OCT 25
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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DUNSTON'S STEAKHOUSE.
BEAT. 33/100
8526 HARRY HINES BLVD · LOVE FIELD, DALLAS
Last inspected October 25, 2023 · passed
24 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
111
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SHRIMP OBSERVED OUT OF COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE- PLACE MORE ICE
*30 Food Establishment Permit
REPLACE HEALTH PERMIT - CARD CODE DOES NOT MATCH
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED CELL PHONE ON KITCHEN COUNTER
*47 Other Violations
DISPLAY INSPECTION REPORT ON WALL OR PLACE SIGNAGE
MAR 242023PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2023
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed steak @ 56.6 F and raw fish @ 49.1 F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Do not store ground beef over steak in WIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside dirty microwaves, inside moldy ice machine, and moldy soda nozzles on fountain machine
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak under 3-comp sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometers in every RIC
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert spoons @ bar and provide cover for straws
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
AUG 152022PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2022
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
All hot hold kept at 135 F or higher at all times. observed rice and green bell pepper mix at 95 F and 11.3 F, respectively
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean mold inside ice machine, microwave (dirty), soda nozzles at front (mold), inside RIF (dirty)
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed a non-original chemical bottle not labeled with common name of chemical
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean venthood
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair faucet with leak at 3-compartment sink
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
repair lights in venthood
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
Observed employee washing hands at 3-compartment sink
JAN 312022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice machine and can opener blade.
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Observed employee touching lettuce without wearing gloves. COS
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Observed gaps at back doors.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed personal beverage stored over food, wait station.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed broken RIC hinges under soda machine.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty shelves in WIC and RIC's. Observed dirty RIC's on the inside and the outside. Observed dirty ceiling vents.
JUL 282021PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cheese 51.5 degrees F, boiled egg 52 degrees F (RIC 50 degrees F)
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed cooked cabbage 130 degrees F, cheesy potatoes 130 degrees F.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed ice machine interior moldy
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed moldy carrots
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw beef over RTE
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed RIC doors on loose hinges
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty walls
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JAN 142021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed dented cans
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Observed raw beef over raw fish.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade, inside microwave, and inside RIF's
*18 Single Service-no deleterious substances
Observed using shopping bag as food contact.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
repair RIC handles and gaskets
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Observed re-using sour cream containers
DEC 172020PASSED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2020
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed dented can
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw ground beef over pancake batter
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty inside of coolers, dirty can opener blade.
*18 Single Service-no deleterious substances
Observed shopping bag used for food-contact. Observed microwaving cling wrap.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Observed severe leak in hand sink faucet
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
Observed food past date.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Observed many coolers missing thermometers
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners
Observed cracked/broken food containers.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed cups used as scoops. Observed scoop handles in food products. Observed ladle in soup in WIC.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all dry ingredient containers.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty walls, floor, door
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal stainless equipment in dish area to wall. Repair baseboards.
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide hand wash sign at all hand sinks
MAY 182020PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed dish machine 140 degrees F.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers in all RIC's
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Thaw in cool running water
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label vinegar bottle
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leak in ceiling
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide hand wash sign at hand sink.
OCT 292019PASSED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 29
2019
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cheese 48.3 degrees F, sour cream 48.7 degrees F
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw fish and meat over RTE food
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty insid of RIC's, dirty can opener blade.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label spray bottles
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Obtain food handler cards for all food handlers. Observed expired.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers for all RIC's that hold TCS food.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed several broken and cracked food containers. Observed several torn gaskets on RIC's. Dish washer thermometer is broken.
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Observed sour cream containers re-used to store other foods.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed rice spilled on floor, outside of food containers dirty, walls dirty near floor, ceiling dirty near vent.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed damaged ceiling tiles and damaged coulk around hand sink. Hand sink is bent.
APR 292019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2019
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
OCT 162018PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2018
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented cans
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine. Clean can opener blade.
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Replace residential microwave with a commercial unit.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Replace torn cooler gaskets.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Jacket observed on food products.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean walls and ceiling throughout. Clean vent covers to WIC.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MAR 142018PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2018
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaks in HW 3CS 2CS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
*42 Ventilation hood systems
dust accumulation on vents
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
can opener with food particles
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
bottles on floor of WIC WIF
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
SEP 72017PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2017
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Damaged Equipment
observed damaged cutting board
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
sanitizer- bucket next to utensils
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
bean: 76° F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
dirty cooler, prep area
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw beef and fruit store together Raw eggs and vegetables store together
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Seal open gaps for the backdoor
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
provide cover for are food containers
FEB 152017PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2017
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dirty towel on cutting board
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw eggs and veggies store together
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for food containers, ric, ice machine
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
all food in ric
*31 No soap at handsink
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
eating in prep area
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*42 Ventilation hood systems
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