SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

J & S CATFISH.

BEAT. 33/100

4831 S LANCASTER RD #A · OAK CLIFF SOUTH, DALLAS

Last inspected April 13, 2023 · passed

18 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
8 passed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 13
2023
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

Label all bulk food grade containers (meal/ flour)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap must be serviced every 90 days

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

degreaser stored by open food, store sep

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

no paper towel at hand sink

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Rubber gasket on 2 door cooler observed not in good repair

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed flies through out the kitchen area

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

hang wet mops to dry. Provide a mop rack/hook

MINOROther
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

no hot water at hand sink- restroom

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food handlers must have food handlers training- state approved

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean exterior of the reach in cooler (doors) observed dirty

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide RFSM

JUL 1
2021
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*47 Other Violations

LABEL 3 COMP SINK

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS

CRITICALSanitation
Hands wash procedures-without lathered fingers

LACK OF HAND WASHING

MINORSanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

DISH WATER IN SINK WITH RAW SHRIMP

CRITICALFood Temperature
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen

BOXES OF FRIES STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

TARTER SAUCE 78*F STORED ON TABLE

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

PROVIDE FOR ALL INCLUDING RESTROOM

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

PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS

JAN 27
2020
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*47 Other Violations

LABEL 3 COMP SINK

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO RECORDS PROVIDED

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

OBSERVED RIC LEAKING

MINORSanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

PROVIDE ON BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP

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

OPEN CASE OF DRINK STORED ON FLOOR

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOR ALL

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

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON FOOD ITEMS

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

DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA

DEC 19
2018
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

LACK OF DATEMARKING

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

WIPING CLOTH HANGING FROM EMPLOYEE

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

UNDRAINED ICE STORED IN IGLOO COOLERS: DISCONTINUE USE OF IGLOO COOLER

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*47 Other Violations

LABEL 3 COMP SINK

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS (DISCARDED ALL)

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

CLOSE GAP IN WALL

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness

PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON PREP TABLE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

PERSONAL ITEMS IN STORED PREP AREA

JUN 26
2018
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINORSanitation
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN KITCHEN; PERSONAL DRINKS STORED ON MAKE REASY COOLER

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

DISCONTINUE USE OF IGLOO MUST BE IN APPROVED SELF DRAINING BINS

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN IN CUSTOMER VIEW

MINORSanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

PROVIDE ON BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness

PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY

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DEC 8
2017
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

LABEL ALL

MINOROther
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen

FRIES STORED AT ROOM TEMP

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

LACK OF NSF APPROVDED REFRIGERATION: STORING OPEN FOODS IN BEVERAGE COOLER ONLY

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

LACK OF HANDWASHING ALL EMPLOYEES : EMPLOYEE FAILED TO WASH HANDS AFTER COMING FROM OUTSIDE

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

ICE AND FISH STORED IN STANDING WATER

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

BOXES OF FRIES STORED IN FRONT OF HANDSINK

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

PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

PICKLES AND TARTER SAUCE STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

MINORSanitation
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE

MAY 13
2017
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

flies were observed in the facility

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

replace or repair torn gaskets seals 9fish cooler)

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide proper chemical bottles and label properly

NOV 19
2016
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

need proff of food handlers

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label chemical spray bottle- 3 comp sink not set up

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

need test strips for chlorine

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

trash handsink

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