NOV 28
2023
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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FAMILY PANCAKE HOUSE RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 18/100
425 W ILLINOIS AVE · OAK CLIFF, DALLAS
Last inspected November 28, 2023 · passed
Failed an inspection 8 years ago. 40 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
13 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
144
includes 40 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Hand sink requires paper towels
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Date mark cheese in cooler , 7 days then discard
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
hand sink handles (cold) and hot handle leaking and need repair
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Back door seal and openings shall be closed with no gap
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
seal on RIC damaged and needs repair
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
cutting board needs to re-surfaced and smooth
*42 Ventilation hood systems
grease hood needs to be serviced from grease build up
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk items with proper name
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
RIC light needed to observe items inside
APR 132023PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2023
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
repair damaged gaskets around cooler doors
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
dish washer 0 ppm chlorine
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking faucets on 3 com sink, missing pipe under mop sink
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken, raw beef and raw shelled eggs stored above rte food
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged walls, floor, cover all gaps
JAN 142023PASSED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2023
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Walls behind cash register and storage cabinet door observed not in good repair. Observed leak at front handsink. Walls over drink station not in good repair. Repair running dipper well at fron
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No paper towels at front handsink.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Detail clean venta hood filters to remove build up. Food buildup seen on exterior of cooking equipment. Cook line.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
All cooked RTE foods must be datemarked.
*33 Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided
No mop or service sink observed during the inspection.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide SOP for the clean up of bodily fluids or spill kit.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label all food squeeze bottles/sauces.
*47 Other Violations
Chain C02 tank to bag-n-box rack.
*39 Cutting surfaces.
Cutting boards in kitchen area observed not in good repair. Replace them as often as needed.
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
Increase water pressure at handsink at cook line.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Scrambled eggs/chicken strips observed at 96/123 Degrees F. Hot foods must be maintained at 135 or higher.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Observed gnats at drink area.
MAY 92022PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2022
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Walls shall be light in color
CLEAN ALL
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
BACON 92*F, GRAVY 115*F, SAUSAGE 112*F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaned before use
CLEAN THOROUGHLY
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOODS IN WIC AND RIF
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW FOOD ITEMS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
APR 92021PASSED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2021
PASSED
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 Gloves single use
FAILURE TO CHANGE GLOVES
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATEMARKING
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
RAW EGGS STORED WITH RTE FOODS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE POTS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaned every 24 hrs
FAILURE TO CLEAN DISH MACHINE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAKS AT 3 COMP SINK
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD AND HANGING FROM EMPLOYEES
*23 No Water
NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK : REPAIR WITHIN 24HRS
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*39 Cavities & door seal of microwave cleaned - 24 hr
CLEAN ALL
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OCT 152020PASSED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2020
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPAIR CEILING
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
DISCONTINUE PARTIALLY COOKING BACON 100*F
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAP
*14 When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
BUCKETS STORED IN HANDSINK
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
RAW EGGS 73.3* F STORED ON AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
MAR 182020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 18
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
*40 Store single-service item in original package
store takeout continers facedown
SEP 272019PASSED10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2019
PASSED
10 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
ice scoop on rusty scoop holder. remove clean and sanitize.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
stainless steel shelves has debris, clean.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
fruit flies in back kitchen area, clean drains and clean food debris found on floor.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
tea uncovered. Cover to prevent contamination. Leak coming from walk in freezer condenser.
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
thawing case of frozen sausage at room temperature. thaw overnight in walk in cooler.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
strawberry glaze at 47.3F in prep reach in cooler. remove and place in working cold hold equipment.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Sausage at 125.4F and sausage patty at 117F. Steam equipment was set on low, food was reheated and will be place back into steam hold once it reaches temperature.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Provide disposable towels at hand sink located in serving area.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
cloth in hand sink, store in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ice scoop store on rusted scoop holder. Replace holder. FINAL warning due to second consecutive offense.
MAR 182019PASSED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2019
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometer in walk in freezer and in juice cooler.
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
heavy leak in walk in freezer.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean fans of walk in freezer and cooler. clean underneath grill station.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
magnetic knife holder covered with aluminum. replace or place knife in clean non chip surface.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloth on counter.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
reach in cooler behind grill station is not cooling to capacity. food is being placed in walk in cooler.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
food in reach in cooler behind grill station is below maximum cold hold temperature. food has been to walk in cooler. food that was in ric for more than 4 hours was disposed of.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ice bin in waiter area has build of slime on lid. water is dripping into ice. ice bin was emptied. clean and sanitize. Also ice scoop is touching rusted scoop holder, replace or place in dry area.
*47 Handwashing signage
hand wash sign is need at hand station located in waiter area.
*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility
Slight sewage gas smell coming from mens restroom. find source.
SEP 132018PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2018
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Damaged Equipment
leak coming from line of A/C unit in Walk in freezer. Ice forming.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Need a thermometer in walk in freezer. COS
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
paint can underneath dishwasher area.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
replace damaged utensils.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Opened glaze states to store in refrigerate after opening. Tomato at 51.4F and pickles at 43.4F
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Prep reach in cooler not maintaining cold hold temperature for tomato and pickles. All sliced food and food requiring cold hold has been removed.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Food particles underneath cooking area.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Sweep floor and clean underneath grilling station.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Ice scoop touching soiled surface. Use silicon not caulk.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Need a sign, visible to customers, stating: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
MAR 72018PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
OBSERVED IMPROVEMENT ON DATE MARKING-OBSERVED ONE DATE ON PRODUCT- MUST PUT 2 DATES: "DATE OPEN/ PREPARED" AND "DISCARD DATE" (SOME DATES ON PRODUCT IS BEFORE TODAYS DATE AND SOME ARE AFTER TODAY'S DA
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Need food thermometers in RICs, non working currently
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHILE NOT IN USE INSIDE APPROVED SANITIZER AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION EX. CLOTHS ON COUNTER NOT BEING USED
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean non food contact counter tops and inside RIF
*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard
Clean dust from stand alone fan, facing grill.
*45 Floor contruction requirements
Repair broken floor tiles.
FEB 12018PASSED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2018
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
sliced tomato above 41 F.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Food in WIC past 7 days.
*18 Restricted use pesticides
No home use pesticide in kitchen (Raid)
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Need most current within 90 days grease trap ticket.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
RIC temperature at 60 F.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Thermometer in RIC not working replace with new.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Leak in WIF, fix handle.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
gap in back door.
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Reuse of pickle jar.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean inside RIC
*45 Floor contruction requirements
Fix broken floor tile in kitchen.
JUL 262017FAILED18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2017
FAILED
18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT EXIT DOOR
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*12 Gloves Single Use
EMPLOYEE USING GLOVES FOR MORE THAN 1 TASK
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*40 Reuse of single service articles
OBSERVED EQUIPMANT AND UTENSIL STORED ON EGG CRATES
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND NON DRAINING HANDSINK
*37 Condiments protected from contamination
COVER ALL
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED HASHBROWNS STORED ON FLAT TOP AT 89*F,
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
LACK OF HANDWASHING
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*39 Cutting surfaces.
REPLACE HARD TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARD
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*31 No soap at handsink
PROVIDE FOR BACK HANDSINK NEAR ICE MACHINE
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE FOIL LINING FROM SHELVES
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SOILED CLOTHES STORED ON PREP TABLE , UNDER EQUIPMENT , AND HANGING FROM EMPLOYEES
*23 No Water
REPAIR COLD WATER AT 3 COMP SINK
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SALSA STORED IN COUNTER AT 101*F, LETTUCE IN RIC 54*F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 53*F, MENUDO IN WIC AT 45*F
DEC 222016PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 22
2016
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
78.0 F - RAW EGGS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
OBSERVED KITCHEN WORKER PLACING ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
REMOVE THE BUILD UP FROM THE CASING OF THE JUICE MACHINE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
CUT FRUIT NOT DATE MARKED COOKED FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN THAT IS SOILED IN THE KITCHEN
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN INTAKE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT
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