Ihop
4770 Vista Wood Blvd, Dallas, TX 75232 · 75232 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-02-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
expired food handler card
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed molded tomatoes inside wic
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
date mark original pacakage
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed meat package on the floor of wic
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean fan cover inside wic
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean the microwave properly
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
seal the gap on back door
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
fix the light on venter hood
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
plates facing upright
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
observed cold hold at 60f
*47 Other Violations
observed food debris in mop sink
2023-09-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SAUSAGE LINKS OBSERVED AT 111F MUST BE AT LEAST 135F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACE OF EQUIPMENT (IE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS / COOKLINE) CLEAN FOR SIGHT AND TOUCH THE GREEN DRY STORAGE SHELVES (DISH WASHING AREA)
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES OVER STORED NEXT TO SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED IN FOOD SAFETY
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS / CINNAMON SUGAR -COS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN DESIGNATED LOCATION AT COOKLINE
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
INVERT SINGLE SERVICE TO GO CONTAINERS WHENNOT USED
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH / AROUND FOOD EQUIPMENT CLEAN & SANITIZE THE BLACK FOOD CARTS AS OFTEN AS NEEDED CLEAN AROUND THE FAUCET HANDLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB ( VENT SYSTEM)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
ADJUST AIR VENT OVER BREAK AREA REPAIR ( LEAKING) WATER FILTER AT SIDE OF THE BAG -N - BOX AREA
2023-02-09 Pass Routine 7
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE CRACKED SLIDING DOOR FROM ICE MACHINE.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
KEEP SCOOP IN HOT WATER OF 135'F OR HIGHER , ON TIMEER
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
GRAVY 97'F COS.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN GRILLS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, REACH IN COOLERS.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED
2022-10-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Detail clean the area underneath the waffle maker. COS Remove encrusted grease build up, pass thru window. Clean/replace black panel at bag-n-box.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Properly store personal drinks, food prep area.
*45 Eating and tobacco areas.
Properly store personal drinks in the kitchen area. Properly store employee drinks inside RIC's.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Packaged turkey stored over load limit, RIC.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean and sanitize all surfaces. RIC to remove build up.
*47 Other Violations
Recommend to repair the handwashing alarm. When was the water filter replaced?
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Provide used by dates on RTE foods stored inside the the WIC. Clean walls and floors throughout food prep area.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Invert all single service items.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label all food squeeze bottles.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site/expired.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food staff must be trained in food safety.
2022-04-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*31 No soap at handsink
Provide soap at all hand sinks
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Observed rice in RIC not date marked, all items in RIC should be date marked
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed food (seasoned hashbrowns) on the floor near storage area. Food must be 6 inches off the floor
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Invert plates near dishwasher storage area
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Observed jackets laying in the kitchen prep area. Provide lockers for personal clothing items
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed ham at 50.3 F, cold holding temperatures must be at 41 F or lower
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Measured sanitizer conc. at dishwasher at 0 ppm. Sanitizer must be used to clean dishes and cookware
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM certificate must be current and on site
*34 Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting - Oute
Close exit door to prevent insect infestation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean floors with food debris
2022-03-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
Chlorine dish machine observed at 0 ppm. Maintain between 50-100ppm for popper sanitation.
*30 Food Establishment Permit
Post current health permit.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Renew expired manager certificates.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Utilize hand sinks for hand wash only. Not as a dump sink.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Seal back door properly to prevent entrance of insects an rodents.
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
Excessive jewelry observed on kitchen employees(Watches and bracelets). Only a plain band ring allowed.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Boxes of product observed on floor inside WIF. Maintain 6" off the floor.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Gaskets of RIC units observed dirty.
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
Maintain side doors of outside dumpsters closed when not in use.
2021-03-26 Pass Routine 6
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN (MICROWAVES, BOTTOM OF COOLERS )
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ( VARIOUS )
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
FOOD DEBRIS ON THE KITCHEN FLOORS
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SOIL ( RESTROOM TOILET SEATS )
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF WITHOUT THEM
2020-09-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVES
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
DATE MARKING LABELS NOT CHANGED
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*34 Pest Control
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE FLIES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN
*35 Hair Restraints effective
HAIR NETS NEEDED FOR WAIT STAFF
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS
2020-01-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVES
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CARDS FOR ALL STAFF IMMEDIATELY
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPLACE BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKETS AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USES
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
DO NOT STORE PERSONAL CELL PHONES ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
THAW ALL FROZEN FOODS UNDER RUNNING WATER ( WITH WATER THAT IS 70.0 F OR LESS )
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN / REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP FROM THE UPPER REACH IN COOLER / FREEZER DOOR GASKETS IN KITCHEN
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN / REMOVE FECAL / URINE / SOIL / FROM UNDERNEATH TOILET SEATS ( IN RESTROOMS )
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK
2019-07-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
TURKEY 48*F STORED ABOVE COLD HOLD
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS WITH BARE HANDS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*32 Package integrity
REMOVE ALL DENTED CANS
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
INVERT ALL UTENSILS / EQUIPMENT
2018-08-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MUST REGISTER CFM BY 8/14/18
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS AND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
OBSERVED POT ROAST THAWING IN SAME SINK WITH DIRTY EQUIPMENT AND SINK
*32 Damaged Equipment
REMOVE DAMAGE/CHIPPED PLATES
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
INVERT ALL
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED IN PRPE ARE
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WIC PAST USED BY DATE
2017-10-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
UPON ARRIVAL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WERE NOT WEARING GLOVES
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
PLATES AND BOWLS IN CLEAN STORAGE ARE NOT INVERTED
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
WALL BEHIND GRILL HAS DRIPPING SPLATTERS
2017-03-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
HOT WATER AT 85*F IN MENS AND WOMEN RESTROOMS
*32 Damaged Equipment
REMOVE ALL DAMAGED PLATES AND LID
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
KEEP HANDLES PROTECTED
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVED OPEN DOOR
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
PIC
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
OBSERVED DUMPING IN HANDSINK
*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
RAW EGGS ON SERVING LINE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS WITH DISCARD DATE OF 3/25/17
2016-11-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
margarine 55 F
*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover margarine and apple butter
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
many expired foods being used
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
margarine and apple butter containers not labeled
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
certified but not registered
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