SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

EL TIBURON SEAFOOD.

BEAT. 41/100

5522 COLUMBIA AVE · LAKEWOOD, DALLAS

Last inspected June 8, 2023 · passed

Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 36 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
15 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
152
includes 36 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 8
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain RFSM from City of Dallas

CRITICALSanitation
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location

Fix leak in roof

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix cold water nob on 3CS

NOV 21
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Do not store raw chicken over fish

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date mark RTE items

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Store ice scoop with handle out of ice (bar)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean drains under bar

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal hand sink to wall and replace ceiling tiles as needed

APR 5
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Do not store raw over RTE food

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside ice machine

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Fix plumbing issue at hand sink, dump sink, and dish machine

OCT 12
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Fix leak at 3CS and handel at dump sink

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Pump grease trap every 90 days and keep record on site

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain RFSM certificate

MINORSanitation
*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents

Make sure dish washer is at 50PPM Cl

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean shelf in WIC

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix WIF handle and fix ice machine panel

JUN 1
2021
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair hot water to handwash sink. Repair leak at 2 compartment sink.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Tested 0 ppm

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Replace chipped spatulas. Repair or remove broken ice machine. Replace torn cooler gaskets.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

back door

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

vent hood

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Leaks observed in ceiling over back storage area and inside WIC.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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APR 11
2021
PASSED
13 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure

FOOTPEDAL

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOROther
*24 Shellfish tags to remain attached to container
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

FLOOR TILE

MINORSanitation
*39 No equipment & utensil under leaking water lines
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORSanitation
*33 Mechanical warewashing equip., sanitization pressure
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
AUG 17
2020
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

at the back door; seal gaps

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

not on site

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

gaskets on the walk in freezer

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

cover the sauce containers; stored adjacent to raw fish and below raw foods-cover

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only

bug spray observed

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw beef fajita-50 degrees F' raw chicken-49 degrees F

DEC 17
2019
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NOT AVAILABLE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

ENSURE PROPER DATE MARKING

MINOROther
*24 Shellstock tags not commingled

DATE SHELLFISH TAG

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

BACK UP AT 3 COMP, FIX NOZZLE AT BAR

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

SEAL DOOR

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN FAN TO BE FREE OF DUST

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

REPLACE

JUN 24
2019
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW BEEF: 46.7 F

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED AT THE HAND SINKS MISSING THEM

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

COLLAGEN TABLET BOTTLE RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION SURFACE

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

REACH IN COOLER MISSING A THERMOMETER

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

SEVERE LEAKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WET SANITIZING TOWEL NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

UNCOVERED FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

BURNED OUT LIGHTS UNDER THE VENT HOOD

MINOROther
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking

CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT PLACED ON MENUS

NOV 14
2018
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

gaskets in the walk in freezer need to be replaced

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

dusty fan covers in the walk in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

two one gallon containers of milk with a date of 11/6/18

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

no cardboard allowed

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

reuse of manufacturer food containers

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fruit flies observed by the floor drain in the bar area

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label spray bottles

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

cloth towels stored underneath cutting boards

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw eggs and raw chicken stored on the top shelf inside the reach in cooler adjacent to the fryers

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine measured at 200ppm; should be at 50ppm

OCT 11
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

EMPLOYEE WATER BOTTLES ON PREP TABLE

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

DISHWASHER NOT SANITIZING

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

REPAIR LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

BAGS OF RAW BACON, HAM, CHORIZO, AND HOT DOGS STORED TOGETHER IN CONTAINER

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SOUR CREAM 51°F

MINOROther
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SEP 5
2018
PASSED
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

STORE ON CLEAN SURFACE

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

DISHWASHER SANITIZER 10PPM

MINOROther
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

PROVIDE IN MENU

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON PREP TABLE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

FLAN, QUESO, OPENED MILK

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CEILING TILES

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

EMPLOYEE DONNED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW SHRIMP OVER COCKTAIL SAUCE

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW CHICKEN 51°F OYSTERS NEED MORE ICE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

EMPLOYEE RINSED HANDS IN DISHWASHER SINK

JUL 11
2018
FAILED
17 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SALSA 50.5°F IN CONTAINER WITH ICE, BEEF IN REACH IN COOLER 49.0°F

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CEILING TILES, AIR VENT

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only

INSECTICIDE FOUND IN DRINK STORAGE CABINET LABELED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE AT BAR HAND SINK

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

SOUP BROTH UNDER RAW CRABS

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

EMPLOYEE DRINK ON PREP TABLE

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

PROVIDE AT ALL HAND SINKS

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

LIGHTING IN KITCHEN

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

IN DRY STORAGE ROOM

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

DISHWASHER NOT SANITIZING

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE IN ALL COOLERS

MINOROther
*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping

MAINTAIN OYSTER TAGS

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

PLASTIC TAKEOUT BAG USED TO COVER RICE

MINOROther
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
JAN 17
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use

EMPLOYEE RINSING GLOVES AFTER USE

MINOROther
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

FOR RAW OYSTERS - PROVIDE STATEMENT ON MENU.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

employee handling tostadas

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw beef 54.5°F, raw beef 48.2°F, raw chicken 46.3°F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

dishwasher not at correct concentration

SERIOUSOther
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

rice, pico de gallo, other food items in walk-in cooler

JUN 1
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space

Crates used as shelves ( unable to clean under the crates on a continuous basis)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

date all containers with and expiration ( TCS/ PHF cooked foods)

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

the sanitizer is not reaching the 50 ppm when used at the dish machine.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

the scoop in the bulk sugar must be handle up Ice scoop sitting on the top of the ice machine must be in a bowl ( sitting on top of the ice machine.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

Missing the soap at the hand sink in the restroom

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

the raw oysters and eggs stored over the cut and sliced vegetables.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 One Inch Air Gap

the ice machine drain line is laying on the floor drain

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the interior of the ice machine ( mold // mildew)

CRITICALSanitation
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

the handle must be up in the upright position when stored // to prevent contamination of the spoon.

NOV 16
2016
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

the use of igloo's is not permitted for use in a restaurant setting. (this is not ansi or nsf approved )

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

repair the light in the back storage room ( bulk food area)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Limit bare hand contact with all other foods

using bear hands to turn tortilla on heating unit.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register food service manager not on site during the operation.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

food in the freezer has to be six inches off the ground .

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

label the bulk containers.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

dumpster doors and lid are open

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

No bowl used as scoops. ( handle must be in up right position and not touching the food.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

empty soap dispenser at the bar area.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

provide pest control records on site . ( last one was 5-4-16)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

Provide dates on all cooked TCS of foods.

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