AUG 26
2023
FAILED
18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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BEAT. 18/100
3438 SAMUELL BLVD · MUNGER PLACE, DALLAS
Last inspected August 26, 2023 · failed
Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 55 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
15 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
213
includes 55 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
OBSERVED TWO LARGE CONTAINERS OF BEEF TONGUE COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE UNDER PREP TABLE ON BOTTOM SHELF. TEMP. OF PRODUCT WAS 126F. WHEN ASKED THEY SAID THEY LEAVE IT THERE FOR TWO HOURS BEFORE PLAC
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
OBSERVED DICED TOMATO, SALSA, QUAIL, ETC INSIDE RIC AT 55F. MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS 41F OR BELOW.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CONTAINER USED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAK AT HAND SINK IN FRONT OF 3 COMP SINK
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SERVICE GREASE TRAP EVERY 90 DAYS
*21 Responding correctly to the inspector#s questions as they relate to the specific food operation.
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE BASIC FOOD KNOWLEDGE ON COOLING PROCESS, PROPER HOLDING TEMPS, ETC. RECOMMEND THAT RAINING BE TAKEN AGAIN
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT MANAGER CERTIFIED. MAINTAIN ON FILE AT LOCATION TO PRESENT UPON INSPECTION
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
DATE MARK ALL PRODUCT WITH A USE BY DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST BLEACH SANITIZER
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT OF 3 COMP SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE. OBSERVED HAND SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS NEXT TO COOK/PREP AREA
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD SHELF/ DAMAGE RACK SHELF LINERS REMOVE TAPE FROM EXTERIOR OF NEW RIC
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR MALE DISH WASHER/ EMPLOYEE
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
PROVIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS FOR ALL WORK/ SERVICE AREAS IN KITCHEN
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD INSIDE WIC
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
STORE LARGE CLEAN UTENSILS W/ HANDLES FACING THE SAME DIRECTION . OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, & INSIDE WIC OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT/ DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. GASKETS OF ALL WIC/RIC/RIF UNITS OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION & BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE DUST
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER DOOR CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE
*45 Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable
REPLACE UNAPPROVED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT BACK OF HOUSE
FEB 162023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 16
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Salsa 46'f, Tomato 46.7'f, Chicken 45.5'f. Keep at 41'f or lower.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean RIF, Shrimp not in container
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark all RTE food
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean below 3CS
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
Take out boxes/trash regularly to avoid clutter
AUG 102022PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2022
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside microwave
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Dispose items more than 7 days old (WIC).
*31 No soap at handsink
No soap at hand sink
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Store in use utensils properly
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean shelves and inside RIF
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace lights under vent hood
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Pump grease trap every 90 days and keep record
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Store food containers 6" off floor and cover food in WIC
JAN 122022PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2022
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Tomatoes found at 45.1'f and potato in same cooler at 44.7'f
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Re-new RFSM
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers for all coolers
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Store ice scoop with handel out of ice
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean drink cooler and 3CS handle
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace lights under vent hood
JUL 292021PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2021
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Need probe thermometer for measuring cold food items
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Ice Maker
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Exterior cover of food equipment
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
In walk in cooler
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
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APR 42021PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2021
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed cooked beef out of temperature. Must be maintained at 135 F/Higher.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Detail clean to remove food build-up.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Spill kit/SOP for diarrhea vomit policy.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label all chemical spray bottles.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
September 2020.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
All cooked RTE foods must be datemarked with expiration date.
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Observed residential refrigerator, should be commercial grade(RIC).
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Properly store personal drink.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Cutting board at prep table not in good repair.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Heavy build-up on walls behind fryer. Detail clean vent a hood filters.
SEP 142020PASSED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2020
PASSED
12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
missing lids or covers on food containers must be have lids and covers on all food containers
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
a/c vents units dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean or replace filters to avoid cross contamination
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe
using recycle and thank you bags as food containers must be have approved containers to avoid chemical contamination
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
missing food handler cards on site must be have food handler cards on site
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
PIC must be repair all equipment inside kitchen area
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing current grease trap ticket on site must be have current grease trap ticket on site
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing employee health policies and procedures
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
missing food labels on food containers must be have food labels on all food containers
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on food containers must be have date marking on all food containers
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors, walls and ceiling dirty with soils accumulations, grease, spills and drippings must be clean to avoid cross contamination
JAN 132020PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2020
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW CHICKEN OVER RTE FOOD
*47 Handwashing signage
AT HAND SINK
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
LABEL BULK BINS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE TORTILLAS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ITEMS STORED MARE THAN 24 HRS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE
*19 One Inch Air Gap
AT HAND SINK
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN OUTSIDE OF MICROWAVE
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL SANITIZE BUCKET
JUL 92019PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use maintained dry
wiping cloth place on prep area
*30 Food Establishment Permit
permit not displace
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink used for other purpose***storage of utensil
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
employee's need handlers certificate
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
in venthood replace light that are not lighting
JUL 32019PASSED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 3
2019
PASSED
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
IN WIC COOK FOOD ARE NOT COVERED
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZING BUCKET AVAILABLE
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
NO HANDLERS CERTIFICATE
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
NO HOT OR COOL WATER IN HAND SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FOOD IN WIC NOT DATE MARK FOR THE CORRECT
*29 Food/water Temperature measuring device -Numerical scale
PROVIDED NOT WORKING THERMOMETER//HELP TO CALIBRATE
*30 Food Establishment Permit
NOT ON SITE
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
PREP SURFACE ROUGH, ADVICE TO REPAR OR REPLACE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH NO STORE IN SANITIZERS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC AND KITCHEN AREA
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
THAWING FOOD SITTING AMONG DIRTY PLATE ON THREE COMPARTMENT
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY WIC FLOOR
*44 Trash cans and designated storage areas
TRASH OR DUPSTAND NOT COVERED, DIRTY SMILING WATER RUNNING OUT OF IT
*47 Other Violations
DIRTY CEILING IN WIC AND PREP ARE
JUN 242019FAILED19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2019
FAILED
19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
food store in wic with no cover, meet store on the floor under dirty shelf without covering it.
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZING BUCKET AVAILABLE, WIPE CLOTH PLACE ON PREP SURFACE
*14 Cloth glove--use
WASH HANDS AFTER REMOVING GLOVES BEFORE REPLACING WITH A NEW ONE
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
NO FHC FOR EMPLOYEES
*32 Damaged Equipment
RIF NEED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FOOD STORE IN WIC WITHOUT DATE MARK
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO THERMOMATER
*30 Food Establishment Permit
NOT AVAILABLE , ADVICE TO GET COPY FROM OFFICE
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
NOT ACCESSIBLE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
COFFEE OPEN AND PLACE ON SHELF..EMPLOYEE MILK IN WIC
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH PLACE ON PREP SURFACE
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
FOOD IN WIC NOT COVERED, SOME ALREAD DECAYING
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
BOTH WIC AND PREP FLOOR ALL DIRTY
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
LIGH BULB IN PREP AREA NEED REPLACEMENT
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
PREP AREA AND BESIDE SINK, CEILING NEED REPAIR
*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility
*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility
TOILET SIT I WOMAN TOILET NEED REPAIR
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAKAGE AAT HAND SINK
*47 Other Violations
POST HANDWASHING SIGN,LAST INSPECTION REPORT OPEN REQUEST.
JAN 82019PASSED12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 8
2019
PASSED
12 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CARNE ASADA 57
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*30 Food Establishment Permit
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
FOOD IN HANDSINK
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*39 Cutting surfaces.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*47 Handwashing signage
DEC 292018FAILED19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 29
2018
FAILED
19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed personal food/drink throughout kitchen.
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
shredded beef
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace damaged ceiling tiles. Repair leak at mop sink. Repair self-closing device at back door. Fill low spots near front of WIC. Gaps observed with standing water.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*47 Other Violations
Clean and organize storage area.
*39 Cutting surfaces.
Replace vegetable cutting surface.
*40 Reuse of single service articles
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
Repair leaking toilet at men's restroom.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean shelving inside walk-in-cooler.
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
beef/beans 84 F
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
JUN 182018PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2018
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
FOOD LEFT TO COOL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
IMMERSION BLENDER STORED IN MOP SINK
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
KITCHEN CEILING TILES
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
PORK ON PREP TABLE
*47 Health permit posted
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DESSERTS IN CUSTOMER SELF SERVE COOLER
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
DESSERTS IN CUSTOMER SELF SERVE COOLER, MARSHMALLOW LOLLIPOPS
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CHILE 47.9°F
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
VENT HOOD COVERS, FRYER EXTERIOR, SODA SHELVING, FREEZER SHELVES, FREEZER
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD
MAY 92018PASSED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2018
PASSED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
BEEF LEFT ON PREP TABLE 128.6°F
*31 Individual, disposable towels
PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
WALL WITH FOOD SPLATTER, CEILING AIR VENTS, REACH-IN FREEZERS, VENT HOOD
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
PROVIDE LIDS OR WRAP COVERS TO PREPARED FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ON SHELVES
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEES DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR ALL LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
WALL BORDERS PEELED OFF WALLS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*47 Handwashing signage
POST AT ALL HAND SINKS
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INSIDE ICE MAKER
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER LACKED DATE MARKING; DESSERTS LACKED DATE MARKING AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION - COS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL SANITIZER BUCKET AND DETERGENT BUCKET
OCT 262017PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 26
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
ceiling vents, inside freezers
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
chile 10/11/17; chile enchiladas 10/19/17, chicharon 10/16/17
*47 Handwashing signage
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
cloth under cutting boards
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Employees that do not have a Food Service Manager certificate are required to have a food handlers card. FOOD HANDLERS CLASS.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
inside ice maker
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef patty over cooked chicken, raw chicken over cooked chicken, raw beef fajita over cooked chicken
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
sugar and salt bins
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
label deserts in display
SEP 152017PASSED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2017
PASSED
18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
unsanitary conditions- clean all food contact surfaces- deep clean
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing signs
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
all employees eating while preparing food in the kitchen upon entering establishment
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
donning gloves without washing hands
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Label bulk containers
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all outer openings
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty during inspection
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean drains , floors, and walls
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
equipment improperly stored on floors
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair holes in walls
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
flies
MAR 232017PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 23
2017
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap trip tickets. second warning
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
Provide updated records on all pest controls
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
all moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use.
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
the wood under the mixer base should be removed ( use legs or rolling wheels )
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
date all cooked foods stored in the walk in cooler
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Missing the paper towels in both restrooms Missing paper towels at the hand sink across from cash register.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
the broken gaskets must be replaced or repaired . ( broken on the reach in prep cooler across from the stove) second warning
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Provide labels on all cooked food in the walk in cooler . second warning
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide a thermometer for the deep freezer . second warning
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
All food should be six inches off the floor. ( sacks of flour , rice etc. ) second warning
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