FADI'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL.
3001 KNOX ST #110 · HIGHLAND PARK, DALLAS
38 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 72023PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed dented cans in storage. Observed floor mat stored over food.
Observed dirty shelving and fan covers in WIC. Observed dirty can opener blade.
Observed fly traps over food and prep areas.
Observed dirty fan covers in WIC and ceiling.
Observed [beef] thawing at room temperature.
Missing light shields.
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
Observed dirty flooring and shelves.
AUG 162022PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Cool product using smaller pans
Clean inside ice machine
Use proper cooling method
Clean water off floor
Fix tiles as needed and fix ice machine door
JUL 82021PASSED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
FLIES
IMPROPER / MISSING DOCUMENTATION
REMOVE / REPLACE DAMAGE AND NON WORKING EQUIPMENT ICE MACHINE & RIC( S) REPLACE GASKETS
PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP AT 3 COMP SINK
DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS & LACK OF HAND WASHING
CLOSE ALL HOLES & GAPS
PERSONAL DRINKS IN PREP AREA ON EQUIPMENT
HAND SINK USED TO STORE DIRTY DISHES
PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE
REMOVE EXPOSE WOOD UNDER PREP TABLE FOR STORAGE OF FOOD
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- DEEP CLEAN ALL
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FLIES
CHICKEN 134. & 128.2
JUL 92020PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
OBSERVED TOXICS STORED ABOVE FOOD
NO DATE MAKING ON PREPARED FOOD
CHICKEN 109.OfF
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
CERTIFY ALL STAFF
JUN 102020PASSED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO RFSM ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION
CONTAINER OF SUGAR STORED UNDER TWO COMP SINK WITH WATER IN THE SUGAR
PREPPING COOKED RICE IN HAND SINK
PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINK
FAILURE TO PROVIDE CURRENT RECORDS
CLEAN WALLS, FLOORS & DOORS IN KITCHEN
CLOSE ALL GAPS
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- DEEP CLEAN EVERYTHING
PERSONAL DRINKS IN PREP AREA ( OPEN CONTAINERS)
C. SALAD 56.4 , P. SALAD 61.5 , C. SALAD 49.6
REPAIR / REMOVE ALL NON-WORKING EQUIPMENT & REMOVE BUILD -UP FROM CAN OPENER
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
NO DATE MAKING ON PREPARED FOOD
PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAPS
RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW MEAT
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FEB 262020PASSED16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
CLOSE ALL GAPS & HOLES
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- DEEP EVERYTHING
DRAIN BACKING UP KITCHEN
pasta 55.0, beats 59.5, c.salad 58.5
PERSONAL FOOD STORED ABOVE WITH FOOD AND DRINKING A SODA WHILE PREPPING
CLEAN OPENER- REMOVE BUILD-UP
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
c. potatoes 105.7F
CLEAN WALLS, GASKETS & REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING OVER PREP AREA
PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP AT FLOOR SINK
LABEL S. BOTTLES
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
PROVIDE LOCKERS FOR PERSONAL ITEMS
REPLACE LIGHTING UNDER VENT HOOD SYSTEM
AUG 262019PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Temps are above 41F.
Observed employee making RTE w/o gloves.
Repair leaky pipe.
No paper towels at the hand sink.
Replace rusty shelves at the hand sink.
Observed flies.
Cover all food products in the WIC.
Label all bulk items.
Clean dirty non food contact surfaces, leaking due to A/C.
Holes in the ceiling (exposed material)
Notification of health report signage indicating current report available.
JUL 222019PASSED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Food temps are above 41F (please see measured observations).
Found dented cans.
Equipment on serving line was not cooling the food, suggested smaller portion and ice to cool to correct temp.
No trashcan was provided or within distance for paper towels.
Broken door gaskets allow for air to escape, ice machine is completely missing the lids (flies observed).
Damp towels must always be in the sanitizing bucket.
Food shall be 6 inches off the ground, food observed on the floor of the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Utensils must be stored 6 inches from the ground and the ceiling.
Clean dirty trays that house the food, clean dirty ceiling tiles and intake vents. (heavily soiled)
Replace broken light shields 3 missing and 1 light bulb is out in the kitchen area.
Missing ceiling tiles, holes in the ceiling, and holes in the wall by the dish area.
Please provide covered trashcan with lids for women's waste.
Missing current health inspection report signage.
Flies and fruit flies observed.
JUN 202019PASSED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Missing sneeze guards
Preparation hand sink faucet bent and below the flood level rim of the sink
Mold inside the ice maker Pans encrusted with burn on grease
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
Wood used for the bread needs to be hard maple or equivalent
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
Canned red peppers held on a shelf at 74.6 degrees
Beard nets missing
NOV 172018PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2 DENTED CANS
APR 232018PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
the dish machine is not dispensing chemical sanitizer at all.
chemical buckets must be stored off the floor
Provide light shield for 4x 2 light fixtures.( two areas by the walk in coolers and dish machine.)
clean the dish machine, the legs of the tables , the bulk bins area sticky etc. SECOND WARNING
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)
broken faucet handle ( hot water) SECOND WARNING
provide a trip ticket ( updated cleaning.) last one was 9-5-2017
salads on the line are not reaching the proper temperature. 50 degrees and higher
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.
Provide a written procedure on vomiting and diarrhea or blood pathogens.
ceiling covers need to be cleaned. SECOND WARNING
the back door self closing device is broken.
NOV 62017PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
the deep freezer should be on legs or wheels. ( unable to clean under on a continuous basis. )
the sugar scoops are bowls ( provide handles for all scoops in the large bullk containers.
the cutting boards have heavy buildup ( dark brown and black in areas)
Wet wiping clothes sitting out on the tables.
Provide a thermometer in the large deep freezer.
Provide a written procedure on vomiting and blood borne pathogen clean up.
clean the ceiling panels.
clean the storage shelves , exterior of the trash cans , bulk sugar containers, dish machine. exterior of equipment and legs of racks and equipment .
JUN 222017PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
discolored ceiling tiles
employee rinsed utensils in hand sink
clothes left on cutting boards and hung from employee's belt.
employee towel drying plates
prep sink leaking, dishwasher leaking, dishwasher and 3-compartment sink pipes leaking, leaking hot water at front hand sink
10ppm
cutting boards
MAY 172017PASSED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Garbanzo bean lid, string holding oven door closed, reach-in cooler gaskets
Raw chicken stored over raw lamb and raw fish, raw beef stored over yogurt sauce
Spice in plastic bag in cardboard box on dry storage shelf
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
Chadi J Merched #31591 12/10/16 - EXPIRED
Shelving in kitchen, walk in freezer floors, vent hood covers, exterior of oven, food debris under sink and equipment
garlic sauce 54.0°F in RIC on prep line, Meat pie 74.8°F on service line
Box of cut vegetables left on hand sink - food prep
Walls in kitchen
Employee drinks in prep area
NOV 162016PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Chicken at prep cooler 53.4 degrees Fahrenheit
Dish in hand sink - hand sink to be used for hand wash only
Provide scoop with handle for salt. Do not use cloth under cutting board.
box of tomatoes
Clean air vent covers, reach-in freezer, and under equipment floors.
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