IHOP.

City of Dallas

4770 VISTA WOOD BLVD · RED BIRD, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

14 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

123

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 27

2024

PASS 11 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

expired food handler card

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

observed molded tomatoes inside wic

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

date mark original pacakage

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed meat package on the floor of wic

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean fan cover inside wic

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the microwave properly

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

seal the gap on back door

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

fix the light on venter hood

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

plates facing upright

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

observed cold hold at 60f

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

observed food debris in mop sink

SEP 3

2023

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

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

3 pts Sanitation

*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)

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES OVER STORED NEXT TO SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED IN FOOD SAFETY

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS / CINNAMON SUGAR -COS

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN DESIGNATED LOCATION AT COOKLINE

1 pts Sanitation

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

INVERT SINGLE SERVICE TO GO CONTAINERS WHENNOT USED

1 pts Sanitation

*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

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB ( VENT SYSTEM)

1 pts Facility 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

PASS 7 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE CRACKED SLIDING DOOR FROM ICE MACHINE.

1 pts Sanitation

*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

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

GRAVY 97'F COS.

1 pts Sanitation

*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.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED

OCT 16

2022

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*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.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Properly store personal drinks, food prep area.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*45 Eating and tobacco areas.

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

2 pts Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Packaged turkey stored over load limit, RIC.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Other Violations

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

2 pts Sanitation

*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.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert all single service items.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label all food squeeze bottles.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site/expired.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food staff must be trained in food safety.

APR 13

2022

PASS 10 violations

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

Provide soap at all hand sinks

2 pts Food 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

1 pts Food 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

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert plates near dishwasher storage area

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

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

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

3 pts Sanitation

*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

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM certificate must be current and on site

1 pts Pest 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

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean floors with food debris

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MAR 18

2022

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

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

2 pts Documentation & Training

*30 Food Establishment Permit

Post current health permit.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Renew expired manager certificates.

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

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

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

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

1 pts Other

*35 Jewelry Prohibition

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

1 pts Food 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.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Gaskets of RIC units observed dirty.

1 pts Facility Condition

*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

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

MAR 26

2021

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ( VARIOUS )

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

FOOD DEBRIS ON THE KITCHEN FLOORS

1 pts Sanitation

*46 Physical Facilities Premises

HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SOIL ( RESTROOM TOILET SEATS )

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF WITHOUT THEM

SEP 2

2020

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVES

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

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

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

DATE MARKING LABELS NOT CHANGED

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE FLIES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

HAIR NETS NEEDED FOR WAIT STAFF

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS

JAN 29

2020

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVES

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CARDS FOR ALL STAFF IMMEDIATELY

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

REPLACE BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKETS AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USES

1 pts Other

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

DO NOT STORE PERSONAL CELL PHONES ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES

1 pts Food 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 )

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

1 pts Sanitation

*46 Physical Facilities Premises

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

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

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

JUL 15

2019

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

TURKEY 48*F STORED ABOVE COLD HOLD

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS WITH BARE HANDS

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

2 pts Other

*32 Package integrity

REMOVE ALL DENTED CANS

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

INVERT ALL UTENSILS / EQUIPMENT

AUG 9

2018

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

LACK OF HAND WASHING

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

MUST REGISTER CFM BY 8/14/18

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS AND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA

1 pts Sanitation

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

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

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

REMOVE DAMAGE/CHIPPED PLATES

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

INVERT ALL

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH STORED IN PRPE ARE

2 pts Other

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WIC PAST USED BY DATE

OCT 2

2017

PASS 3 violations

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

UPON ARRIVAL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WERE NOT WEARING GLOVES

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

PLATES AND BOWLS IN CLEAN STORAGE ARE NOT INVERTED

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

WALL BEHIND GRILL HAS DRIPPING SPLATTERS

MAR 27

2017

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

3 pts Food Temperature

*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

HOT WATER AT 85*F IN MENS AND WOMEN RESTROOMS

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

REMOVE ALL DAMAGED PLATES AND LID

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

KEEP HANDLES PROTECTED

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

OBSERVED OPEN DOOR

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

PIC

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

OBSERVED DUMPING IN HANDSINK

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

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

RAW EGGS ON SERVING LINE

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA

3 pts Other

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

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

NOV 11

2016

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

margarine 55 F

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc

1 pts Other

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

cover margarine and apple butter

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

many expired foods being used

3 pts Other

*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

margarine and apple butter containers not labeled

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

certified but not registered

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