JAN 12
2024
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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IVY TAVERN.
BEAT. 37/100
5334 LEMMON AVE · BLUFFVIEW, DALLAS
Last inspected January 12, 2024 · passed
27 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
110
includes 27 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*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
JUL 202023PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2023
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*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)
FEB 152023PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2023
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
*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
AUG 102022PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2022
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JAN 242022PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2022
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
*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.
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JUL 212021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
DEC 302020PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 30
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JUN 242020PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
JAN 292020PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2020
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JUL 112019PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2019
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
JAN 242019PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2019
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
JUL 72018PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 7
2018
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*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.
JAN 112018PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2018
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*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
OCT 192016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*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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