MAR 6
2023
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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KAY'S RESTAURANT & BAR.
BEAT. 21/100
8010 N STEMMONS FRWY · STEMMONS CORRIDOR, DALLAS
Last inspected March 6, 2023 · passed
43 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
123
includes 43 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Store utensils in a manner that minimizes cross contamination
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
AUG 242022PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2022
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*18 Prevent contamination from pesticides
Observed flies catcher above table
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
broccoli 60'f
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Provide cleaning for ice machine, wic, coolers
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
seal open holes for the back door
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
meat loaf exp 8/17
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw chicken and fish store together
MAY 312022PASSED11 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2022
PASSED
11 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Remove all item that blocked the hand sink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
ham 51'f , cheese 48'f
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marking for the food containers
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Provide cleaning for the ice machine
*18 Prevent contamination from pesticides
Observed flies catcher above the prep table, flours and oil
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed milk store next to raw seafood raw beef and chicken store together
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Observed the employee cutting the cheese with bare hand
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Seal open gaps for the back door
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Provide container for the hams
NOV 22021PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2021
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Remove items during pest control application
Observed flies catcher right above prep table
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
No towel allow under the cutting board
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Provide cleaning for the coolers, freezer, and ice machine
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed sanitizer bucket in the hand sink
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw meats store next to cheese and above lettuce
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marking for all foods in the coolers
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Provide cover for all food containers
APR 292021PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2021
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
observed bare hand contact with lettuce and tomato
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken, beef, ready to eat foods store together
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for the ice machine, all coolers, prep area
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all foods in the coolers
*25 HACCP Approved Procedures
Must have approved HACCP
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
provide cover for all food containers
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
provide cleaning for the floor
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under the cutting board, food containers
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OCT 192020PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2020
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese: 49'f, tomato 48'f
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken store next to seafood
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for the freezer
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all food containers
*25 HACCP-PIC action to be taken
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
provide cover for all food containers
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
APR 302020PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 30
2020
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tomato 48'f
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken and raw beef store together
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
observed sanitizer bucket store next to good
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all foods in cooler
*25 HACCP-Plan submitted
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
OCT 302019PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2019
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
broccoli 51'f
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw turkey store next to raw meat
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
0 ppm
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all foods in cooler
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
provide cover for all food containers
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
APR 252019PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2019
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*32 Damaged Equipment
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*47 Other Violations
OCT 112018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist mop cloths on counter in production area of kitchen. When not actively in use in employee's hands, moist mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Salad tongs resting on ready to eat salad with hand contact surfaces touching food.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Sanitizer bucket tested at 0ppm Chlorine in bar area. Sanitizer bucket tested at 10ppm in production area of kitchen. Please review manufacturer's directions and audit sanitizing solutions. Rec
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas - locker rooms
Employee lockers in dry storage room. Please move employee lockers to a different location.
SEP 52018PASSED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 5
2018
PASSED
15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
No date marking observed in walk in coolers or reach in coolers. Please date mark all employee processed foods.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Employee observed working in kitchen without hair restraint. Please provide hair net or cap.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Can opener blade and surrounding mechanism shows buildup of food soils and other debris. Soda gun holster in bar area shows significant buildup of biofilms.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No individual disposable paper towels available at hand wash sink in bar area.
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
Bicycle stored in dry storage area. Unnecessary items are prohibited from commercial kitchen storage areas.
*25 HACCP-Employee and Supervisory Training Plan
A HACCP plan should be in place for Sushi Rice. Rice was at 77.0°F. Rice at that temperature may be a favorable environment for pathogen growth. Please develop a HACCP plan for sushi rice.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw shell eggs stored in walk in cooler over other foods.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Unlabeled sanitizer bucket near wait staff preparation area. Additionally, spray bottles not clearly labeled (some labels have become illegible).
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
Houseflies in kitchen area. Please consult with pest control service. Recommend keeping trash cans covered as much as possible.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Handle for ice scoop resting on food ice in wait staff service area.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist mop cloths stored on cutting board in production area of kitchen. When not actively being used in employee's hands mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Light shield missing in main production area of kitchen. Light not functioning in walk in cooler.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Cannisters of pre-made biscuits opened in walk in cooler, under raw shell eggs. Opened package of processed cheese appears to be distressed in walk in cooler.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Please label employee processed foods with label clearly identifying contents of container.
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
Water observed behind restaurant. Plant and moss growth indicate that water is not being properly drained to a sanitary sewer. Sound of dripping water also observed. Please make repairs.
FEB 92018PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2018
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
can opener with food particles on it must wash and sanitize
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
spray bottle
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
small leak 3cs faucet
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hw was used to stored towel, cups
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light bulb not working on hood
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
holes on the wall
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
AUG 82017PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
ICE SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW SHELL EGGS OVER FISH IN REACH IN COOLER
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
DAMAGED COOLER HANDLE
FEB 22017PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2017
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED RICE HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
REACH IN COOLER LEAKING
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE FISH IN WALK IN COOLER
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*29 Temperature Measuring- accurate +/- 2'F
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