SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

DEEP SUSHI.

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2624 ELM ST · DEEP ELLUM, DALLAS

Last inspected September 11, 2023 · passed

14 of 14 inspections passed. 21 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 11
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND WASH SINK SHALL BE EMPTY ALL TIMES

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
FEB 28
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed chemical spray bottle hanging/stored on hand sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

gaskets of ric units observed with product debris

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

observed rice ladle stored in container of water at 109 degrees f

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

upper inside panel and side wall of ice machine observed with black mold like substance pink slime accumulation

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

provide sanitizer buckets for all work/service areas-

AUG 15
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

both dish machine and sanitizer buckets not at appropriate levels

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Do not dry dishes with towels, must air dry all utensils after sanitizing

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food

Post or include in menu consumer advisor about how eating raw food may increase chance of food borne illness

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

Post Health Permit

JAN 26
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Prevent contamination from pesticides
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY ICE MACHINE

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JUN 30
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY ICE MACHINE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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DEC 3
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MAY 18
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
DEC 16
2019
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY ICE MACHINE

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*25 HACCP Plan Record to be maintained
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*39 Vending machine doors and access opening covers tight-fitting, gasket
JUN 11
2019
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOROther
*37 Dispensing equip. no contact w/ lip-contact surfac
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DEC 18
2018
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORSanitation
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
JUN 13
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
DEC 8
2017
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

backdoor opened

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

gap between hand wash sink and wall must be sealed

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

squeeze bottles

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

employee in kitchen without hair net

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light bulb on hood

JUN 15
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

shall date mark all food with a 7 days used by date

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all employees shall obtain a TX food handler permit/keep on site

MINOROther
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
DEC 12
2016
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

unlabeled food storage containers

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

sushi rice not using time as public health control

SERIOUSOther
*17 Unapproved food or color additives level. Prohibited

unknown vinegar concentration in sushi rice

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

handwashing signs needed

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

raw fish stored above sauce and tofu in sushi bar RIC

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

wiping cloths not in sanitizer solution in between use

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

unlabeled sanitizer bucket and spray bottles

MINOROther
*25 HACCP-Method for monitoring & controlling

no HACCP plan for sushi rice

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fruit flies observed in bar area

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

non test strips for quart sanitizer

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