MAR 14
2023
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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DANTE'S ITALIAN EATERY.
BEAT. 45/100
12101 GREENVILLE AVE #100 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS
Last inspected March 14, 2023 · passed
23 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
99
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 182022PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2022
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Improper cold holding after 24 hrs. Lasagna held at 44.8, ground beef at 46.1, RIC 45.1, and RIC 45.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Must label all chemical bottles.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
No date marks in RIC/WIC.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
No personal food in RIC or WIC on top of customer food (need to label and separate).
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Need lids or plastic wrap over food, can not store food in unapproved bags.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all containers taken from original containers with common name. Can not store meatballs in taziki sauce container with proper label.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean RIF, outside ice machine, RIC, floors, and ceilings.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Invert to go containers.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Tile broken, hole in wall.
JUL 142022PASSED16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2022
PASSED
16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Improper cold holding.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Mold inside ice machine, utensils stored on counters before and after use (counters were dirty), clean microwave on top, mold above shelves in WIC.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
All chemical bottles must be labeled.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Does not have an RFSM for manager on duty, could not provide one.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No food handler's certificates for everyone working on the shift.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Items in RIF were not frozen from day before.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Improper date marking. No food in the entire WIC was date marked.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
No thermometers available in freezers or coolers.
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Cardboard on clean utensils (cardboard was dirty), shelves had mold on it, fans in WIC are dirty with dust, broken tile hole in the wall.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean bottom on microwave, refrigerators inside and out, gaskets, and shelves.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food should not be stored on the floor in WIC, needs to be at least 6 inches above the floor.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Personal drinks on counters and under counters, needs designated area for personal food and drinks.
*47 Other Violations
No choking poster posted.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Food containers with no common name labeled.
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Clean utensils stored up against a dirty wall and on dirty counters.
*40 Store single-service item in original package
Single serve items not in a package or free from dust. (Stored on top of RIC) Needs to be inverted to prevent contamination.
DEC 292021PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 29
2021
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands
Employee observed washing hand with gloves on
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Bleach observed stove over cooking oil
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Employees unable to provide food handlers
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Did not observe date marking on foods in coolers over 24 hrs
*34 Pest Control
Observed live German roach in kitchen hand sink
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Observed employees without hair restraints preparing food
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Observed scoop with broken handle in pasta sauce
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed cooler and freezer gaskets soiled
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Observed fan in WIC covered in dust
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed missing ceiling tiles near female restroom
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Must have covered trash can in female restroom
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Observed build up in drinks fountain nozzles
JUN 22021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINKS MUST BE SEGREGATED
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW CHICKEN SAME SHELF AS MARINARA SAUCE/CHEESE/PEPERONI
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
LIGHT BULB OUT IN VENT HOOD
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT
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NOV 202020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
HANDSINKS NOT USEABLE DUE TO BACKUP
*14 Maintain hands, arms clean
HANDSINKS NOT USEABLE
*20 Conveying Sewage
GREY WATER COMING UP FROM DRAIN - GET DRAIN BY HANDSINK SNAKED ASAP - FOLLOWUP REQUIRED
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE DIRTY
APR 222020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
NOV 152019PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
large pot of alfredo sauce 55 F
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
dishwasher not sanitizing
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark all sauces held for more then 24 hours - large pots
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
cloths stored in sanitizer between uses
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
MAY 202019PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean freezers
*47 Health permit posted
health permit not posted
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
repair gaskets around walk in cooler, cooler wall
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
chemical spray bottle store above prep area
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS for 7 days only
NOV 192018PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
use approved food grade bags not shopping bags
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*40 Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager not on site
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw eggs stored
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at exit door
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
MAY 232018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
cove base
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
dish washer 0 ppm
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, freezers inside
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
use utensils with handle
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at exit, entrance doors
NOV 212017PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2017
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*23 No Water
no cold water at hand sink
*35 Hair Restraints effective
no hair nets
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs over cooked food
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food must be 6 inches off the floor
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
*40 Reuse of single service articles
sliced chicken in single service container
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
keep cloth not in solution
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
provide rfsm from City of Dallas
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
mold in ice machine
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
observed employees not washing hands in designated hand sink
MAY 272017PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2017
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
romain lettuce 47F
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
provide written procedures for pizza time as a public control
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean tea nozzles and ice machine
*20 Conveying Sewage
drain back -up at front hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify staff
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping clothes store improper
*40 Store single-service item in original package
invert single service articles
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
shield lights s on service line
*47 Handwashing signage
NOV 192016PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2016
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
chemical bottles shall be stored away from food related items
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean food prep table ( debris and food build up)
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date all prepped food in cooler
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean behind equipment
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired RFSM
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