SEP 1
2023
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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DESTA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 50/100
12101 GREENVILLE AVE #105 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS
Last inspected September 1, 2023 · passed
15 of 15 inspections passed. 27 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
131
includes 27 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 32023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*14 Maintain hands, arms clean
MAR 152022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
SANITIZER NOT TESTING
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM NOT ONSITE
*34 Pest Control
FLIES OBSERVED
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKET
AUG 312021PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 31
2021
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW FISH SHOULD BE STORED UNDERNEATH PREPARED FOOD AND VEGTABLES
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
POT ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER
*34 Pest Control
FLIES AND ROACHES OBSERVED
*45Floors easily cleanable
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN
*03 <<<HOT HOLD (135øF)>>>
CHICKEN LEGS TEMP 106-116 DEGREES MUST HOT HOLD AT 135 OR ABOVE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
FOOD DEBRIS ON CLEAN DISHES
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MUST KEEP GREASE TRAP RECORDS
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
LIGHTS IN VENT HOOD
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MUST HAVE REGISTERED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES
JAN 212021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 21
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NEED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE
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NOV 202020PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2020
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ON FLOOR
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL RTE FOOD
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK SEGREGATION
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
FOOD MANAGER ONSITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED
*34 Pest Control
BACK DOORS OPEN
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
THAW IN SINK UNDER RUNNING WATER
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
DISHWASHER NOT SANITIZING CORRECTLY
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
GREASE TRIP TICKETS ONSITE
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
WASHING HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
*30 Food Establishment Permit
PERMIT POSTED
*31 Individual, disposable towels
PAPER TOWELS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE WIPES IN SANITIZER
APR 72020PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2020
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*34 Pest Control
door propped open & roaches seen
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
NOV 152019PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2019
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
CHICKEN WINGS HELD AT ROOM TEMP (78F) UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF TIME - PLACED IN ICE BATH THEN WALK IN COOLER
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
NEED BACKFLOW DEVICE ON HOSE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
FOOD SERVICE MANAGER EXPIRED
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
PROPER DATE MARKING - DATE WHEN TAKEN ABOVE 41 DEGREES F - DO NOT DATE IN FREEZER WAIT UNTIL REMOVED
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
BLOCKED HANDSINK AT BAR
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
COVER BULK CONTAINER OF COFFEE BEANS AND LENTILS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER
*40 Reuse of single service articles
CAN NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND CONTIANERS
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
LABEL BULK CONTAINER OF LENTILS AND COFFEE BEANS
MAY 202019PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2019
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Health permit posted
provide duplicate health permit by Friday
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean ice machine (exterior), clean shelves, gaskets
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
chemicals stored next to utensils and above utensils
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
gaskets around wic door, gaskets around ric door, frame around wic door, walk in cooler (Friday)
*14 Gloves single use
change gloves when you changed a task
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
broken tiles around mop sink, caulk around sinks (hand sink, 3 com sink)
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
*40 Reuse of single service articles
use approved food storage containers-do not reuse single use articles
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
rice 55.6, collard green 55 degrees f
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed fruit flies, roaches in the kitchen
NOV 192018PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2018
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed employee chew gum
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking pipe under 3 com sink
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*30 Food Establishment Permit
obtain duplicate health permit
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
provide food handler cards
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean dish mashine
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
provide
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
MAY 222018PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2018
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloth
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
back exit door
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide a sign about inspection report
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
provide food handler cards
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
broken gaskets around walk in cooler door
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, tables
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide a written procedures for vomiting/diarrhea event
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for spray bottles
NOV 212017PASSED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2017
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
provide food handler cards
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
sanitation rags must be in solution when not in use
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
fix gap at exit door
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezer, gaskets,
*47 Handwashing signage
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
provide
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks and food
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
must wash hands before donning new gloves or changing gloves
JUN 232017PASSED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2017
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain rfsm certificate from City of Dallas within 45 days 7901 Goforth Rd Dallas TX 75238 214 670 8083
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
employees need provide food handler cards
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed roaches
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
no standing water
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light shield
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
keep wet clot in sanitizer bucket
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler
MAY 272017PASSED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2017
PASSED
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
need ansi accredited food handler cards
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide current grease trap ticket
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
elevate food 6 inches off the floor
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
cool food in ice bath or other approved method
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
qua test strips
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese 48 degrees f
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
properly wash hands as required after interruptions in food handling process
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
install hose bibbvacuum breaker at hose
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
need City of Dallas food manager certificate
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
shield lights in wic and kitchen
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label sugar
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace damaged cutting boards
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
sanitize towels
NOV 142016PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2016
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE MILK
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPAIR DISHWASHER
*33 Rinsing procedure - alternative manual warewashing
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
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