Dunston's Steakhouse
5423 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209 · 75209 · Restaurant
Passed all 17 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-08-30 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2024-02-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*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
2024-01-05 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*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
2023-12-01 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*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
2023-04-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*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
2022-10-18 Pass Routine 9
*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
2022-04-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*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.
2021-10-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*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)
2021-04-27 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 11
*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
2020-10-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*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
2020-03-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*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
2019-09-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*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
2019-03-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*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
2018-08-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*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
2018-03-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*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
2017-03-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*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
2016-11-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*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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