Grandy's #5301
8228 E Rl Thornton Frwy, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant
Passed all 16 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-10-12 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 5
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean cabinet under soda machine
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, can opener
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed fruit flies
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
provide catch buckets on vent a hood
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
premises needs be in good repair, cove base, ceiling tiles, faucet on hand sink
2023-09-15 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken stored above rte food in walk in cooler
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace light bulbs on vent a hood
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, shelves, can opener
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
repair frame around walk in cooler and walk in freezer doors
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign in restroom and back prep area
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking pipe under 3 com sink, leaking on faucets asap, leaking line in small 3 com sink area
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, shelves
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
observed gap at back door
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
premises needs be in good condition, repair damaged wall tiles, floor tiles
2023-03-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gaps at doors
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean all food contact surfaces
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair floor tiles, ceiling tiles, walls
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
provide rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
no hot water
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean tables, gaskets, doors-exteriors
2022-07-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
keep personal drinks away from prep tables
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, cooler doors
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, faucet on prep sink
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all food employees need obtain food handler certificates
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, can opener, clean ice dispenser on soda machine
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor in walk in freezer-store food 6 inches off ground
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
keep utensils 6 inches off the floor
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at exit door
2021-11-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken needs to be below fish
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace light shield
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
whisker observed in hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm must be on site
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean ice machine (outside), gaskets, shelves, fryer area
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
sanitizer was more than 400 ppm
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
observed water dripping on boxes
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair all gaps on walls, ceiling
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
no personal food items in food or storage area
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
mop sink backflow needs repair, repair 3 com sink line-pipe under 3 com sink
*47 Handwashing signage
missing hand washing sign
2021-05-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager with rfsm certificate not on site
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer in coolers
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal items-drinks
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
observed ice cream in ice machine for human consumption
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
broken light shields
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean freezers, coolers (interior and exterior), shelves, gaskets, grill, tables
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all food employees need to obtain food handler cards
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor
2020-11-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Dented cans in storage room
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Surfaces are in need of extensive cleaning, including the ice machine and can opener
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Faucets do not work at the hand wash station near the drive through window.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Obtain sanitizer test strips
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Contact pest control company to address flies.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Employees with long hair must wear hair restraints
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Cover all foods (specifically the catfish) in the walk in cooler
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Store ice scoops in a dispenser to minimize contaminant exposure.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Walk in cooler walls need cleaning
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Walk in cooler doors must self close
*40 Store single-service item in original package
Store single use items in an area free of contamiation
2020-10-27 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 17
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
repair leak in walk in freezer, repair freezer door, frame around cooler/freezer door
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
clean equipment
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves, doors, prep tables
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
scramble eggs 107 degrees f
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw fish stored under raw chicken, raw chicken stored above water and rte food
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels
*23 No Water
no water on front hand sink
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
lights on vent a hood
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer in cooler
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines
food in walk in freezer
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
roach
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink
2020-04-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
clean fryers
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
observed leaking pipe under 3 com sink
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food on floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler's doors, shelves in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, tables, coolers, ice machine
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
sign about inspection report
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed roaches, fruit flies
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
repair wif-ice build up
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer in coolers
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
clean restroom
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken stored above butter, raw shelled eggs stored above mayoneisse
*31 Individual, disposable towels
missing paper towels
2020-01-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw chicken stored over butter and ham in WIC.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Need to datemark items held for longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Provide paper towels at handsinks.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Bulk containers must be covered between use.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Keep scoop handles above food in bulk containers.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Need to clean the floors in dry storage and WIC.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need handwash signage at all handwash sinks.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
All food handling employees need food handlers certificates.
2020-01-03 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
Do not store raw foods over ready to eat foods(Chicken over Tortillas).
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
Sanitizer at 0 ppm at dish sink.
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Do not store chemicals next ot clean utensils.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Food handling employees need food handlers certificates.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Need to date mark items held for longer than 24 hrs for no longer than 7 days.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Use hand wash sink for no other purpose.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed open drink(coffee) stored at prep table.
*37 Food, utensils and equip under water line
Remove ice build up in WIF.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Observed dirty area for storage of clean utensils.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floors and walls.
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
Keep dumpster closed between use.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Need to repair [floor] tiles by the fryer, ceiling tiles, and area near mop sink.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need signage at all handwash sinks.
2019-06-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES AT 53'F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY ICE MACHINE
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
2018-11-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Do not place equipment in sink.
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Repair or remove non-working equipment in back storage area.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean fan covers to WIC. Clean cooler door gaskets.
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
WIF
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
missing cover
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace broken floor tiles.
2018-03-18 Pass Routine 5
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented cans
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Dirty can opener blade is dirty ( food particles.)
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Small leak on 3 compartment sink fuacet
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
seal the holes in the wall
2017-09-25 Pass Routine 8
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
Out side dumpster lid was open.
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
clean the floor outside where the grease barrels were stored ( heavy grease on the floor.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean all equipment stored in the back area ( extra equipment should be maintained clean )
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Knives are chipped ( replace broken equipment. )
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Shield the light inside the walk in cooler.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Provide the city registered food service manager certificate for display
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Provide a valid Registered food service manager on - site during the operation of the business ( learn 2 serve is not acceptable
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
remove the wood used to cover the fryer machine. remove foil from the wood board.
2017-03-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
1.clean the can opener blade ( dirty and greasy. ) 2.the soda fountain nozzles should be cleaned every night. ( mold and mildew on the nozzles) drive thru fountain.
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
Provide a trash can near the hand sink in the kitchen.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Provide lighting in the area of the kitchen ( back room )
*31 No soap at handsink
provide soap at the hand sink
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
the toxic bottle must be labeled with the original name of the product on the inside of the bottle.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
the trash can in the ladies restroom should be a complete lid ( missing the front flap)
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Rotessiare roasted chicken was not at 135 degrees an above.
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