OCT 11
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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GINGER THAI CUISINE.
BEAT. 18/100
3797 FOREST LN #107- · FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS
Last inspected October 11, 2023 · passed
39 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
134
includes 39 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Use the hand washing sink for hand washing only
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean floor in WIC, clean shelves
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Sanitizer too low for dishwasher
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace light bulb under vent hood
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
update food manager certificate
*18 Restricted use pesticides
Cannot have raid/chemicals in the kitchen
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
APR 62023PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 6
2023
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
cannot have medicine in food prep/ kitchen area
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
missing pipe at hand sink
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark items in the RIC, WIC, after 24 hours of being in the cooler
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
hand washing sink not operable, water pipe doesn't work at hand sink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths must be in sanitizer bucket
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover items in containers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean equipment and storage area
*40 Reuse of single service articles
single use items can only be used once (empty canned goods as containers)
OCT 172022PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Flat Noodles
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw chicken stored over shrimp in freezer
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Dented cans observed
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Freezer
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
JUL 272022PASSED11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2022
PASSED
11 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Observed walk in cooler at 60F
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
Raw eggs stored over tea
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
chicken 54F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
JAN 72022PASSED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2022
PASSED
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
Do not store raw eggs over veggies
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Repair damaged light bulb shield
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Pipe leak under 3 comp sink, faucet leak of 3 comp sink
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Ceiling
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Interior of microwave
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
Condensation leak in walk in cooler, wiping cloth used as lid for lettuce bowl
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*42 Ventilation hood systems
Clean filters
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NOV 92021PASSED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 9
2021
PASSED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
Condensation leak in walk in cooler is contaminating other food items
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw eggs stored over Seafood in walk in cooler
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Clean Ceiling vents
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Exterior of food containers, counter tops
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store utensils in hand sink
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Interior of microwave
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Plates
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register food manager certificate with the city of Dallas
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Faucet leak and leak under hand sink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
MAY 32021PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2021
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
Cover open foods in walk in cooler
*32 Damaged Equipment
Repair cover of freezer
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Hand sink used for storing utensils
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Do not drink in prep areas
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair pipe and faucet leak at 3 comp sink
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NOV 22020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair walk in cooler to prevent condensation leak
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
Observed employee washing hands with gloves on at a 3 comp sink
APR 282020PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 28
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NOV 52019PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Drain pipe on kitchen floor
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
JUN 42019PASSED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 4
2019
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
*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
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label all non original spray bottles
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
cloth towel stored under the cutting board
DEC 52018PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2018
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*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
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
openings in the ceiling tiles
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
cooking oil stored on the floor inside the food prep area
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust accumulation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label all spray bottles with the name of the cleaning chemical
JUN 132018PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
walk in cooler temperature was slightly elevated at 44 degrees F;
*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
*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.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dusty fan covers inside the walk in cooler
*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
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
current grease trap invoices needed on site
DEC 152017PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2017
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 One Inch Air Gap
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw beef measured at 54 degrees F; raw shrimp measured at 55 degrees F
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color
food residue observed on the walls near the fryers.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
do not store cloth towels, absorbent material, underneath the cutting boards.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
reach in cooler not functioning properly and , therefore, incapable of maintaining food products at the required temperatures.
*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
JUL 112017PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
Two drain boards needed
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Cloth towel used for once fried chicken
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Foil lined surfaces in the walk in refrigerator
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
Wait area in need of a hand sink
*46 A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water
*40 Reuse of single service articles
JAN 122017PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2017
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Rear hand sink
*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
Ice bin does not have a drain
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Walk in Refrigerator
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Raw shell eggs stored over RTE foods
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
A hand sink with supplies needs to be installed near the wait service area
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
*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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