SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

IHOP.

BEAT. 25/100

4770 VISTA WOOD BLVD · RED BIRD, DALLAS

Last inspected February 27, 2024 · passed

24 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
123
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 27
2024
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

expired food handler card

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

observed molded tomatoes inside wic

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

date mark original pacakage

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

observed meat package on the floor of wic

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean fan cover inside wic

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the microwave properly

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

seal the gap on back door

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

fix the light on venter hood

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

plates facing upright

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

observed cold hold at 60f

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

observed food debris in mop sink

SEP 3
2023
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

SAUSAGE LINKS OBSERVED AT 111F MUST BE AT LEAST 135F

SERIOUSSanitation
*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)

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES OVER STORED NEXT TO SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED IN FOOD SAFETY

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

LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS / CINNAMON SUGAR -COS

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

STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN DESIGNATED LOCATION AT COOKLINE

MINORSanitation
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

INVERT SINGLE SERVICE TO GO CONTAINERS WHENNOT USED

MINORSanitation
*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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB ( VENT SYSTEM)

MINORFacility Condition
*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

FEB 9
2023
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE CRACKED SLIDING DOOR FROM ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
*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

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

GRAVY 97'F COS.

MINORSanitation
*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.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN GRILLS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, REACH IN COOLERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED

OCT 16
2022
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*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.

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

Properly store personal drinks, food prep area.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*45 Eating and tobacco areas.

Properly store personal drinks in the kitchen area. Properly store employee drinks inside RIC's.

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Packaged turkey stored over load limit, RIC.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean and sanitize all surfaces. RIC to remove build up.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Other Violations

Recommend to repair the handwashing alarm. When was the water filter replaced?

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert all single service items.

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

Label all food squeeze bottles.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site/expired.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food staff must be trained in food safety.

APR 13
2022
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

Provide soap at all hand sinks

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

Observed rice in RIC not date marked, all items in RIC should be date marked

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert plates near dishwasher storage area

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Observed jackets laying in the kitchen prep area. Provide lockers for personal clothing items

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

Observed ham at 50.3 F, cold holding temperatures must be at 41 F or lower

SERIOUSSanitation
*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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM certificate must be current and on site

MINORPest Activity
*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

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean floors with food debris

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MAR 18
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Chlorine dish machine observed at 0 ppm. Maintain between 50-100ppm for popper sanitation.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

Post current health permit.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Renew expired manager certificates.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Utilize hand sinks for hand wash only. Not as a dump sink.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Seal back door properly to prevent entrance of insects an rodents.

MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

Excessive jewelry observed on kitchen employees(Watches and bracelets). Only a plain band ring allowed.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Gaskets of RIC units observed dirty.

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

Maintain side doors of outside dumpsters closed when not in use.

MAR 26
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN (MICROWAVES, BOTTOM OF COOLERS )

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ( VARIOUS )

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

FOOD DEBRIS ON THE KITCHEN FLOORS

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SOIL ( RESTROOM TOILET SEATS )

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF WITHOUT THEM

SEP 2
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVES

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

DATE MARKING LABELS NOT CHANGED

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE FLIES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

HAIR NETS NEEDED FOR WAIT STAFF

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS

JAN 29
2020
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVES

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CARDS FOR ALL STAFF IMMEDIATELY

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

REPLACE BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

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

STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKETS AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USES

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

DO NOT STORE PERSONAL CELL PHONES ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES

MINORFood Temperature
*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 )

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN / REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP FROM THE UPPER REACH IN COOLER / FREEZER DOOR GASKETS IN KITCHEN

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN / REMOVE FECAL / URINE / SOIL / FROM UNDERNEATH TOILET SEATS ( IN RESTROOMS )

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK

JUL 15
2019
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

TURKEY 48*F STORED ABOVE COLD HOLD

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS WITH BARE HANDS

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

OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

MINOROther
*32 Package integrity

REMOVE ALL DENTED CANS

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

INVERT ALL UTENSILS / EQUIPMENT

AUG 9
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

LACK OF HAND WASHING

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

MUST REGISTER CFM BY 8/14/18

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

OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS AND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA

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

OBSERVED POT ROAST THAWING IN SAME SINK WITH DIRTY EQUIPMENT AND SINK

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

REMOVE DAMAGE/CHIPPED PLATES

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

INVERT ALL

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS

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

WIPING CLOTH STORED IN PRPE ARE

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WIC PAST USED BY DATE

OCT 2
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

UPON ARRIVAL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WERE NOT WEARING GLOVES

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

PLATES AND BOWLS IN CLEAN STORAGE ARE NOT INVERTED

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

WALL BEHIND GRILL HAS DRIPPING SPLATTERS

MAR 27
2017
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

HOT WATER AT 85*F IN MENS AND WOMEN RESTROOMS

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

REMOVE ALL DAMAGED PLATES AND LID

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

KEEP HANDLES PROTECTED

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

OBSERVED OPEN DOOR

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

PIC

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

OBSERVED DUMPING IN HANDSINK

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice

RAW EGGS ON SERVING LINE

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

OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA

SERIOUSOther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS WITH DISCARD DATE OF 3/25/17

NOV 11
2016
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

margarine 55 F

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

cover margarine and apple butter

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

many expired foods being used

SERIOUSOther
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

margarine and apple butter containers not labeled

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

certified but not registered

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