JUN 6
2023
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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ITALIA EXPRESS.
BEAT. 19/100
4000 CEDAR SPRINGS RD #A · OAK LAWN, DALLAS
Last inspected June 6, 2023 · passed
Failed an inspection 4 years ago. 37 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
15 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
142
includes 37 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
Hang mop when not in use
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Use proper scoops to dispense product in dry ingredient bins
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Fan covers inside WIC observed w/dust accumulation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Maintain hand sinks accessible & utilize for hand wash ONLY-not as a dump sink
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide proper hand sink signs for all hand sinks
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Inside upper panel & interior walls of ice machine observed w/ black mold-like substance accumulation
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease trap every 90 days. Maintain manifest on file for location to present upon inspection
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Provide food handler certificates for all employees not manager certified. Maintain on file at location to present upon inspection
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide the guidance for the clean-up of bodily fluid &/or Bloodborne pathogen spill kit
DEC 62022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean floors, walls, surrundings
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
APR 272022PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2022
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
meat ball : 125'f
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Provide cleaning for the racks in the wic, prep area, food containsers
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Expired Rfsm
*32 Damaged Equipment
Fix the broken ice machine
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Remove the trays, mopping, cleaning tools in front of the hand sink
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marking for all food containers
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese: 47'f
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw chicken above raw shrimp
OCT 72021PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2021
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
No cold water in kitchen hand wash sink
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
hand sink blocked with dishes ( kitchen )
*34 Pest Control
House flies in kitchen
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food on floor in walk in cooler
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Air intake vent soiled
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Hole in rear ceiling
SEP 232021FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2021
FAILED
18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
No records kept on front display pizzas
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Eggs over vegetables/ meat next to shrimp and calamari/ bacon on tomatoes
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
Dishwasher at 0ppm sanitizer
*14 When to wash hands
Employee did not wash hands only used hand sanitizer
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
toxic cleaning chemicals next to utensils
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM available
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
No date marking on food in walk in cooler
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
No sanitizing test strips available
*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents
dishwasher unable to dispense sanitizer
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee drink next to food items on prep table
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloths left on prep tables
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Employee bags and speakers next to utensils and food items
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
Single use condiment containers used to scoop cheese
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Cooling unit gaskets and interior or cleaning units soiled/ floors soiled
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Broken wall tiles and missing ceiling tile
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Missing covered trash can in female restroom
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
plastic bin in hand wash sink (kitchen)
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Vent hood dripping grease
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APR 12021PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 1
2021
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cold holding temps of 41 and below must be maintained for foods.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Cross contamination risk in reach in cooler must be addressed
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Ice machine and reach in cooler must be clean to sight and touch
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Raw chicken may not be stored above ready to eat foods
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Clean floors and dusty walls by pizza oven
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Plastic bags used to store items in cooler
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NOV 32020PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 3
2020
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw ground beef placed on prep above veggies
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Machine tested <10 ppm Cl
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
OObserved several spray bottles above/next to food items and service items
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Observed items in hand sink
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed cup used as scoop
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty walls/shelves
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
Observed personal items above/next to food/service items
FEB 142020PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RIC 58, BUTTER 55
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
CAKES
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN ABOVE VEGGIES
SEP 52019PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 5
2019
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean interior of the ice bin
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Clean inside reach in cooler, the fan inside of it, reach in freezer
*34 Pest Control
Observed flies
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
Cloths are not to be used under cutting board, corrected on site.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk food items
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Change burnt out venthood lights (2 total)
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Clean walls, ceiling,
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Obtain covered trash receptacle.
*47 Other Violations
Notification of health report signage indicating current report available.***PROVIDED***
MAR 272019PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2019
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
GRILLED CHICKEN 91, PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE MUSHROOMS IN WIC
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPLACE ALL BROKEN GASKETS
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
FEB 262019PASSED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2019
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
FOR PIZZA ITEMS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
IN WIC
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*47 Handwashing signage
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
DO NOT STORE TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
JAN 202019PASSED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 20
2019
PASSED
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing
observed food employee rinse off clean pot. Must allow dishes time to air dry. Replace damaged cutting boards-- replace worn ones as often as needed. Do not store small cup/utensils inside of ingr
*41 Food shall be honestly presented
label all food squeeze bottles/bulk dry ingredients
*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods
Clean the floors throughout the food prep and front line area. i.e. around large mixer.
*29 Air, water, pressure / temperature devices
provide a food service thermometer to take food temperatures (WIC)
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean and sanitize shelf over food prep sink Detail clean all non-food contact surfaces behind the front counter... restrooms--OK!
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
Cooked RTE stored inside of WIC must be date marked (i.e. pasta, chicken and meat sauce.)
*32 Damaged Equipment
Observed rusted shelving inside of the WIC
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
Must register CFM with the City of Dallas
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Alfredo sauce observed stoarged inside RIC at 65F. Hot food must be cooled properly to 41F/before storing inside Unit.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
All food staff must be properly trained--state approved.
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
Must use timer for using time as a public health control. No time stamps on pizzas.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wet wiping towels observed between food equipment
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not use hand sink as a dump sink.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Provide Current
JUL 122018PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean can opener blade
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
must renew RFSM 8-18-17
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
must provide instructions for bodily fluid clean up
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
splash guard loose must be sealed
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
small leak on faucet 3 comp sink must be fixed
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
DEC 182017PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2017
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
provide hair restraints when prepping food.
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
provide a registered food service manager on site during operation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
broken scoop in the flour ( replace with a new one)
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
chicken in the plastic tubes sitting on the floor.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label the food in the walk in cooler ( pasta, sauce etc. )
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide a covered lid trash can in the ladies restroom .
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
They must be displayed for public viewing.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
the dish machine is not working correctly ( all dish should be washed at the three compartment sink. )
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Missing the stoppers to fill the dish machine. ( this should be setup wash rinse and sanitizer at the three compartment sink.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Missing a thermometer in the reach in cooler.
JUN 72017PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Handwashing signage
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*45 Floor covering, mats and duckboards
DO NOT USE CARDBOARD ON FLOOR
NOV 212016PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2016
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Cutting surfaces.
DO NOT PUT TOWELS UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARD
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHILE NOT IN USE INSIDE APPROVED SANITIZER AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION EX. CLOTHS ON COUNTER NOT BEING USED SEC. 17-5.3. WIPING CLOTHS AND SPONGES. (b) A
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
USE SANITIZER BUCKET
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
DO NOT STORE UTENSILS ON THE FLOOR
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
DO NOT TOXIC ITEMS ON TOP OF FOOD ITEMS
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