SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

GOLDEN CHICK.

BEAT. 33/100

7979 S HAMPTON RD · RED BIRD, DALLAS

Last inspected November 12, 2023 · passed

23 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
12 passed
VIOLATIONS
99
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 12
2023
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

glass cleaner observed stored by food shelves

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dining room tables/ counter top, heavy accumulation of food build up

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Wash hands after all other activities

food staff observed not washing hands between tasks

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

no hot water in food establishment/ restore at once

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean all surfaces for sig and touch throughout the kitchen area (interior of RIC/RIF), clean and sanitize for sight/touch the chicken batter area

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

flies observed throughout the establishmnet, keep trash can covered when not used

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

several pans of rolls observed uncovered- cover to protect from pest

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food handlers must be trained

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

ice scoop stored on a dirty surfaces- store in a clean and sanitized surface

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

Label bulk ingredient bin-flour

MINORSanitation
*33 Sink used to wash cloths/produce or thaw food

observed raw chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink/ no water

APR 16
2023
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean all food contact surfaces for sight and touch.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site. Must register CFM certification with Dallas.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean the floors throughout the cook line. Heavy floor build-up at the side of the fryers.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not use the hand sink as dump sink.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Flies seen throughout the facility. Flies and gnats observed in office area.

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace damaged ceiling tiles, over office. Locate rancid smell throughout the establishment, detail clean floor drains, use strainers, chicken pieces observed in the mop sink.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

Rusted shelving insidewalk-in-cooler, not cleanable. Rubber gasket on the glass double door, not in good repair.

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

Observed employee drinking cup on food prep counter.

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

Label bulk ingredient bin.

OCT 23
2022
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

chicken breast temp measured at 120

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

spray bottles stored by food in drive thru

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace seal between hot case

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean inside and around floor drains

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*47 Other Violations

provide drain cover

MAR 26
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide all managers to have City of Dallas RFSM and post in front lobby.

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Provide employee health policy.

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Gaskets on RIC's are in disrepair.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Zing sauce on counter at 55 Degrees F, not time stamped, not under refrigeration

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Provide repairs at floors and walls.

APR 21
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

ROAST CHICKEN: 132.7 F IN THE HOT HOLD UNIT

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

CHICKEN SALAD 49.5 F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

LEAKAGE FROM THE BOTTOM OF RAW CHICKEN BOXES ( REACH IN COOLER )

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

FOOD ITEM BOXES RESTING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

VERY DIRTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

DUSTY INTAKE VENTS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF WITHOUT THEM

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OCT 28
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

ROAST CHICKEN IN THE HOT HOLD: 110.6 F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN AND REMOVE RAW CHICKEN RESIDUE FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

UNLABELED BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN / EMPTY FLOOR DRAINS (UNDER THE HAND SINKS )

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

URINE SOIL UNDER THE TOILET SEAT ( WOMEN'S RESTROOM )

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED AT HAND SINKS MISSING THEM

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

DUSTY INTAKE VENT

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

MAR 18
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK REACH IN COOLER ( CHICKEN COOLER )

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

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

OPEN PERSONAL DRINKS IN KITCHEN

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

SANITIZING BUCKET RESTING ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR

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

FLOUR CONTAINER OPEN NEAR THE KITCHEN HAND SINK

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES OBSERVED

SEP 19
2019
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean can opener.

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Replace torn cooler door gaskets.

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

WIF

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit
MAR 17
2019
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

REPAIR HANDLE ON RIF

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINOROther
*41 Food identity and accurate representation
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
SEP 16
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

product/debris observed on floor in wif

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide food handler certificate

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

label all food containers with common name

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

provide SOP for clean up bodily fluids

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
FEB 8
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REATTACH 3 COMP SINK BACK TO WALL

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE FOR ALL

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

SANITIZER STORED ON FLOOR

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

REMOVE ALL DAMAGE/ CRACKED EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

LOTTA ZING SAUCE AT 64*F, RANCH AT 75*F

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

SCOOP HANDLE STORED IN FOOD

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

PROVIDE FOR ALL

JUL 13
2017
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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