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Kim's Orient Express

311 S Zang Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208 · 75208 · Restaurant

Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
15
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-31
Pass Rate
100%
0 failures
Score
33/100
BEAT
15 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-31
No failures across all 15 inspections on record
42 sanitation violations found across 12 inspections
20 other violations found across 10 inspections
Sanitation critical 42×
Other critical 20×
Food Storage & Handling critical 19×
Documentation & Training serious
Employee Hygiene critical
Facility Condition minor
Food Temperature critical
Pest Activity critical
2025-07-31 Pass New Retail Food 2022

No violations found.

2024-06-24 Pass New Retail Food 2022

No violations found.

2023-12-28 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
minor Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

hand sink needs paper towels

critical Sanitation

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

raw hot dogs in RIC on top rack, shall be on bottom

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

date mark cheese in RIC for 7 days

critical Sanitation

*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

need a sanitize solution bucket with 50-100ppm Cl

minor Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Observed flour on wall / light fixture / clock

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloths need to be in the bucket between uses

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light bulb in vent hood is out, shall be replaced

2023-06-26 Pass Routine
1
minor Facility Condition

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

SEAL HAND SINK TO WALL PROPERLY

2022-10-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
serious Other

*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages

Must include discard by time on racks of sausage rolls.

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Detail clean the floors throughout the kitchen area.

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label chemical spray bottle with common name.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leak at 3 comp sink. Seal bare wood door(mop sink).

critical Sanitation

*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

Observed employee washing hands at non handwashing sink.

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Detail clean inside of RIC(sight and touch).

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Label bulk ingredient bins(flour, sugar, etc).

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils withstand repeated warewashin

Do not reuse single use containers.

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Store wet wiping towels in a sanitizing solution.

minor Other

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

All RTE foods must be datemarked(breakfast sandwiches).

2021-08-13 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
minor Sanitation

*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT

minor Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

INVERT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AT FRONT COUNTER

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

critical Pest Activity

*18 Licensed pest control applicator only

OBSERVED PESTICIDES IN ESTABLISHMENT

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

critical Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

KOLACHES 83.2*F, 72*F , 89*F STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE

serious Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

LACK OF TIME PROVIDED AND FAILURE TO DISCARD AFTER Allotted TIME

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

PROVIDE FOR ALL

2021-02-22 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

KOLACHES 84*F , 77*F

serious Other

*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

NO TIME PROVIDED FOR KOLACHES

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE FOR ALL

serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS

minor Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

MOP STORED IN BUCKET

minor Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLES ANS GAPS

minor Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

CLEAN VENT HOOD

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PROVIDE FOR ALL

2020-06-19 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
critical Sanitation

*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

OBSERVED HAND WASHING IN 3 COMP SINK

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

LABEL ALL NON ORIGINAL CONTANIER

minor Employee Hygiene

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

PERSONAL DRINKS STORED ON PREP TABLE AND UNDER PREP TABLE

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE FOR ALL

serious Other

*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

PROVIDE ACCURATE DOCUMENTS FOR TIME (LOGS)

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

2019-12-27 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE FOR ALL

serious Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

LACK OF DATEMARKING; PROVIDE DATE AND TIME FOR ALL

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PROVIDE FOR ALL

serious Documentation & Training

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

KOLACHES 73*F,71*F, 75*F, BISCUIT 72*F IN DISPLAY CASE

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

critical Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING DONUT WITH BARE HANDS

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOR ALL

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

2019-06-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

front dining area peeling ceiling tiles must be replace or repair to proper condition a/c vents rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition

critical Food Temperature

*03 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Hot).

RI cooler unit 50 F must be maintain safe food temperature of 40 F or below

serious Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

missing date marking on food containers inside cooler front unit must be have date marking on all food containers

minor Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions front areas sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Chlorine concentration

critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

all cooler units dirty inside and outside with mold, food debris and grease accumulations

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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

minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

expired RFSM certification must be have current FSM registered with the city

minor Sanitation

*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

hermetical containers lids dirty with food debris and soils accumulations inside cooler units clean hermetical containers inside cooler units on all areas

2018-11-26 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

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

serious Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

critical Sanitation

*20 FOOD,HANDWASH,LAVATORIES

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

minor Sanitation

*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

2018-06-08 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
serious Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

food cover containers with food debris, flour and contamination must be clean cover lids to avoid food contamination

critical Sanitation

*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

back are containers lids dirty clean hermetical seal containers to avoid food contamination

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

missing date marking

critical Other

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

open bags sugar back area must be provide close containers to avoid food contamination

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space

excessive not working equipment must be remove to maintain premises in good condition

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

food packages and boxes also food containers at floor level must be have containers out the floor at least 6 inches out floor level

critical Sanitation

*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se

food surfaces with food debris and contamination must be clean and sanitize during operational hours

2017-11-30 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

all food containers at floor level must be 6 inches out of floors

minor Sanitation

*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

premises dirty must be clean premises during operational hours

minor Sanitation

*45 Floor contruction requirements

floors at stock back area missing seal cement floor must be sealed and had smooth surfaces

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

missing date marking

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

must label all food containers

serious Sanitation

*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluid clean up procedure /spill kit

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing Handler cards

serious Other

*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

minor Other

*46 Service Sinks,availability

hand sink not working at restrooms should be working properly at all times

serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

missing sanitizing solutions sanitizer bucket 100 ppm 3c sink sanitizing solution 50 ppm

critical Other

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

food not covered must be use of food containers with covers

2017-05-12 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages

KOLACHES NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED DATE MARK EACH TRAY. DISCARD AFTER FOUR HOURS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE OR KEEP KOLACHES IN A WARMER OR REFRIGERATOR

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

ENSURE ALL FOOD PREPARATION STAFF HAS A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

A LARGE CONTAINER OF HAND SANITIZER AND TOWELS RESTING INSIDE OF THE BACK HAND SINK

critical Pest Activity

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS BEING WORN BY STAFF (FINAL WARNING)

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER

minor Sanitation

*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT IN THE RESTROOM

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE BACK HAND SINK

2016-11-07 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN FILTERS OF THE FRONT VENT HOOD CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF THE FRONT REACH IN REFRIGERATORS

minor Other

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

EXPIRED STARBUCKS ICED COFFEE BOTTLES FOR SALE (VOLUNTARILY REMOVED)

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

REMOVE THE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE INTAKE VENT

serious Food Storage & Handling

*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages

UNLABELED AND UNPACKAGED KOLACHES NOT TIME MARKED

minor Sanitation

*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN THE TOILET BOWL OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO REMOVE SOIL

critical Sanitation

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

EGGS STORED ABOVE RAW SAUSAGE LINKS

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