MAY 10
2023
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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FORMOSA EXPRESS.
BEAT. 31/100
5405 N JIM MILLER RD · PIEDMONT, DALLAS
Last inspected May 10, 2023 · passed
31 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
116
includes 31 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
ranch50.6 degrees f
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm manager not on site
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles,
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
*35 Hair Restraints effective
cover hair
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged floor tiles, replace broken/wet ceiling tiles
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
store in -use utensils in hot water 135 degrees f or above, observed 73.6 degrees f
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezers, shelves, gaskets around cooler doors, fans/vents in dining room
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover food in wic, ric, dry food product shall be covered
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
replace damaged food container lids
DEC 202022PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2022
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw shelled eggs stored above vegetables in walk in cooler
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, walk in freezer door
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
replace damaged food lids
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food food for 7 days only
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
clean men's restroom
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover food products
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed cloth under cutting board
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
MAY 312022PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2022
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair line in freezer and mesh on backdoor
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Foot sit on floor,
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination
Raw chicken above ready-to-eat food and ground meat above sauce in WIC
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
Remove jewelry while handling food
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
thaw under cold running water
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Clearly date mark food products
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean venthood, gasket, ceiling tiles, shelves
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloth sat on table
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine and can opener
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Missing catch bucket on vent hood
OCT 202021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef stored above raw shrimp
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers
APR 152021PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 15
2021
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw products (meat and chicken) stored above vegetables
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets,
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
chlorine too strong
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
cold running water not standing water
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
gap around back door
*35 Hair Restraints effective
cover hair
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
store utensils in hot water 135 observed 98 degrees f
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
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OCT 202020PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken stored above rte food
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor in walk in freezer
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, walk in freezer ice build up
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed cloth stored under cutting board
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
sign about inspection report
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for sanitizer bucket
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
MAR 242020PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2020
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
bleach too strong more than 200 ppm
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
cover food
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed cloths under equipment and utensils
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
remove cardboard box under cooking equipmnt
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, microwave
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
APR 272019PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OCT 172018PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
CUP FULL OF CHANGE ON MICROWAVE ON PREP TABLE, BOTTLE WATER, EMPLOYEE SNACKS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
GREEN ONIONS STORED UNDER RAW BEEF
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
CONTAINERS OF CORN MEAL
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
SANITIZER BUCKET 10PPM
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
FLOORS UNDER WOKS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
FRIED RICE 125°F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW CHICKEN 57°F IN WIC LIQUID EGGS 52.5°F ON PREP LINE CART
APR 192018PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
WONTONS 47°F, LIQUID EGGS 58.4°F
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEE DONNED GLOVE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
SCOOPS AND SERVING SPOONS
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
COOLING CHICKEN WINGS AND SAUCE WITH FAN
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW PORK OVER SAUCES
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
THAWING RAW CHICKEN WITH A FAN
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
BOXES OF CHICKEN ON WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
FORK UTENSIL HANDLE WRAPPED IN FRAYING DUCT TAPE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE DRINK ON PREP TABLE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SEP 182017PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2017
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*40 Store single-service item in original package
maintain single service items in original packaging
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
6 no date marking on prepared foods
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
reseal around backdoor
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide 1 inch air gap at pipes
JUL 272017PASSED18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2017
PASSED
18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cut veggies setting out at ambient temp
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prep food
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination raw eggs stored with RTE food items
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label S. buckets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on duty during the beginning of inspection
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
label all squeeze bottles
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
food particles in hand sink
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all holes and gaps and reseal around back door
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks (open containers) stored on prep table and kitchen
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping improperly stored on equipment
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*40 Store single-service item in original package
single service protected from dust
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean all drains , walls, & floors
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
provide small covered trash cans
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace damage ceiling tiles
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing signs
DEC 202016PASSED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2016
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Missing the food handlers cards.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
the chicken and beef sitting out at room temperature thawing out . ( This must be placed in a sink in running water , microwave or in a refrigerator to thaw properly.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist wiping clothes out next to the wok burner.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
The buckets of meat ( chicken/ Beef) were not covered while stored.
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
Sanitizer bucket had chlorine reading up to 400 ppm's.( Too strong for wiping non food contact surfaces.)
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