JUN 11
2023
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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KEMS RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 46/100
4500 HARRY HINES BLVD · OAK LAWN, DALLAS
Last inspected June 11, 2023 · passed
10 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
76
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace blown out of lights - vent system
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
remove food/debris at the top of the dish machine
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
black build-up seen on soda nozzles. Clean and sanitize then to remove build-up
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
provide wrapped / dispenser for coffee stirrers
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
DEC 132022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Provide paper towel for the hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*32 Damaged Equipment
Replace the damaged handle of the RIC Fix/repair the WIF (leaking)
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw eggs store next to the cheese and above the drink
MAY 202022PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2022
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Observed raw eggs store next to french Potatoes
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marking for all foods in the cooler
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Seal open tiles on the ceiling
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Provide cleaning for the can opener, all coolers
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*18 Prevent contamination from pesticides
Observed flies catcher above the prep table
*32 Damaged Equipment
Repair the the WIF, observed leaking from the wif
NOV 102021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 10
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Fix the broken tile on the baseboard
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marking for the salsa container in RIC
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Provide cover for the potato container
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed mold in the strawberry container
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Provide cleaning for the ice machine
MAY 32021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
provide cleaning for the wic
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
fix the broken tiles on the baseboard, floors, ceiling
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace the broken lights
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw eggs store together with the milk and above cheese
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all the foods in the coolers
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer bucket 0 ppm chlorine
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired RFSM
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OCT 292020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 29
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
expired milk and orange juices
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
fix the damaged tiles on the ceiling
SEP 202019PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
REPAIR TILE IN WALK IN COOLER HOLE IN WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA TO RETROFIT FAN INTO WALL TO BLOW ON BROKEN COMPRESSOR
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TORTILLAS AND CHOPPED FRUIT
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
COVERED TRASH FOR UNISEX RESTROOM
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAKING HANDSINK
*02 <<<COLD HOLD (41øF)>>>
BEANS @ 49 STEAK @ 51 BURGER @ 53
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPAIR HANDLE ON REACH IN COOLER
MAR 272019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2019
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
openings/holes in the ceiling tiles
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dust accumulation on the fan covers
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace a broken gasket inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen prep area
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
carton of strawberries with white fuzz on them
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
SEP 192018PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage
Hand wash sink not firmly attached to wall.
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Rusty drain plug in ceiling of walk in cooler.
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
Insect control device in beverage service area over carafes and small conveyor oven
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist mop cloths stored on counter. When not actively in use in employee's hands moist mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution.
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Ceiling tile displaced over commercial ovens. Panel not secured on ceiling of dry storage
MAR 72018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
small leak under 3 cs
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ice scoop
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
holes on the walls
SEP 202017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
DAMAGED COOLER HANDLE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*45 Floor contruction requirements
REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES
MAR 92017PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
TOMATO: 52'f
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
seal open package of food
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken and cooked meat store together
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
500 ppm quat
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
set up sanitizer bucket
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for cheese, lettuce, all food in wic
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
fix the broken baseboard, door
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
provide cleaning for prep area
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