Dallas
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Golden Chick

3071 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220 · 75220 · Restaurant

Passed all 12 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
12
7 passed
Last Inspected
2020-08-19
Pass Rate
58%
0 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
12 consecutive passes, most recently 2020-08-19
No failures across all 12 inspections on record
47 sanitation violations found across 12 inspections
12 food storage & handling violations found across 7 inspections
Sanitation critical 47×
Documentation & Training minor 16×
Food Storage & Handling critical 12×
Food Temperature critical 11×
Other critical 10×
Plumbing & Waste serious
Pest Activity critical
Facility Condition minor
Employee Hygiene minor
Chemical Safety serious
2020-08-19 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 12
serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed sanitizer bucket 0 ppm

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label chemical spray bottle

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Provide grease trap liquid waste manifest

minor Documentation & Training

*21 Person in charge must be on site at all times.

No manager on duty

minor Other

*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

No hot water available at hand sink

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometer in all RIC's

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed gloves and cloth in hand sink. Use for handwashing only.

minor Pest Activity

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

Observed insect device over prep area

minor Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Do not use cup as scoop

minor Sanitation

*43 Light - 20 foot : Washing, utensil, toilet

Observed no light in bathrooms

minor Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Invert or hang mop to air dry.

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide trash with lid in womens restroom

2020-02-19 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

serious Other

*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

0 PPM

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

minor Sanitation

*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

VENTHOOD

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

2019-07-19 Pass Follow-up
CRITICAL 11
minor Sanitation

*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

set up 3 com sink in this way wash rinse sanitize air dry

minor Employee Hygiene

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

observed personal drinks sit on prep tables

serious Chemical Safety

*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

whasp chemical

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

provide small probe thermometer

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

obtain rfsm certificate within 45 days (mangers need to take class first and after that be registered with the City of Dallas

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light shields

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all food employees need to take food handler cards within 15 days

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

back door was opene

minor Employee Hygiene

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

per owner and manager this establishment will be closed next Sunday for roof repair. Repair ceiling tiles, cove base, walls

serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

sanitization after cleaning required

2019-07-18 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 15
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed chicken salad 54.9 degrees F, cole slaw 53.9 degrees F. Unit was 59.1 degrees F.

critical Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed raw chicken over bottled water.

serious Sanitation

*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

Sanitizer in 3-comp sink was <150 ppm

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning gloves

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain RFSM certificate--48 hours--Last warning.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Obtain food handler cards for all food handlers--15 days--Last warning.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometer for front RIC

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Do not use foil as shelf liner.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed heavy roach infestation and fruit flies. Treat for roaches within 24 hours.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Observed cook chewing gum.

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Do not keep sanitizer bucket on floor.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Label flour and breading containers.

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean walls throughout kitchen. Standing water observed in back area.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal 3-comp sink and hand sink to wall.

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand wash sign in employee restroom.

2019-06-20 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 14
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed coleslaw at 55.8 degrees F and chicken salad at 53.2 degrees F. Unit was 59.5 degrees F.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed mold on soft serve nozzle.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Observed 5 employees on shift, only 1 food handler cert.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Date mark marinade

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometer for front RIC.

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not place wiping cloths in hand wash sink. Use for hand washing only.

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Do not use foil as shelf liner. Must be easily cleanable material.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed several house flies and live cockroaches. Treat to address roaches, not just drain flies.

critical Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Observed personal drinks and food stored over food for restaurant. Keep separate to avoid contamination.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Label bins containing powder or liquid ingredients.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean behind fryers (floor, wall). Standing water in mens' restroom.

minor Other

*44 Refuse/recyclables to be stored in proper contain.

Observed trash littering all around dumpster.

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide cover for trash in womens' restroom

2019-05-23 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 18
critical Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed raw fish over lettuce and okra.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener blade, dirty inside RIC (shelves, wall)

serious Sanitation

*14 Cleaning procedure--steps w/ clean water

Observed employees washing hands for only 4 seconds, no hot water.

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Observed spray bottles hanging over clean dishes. Sanitizers stored over serving containers.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site. Register food manager with City of Dallas.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Obtain food handler cards for all food handlers and keep on site.

minor Sanitation

*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

No water heater installed, no hot water available in hand sinks. Repair as soon as possible (Employees are temporarily using water from hot dispenser for washing dishes.

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Do not place items in hand sink. Hand sink for handwashing only.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed baby and adult roaches (live) above 3-comp sink and in can opener. Observed fruit flies and house flies near back door.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Observed eating and drinking in drive-through area.

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair freezer.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Label bulk containers with common names of food.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent hood, clean cabinet under drink machine, clean surface of equipment (ice machine, etc.), clean floor thoroughly.

minor Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Repair lighting under vent hood

minor Facility Condition

*44 Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed

Remove garbage from outside near back door.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

Re-caulk around hand sink and 3-comp sink.

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash bin in womens' restroom.

critical Pest Activity

*47 Other Violations

Keep pest control records on site.

2019-04-21 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 13
critical Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Hot holding food temperatures must be maintained at135 degrees F or higher

critical Pest Activity

*18 Restricted use pesticides

Raid observed at front counter. Cannot be used in food establishment.

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Grease trap ticket must be held on site. Grease trap must be serviced every 90 days.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Food manager must register certification with the City of Dallas.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

All food handlers must be trained in food safety.

minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels at hand sink - front counter and drive-thru.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed live roach inside of bulk container of flour and roach crawling over 3-comp sink. Provide a current pest control report.

critical Sanitation

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

Heavy build-up observed on air vent at cook's line. Clean fan covers inside WIC.

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Replace/re-surface damaged cutting board

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Label bulk container of flour, sugar, mashed potato

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean and sanitize drink counter tops at front of the store. Clean storage cabinet areas. Detail clean interior of fryers. Store area underneath drink dispenser in drive-thru dirty.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Roof leak observed at front cash register. Storage spaces at front counter is not in good repair. Re-grout low-lying areas in the floor throughout. Re-caulk behind hand sink at drive-thru. Replace dam

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace missing light shield over 3-comp sink.

2018-10-05 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

serious Sanitation

Hands wash procedures-without lathered fingers

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

minor Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

2018-03-14 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

no hot water in handsink

minor Employee Hygiene

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

personal drinks sitting throughout kitcken and front prep area

critical Sanitation

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

raw tilapia stored above coke bottles in reach in cooler

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

faucet handsink - hot water knob not working, hot water is needed 110 F

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain City of Dallas registered food service manager certificate, at least one employee needs to have it that is on site at all times

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

dishes stored in handsink next to three comparment sink

minor Sanitation

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

Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean

serious Other

*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (

establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work

2017-08-11 Pass Routine
4
serious Other

*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

400 ppm quat

minor Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strip

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2017-03-30 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

needed at the sink adjacent to the 3-compartment sink

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

all coolers should have a thermometer inside

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the shelves inside the reach in cooler towards the front of the swinging doors

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label all non original bottles with a legible label

minor Sanitation

*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods

trash in the back area close to the soda carbonation systems

critical Sanitation

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

dusty vents directly above the chicken fryer equipment;

2016-10-05 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

clean ice machine

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dusty fan covers

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

critical Sanitation

*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources

use an ice scoop to handle the ice and place the handle upright

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

in every cooler

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