Delta Charlie's Bar & Grill
5303 Challenger Dr, Dallas, TX 75237 · 75237 · Restaurant
Passed all 12 inspections — critical violations noted
2022-12-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
grime build up inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize by end.
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
observed food container in wic past use by date, dispose.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label containers of salt and flour.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gasket of cold hold equipment, clean wire shelves.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
post sign that states: most recent health report is available upon request.
2022-06-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
no available consumer health sign or report posted to customers. have sign that is easily visible to customers that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST or post health report.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
observed dust build up on fan cover of walk in cooler, observed grime build up on wires shelves used to store utensils, grime build up on storage containers, CLEAN.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
both hands sink in kitchen are not functioning, employees wash hand at 3 comp sink. REPAIR HAND SINKS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
due to no available hand sinks, employee washing hand at 3 comp sink.
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
observed food containers in walk in cooler that have passed most current use by date provided by food handlers(roast beef date marked for 5/18-05-23) DISPOSE OF FOOD.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
observed clean utensils store on soiled wire shelves, clean.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide correct test strips for each sanitizer available on site.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
observed grime build up inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize.
*18 Restricted use pesticides
observed hot shot home use pesticide in kitchen, DO NOT USE HOME USE PESTICIDE MUST USE APPROVED PESTICIDE.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
observed light fixture missing shield, provide.
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
hand sink next to grill has faulty sensor/no battery. hand sink next to three comp sink is wrapped in plastic stating REPAIR. REPAIR HAND SINKS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
2021-11-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*18 Restricted use pesticides
observed home use pesticide in kitchen, remove.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
one employee working in kitchen did not have food handler or food manager certificate. have onsite.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide a bodily fluid spill kit or instructions on how to clean up bodily fluid.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Provide a sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
lid and seal of ice machine has grime build up, clean.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dust and grime build observed on equipment, clean.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust build up on intake vents. clean.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide test strips for sanitizer solution.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
observed chips spatulas, dispose of damaged spatulas.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed fruit flies in kitchen, remove harboring condition.
2021-09-16 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak at 3 comp sink and fix clogged drain at handwash sink.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Patch holes in wall where needed.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean fan covers in WIC.
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Replace residential freezer with a commercial unit.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
Juice containers stored in ice at bar.
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
dishwasher tested at 0 ppm
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Roach activity observed throughout.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
2021-01-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
raw protein in walk in cooler, that has been removed from original container, was not date marked. date mark.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
grime build up in ice machine, grime build up on potato slicer, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
dust on ceilings
*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position
ice bucket store upright and collecting melted waste water
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not onsite.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
squeeze bottles not labeled, label with name of food.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Post RFSM
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
sanitizer bucket on working food contact surface, remove.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
kitchen personal could not produce test strips for sanitizer. provide test strips.
2020-07-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
dust on walls and ceiling in kitchen, grime build up on walls, CLEAN.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
heavy dust build up in kitchen intake vents.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
grime on build up underneath shelves, dead pest observed. remove harboring conditions.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
ware wash machine sanitizer at 0 PPM, have equipment checked out.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
utensils stored in soiled container, clean and sanitize container.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Register and post food service manager certificate.
2019-09-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food boxes on floor of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening
clean lids of contianers.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Register and post RFSM
*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage
hand wash sink has gap, seal properly to prevent potential harborage conditions.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw steak at 51.4F, dispose of food in grill reach in cooler.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
potato slicer has grime build up, clean and sanitize after prolonged usage.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometers in reach in coolers located in kitchen and in reach in cooler located in bar.
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded
Thermometer of grill reach in cooler reading 22F. actual temperature is 54.2F. do not use until repaired.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
grime build up, holes on frp walls and non sealed equipment. repair to prevent harborage conditions.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust on exhaust vent located in kitchen, clean.
*34 Pest Control
No pest control records,
2019-03-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
potato slicer has heavy built up grime. clean and sanitize after each use.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean underneath shelves, grime build up and clean dust off ceiling tiles.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometer in reach in freezer.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label sugar container and clear spray bottles.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
sliced tomato at 49.1F.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
two reach in prep cooler are not cooling to capacity. food to be pulled from walk in cooler.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth back in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
light residue in ice bin. clean and sanitize.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Need sign that is visible to customers to state: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
2018-09-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
not onsite
*47 Health permit posted
Health permit must be posted.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
WIF and both prep reach in coolers require a thermometer.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean underneath storage shelves.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label food storage containers.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Front cover of reach in freezer require repair, wires exposed to grime.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Both prep reach in coolers are not maintaining proper cold hold temperatures
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Employee is not washing hands before donning gloves.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Slice tomato at 64.8F, halved tomato at 61F. Food was recently cut, placed in another mechanical cooler.
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
No sanitizer bucket are set up. Must have available once food is being worked on.
2018-03-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Food temps need to be below 41 F for cold hold.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Rice in bin with rat dropping. Thrown away.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Potato slicer has built up grime. Clean and sanitize.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM onsite. Have RFSM by next visit.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
No sanitizer test strips available. Provide by next visit.
*30 Food Establishment Permit
Change ownership and have it done by next visit.
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
No opened mouse trap in kitchen, must be a covered box.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food on floor, needs to be 6" minimum off floor.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
store clean utensils in clean and dry storage.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label flour and spices containers.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean top of bins/storage containers.
2017-09-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
RAW FISH STORED IN STANDING WATER
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SEVERAL SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON PREP TABLE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
REMOVE FROM BACK STORAGE AREA
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
RAW EGGS STORED NEXT TO RTE FOODS IN WIC
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PICO DE GALLO 53* IN RIC F, LETTUCE ABOVE FILL LINE FOR RIC AT 54*F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
TRASH CAN AND TRAY BLOCKING SINK
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
WINDEX STORED ABOVE EQUIPMENT ; CHEMICAL BOTTLES STORED ABOVE UTENSILS
2017-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 17
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVE EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN KITCHEN; PERSONAL DRINK STORED NEAR FOOD ITEMS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HANDWASHING
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORED ON PREP TABLE AND ON EQUIPMENT
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
LACK OF HOT WATER : HOT WATER AT HANDSINK <110*F
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
REMOVE ALL
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
OBSERVED FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE/UNCOVERED IN RAIN
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
STORED IN PREP AREA
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPLACE ALL TORN DOOR GASKET
*39 Cutting surfaces.
REPLACE
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
LACK OF DATEMARKING IN COOLERS
*12 Gloves Single Use
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