SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

GOOD LUCK DRIVE IN #3.

BEAT. 33/100

5018 SECOND AVE · SOUTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected November 20, 2023 · passed

31 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
120
includes 31 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 20
2023
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

SAUSAGE HELD IN WARMER TEMPED AT 123'F, SHALL BE 135'F OR BELOW.

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

RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RAW SHRIMP IN THE WALK IN COOLER

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

SANITIZER OBSERVED AT 10 PPM CHLORINE, SHALL BE BETWEEN 50-100 PPM CHLORINE

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING RTE LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS

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

RENEW FOOD HANDLER CARDS

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

DO NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINERS

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
APR 24
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Sanitizer solution in bucket too high

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

Date mark commercially made food products>cheese

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Do not use cloth towels to dry utensils/line shelves

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Eliminate harboring conditions for pest>dirty equipment/excess grease build-up

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

Keep handles upright when kept in ingredients

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace water damaged ceiling tiles

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OCT 3
2022
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Small black cooler observed at 60'f, repare.

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed cooked rice at 91.6'f. Must hold cooked foods to 135'f or higher.

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

Label squeeze bottles (RIC)

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Stock hand sink with paper towels

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

Observed wet wiping towels not in a sanitizing solution

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

Ice scoop must be stored in a clean and sanitized container

MINOROther
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

Store single service items in one direction

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail and deep clean walls throughout the establishment

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed shelves at cash register is not in good repair

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

Detail clean the restroom

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Other Violations

Provide a current pest control report. Remove soiled card board on floor as often as needed. Label personal food storage/ plastic/ container near walk in cooler.

DEC 30
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY COOLER RACKS

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Prevent contamination from pesticides
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JUN 10
2021
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
MINORFacility Condition
*46 Physical Facilities Premises-closing toilet room doors
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DEC 17
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORFacility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
MAY 20
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORFacility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
DEC 17
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORFacility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
JUN 6
2019
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RAW BEEF (WALK IN COOLER)

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

NO PROBE FOOD THERMOMETER FOR TESTING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON SITE

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

REMOVE BUILD UP FROM THE FAN COVERS ( REACH IN DRINK COOLER)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

ALL FOOD WORKERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS

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

SANITIZING TOWEL NOT STORED IN BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USE

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

DAMAGED CEILING TILES PRESENT

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

FLIES PRESENT

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
DEC 17
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW EGGS ABOVE PRODUCE ( WALK IN COOLER)

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

UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

OBSERVED FOOD WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS UPON ARRIVAL

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

WIPING CLOTHS THAT ARE NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

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

ICE SCOOP RESTING DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE BIN

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

REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM UNDERNEATH FRYERS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE

JUN 8
2018
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED MEAT NOT DATE MARKED ( IN THE WALK IN COOLER)

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN DOOR COOLER GASKET

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

SLICED TOMATOES: 49.3 F RAW GROUND BEEF: 47.5 F ( IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR)

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

FLIES FLYING ALL AROUND THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE DUE TO MOISTURE

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

PEPTO BISMOL STORED ADJACENT TO FOOD ( IN THE WALK IN COOLER)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*47 Other Violations

ONCE ALUMINUM FOOD CANS ARE OPENED (REMOVE CONTENTS AND TRANSFER TO ANOTHER FOOD SAFE STORAGE CONTAINER)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET

MINOROther
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

REMOVE TRASH DEBRIS FROM AROUND THE OUTSIDE TRASH DUMPSTER

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

ICE SCOOP LAYING DIRECTLY IN ICE IN TWO ICE BINS

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

WIPING TOWELS NOT STORED IN THE SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USE

DEC 27
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

EXPIRED MILK (WALK IN COOLER)

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKET

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

KOOL AID PICKLES ON FLOOR (RAISE SIX INCHES)

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES (BATHROOM)

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

TOMATOES: 48.2 F

NOV 7
2017
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

GROUND BEEF AT 84.0 F

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

RAW CHICKEN ABOVE RAW BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

MICROWAVES SOILED

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

NEED DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ITEMS FOUND IN HAND WASH SINK

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

RAT DROPPING FLY RIBBON

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

NO EATING IN KITCHEN

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

BOXES ON FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER

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

CLEAN INTAKE VENT

MINORSanitation
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

NEED HAND WASH SIGNS AT THE HAND WASH SINK AND BATHROOM SINK

MAY 4
2017
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

the beef links were below the raw chicken

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Registered food service manager not on site during the operation.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Missing the food handlers certificates for the employees working in the kitchen .

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

workers not wearing the hair restraints.

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

Moist wiping clothes not in the sanitized solution when not in use ( sitting on the counters wet0

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

broken gaskets on the reach in coolers

SERIOUSFacility Condition
*19 One Inch Air Gap

provide a one inch air gap on the ice machine. ( raise pipe off the floor )

MINORFacility Condition
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

the outside dumpster lids were not closed

MINOROther
*45 Premises free of litter

the area around the dumpster has trash buildup ( the enclosure is dirty)

JAN 9
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

need grease trap ticket

MINORFacility Condition
*47 Other Violations

shield light in bake area

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair ceiling in bake area 3 compartment sink not set up chlorine test trips

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

need food handler card for all workers

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

need thermometers for cold food steam thermometer no hot hold food, is cooled under the server

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean side of equipment

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