JONATHON'S DINER.

City of Dallas

1619 N BECKLEY AVE · OAK CLIFF, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

14 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Nov 2023.

Last inspected Nov 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 30

2023

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Multiple food items on prep line well above 45 F/41 F observed

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean soda gun at bar

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove aluminum foil on table in/on prep line

1 pts Other

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

Food/sauces in walk-in cooler left uncovered

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

Get rid of worn cutting boards

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean wire rack in both walk-in cooler & kitchen

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

Clean vent hood of grease accumulation

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Replace base boards by dish machine

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No current liquid waste manifest

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

Not all current food handler certificates available

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Eliminate harboring conditions>throw away bulk ingredients that are no longer used

APR 12

2023

PASS 5 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Mold like residue in ice machine

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Place thermometers in reach-in coolers that do not have digital gauge

1 pts Other

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

Cover all food/food ingredients>observed bin of flour exposed

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean interiors of all coolers along prep line

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix dish machine>sanitizer not being pumped into machine/cycle>unit (until) it is fixed use 3-compartment

OCT 5

2022

PASS 5 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Multiple food found out of temperature

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Label/Re-label bulk ingredient bins

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean all encrusted grease from vent hood (back of house) and cooking equipment

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Keep personal items in designated area

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

Resurface or replace cutting boards that have to much pitting/damage

MAR 23

2022

PASS 9 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Jacket stored in hand sink

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Encrusted grease found on grill

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

Remove unnecessary items from mop sink

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

JUN 9

2021

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

WI cooler unit dirty shelving must be clean and sanitize to proper condition

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing labeling on food containers in all areas must be have labeling all food containers in all areas

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

PIC chemical concentration zero on dish washing machine must be have proper concentration of 50 ppm chlorine concentration

1 pts Sanitation

*35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition

employee not using street clothing not separation must be have apron to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

unused equipment with dust and soils accumulations must be remove or clean and keep in a dry and clean areas

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

employee with out hair net in kitchen area must be have hair nets to avoid employee contamination

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be have date marks on all food containers inside cooler units

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors under cooking equipment dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

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DEC 10

2020

PASS 4 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*33 Rinsing Equipment and Utensils after Cleaning and Sanitizing

dish washing machine sanitizer solution not dispensing at flow must be replace or repair to avoid hazard public health

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Time/temperature controlled for safety food, slacking

RI cooler unit back area slacking temperatures high 46 F RI cooler unit must be replace or repair to maintain proper condition

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

employees must be sure chemical concentration is verified 50 ppm chlorine concentration 200-400 ppm chlorine concentration ware washing machine sanitizing solution dispenser not working must b

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

missing date marking on food containers inside cooler unit must be have date marks on food containers in all areas

JUN 3

2020

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

a/c cover vents inside WI cooler dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

misisng RFSM certification on site must be have FSM registered with the city

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions in all areas including dish washing machine must be have sanitizer buckets at 100 ppm chlorine concentration or 200-400 ppm Quat concentration missing test strips on

2 pts Pest Activity

*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Other

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

cooler unit missing lid must be have lids or covers to avoid cross contamination

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).

kitchen cooler units not maintain proper food temperature 65 F must be maintain proper food temperature of 40 F or below to avoid cross contamination

DEC 11

2019

PASS 2 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors behind equipment dirty with litter, soils and food debris must be clean to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment encrusted with soils, food debris and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

JUN 14

2019

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

spring mix lettuce : 74'f

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw chicken store next to sausage, gravy and above potatoes, fruit

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for all coolers

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

provide date marking for all foods in coolers

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

observed employees are eating inside prep area

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Other

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

provide cover for all food containers

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

observed personal back pack blocked the hand sink

DEC 20

2018

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

fried chicken

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw eggs above cheese

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the cooer

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

icescoop

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

provide date marking for al foods in cooler

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

JUN 20

2018

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Exhaust air vents in back kitchen preparation area show buildup of dust and lint.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

Food Products Establishment Permit issued by the City of Dallas not posted. Signage for location does not match name for establishment. Permit is listed as "Kessler Park Eating House" but signage

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Individual, disposable towels

No towels at hand wash sink in back of kitchen preparation area.

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Mop cloths stored on counter. When not in employee's hands mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

Staff observed manipulating food off of griddle with moist mop cloth.

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Reach in coolers not maintaining temperature. Sliced Mushrooms 53.2°F Pico de Gallo 47.8°F Sliced Tomato 52.6°F Management is aware of issue and says they are waiting on parts.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Commercial french fry cutter has food debris on die.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Disposable food storage containers stored in shed attached to building. Pots and pans also stored in this area. Please remove all food related utensils and equipment from shed area.

DEC 14

2017

PASS 8 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Spatula shows damage from burning / scorching. Surface cannot be properly cleaned. Please check equipment for durability and cleanability.

3 pts Sanitation

*19 Plumbing System Construction

Production line hand wash sink drain disconnected. Water draining from bottom of hand wash sink basin.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Employee observed drinking coffee on production line. Employee also placed mug on cutting board in between uses.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

No date marking system observed on stored, cooled foods in reach in coolers.

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

No health permit posted at time of inspection. Please contact our office to obtain a valid Food Products Establishment Permit. Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Cooked onions at 54.7°F Cooked Green Chilies 55.9°F Please keep open top reach in cooler closed when not in use. Please audit temperatures periodically to ensure product remains at proper tempe

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dirty deli meat slicer. Dirty meat grinder.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Vent hood shows significant buildup of lint, dust, and grease on surfaces above production areas.

MAY 4

2017

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

ENSURE FOOD PREPARATION EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PLACING ON NEW GLOVES

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKET AND WALK IN COOLER GASKET

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

ONE KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

BACK DOOR WIDE OPEN TO THE ESTABLISHMENT UPON ARRIVAL AND THE START OF THE INSPECTION

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

CONTAINER OF POTATOES RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR (IN THE KITCHEN)

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER (DUST AND MOLD PRESENT)

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN THE INTAKE VENT IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

CHANGE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

NO CITY OF DALLAS HEALTH PERMIT POSTED

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREPARATION STAFF WITH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES

OCT 26

2016

PASS 5 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN VENT HOOD FILTERS THAT ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DUST AND BUILD UP

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USES

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHT THAT HAS BURNED OUT UNDER THE BACK VENT HOOD

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

LARGE CONTAINER OF A FOOD INGREDIENT IN THE BAR AREA WITHOUT AN IDENTIFYING LABEL

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

LABEL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES WITH AN IDENTIFYING LABEL

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