FEB 7
2024
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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DUNSTON'S STEAKHOUSE.
BEAT. 18/100
5423 W LOVERS LN · BLUFFVIEW, DALLAS
Last inspected February 7, 2024 · passed
41 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
152
includes 41 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
Observed @ 114.3 F
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed 2 dented cans in storage
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside dirty microwave
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Provide Food Manager on site during hours of operation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Cool food in WIC in smaller portions (cheese @ 43.2 F)
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
In WIC
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
thaw raw shrimp under running water
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty ceiling, walls, floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair wall/floor
JAN 52024PASSED14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2024
PASSED
14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed raw egg @ 49.7 F, pork @ 49.3 F, salmon @ 46.2 F, beef @ 49.5 F, green beans @ 57.6 F, rice @ 51.4 F, mashed potates 49.4 F
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
Observed chicken @ 11.8 F in hot holding.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw beef over raw fish
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside dirty microwave and mold inside ice machine
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
Observed child walk into kitchen
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
observed no thermometer in RIC
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed ice dumped in hand wash sink
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
keep potatoes 6 inches off floor in WIC
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Invert plates by frying station and plastic serving articles
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
label dry-ingredient bins with common name
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty WIC shelves, gaskets and RICs gaskets
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair damaged floor tile in kitchen, walls, and baseboards (kitchen & WIC)
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
Thaw shrimp under running water
DEC 12023PASSED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 1
2023
PASSED
15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed ham @ 46.3 F, cheese @ 47.5 F, mayo @ room temp
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw meats over veggies & cheese in RIC. Follow hierarchy chart.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty microwave (inside), juice containers store in ice bin, dirty can opener blade, and mold inside ice machine
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak under 3-comp sink
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Repair RIC to hold temps below 41 F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Rice in WIC
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometer in every RIC
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
Observed peeled can opener blade, and chipped/broken knife
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Do not eat in food prep areas
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
provide cover for fries and okra on the line
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Serving plates, provide covered straws on bar counter
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty RIC/WIC gaskets, rusty/dirty WIC shelves, WIC fans, can opener
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*47 Other Violations
Provide 'Employee must wash hands' sign in men's restroom
APR 272023PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2023
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed ham @ 46.4 F in irc
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed beef @ 67 F, cheese @ 66F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak under 3-comp sink and under ice machine
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
do not dump anything down hand wash only sink
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close gaps @ backdoor
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed employee drinking and handling food @ same time
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert plates throughout kitchen
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty RIC inner base panel (food debris), under equipment in kitchen, and wic gasket
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair and tighten faucet to sink properly @ 2-comp sink, repair floor tile throughout establishment, and walls by back area
*47 Handwashing signage
OCT 182022PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2022
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice machine (inside)
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide chlorine test strips for dishwasher sanitizer
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Observed air gap on backdoor
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean ceiling and walls in kitchen, and floor in storage closets
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair wall (chemical storage), door on WIC, and floor by big grill in front and bar entrance
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*47 Other Violations
Post 'choking poster' sign for public view
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APR 272022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade and holder.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Call 214-670-8083 for info.
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines
Observed water leaking onto food containers in WIC.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Observed bulk food containers without labels.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty floors, walls, and air vents.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need handwash signage in men's restroom.
OCT 192021PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Observed in use utensils inside of bulk ingredients
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Observed RTE food much be date marked
*47 Other Violations
Replace missing panel ( ice machine)
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Observed rusted shelving inside of the walk in cooler
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Service reach in cooler - burger fry area
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
APR 272021PASSED11 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2021
PASSED
11 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Observed raw chicken over raw beef
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Observed touching hamburger buns w/ bare hands
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cheese 50 degrees F, cube steak 50 degrees F, RIC unit 50 degrees F
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed labels missing from chemical spray bottles
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
Observed food cooling in large portions
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers in all RIC and WIC
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Observed cardboard used as shelf liner
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed torn gaskets on RIC
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed cracks in hand sink, RFP coming detached from wall, wall broken around water heater
*34 Pest Control
Provide pest control report
OCT 82020PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2020
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw meat over onions and cheese
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed spray bottle w/ no label
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
Observed inconsistent date marking
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed cardboard and foil used as shelf liner
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed bowl used as scoop, scoop handle in flour
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk ingredient containers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean bottom of RIF, walls throughout kitchen and behind equipment, ice machine vent dusty
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed
Replace missing vent covers
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace missing/damaged ceiling tile, repair walls rotting out, replace RFP, repair flooring in some spots.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide trash w/ lid in womens restroom
MAR 112020PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 11
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed dented cans
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed sanitizer 10 ppm chlorine
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label spray bottle
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register manager cert w/ city of Dallas
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed using cardboard as shelf liner
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label dry ingredients w/ common name of food.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed leaky pipe, RFP detaching from wall. Seal hand sink to wall.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty wall and ceiling
SEP 202019PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw meat stored over veggies in Freezer
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
Ice scoop observed in ice
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Tomato 45F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*31 No soap at handsink
Bar
MAR 202019PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2019
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Discard dented cans
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store raw pork over veggies in cooler
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
Ear piece on cutting board, Ice scoop handle in ice, Employee arm on cutting board, Employee drink in cooler
AUG 272018PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 27
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Equipment compartments, drainage
Damaged wood, mold on wood in salad bar area. You two months from today's date to fix this.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Damaged wood, mold on wood in salad bar area.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
inside walk n cooler
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
MAR 12018PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
card boxes on the ground
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
ground beef stored over meat
MAR 72017PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2017
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM SHELVES, PROVIDE SODA GUN HOLDER DRAIN LINE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN GASKETS, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS INSIDE
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOOR TILES
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
KEEP SANITIZER BUCKET OFF FLOOR
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
PROVIDE
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
GROUND BEEF ABOVE STEAK
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
SANITIZER BUCKET MORE THAN 200 PPM
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD
NOV 282016PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2016
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN DISHWASHING MACHINE, WALL AND CEILING OF DUST AND DIRT
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 50 PPM. DISHWASHING MACHINE TESTED AT 10 PPM
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
1) DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH CONSUME BY DATE 2) DATE PRODUCTS WITH NOT MORE THAN 7 DAYS OF SHELF LIFE. OBSERVED PRODUCTS DATED THE 8 DAYS OF SHELF LIFE FROM WALK IN COOLER
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
OBSERVED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES STORED BY ON FOOD PREP. TABLE
*31 No soap at handsink
WAIT STATION HAND SINK
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN KITCHEN ALLOWED. OBSERVED SEVERAL GLASS OF BEVERAGE IN KITCHEN
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY. OBSERVED RAW POULTRY STORED ABOVE OTHE
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
SEAL KITCHEN FLOOR
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
WARRNING! NO WOODEN SALAD BOWL ALLOWED
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