Fadi's Mediterranean Grill
3001 Knox St #110, Dallas, TX 75205 · 75205 · Restaurant
Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-02-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed dented cans in storage. Observed floor mat stored over food.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty shelving and fan covers in WIC. Observed dirty can opener blade.
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
Observed fly traps over food and prep areas.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Observed dirty fan covers in WIC and ceiling.
*38 Except as specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, time/temperature controlled for safety
Observed [beef] thawing at room temperature.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Missing light shields.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty flooring and shelves.
2022-08-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Cool product using smaller pans
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
Use proper cooling method
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean water off floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix tiles as needed and fix ice machine door
2021-07-08 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
FLIES
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
IMPROPER / MISSING DOCUMENTATION
*32 Damaged Equipment
REMOVE / REPLACE DAMAGE AND NON WORKING EQUIPMENT ICE MACHINE & RIC( S) REPLACE GASKETS
*19 One Inch Air Gap
PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP AT 3 COMP SINK
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS & LACK OF HAND WASHING
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
CLOSE ALL HOLES & GAPS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINKS IN PREP AREA ON EQUIPMENT
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINK USED TO STORE DIRTY DISHES
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
REMOVE EXPOSE WOOD UNDER PREP TABLE FOR STORAGE OF FOOD
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- DEEP CLEAN ALL
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FLIES
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CHICKEN 134. & 128.2
2020-07-09 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 8
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
OBSERVED TOXICS STORED ABOVE FOOD
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
NO DATE MAKING ON PREPARED FOOD
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CHICKEN 109.OfF
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CERTIFY ALL STAFF
2020-06-10 Pass w/ Conditions Follow-up CRITICAL 16
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO RFSM ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
CONTAINER OF SUGAR STORED UNDER TWO COMP SINK WITH WATER IN THE SUGAR
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
PREPPING COOKED RICE IN HAND SINK
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINK
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
FAILURE TO PROVIDE CURRENT RECORDS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN WALLS, FLOORS & DOORS IN KITCHEN
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
CLOSE ALL GAPS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- DEEP CLEAN EVERYTHING
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINKS IN PREP AREA ( OPEN CONTAINERS)
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
C. SALAD 56.4 , P. SALAD 61.5 , C. SALAD 49.6
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPAIR / REMOVE ALL NON-WORKING EQUIPMENT & REMOVE BUILD -UP FROM CAN OPENER
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
NO DATE MAKING ON PREPARED FOOD
*19 One Inch Air Gap
PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAPS
*39 Cutting surfaces.
RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW MEAT
2020-02-26 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
*39 Cutting surfaces.
RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
CLOSE ALL GAPS & HOLES
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- DEEP EVERYTHING
*20 Conveying Sewage
DRAIN BACKING UP KITCHEN
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
pasta 55.0, beats 59.5, c.salad 58.5
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL FOOD STORED ABOVE WITH FOOD AND DRINKING A SODA WHILE PREPPING
*32 CIP-Cleanability
CLEAN OPENER- REMOVE BUILD-UP
*47 Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
c. potatoes 105.7F
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN WALLS, GASKETS & REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING OVER PREP AREA
*19 One Inch Air Gap
PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP AT FLOOR SINK
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
LABEL S. BOTTLES
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
*45 Location of lockers
PROVIDE LOCKERS FOR PERSONAL ITEMS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHTING UNDER VENT HOOD SYSTEM
2019-08-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temps are above 41F.
*15 Limit bare hand contact with all other foods
Observed employee making RTE w/o gloves.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leaky pipe.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No paper towels at the hand sink.
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Replace rusty shelves at the hand sink.
*34 Pest Control
Observed flies.
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Cover all food products in the WIC.
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Label all bulk items.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty non food contact surfaces, leaking due to A/C.
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Holes in the ceiling (exposed material)
*47 Other Violations
Notification of health report signage indicating current report available.
2019-07-22 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Food temps are above 41F (please see measured observations).
*11Food Donations - Damaged foods
Found dented cans.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
Equipment on serving line was not cooling the food, suggested smaller portion and ice to cool to correct temp.
*31 No soap at handsink
No trashcan was provided or within distance for paper towels.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
Broken door gaskets allow for air to escape, ice machine is completely missing the lids (flies observed).
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Damp towels must always be in the sanitizing bucket.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food shall be 6 inches off the ground, food observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
Utensils must be stored 6 inches from the ground and the ceiling.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty trays that house the food, clean dirty ceiling tiles and intake vents. (heavily soiled)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace broken light shields 3 missing and 1 light bulb is out in the kitchen area.
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Missing ceiling tiles, holes in the ceiling, and holes in the wall by the dish area.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Please provide covered trashcan with lids for women's waste.
*47 Other Violations
Missing current health inspection report signage.
*34 Pest Control
Flies and fruit flies observed.
2019-06-20 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination
Missing sneeze guards
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Preparation hand sink faucet bent and below the flood level rim of the sink
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Mold inside the ice maker Pans encrusted with burn on grease
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Raw meat held in the point of usage refrigerator at 60.2 degrees Babagonush held at 67.7 degrees Cut lettuce salad held at 69.4 degrees Meat pastries held at 80.1 degrees
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Wood used for the bread needs to be hard maple or equivalent
*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc
Lady on the serving line observed drinking in the food serving area then proceded in food serive duites wothout washing her hands Baker observed drinking a beverage then went to food preparation with
*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF
Canned red peppers held on a shelf at 74.6 degrees
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Beard nets missing
2018-11-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
2 DENTED CANS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Ventilation hood systems
2018-04-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*33 Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions
the dish machine is not dispensing chemical sanitizer at all.
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
chemical buckets must be stored off the floor
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Provide light shield for 4x 2 light fixtures.( two areas by the walk in coolers and dish machine.)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the dish machine, the legs of the tables , the bulk bins area sticky etc. SECOND WARNING
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Broken gaskets on the reach in cooler in the front area by the register. SECOND WARNING provide stoppers for the three compartment sink. ( dont use rags as stoppers)
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
broken faucet handle ( hot water) SECOND WARNING
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide a trip ticket ( updated cleaning.) last one was 9-5-2017
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
salads on the line are not reaching the proper temperature. 50 degrees and higher
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
veggies in a box sitting on the floor under the vegetable racks by the back door. The food in the walk in freezer is on the floor in the back of the freezer.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide a written procedure on vomiting and diarrhea or blood pathogens.
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
ceiling covers need to be cleaned. SECOND WARNING
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
the back door self closing device is broken.
2017-11-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*14 When to wash hands
cook placed hand on the floor to look for a thermometer in the reach in cooler then removed gloves and put on new gloves without washing hands.
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space
the deep freezer should be on legs or wheels. ( unable to clean under on a continuous basis. )
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
the sugar scoops are bowls ( provide handles for all scoops in the large bullk containers.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
the cutting boards have heavy buildup ( dark brown and black in areas)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wet wiping clothes sitting out on the tables.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide a thermometer in the large deep freezer.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide a written procedure on vomiting and blood borne pathogen clean up.
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
clean the ceiling panels.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the storage shelves , exterior of the trash cans , bulk sugar containers, dish machine. exterior of equipment and legs of racks and equipment .
2017-06-22 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 8
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
discolored ceiling tiles
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
employee rinsed utensils in hand sink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
clothes left on cutting boards and hung from employee's belt.
*39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing
employee towel drying plates
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
prep sink leaking, dishwasher leaking, dishwasher and 3-compartment sink pipes leaking, leaking hot water at front hand sink
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
10ppm
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
cutting boards
2017-05-17 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*32 Damaged Equipment
Garbanzo bean lid, string holding oven door closed, reach-in cooler gaskets
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw chicken stored over raw lamb and raw fish, raw beef stored over yogurt sauce
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Spice in plastic bag in cardboard box on dry storage shelf
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
hand sink pipes leaking into bucket - used wiping cloth and duct tape for repair, leaking pipes by 3-compartment sink, hot water faucet at hand sink in front prep/service line
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Chadi J Merched #31591 12/10/16 - EXPIRED
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Shelving in kitchen, walk in freezer floors, vent hood covers, exterior of oven, food debris under sink and equipment
*12 Gloves Single Use
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
garlic sauce 54.0°F in RIC on prep line, Meat pie 74.8°F on service line
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Box of cut vegetables left on hand sink - food prep
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Walls in kitchen
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee drinks in prep area
2016-11-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Chicken at prep cooler 53.4 degrees Fahrenheit
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Dish in hand sink - hand sink to be used for hand wash only
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Provide scoop with handle for salt. Do not use cloth under cutting board.
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
box of tomatoes
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean air vent covers, reach-in freezer, and under equipment floors.
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