSTY INTAKE VENTS IN THE PUBLIC / EMPLOYEE RESTROOM

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

ALL HAND SINKS NOT LABELED AS SUCH

OCT 31
2019
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS MISSING THEM

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER (MARGARITA COOLER HAS STICK RESIDUE )

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

ICE SCOOP RESTING INSIDE THE DRIVE THRU ICE BIN

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

KITCHEN COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT UPON ARRIVAL

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

UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS

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