FEB 21
2024
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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GINGER THAI RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 18/100
6434 E MOCKINGBIRD LN #111 · LAKEWOOD, DALLAS
Last inspected February 21, 2024 · passed
Failed 2 of 17 inspections. 37 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
15 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
145
includes 37 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label all chemical bottles.
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Quat buckets at 0 ppm, too low to sanitize.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Cannot store sanitizer bucket in hand sink, for hand washing only.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Must keep all wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Keep all handles up out of ice in ice chest, must be up.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Cannot store raw chicken above cooked chicken or meat, raw chicken & eggs are supposed to be stored underneath all food on bottom shelf.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
Improper thawing off raw chicken, must be under running water.
JAN 302024FAILED19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2024
FAILED
19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
No date mark on any food made.
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Cannot store spray paint above utensils.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Cannot pour food or drinks in hand sink, for hand washing only.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
Cannot put dirty plastic over RIF for cooling or food prep, must be approved & cleanable.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Cannot store personal food above customer food.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out, must be stored in sanitizer bucket at all times.
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
Cannot store food over trash can.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Need to thaw under water, improper thawing.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Right side of RIC door opens a lot when close the left side hard. Fix RIC door.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk food in containers taken out of original packaging.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean RIC door handles, floors, walls, vent hoods, RIC inside, and under equipment.
*47 Other Violations
Need choking poster.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Raw egg 56.1F, improper cold holding, left out when arrived, no time mark.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix ceiling tiles& missing ones.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed mold in ice machine.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Expired food, tofu.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Cannot store raw eggs on top shelf above RTE food.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
No current grease trap ticket provided, past 90 days.
*21 Being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information thro
No food manager certified person working onsite, no one certified food manager.
SEP 292023FAILED19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 29
2023
FAILED
19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Follow approved cooling procedure: Cool produce from 135F to 70F in 2 hrs and from 70F-41F in an additional 4 hrs. Observed a large lexan of cooked chicken strips in RIC at 78F. When asked, they sai
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cooked shrimp at 52F and cooked chicken at 49F- maintain 41F or below.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Exterior & interior surfaces of food containers & equipment observed not clean to the touch & with caked on product accumulation. Interior walls of ice machine observed with black mold like accumulat
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak at 3 compartment sink
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease trap shall be serviced every 90 days. Service ASAP.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
A certified food manager shall be present all hours of operation.
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
All employees not manager certified shall obtain a food handler certification within 30 days of employment.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide a use by date for all product held longer than 24 hours not to exceed 7 days.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed handsink being used as a multi-purpose sink. Observed employee utilizing as a prep sink. Provide soap & paper towels.
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Seal back door properly. Large gap on bottom of door observed.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Provide hair restraints for all BOH employees. Line cooks, prep, and dish washers.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Observed large/whole brisket thawing in standing water inside 3 comp sink. Practice approved thawing methods.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Use proper utensils/scoops to dispense product>observed to go plastic spoons.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all food containers w/common name label when removed from its original pkg/container- ic seasoning shakers, squirt bottles, etc.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Floors throughout observed with heavy/excessive accumulation of debris & trash under equipment, shelves, and along walls. Purple fan in kitchen observed with heavy dust accumulation. Gaskets of all
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace broken light under vent hood
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Patch holes in walls throughout where needed.
*47 Handwashing signage
FEB 232023PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM NOT ON SITE AND NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
ACCESS TO HAND SINK BLOCK
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DIRTY FLOOR IN RIC
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD STORE ON THE FLOOR
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
*47 Other Violations
BROKEN GASKET AT RIC
*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale
SANITIZING BUCKET STORE ON FLOOR
SEP 222022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 22
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no city of dallas rfsm
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
not all employee's has food certificate
*32 Damaged Equipment
rusted food storage shelf
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
food not labeled
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
access to hand sink block
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FEB 222022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2022
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
DISH RAG OLD AN DIRTY AND DIRTY INTERIOR OF DISHWASHER
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PRESENTED
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
PERSONAL DRESS N BAGS WITH CELL PHONES STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
UNTENSIL STORE ON FLOOR
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
OCT 182021PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2021
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
hand sink access block
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
no mst recent grease trap ticket
*30 Food Establishment Permit
no food permit
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
rusted surface for utensils storage
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
no sanitizer in bucket
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
no label on food storage containers
*47 Other Violations
broken gasket
MAY 132021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
KEEP UTENSIL FOR USE BY CUSTOMER WRAPPED
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
RUST AND DIRTY STORAGE TABLE SURFACE
*47 Other Violations
BROKEN GASKET AT DOOR OF RIC AND DEEP FREEZER
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWELS UNDER Cutting BAORD
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
EXPIRED RFSM
*10 Other sanitizer exposure time
NO BUCKET SANITIZER
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO THERMOMETER IN RIF
NOV 92020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
CLEAN FLOOR OF RIC
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO SANITIZER IN BUCKETS FOR SURFACE CLEANING
*21 Person in charge must be on site at all times.
NO RFSM ON SITE
MAY 272020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
CHLORINE CONC >100PPM
*18 Toxic items used according to law
TOXIC CHEMICAL USED TO CLEAN PREP SURFACE
MAR 272020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*14 Gloves single use
USE SAME GLOVE TO HOLD PHONES AND USE SAME TO HANDLE FOOD.
*47 Other Violations
TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
EXPIRED
OCT 172019PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2019
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Water, Plumbing, fogging devices
REPAIR FAUCET ON TAP IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
REPAIR BROKEN GASKET ON THE COVER OF REACH IN DEEP FREEZER, WHICH IS FALLING OUT.
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
CLEAN INTERIOR MOUTH AREA OF REACH IN DEEP FREEZER, AND EXTERIOR PART OF ICE MATCHINE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MATCHINE, AND ALSO SET UP SANITIZING BUCKET WITH CONC OF 100PPM FOR CHLORINE
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
HAND SINK BLOCKED
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
USED TIME AS CONTROL FOR BROWN RICE AND WHITE RICE THAT HAS BEEN PREP
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH SHOULD BE STORE IN SANITIZING BUCKET
APR 222019PASSED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2019
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wet sanitation cloths wipes must be in solution when not in use, can not be stored on person sources
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
you can not store utensils in standing water
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Temperatures not maintained at 135 degrees F or above
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
bottom of food container sitting directly on onions on the makeline
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
raw eggs sitting next to noodles
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
replace crate it can not be easily cleaned can not us plastic wrap on bowls + replace cracked or damaged containers can not use card board boxes to store
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label bulk goods with the common name
*02 Machine vending--Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below) criteria
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
can not store knives in between equipment sugar scoop handle touching sugar must be upright and protected
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
personal items mixed in with utensils and above prep surfaces
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean build up build up on walls ceilings floors floors in 3 compartment sink area clean all bulk goods container clean all bulk goods containers clean orange door
SEP 252018PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
everything used in food production Must be smooth easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, smooth, durable material take cloth off of refrigerator door cannot have dishes stored on cloth knives stored in
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. have serviced do not overfill containers
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
personal items stored on or above utensils- purse and bags
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee drink above clean utensils
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
raw eggs next to cooked shrimp raw eggs next to RTE raw chicken next to RTE - cooked chicken sitting directly on top of raw raw beef and shrimp above RTE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wet sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
CLEAN: buildup on walls crate next to microwave clean splash on walls / equipment especially dish drying rack
FEB 152018PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
raw chicken next to cooked chicken and sprouts- must be separated raw scallops, shrimp and beef next to lettuce
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean air vents, dust on the walls, gaskets and hand holds on all coolers, freezers, and make lines, containers, walls, vent-a-hood
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
sanitation wipes must be in solution when not in use
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee drinks next to clean dishes
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
condensed milk once opened must be put into a food grade container
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*** COS no points*** replace labels
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
replace weather stripping on back door
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
***NO RFSM ON SITE***
SEP 192017PASSED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2017
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
rinsing raw chicken in handsink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
must register certificates with City of Dallas
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
no towels under cutting boards
*47 Handwashing signage
place signage @ handwash sink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
bean sprouts 70.6 F noodles@room temp cucumber 54 F, ice not at food level
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
deep clean rusty shelves seal rust
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all foods not In use
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
touched raw chicken and then grabbed clean utensil w/o washing hands or removing gloves
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
no personal food in kitchen
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken on top of sugar bin raw shell eggs, shrimp , and beef stored over sauces rearrange lowboy raw chicken and beef thawing in same sink
FEB 172017PASSED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 17
2017
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
pasta-ambient air
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all outer openings
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
improper storage wiping clothes
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
cross contamination by bowl in food (warning)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean drains, floors, walls, fans & kitchen equipment
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*47 Handwashing signage
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
provide hand washing signs
*44 Trash cans and designated storage areas
provide covered trash cans
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