SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

HALL'S HONEY FRIED CHICKEN & BBQ.

BEAT. 23/100

4845 S LANCASTER RD · OAK CLIFF SOUTH, DALLAS

Last inspected December 29, 2023 · passed

28 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
12 passed
VIOLATIONS
136
includes 28 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 29
2023
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

3 comp sink leaking - needs repair

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light bulb needed at vent systems

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

mop water dirty and needs to be hanged to dry

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

treys need to be inverted

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

back door has an opening and needs to be sealed

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

food handlers need certificate

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap invoice not up to date

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM certificate needs to be renewed

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ceiling/ floors/ tiles need to be cleaned to sight

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

band aid needed in first aid kit

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Freezer door is damaged and needs to be repaired

JUN 24
2023
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 Being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information thro
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
OCT 30
2022
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

detail clean food contact surfaces

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

prep table in bad condition

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations
FEB 15
2022
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

REMOVE ALL

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

CLEAN ALL

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL INCLUDING BOTTOM OF COOLER

MINORSanitation
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

CLEAN ALL

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

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE

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

REMOVE FROM OVER EQUIPMENT

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

JALAPENO 45.3*F AT HHU

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands

LACK OF HANDWASHING

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*22 Nail polish, fake nails, criteria

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING LONG NAILS WITH NO GLOVES

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

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

APR 30
2021
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY: BOTTOM OF COOLERS

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

OBSERVED FLIES

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORSanitation
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE

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

PROVIDE FOR ALL

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DUMPING IN HAND SINK

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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

CLEAN ALL

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MAR 11
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

PERSONAL WATER ABOVE PREP TABLE.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN CAN OPENER.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

RIF THERMO MISSING.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HS HW ONLY.

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

COVER FLOUR/SPICE BETWEEN USE.

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

LABEL SEASONING RIC.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FLOOR / VENTHOOD.

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

TCS 7 DAY DATING.

SEP 24
2019
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN BOTTOM OF COOLERS

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

JALAPENO 80*F IN COOLER

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

PROVIDE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

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

PROVIDE FOR FREEZERS

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

POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW

JUL 10
2019
PASSED
18 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

REPLACE HARD TO CLEAN CEILING TILE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

OBSERVED WIDOW LEFT OPENED

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

INVERT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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

COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

RAW CHICKEN THAWING IN STANDING WATER

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

LACK OF CLEANING : CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

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

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands

LACK OF HAND WASHING

MINORSanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES IN ESTABLISHMENT: PROVIDE PEST CONTROL WITHIN 24HRS

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

JALAPENO AND PICKLES STATE REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING

CRITICALFood Temperature
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

BUTTERMILK AND RAW CHICKEN THAWING IN SAME COMPARTMENT

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ITEMS STORED IN FRONT HANDS INK

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

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE AND UNDER BUCKETS

AUG 21
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

can opener blade with food particles m must be wash and sanitized

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

must be provide SOP for bodily spill clean up

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

ice stored on HWS HWS must be used for hand wash only

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

must be provided pest control records

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

employee not wearing hair net must wear hair restraint

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light cover missing must be provide light covers

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

gap between HWS and 3cs wall must be sealed

FEB 9
2018
PASSED
14 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE DOOR IN KITCHEN

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

PERSONAL DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON FLOOR

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT EXIT DOOR

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
MINORSanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

DISH WATER AND RAW CHICKEN STORED IN 3 COMP SINK AT THE SAME TIME

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

RAW CHICKEN OBSERVED IN STANDING WATER

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

NO SOAP AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMP SINK

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

CLEAN ALL

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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

JALAPENO 64*F

JUN 13
2017
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the tables ( old boxes stuck to the counter tops.)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the storage racks, shelves and legs to nonfood contact surfaces. ( heavy grease and dirt buildup) exterior of fryers , a/c fans and pipes / plumbing etc.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide a registered food service manager on site during the operation

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

The back door has gaps in the framing and bottom of the threshold that should be sealed.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

burnt out bulbs in the walk in dry storage area ( old walk in cooler)

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

The dumpster is full and not closed ( this should be closed when not in use)

MINOROther
*45 Premises free of litter

remove the boxes of old chicken and trash removed from the building.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

toxic items stored on the prep table ( store in a designated area away from food, equipment and items used in the food process.

MINOROther
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

provide test papers for the three compartment sink.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide a covered lid trash can for the ladies restroom

MINORFacility Condition
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

A city registered food service manger certificate must be posted on the wall for public viewing.

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

boxes of food stored six inches off the floor.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Missing the hair restraints while handling and prepping food items

JAN 21
2017
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean coolers, fryers, prep tables, utensils.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
*20 Conveying Sewage

Water at restroom hand sink is not draining properly.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Flies observed.

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

Drinking from unapproved container.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent-hood filters and grease build-up behind equipment.

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
MINOROther
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
MINORFacility Condition
*47 Other Violations

Remove cardboard off floors.

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