Dallas
BEAT

Flaming Buffet

11722 Marsh Ln #228, Dallas, TX 75229 · 75229 · Restaurant

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
18
13 passed
Last Inspected
2024-01-31
Pass Rate
72%
2 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-01-31
Failed 2 inspections (2022, 2016)
68 sanitation violations found across 18 inspections
34 other violations found across 15 inspections
Sanitation critical 68×
Other critical 34×
Food Storage & Handling critical 25×
Food Temperature critical 23×
Facility Condition minor 11×
Documentation & Training minor 10×
Plumbing & Waste serious
Employee Hygiene minor
Chemical Safety minor
2024-01-31 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair hand washing sink

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floor

minor Sanitation

*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return

provide buffet plate sign

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean shelves in walk in cooler

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

minor Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

store utensils (foam bowls) 6 inches off the floor

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide covered trash for womens restroom

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide employee hand wash sign for restroom

2023-07-24 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash can

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide paper towels at hand sink

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

maintain cold holding temperature for food at 41 degree F or below (shrimp reading 47)

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

cover food with lid in WIC

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean interior of Reach in cooler, interior of storage

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide light shield

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide employee hand wash sign for restroom

2023-01-30 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

serious Other

*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

Provide times for sushi rice at buffet area

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

Obtain thermometer to monitor food temperatures

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Exposed walls

critical Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean drain by the cooking stove

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label bulk containers

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean ice machine

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

2022-12-11 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 18
minor Other

FAILED: *23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

No hot water at hand sink-sushi rice.

serious Other

FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Hot food must be maintained at 135 Degrees F. Food high/stored over load limit at buffet.

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Floors in dish area observed not in good repair. Repair leak underneath 3 sink.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return

No disclosure/reminder buffet plate.

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *04 Is Poultry; stuffed fish/meat/pasta/poultry/ratites cooked to 165øF for 15 seconds

Chicken dish not cooked to the proper temperature 145 degrees F/staff was goin to put on buffet line. Staff must check temperatures.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing

Observed employee not allowing time for dishes to air dry.

serious Other

FAILED: *06 Time as PHC: Cooked and served, within 4 hours, exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded 4 hours

No time ono sushi rice(food prep area)

minor Other

FAILED: *28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Cut melons/RTE foods observed without expiration date/not to exceed 7 days.

minor Other

FAILED: *45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Properly store personal items throughout the establishment.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Heavy build up observed on exterior of food equipment and vent a hoods.

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *32 Maintain in Good Repair

Observed rusted shelving inside WIC.

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch

All food contact surfaces must be cleaned for sight and touch.

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No current food handler cards seen.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label all food squeeze bottles(oil, sauces, etc).

minor Chemical Safety

FAILED: *36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

Wet wiping towels must be stored properly(away from prep tables).

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk food ingredients containers.

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *46 Physical Facilities Premises

Clean the staff restroom at once.

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site.

2022-05-04 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 15
minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed on exterior of food containers

minor Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Replace dead bulbs at vent hood

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Can opener blade, Observed rusted racks in reach in cooler

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Drain bowl stored in hand sink

minor Facility Condition

*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Rear door

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Leaking pipe under 3 comp sink, leaking faucets

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

prep sink must be permanently attached to wall

minor Other

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Raw chicken liquid dripping onto raw broccoli in walk in cooler

2021-11-02 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

In freezer

minor Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Replace dead vent hood light bulbs

serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Discard dented cans

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Can opener blade

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

minor Food Storage & Handling

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Repair hole on the wall in storage

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

minor Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

2021-04-27 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Do not block hand sink

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

faucet leak at 3 comp sink

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Keep can opener blade clean

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2020-10-27 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Do not store raw eggs over sauce

minor Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Vent hood

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Exterior of food storage containers

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Third sink sanitizer conc must reach 50ppm

minor Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

2019-10-28 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

critical Food Temperature

*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

minor Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean exterior of food containers

serious Other

*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Do not store raw fish below raw chicken in walk in cooler

2019-04-17 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

biofilm/bacteria observed inside the ice machine; bacteria accumulation inside the soda nozzles

critical Food Temperature

*07 Parasite destruction, shall be frozen and stored at a temperature of -4øF or below for (7 days)

critical Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

personal food item stored inside the ice machine intended for consumers

serious Other

*12 Applicant must report vomiting symptoms

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired permit

minor Other

*25 Prevention of Clostridium Botulinum by ph 4.6<

ph meter needed to test the sushi rice

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

were not using the designated hand wash sink

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

do not store underneath cutting boards

2018-11-07 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

*07 Parasite destruction, shall be frozen and stored at a temperature of -4øF or below for (7 days)

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

shelves/racks need to be cleaned inside the walk in cooler

serious Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

chlorine not working properly

minor Other

*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

sushi rice

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

stored under cutting boards

minor Other

*25 Prevention of Clostridium Botulinum by ph 4.6<

2018-05-30 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

serious Other

*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

replace air gaskets

minor Other

*25 Prevention of Clostridium Botulinum by ph 4.6<

needed for sushi rice

critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw salmon measured at 45 degrees F

2017-12-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
minor Food Storage & Handling

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

openings/holes in the ceiling tiles in the back storage room

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

bag of carrots stored on the floor of the walk in cooler

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

rae eggs stored above ready to eat salad and raw fish inside the walk in cooler; broccoli stored adjacent to raw fish

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all employees that work directly with food preparation must obtain a valid food handler card

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

do not store cloth towels underneath the cutting boards

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the dusty fan covers inside the walk in cooler

2017-06-27 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 11
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean tables using soap before cutting vegetables

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

minor Employee Hygiene

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

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Cooked ham at 54.0 degrees salad bar Pudding at 47.3 degrees - dessert bar Cheese cake at 54.8 degrees - dessert bar Raw shell eggs at 78.7 degrees - on the cook's line counter Cooling cooked chi

critical Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Olives at 52.9 degrees - dispaly refrigerator - refrigerate before dispaly

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw oysters stored over broccoli (RTE)

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Rolled up bag used for corn meal storage

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil

2017-06-05 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw shrimp stored over broccoli

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

critical Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF

Colling canned tapioca pudding on top of the dessert b ar

minor Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

rusty shelf

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Raw chicken cooks POUR at 66.8 degrees Raw shrimp at 62.3 degrees

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment

Using a non working refrigerator to cool foods

minor Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Cut off metal cans used for food scoops

critical Food Temperature

*38 TCS food shall be thawed as part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is thawed in a

2016-11-19 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Squid salad at 44.3 - coustomer display refrigerator Cantelope - back refrigerator at 43.2 degrees

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

critical Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Cooked ribs cooling under the work table

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

All hands sinks blocked in the kitchen - triple repeat

critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Prepration table - raw chicken prepared over bagged onions Raw shell eggs stored in lettuce

minor Other

*25 Compliance HACCP Verification

2016-11-09 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 12
critical Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

1. Prepration table - raw chicken prepared over RTE vegetables 2. Cook's stnad up POUR - raw chicken and raw fish stored over RTE green beans 3. Lemmon container stored in the ice bin for consume

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

1. Cut Napa cabbage held without refrigeration at 60.8 degrees 2. Sushi - cream cheese and egg held on a refrigerated table at 56.3 degrees (Repeat) 3. Honey dew melon held on top of ice at 49.3 d

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Open cans used as food scoops

minor Other

*25 HACCP Approved Procedures

minor Sanitation

*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

Washing hands in the food preparation sink

serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Rim dented cans

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil

Wait staff

minor Food Temperature

*38 TCS food shall be thawed using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed

Raw shrimp, raw chicken thawing on the floor. and or on the preparation table

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Back door open (Repeat)

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Open beverages on the preparation table with raw food being prepared

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Both hand sinks in the food preparation were blocked (Repeat Violation)

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Food stored on the floor of the kitchen, the WIR and Freezer

2016-11-02 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 18
critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Crab - top of the POUR - 52.3 - Cook's POUR Raw shell eggs held without refrigeration at 67.9 degrees Honey dew (Triple repeat) 66.3 degrees Tapioca 51.4 degrees Cantelope at 64.3v(Triple Repeat)

minor Other

FAILED: *29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

Hand sink without hot water

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Cooked shrimp and raw oysters tounching

serious Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

minor Other

FAILED: *25 HACCP-Plan submitted

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Fly strips

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *37 Food storage, prohibited areas in mechanical rooms

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Needed for raw shell eggs

minor Other

FAILED: *26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

Oysters

serious Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Rim and seam dented cans

minor Other

FAILED: *40 Reuse of single service articles

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *46 A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

All hands sink were blocked

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Lack of wiping rag water

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Rusty shelves

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