Elrod's Cost Plus
1314 S Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75217 · 75217 · Restaurant
Passed all 9 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezers, gaskets, shelves, clean sinks, doors,
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
potato salad 12/4/2023
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
sign about inspection report
*32 Damaged Equipment
leaking compressors in walk in cooler and walk in freezer missing fan cover in walk in gaskets around wif in the back area cake cooler 50 degrees f
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
premises needs be in good repair-replace wet/damaged ceiling tiles, floor tiles
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gaps around doors
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
wash hands after employees picked up utensils from the floor
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
trays need be discard
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw shelled eggs stored above refried beans, raw meat stored above masa natura in display cases
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer for hot holding table-chicken
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light bulbs in display case
2022-12-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, coolers, freezer,
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held
remove all damaged/dented cans from shelves, open food boxes on shelves
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace damaged ceiling tiles, cove base, floor tiles, check faucet on 3 com sink, caulk arouns sinks
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
food handler cards expired
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
*36 Wet wiping cloths shall be laundered daily.
dirty wet wiping cloths in meat department
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels in restroom
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
entrance door not closed
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
broken gaskets around milk cooler
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*47 Handwashing signage
handwashing sign missing
2021-10-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
replace or repair damaged gaskets around milk cooler doors
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the ground
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken stored above beef in meat walk in cooler-working area
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in coolers, vending machines, freezers
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
2020-10-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
provide within 45 days
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers inside, freezers
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off floor
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
faucet on mop sink -backflow
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
spoiled oranges in walk in cooler
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
gaskets around walk in cooler door
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance and back doors
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
sanitizer test strips
2019-02-12 Pass Routine 6
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MEAT COOLER AIR VENTS HAVE MOLD
*31 No soap at handsink
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
REPLACE MOLDED CEILING TILES
2018-08-14 Pass Routine 2
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
2018-01-17 Pass Routine 2
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
2017-06-29 Pass Routine 5
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide a covered lid trash can in the ladies restroom
*37 Food preparation
the food preparation of the rotessaire chicken must be in enclosed room with FRP on the walls and drop ceiling with no exposed walls with a hand sink within 25 feet of the food prep and handling ar
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space
Frozen meat walk in freezer the milk crates are unable to clean under . (Provide shelving with legs or rolling wheels)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
the A/C compressors in the meat prep room have accumulated heavy dust balls on the vents.
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color
One area in the ladies restroom needs FRP or better material ( painted wood is not acceptable )
2016-12-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
floors in back storage areas and WIC in all areas need to be clean as necessary.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
check produce units to verified temperature is stable at all times 41 F or below
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing food handler certification
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door entry delivery area seal is broken
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