Empire Central Cafe & Grill
8435 N Stemmons Frwy Ste 101, Dallas, TX 75247 · 75247 · Restaurant
Passed all 6 inspections — critical violations noted
2019-01-08 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 10
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
mold on the door of the walk in cooler
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
raid spray observed in the food prep area
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
bag of rice and sugar stored on the floor in te food prep area; bottled waters stored on the floor in a separate storage room
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
most recent is from july 2018
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
bacteria buildup inside the soda gun nozzles
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
four pint-sized dairy pure milk unopened containers with a date of 12/23/18; one gallon-sized open container of member's mark vitamin d milk with a date of 12/23/18; six pint-sized dairy pure milk wi
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
egg, cheese, and sausage croissant measured at 75 degrees F
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up the three-compartment sink as follows: wash, rinse, and sanitize
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dusty fan covers
2018-11-12 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 11
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Tuna Salad at 53.2°F at Salad Bar. If time is used as a control provide written procedures & maintain logs. Otherwise, surround containers w/ icw
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Staff observed donning gloves without first washing hands.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No towels at HW Sink
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Pita sandwich at 115.6°F Egg roll 100.4°F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Please date mark & label foods stored under refrigeration
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Toiletries over chips on display
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Light out vent hood
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Worn cutting boards
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
Packages of food left open on floor.
2018-05-10 Pass Routine 1
*31 Individual, disposable towels
2017-11-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
No foil allow to wrap the table
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
bell pepper: 68^F onion: 63° F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
observed mold in ice machine
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed la Raw chicken and raw meat store together w meat above cooked meat
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
cheese, potato
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer bucket: 200 ppm
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2017-04-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR DAMAGED WALK IN COOLER FLOOR
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
2016-10-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
CORRECTION ON SITE
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