SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

KENDALL KARSEN'S UPSCALE SOUL FOOD.

BEAT. 46/100

3939 S POLK ST #305 · OAK CLIFF, DALLAS

Last inspected January 4, 2024 · passed

12 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
5 passed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 4
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood systems has grease buildup , shall be cleaned to sight

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

cooler vent fan shall be cleaned to sight

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

wiping cloths need to be in bucket when not in use

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

1 inch gap required under 3 comp sink

MINORChemical Safety
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

chemical strips required in kitchen for solution

JUL 8
2023
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Mac-n-cheese & creamed spinach observed over 93 F / room temperature - must keep food hot to 135 F.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Food contact surfaces observed not clean for sight and touch. Clean for sight and touch RIC - not clean.

MINORSanitation
*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement

Observed 3-sink not set up correctly.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Observed staff using bare hands to dispense cheese.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at hand sink.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed vent hood filters dirty. Heavy build up on stove top, side of fryer, grill - must be detailed clean. Remove grease build up on attached equipment underneath vent hood.

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

Properly store wet wiping towels when not in use.

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Properly store personal items (jackets, aprons).

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

Do not use/reuse fish fry containers.

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

Properly store employee drinks in a designated area.

JAN 29
2023
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site during the inspection

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail clean the vent-a-hood filters

CRITICALFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

Observed food thawing at room temperature. Thaw in reach-in cooler or under running water

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace leak underneath hand sink faucet

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Do not re-use single use small/large single use containers (fish fry seasoning)

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Detail clean & sanitize all food contact surfaces (food prep surfaces & inside)

CRITICALSanitation
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Detail clean air vent over dry storage shelf

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Required

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
APR 7
2022
PASSED
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER CFM WITH CITY OF DALLAS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

LACK OF DATEMARKING IN RIC

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE FOR ALL

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

SPINACH 124*F AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON STORAGE RACKS

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN ALL

CRITICALSanitation
*14 Wash hands after all other activities

LACK OF HAND WASHING

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

RAW GROUND BEEF STORED ABOVE RAW FISH

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

WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

IMPROPER THAWING

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

MACARONI 55*F , RAW LIVER, AND TARTER SAUCE STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

MINORFacility Condition
*23 No Water

NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK : REPAIR WITHIN 24HRS

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

DISCONTINUE STORING TCS FOOD ITEMS INTENDED FOR HHU AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

MAY 20
2021
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

THAWING TCS IN STANDING WATER

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

RESEAL HANDSINK BACK TO WALL

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

RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOOD IN RIC

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER CFM WITH CITY OF DALLAS

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

PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMERS ITEMS

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

M POTATOES 49.5*F STORED ON RACK

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