Ivy Tavern
5334 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209 · 75209 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
staff must wash hands after every contamination
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw chicken at 3 comp sink measured 55F
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
encrusted grease seen on a equipment
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace missing light shield over food prep area
*18 Restricted use pesticides
home defense is not approved for commercial use
*31 No soap at handsink
back hand sink must have soap and hand towels
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
at least one CFM must be present for inspection
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
label bulk ingredients bins with common name
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all food staff must be trained in food safety
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet wiping cloths properly
2023-07-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed pimento cheese @ 54.1 F, hummus @ 61.4 F, white cheese @ 53.9 F, beef @ 56.5 F, raw beef patty 56.2 F, olives 61.2 F, feta @ 62.6 F, mushrooms @ 82.2 F, ham @ 61.3F, turkey @ 58.1 F, cheddar
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed pots and pans stored in hand sink
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed personal drink & food in food prep area
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Observed too much ice build-up in RIF touching food packages
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair RIC observed to not hold temperatures @ 41 F or lower *COS*
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floors under equipment
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide light shields under venthood and kitchen ceiling
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair ceiling tiles and floor tiles (kitchen)
2023-02-15 Pass Routine 9
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean dirty bread maker in kitchen
*32 Damaged Equipment
Repair torn gasket and torn inner panel inside RIF
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Cover straws on bar counter top
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Do not reuse sour cream container to store other types of food (pico de gallo)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair tile on floor and ceiling throughout restaurant, around equipment
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Deep clean under and around equipment, walls, floors
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
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*37 Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to th
Observed ice build-up inside RIF thats touching food packages
2022-08-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside RIC #2/#3. Observed food accumulation in the back
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark food product thats TCS if kept longer than 24 hours (raw meat and cut veggies)
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Observed ice build up on food package RIC #4
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
Observed thawing chicken with no running water and beef patties at room temperature
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floor and walls in kitchen (dirty)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair floor tiles and ceiling tile in kitchen
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2022-01-24 Pass Routine 7
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty soda machine pipes touching ice at bar.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not registered with the City of Dallas. Call 214-670-8083 for info.
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at bar.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Replace or remove broken handsink in kitchen.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty walls, floors, and vents in kitchen.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Observed dirty vent hood.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair holes in walls and ceiling.
2021-07-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed chemical spray bottles not labeled
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Observed no paper towels at hand sink
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed cup used as scoop in dry ingredient
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty prep table shelf, dirty drain under 3-comp
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed broken/missing floor tiles, RFP coming detached from wall
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered trash in womens restroom
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Observed no RFSM on site
2020-12-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Wash hands before donning gloves
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers in all coolers
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace ceiling tiles
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw sausage over RTE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Deep cleaning needed in kitchen
2020-06-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed pizza sauce in RIC 59.8 degrees F.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed spray bottles w/ no label
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed damaged RIC panel
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide trash w/ lid in womens restroom.
2020-01-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw chicken over dough and bacon
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty inside microwave
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed using sanitizing and wash compartments of 3-comp while using middle compartment to thaw chicken.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers in coolers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean walls, shelves, floors in corners
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide cover for trash in womens restroom
2019-07-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Observed raw chicken stored over bacon
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometer in RIC
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Do not put handle of soda dispenser in ice.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean chest freezer (gaskets, inside rim, ice buildup inside). Clean walls throughout kitchen. Clean hand sink.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Provide light shield inside RIC, repair light over fryers.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal hand sinks to wall. Repair leaky 3-comp faucet. Repair floor tiles by 3-comp sink. Seal 3-comp sink to wall.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered trash in womens bathroom.
2019-01-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
register RFSM with CoD
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
2018-07-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
slow drain on hw in kitchen area
*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage
seal between handwash and wall
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
used to store pans
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
must clean and sanitize can opener blade
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
holes in wall must be sealed
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
bulbs out in vent hood
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
2018-01-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
observed a roach in the kitchen, contact pest control
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
cover all exposed ceiling areas in kitchen
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
keep sanitizers off the floor at least 6 inches
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
provide food thermometer for cooks in the kitchen
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood needs to be cleaned
*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (
establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color
clean walls in kitchen by reach in cooler
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometer for bar reach in coolers
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Obtain City of Dallas registered food service manager certificate, at least one employee needs to have it that is on site at all times
2016-10-19 Pass Routine 6
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
DO NOT STORE BOTTLES IN ICE BIN
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS IN RIC
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN INSIDE OF COOLER
*19 Water System Maintained
LEAK IN BACK SINK
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM NOT DISPLAYED
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