SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

HEROES SPORTS GRILL.

BEAT. 34/100

3094 N STEMMONS FRWY · STEMMONS CORRIDOR, DALLAS

Last inspected January 26, 2024 · passed

Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
9 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 26
2024
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Can opener blade observed dirty w/ heavy debris around it

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

Label non original chemical spray bottles

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

Place/have visible thermometers in reach-in freezers

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

One of cooks with no beard net>fixed on site

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

Due to oxidation on blade any food opened with can opener exposed to cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert all dishes so that nothing falls in them

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Replace any burned/damaged utensils

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean food debris on wire racks in walk-in cooler

MINORSanitation
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

Clean/maintain dumpster area free of trash or ensure no loose trash surrounding dumpster

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix hole above walk-in cooler

DEC 16
2023
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leak at 3 comp sink. Repair wall near WIC door.

SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Hot food cooling at room temp.

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

vent hood

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

throughout kitchen inside RIF

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Do not line shelves with cardboard.

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

ice scoop

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean bulk food bins and dry storage shelves.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
SERIOUSSanitation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Clean black substance from inside ice machine.

CRITICALPest Activity
*47 Other Violations

Provide current pest control report.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

gnats observed around ice machine

APR 19
2023
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Improper cold holding: Ackee 41, collard greens 48, curry chicken 45, brown stew chicken 45.3, oxtails 56, and breaded wings 48.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert plates.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean can opener blade, floors in the dry storage area, and dusty ceilings above the prep table.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Missing tile or holes in the ceiling.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Flies observed.

JUN 15
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Fix the the open tile on the ceiling

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

Keep all boxes above floor 6 ins

CRITICALPest Activity
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed cockroach in the prep area

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

No card board allow to use as the liner

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

Provide date marking for the carrot, cabbages, slaw Correct all the date marking ( 7 days only)

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Provide cleaning for the ice machine

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Seal open gaps for the back door

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Observed leaking pipe at the ice machine area

AUG 19
2021
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed a bag of rice on the storage floor

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

observed flies in the kitchen

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

seal the broken baseboard, wall, and ceiling

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

observed raw shrimp store above produce and next to cooked chicken

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

beef 8-13-21 cheese 8-16-21

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

seal open gaps for the back door

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

keep all ice buckets above floor 6 ins

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed mold in the cheese container

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Provide cleaning for the freezer, prep area

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

provide cleaning for the floor

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AUG 31
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

ice bin

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
FEB 16
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
CRITICALPest Activity
*47 Other Violations

no grease trap or pest control records

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

leak in the ice machine

AUG 14
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

Gnats observed around trash can in main production area of kitchen. Please consider creating a log of insect observations to provide information for pest control.

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Panel missing above walk in cooler.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Door to ice maker afixed with a loose zip tie. Equipment in a commercial kitchen should be in good repair and proper adjustment. Gap above door may risk food ice open to potential contamination.

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

Date marking inconsistent. Some items date marked, others weren't. All employee processed foods should be stored in a sealed container with a date mark. Some lemons, limes, sliced tomatoes, etc. no

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

Location has fees due aged as follows. 1-30 Days $111.00 31-60 Days $212.00 61-90 Days $0.00 91-120 Days $0.00 121+ Days $0.00 Net due for permit $323.00 Last payment received 4/5/2018

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

Please post a sign or placard that most recent health inspection report is available upon request.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Cardboard used for shelf liner in dry storage area.

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

Please provide a covered waste bin for women's rest room.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Soda gun in bar has build up food syrups behind nozzle.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Light shield missing in kitchen area on florescent lighting. Light shield not in place on florescent lighting in dry storage area.

JUL 16
2018
FAILED
18 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

No test strips available at time of inspection

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

No date marking on foods stored under refrigeration.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Florescent lighting in kitchen area missing light shields.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Plastic container used as scoop for rice stored in rice. Any such utensil should have a handle.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - allow convenient

No hand wash facility observed at bar areas. Please designate at least one hand wash sink in these areas and stock with soap and paper towels.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

Please post the City of Dallas Food Products Establishment Permit.

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

Please label spray bottles containing potentially toxic materials (Near active three compartment sink)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Please provide beard nets if employees have lengthy beards. Please ensure employees have and use hair nets (or appropriate hats / caps).

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No employee able to provide evidence of Registered Food Service Manager certification at time of inspection. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

Location is showing to be past due on permit fees to the City of Dallas. Location has fees due aged as follows. 1-30 Days $111.00 31-60 Days $212.00 61-90 Days $0.00 91-120 Days $0.00 121+ Da

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Soda gun stored on top of food ice in bar area.

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

Open bag of rice on floor in back dry storage area.

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

Fly glue traps mounted on ceiling above food preparation / storage / utensil storage.

MINORSanitation
*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return

Please post a sign to inform customers that they are to use a clean plate when returning to the buffet.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dirty can opener blade. Ice machine shows signs of infection (black mold on stainless steel deflector in interior of ice compartment)

CRITICALPest Activity
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Buffet service area under exposed construction (joists, wiring and air conditioning conduit). Please provide adequate coverage especially for uncovered foods. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in k

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Employees unable to provide evidence of successful completion of Registered Food Service Handler level of food safety training.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair three compartment sink near entrance inside kitchen.

AUG 28
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR DAMAGED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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