SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

EPHESUS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL.

BEAT. 37/100

10455 N CENTRAL EXPW #118 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected January 3, 2024 · passed

19 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
102
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 3
2024
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINOROther
*23 No Water
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 20 foot : Washing, utensil, toilet
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
JAN 3
2024
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINOROther
*23 No Water
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control
MINORSanitation
*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil
CRITICALOther
*37 Condiments protected from contamination
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
MAY 13
2023
PASSED
11 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed wet wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site- Hasan Mesoglu/A0005502/04-26-24 COS/Late

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels at the hand sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean the vent a hood filters

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

Store personal items in a designated location

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace blown out light (vent) system

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Replace damaged cutting boards-as often as needed

MINORChemical Safety
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

Provide chemical test strips- Bleach

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Cooked RTE must be date marked with the used by date- 7 days

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leak at WIC/black tub with water

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Must service grease trap every 90 days

SEP 7
2022
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 9
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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APR 29
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN DEBRIS ON TOP OF DISHWASHER

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines

LEAKING WATER - WALK IN COOLER

AUG 26
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

THERMOMETER BROKEN WIC

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

PAPER TOWELS

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

HAIR RESTRAINT

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

STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES

JAN 16
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

properly store raw foods container at the lowest section of unit

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no RFSM on site

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide hand paper towels for hand sink

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

no wet wiping cloth on prep table

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage container

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets in RICs

JUL 1
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
JAN 8
2019
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw beef stored over fish in cooler

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

prep sink and hand sink not permanently attached

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair damaged hand sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Must be done every 3 months

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

dented cans observed

JUN 21
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SERIOUSOther
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

You have till June 30th to get the food manager certification

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

replace missing vent hood light

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JAN 4
2018
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw chicken stored above onions

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

chemical bottles not labeled

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

no test strips

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

lights bulbs out under vent hood

MINOROther
*46 Toilet tissue, availability

no paper towels at hand sink

OCT 18
2017
PASSED
16 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

DO NOT STORE RAW MEAT OVER COOKED CHICKEN

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

UNIT TEMPT OBSERVED AT 48'F

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Ventilation hood systems

REPLACE VENT HOOD FILTERS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MAR 11
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
MINOROther
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

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