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Ginger Thai Cuisine

3797 Forest Ln #107-, Dallas, TX 75234 · 75234 · Restaurant

Passed all 16 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
16
13 passed
Last Inspected
2023-10-11
Pass Rate
81%
0 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
16 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-10-11
No failures across all 16 inspections on record
41 sanitation violations found across 14 inspections
25 food storage & handling violations found across 14 inspections
Sanitation critical 41×
Food Storage & Handling critical 25×
Other critical 24×
Food Temperature critical 12×
Documentation & Training minor 10×
Plumbing & Waste serious 10×
Facility Condition minor
Employee Hygiene critical
Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
2023-10-11 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Use the hand washing sink for hand washing only

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean floor in WIC, clean shelves

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Sanitizer too low for dishwasher

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace light bulb under vent hood

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

update food manager certificate

critical Pest Activity

*18 Restricted use pesticides

Cannot have raid/chemicals in the kitchen

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

2023-04-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Storage & Handling

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

eggs above ready to eat food in WIC, has to be below ready to eat food

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

cannot have medicine in food prep/ kitchen area

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

missing pipe at hand sink

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

date mark items in the RIC, WIC, after 24 hours of being in the cooler

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

hand washing sink not operable, water pipe doesn't work at hand sink

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloths must be in sanitizer bucket

critical Other

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

cover items in containers

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean equipment and storage area

minor Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

single use items can only be used once (empty canned goods as containers)

2022-10-17 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Flat Noodles

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

critical Sanitation

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

Raw chicken stored over shrimp in freezer

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

minor Other

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

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Dented cans observed

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Freezer

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

2022-07-27 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Observed walk in cooler at 60F

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

minor Other

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

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

Raw eggs stored over tea

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

chicken 54F

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

2022-01-07 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 15
critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

Do not store raw eggs over veggies

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair damaged light bulb shield

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

serious Other

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

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Pipe leak under 3 comp sink, faucet leak of 3 comp sink

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Ceiling

minor Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Interior of microwave

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources

Condensation leak in walk in cooler, wiping cloth used as lid for lettuce bowl

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

minor Sanitation

*42 Ventilation hood systems

Clean filters

2021-11-09 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 15
minor Sanitation

*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

Condensation leak in walk in cooler is contaminating other food items

minor Chemical Safety

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

minor Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

critical Sanitation

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

Raw eggs stored over Seafood in walk in cooler

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Clean Ceiling vents

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Exterior of food containers, counter tops

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not store utensils in hand sink

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Interior of microwave

minor Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Plates

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register food manager certificate with the city of Dallas

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Faucet leak and leak under hand sink

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

2021-05-03 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

critical Food Temperature

*39 Loosely cover cooling foods

Cover open foods in walk in cooler

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Repair cover of freezer

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Hand sink used for storing utensils

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Do not drink in prep areas

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair pipe and faucet leak at 3 comp sink

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2020-11-02 Pass Routine
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair walk in cooler to prevent condensation leak

minor Sanitation

*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

Observed employee washing hands with gloves on at a 3 comp sink

2020-04-28 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

2019-11-05 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Drain pipe on kitchen floor

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Other

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

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

2019-06-04 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

walk in cooler measured at 60 degrees F; the PIC notified me that the cooler has been having issues for three days now. The temperature fluctuates and is not consistently cooling effectively. the food

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw eggs measured at 55.70 degrees F; sliced carrots at 63 degrees F; sliced onions at 57 degrees F; shrimp 61 degrees F; tofu 61 degrees F' raw chicken breasts 56 degrees F

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label all non original spray bottles

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

cloth towel stored under the cutting board

2018-12-05 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

critical Sanitation

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

raw shrimp stored adjacent to raw chicken inside the walk in cooler; raw chicken stored on a shelf above packaged tofu in the walk in cooler

minor Facility Condition

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

openings in the ceiling tiles

critical Food Temperature

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

cooking oil stored on the floor inside the food prep area

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

dust accumulation

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label all spray bottles with the name of the cleaning chemical

2018-06-13 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

walk in cooler temperature was slightly elevated at 44 degrees F;

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

box of raw eggs and a box of broccoli stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

one of the reach in coolers is not effectively cooling; the internal temperature was measured at 58 degrees F; all food, within an hour, was placed in a functioning cooler.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dusty fan covers inside the walk in cooler

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw eggs(in cooler) measured at 46 degrees F. Raw chicken(sitting out at room temerature) measured at 63 degrees F; raw beef measured at 58 degrees F; raw shrimp measured at 68 degrees F

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

current grease trap invoices needed on site

2017-12-15 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
serious Other

*19 One Inch Air Gap

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw beef measured at 54 degrees F; raw shrimp measured at 55 degrees F

minor Sanitation

*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color

food residue observed on the walls near the fryers.

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

do not store cloth towels, absorbent material, underneath the cutting boards.

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

reach in cooler not functioning properly and , therefore, incapable of maintaining food products at the required temperatures.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

make sure all food items are stored six inches above the floor- observed food items on the floor inside the walk in cooler

2017-07-11 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
minor Sanitation

*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.

Two drain boards needed

minor Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Cloth towel used for once fried chicken

minor Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Foil lined surfaces in the walk in refrigerator

minor Other

*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use

Wait area in need of a hand sink

critical Sanitation

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

minor Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

2017-01-12 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Rear hand sink

minor Plumbing & Waste

*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice

Ice bin does not have a drain

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Walk in Refrigerator

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

critical Food Storage & Handling

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

Raw shell eggs stored over RTE foods

minor Other

*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use

A hand sink with supplies needs to be installed near the wait service area

minor Food Storage & Handling

*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

minor Sanitation

*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.

One drain board needed to be attached to the three compartment sink The shelf above will serve as the second drain board

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