SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

GIOVANNI'S RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 48/100

18484 PRESTON RD STE #119 · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected July 23, 2023 · passed

19 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 23
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 Being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information thro

Provide food manager certificate to be displayed.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label bulk food white storage containers with common name.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Food storage shelving with walk in cooler observed with excessive food debris, clean.

MINORPest Activity
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

Fly tape located over food prep area.

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

Broccoli yogurt, parfait, and desserts stored in WIC not protected.

JAN 10
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

EGGPLANT DISH 121

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MAR 22
2022
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

STORE EMPLOYEE FOOD AWAY FROM ESTABLISHMENT FOOD

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
AUG 29
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Walk in cooler shelves have heavy debris accumulation

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

Provide dates

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap
MINOROther
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*40 Reuse of single service articles

To-go box used as food storage

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Peeling plastic containers

FEB 24
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements
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AUG 20
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
FEB 13
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
SERIOUSSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

clogged 3 compartment sink and dish washer

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
*20 Conveying Sewage

2 floor drains - clogged all the way up

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
AUG 15
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Ventilation hood systems

filters

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
FEB 8
2019
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Ventilation hood systems
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

bar sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
OCT 29
2018
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

urn spigot leaking

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Ventilation hood systems

gap at the vent hood

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

walk in cooler

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
APR 2
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

dishwasher area

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

rice left out overnight

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

beans left on pan, dish washer

SEP 28
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair pipe under prep sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

obtain rgsm from City of Dallas

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide a sign

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

FHC-employees need to provide food handler cards

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

observed raw beef stores together with tomato

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean ice in freezer, clean gaskets around cooler doors,

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

MAR 29
2017
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed fruit flies

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

cutting boards

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with rfsm certificate not on site

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

in vent a hood system

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

open personal drink

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

keep wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide in restroom

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, shelves, ric, rif, clean dish washer, clean ice machine

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottle

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

observed frozen raw chicken store on trash can

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