SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

KESSLER PARK BISTRO.

YOUR CALL. 53/100

2511 WEDGLEA DR #C · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected December 23, 2019 · passed

8 of 8 inspections passed. 15 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
8 passed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 23
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 24
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils, towel in the hand sink

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the freezer

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register rfsm with city of dallas

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
DEC 28
2018
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all food containers

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

observed raw chicken, raw meat, pickle store together raw eggs and chocolate syrup store together

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for all coolers, prep area

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed spoiled bell pepper without container, date marking in cooler

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

observed no RFSM display

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

oils boxes on the floor

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
NOV 20
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

observed raw eggs at table without temp or time control

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed open packages of cheese, lettuce, tomato without containers

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

raw meat and cheese store togethe

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the whole kitchen

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all foods in coolers

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

ice machine

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

tables, shelves

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floor

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Pesticides and rodenticides application criteria

observed insect trap above soda machine

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Label - Bulk food w/ manufatuter labeling
MAY 22
2018
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

RFSM Certificate not issued by the City of Dallas. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certifica

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

New York Strip Steak in reach in cooler date 1/8/18. Steaks appears to be in distressed condition. Management agreed to discard.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Multiple items in reach in cooler not date marked. Employees should date mark and identify all foods processed on site.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

Permit on display does not match signage for business. Please contact our office to see about getting a name change. Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Handle broken to microwave. Deflector on interior of back ice machine (near hand wash sink) missing central attachment. Non-functioning walk in cooler used for dry storage (please note such equipm

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Light missing near entrance to kitchen. Light bulb not functioning near kitchen hand wash sink. Light bulb not functioning over three compartment sink.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Sanitizer bucket and soap buckets not clearly identified.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

Equipment used in kitchen not designed for commercial applications.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Hand Wash sink near dish pit missing individual disposable towels.

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MAR 20
2018
PASSED
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

No test strips for sanitizer available at time of inspection.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Light not functioning near entrance to kitchen from main service cunter. Light not functioning above three compartment sink.

CRITICALSanitation
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

Hand wash sink in main production area of kitchen reached a maximum temperature of 107.2°F and then started declining. Ensure all hand wash sink shall reach minimum temperature of 110°F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

Permit on record shows establishment to be "Kessler Park Bistro" under the ownership of "The View DFW LLC" Business is operating as "Rod's Kitchen". Ownership is undetermined as management unable

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Ice deflector in ice machine missing a mounting. Reach in cooler in front service area at 55°F Walk in cooler not functioning. Interior is warm and enclosed.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

No permit on display or available at time of inspection.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Management unable to provide evidence that the grease interceptor system has been serviced on a regular basis.

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Scoops stored in bulk food with handles resting in and on foods. Brown sugar is considered a ready to eat food.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

Raw shell eggs stored on counter had temperature of 75.2°F. Management indicated that they are brought up to temperature prior to baking. If time is used as a control, written procedures should be

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

No individual disposable towels at hand wash sink at main service counter. No individual disposable towels at hand wash sink in main dishwashing area.

CRITICALSanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

Grill brushes, grill cleaning scouring pads stored over main cooking surfaces under vent hood. Please relocate to where these articles are not over food. 'Cleaned' mop cloths stored on top of cl

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

Bulk food should be clearly labeled. Flour, salt (?), Brown sugar(?), et al stored in plastic bins with no clear identifier as to contents.

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

Raw shell eggs stored in reach in cooler over ready to eat cakes and other foods.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Can of opened corn in reach in cooler lacks date marking.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No staff able to provide evidence of successful completion of a Registered Food Service Manager course. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all t

AUG 31
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTS

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ICE GUARD AT ICE MACHINE

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

SINGLE SERVICE CUPS

FEB 22
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ICE GUARD AT ICE MACHINE

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

AT ALL HAND SINKS

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

FIX LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK BY DRINK MACHINE

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