SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

KING BUFFET.

BEAT. 18/100

10250 W TECHNOLOGY BLVD · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS

Last inspected January 5, 2024 · passed

34 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
126
includes 34 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Aug 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 5
2024
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

set up 3 com sink wash rinse sanitize air drying

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

observed cross contamination raw tuna stored above fried chicken, raw chicken above rte food

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

cover food in wif, wic, ric

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, coolers, freezers, shelves

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

personal food separate from customer food

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

use utensils with handle to scoop food no bowls

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine, clean food storage containers

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged/broken floor tiles

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide qua test strips

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap around doors (entrance and back doors)

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

do not use unapproved material for food contact

JUN 12
2023
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Maintain all cold food products at 41F or lower

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

Do not store raw chicken above other foods

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Maintain dishwasher sanitizer at 50 ppm

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use

Do not reuse single-use gloves

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Do not store chemicals or personal medications above food products or equipment

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

No drinking in food prep area

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

Cover all food products in WIF

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

Do not store knives between food prep stations (wok and deep fryers)

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace rusted electrical switch box

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean fan, floor, cooler and freezer handles

OCT 13
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN MEAT CUTTER AND MIXER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

SPRAY BOTTLE

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN HANDLES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN FLOOR OF ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER.

SEP 15
2022
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

OBSERVED FLIES FROM KITCHEN AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP, SERVING AREA. KEEP PERSONAL BEVERAGE AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE IN WAIT STATION.

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

WING 112'F, SAUSAGE 114'F, BAKED SALMON 124'F

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

MAINTAIN DISHWASHING MACHINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 0 PPM

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use

EMPLOYEE MUST CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASK, i.e. AFTER TOUCHING CLOTHING.

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

TOFU 50 'F, SQUID 47'F, POTATOES SALAD 48'F, SEAFOOD SALAD 50'F

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

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE, i.e. FLAN

CRITICALFood Temperature
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr

LABEL / RECORD ALL YOUR ITEMS ON TEMPERATURE FOR PRODUCTS USE TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL

MAR 15
2022
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

DO NOT STORED FOOD IN OPENED CANS

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER.

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

STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY.

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

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

MAINTAIN CHLORINE SANITIZER IN SINK AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 200 PLUS PPM.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

MAINTAIN MACHINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10 PPM .

SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr

PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS FOR ALL BATCHES OF FOOD.

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AUG 10
2021
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORPest Activity
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

DO NOT KEEP FLIES TAPES ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES.

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE , FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

SINK 0 PPM, COS AT 50 PPM

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

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE UP TO 7 DAYS.

SERIOUSSanitation
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

FAUCET UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

MAINTAIN SANITIZER BUCKET AT 100 PPM, TESTED AT 200 PPM.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request."

JAN 25
2021
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT, i.e. SHOES, PHONES, AND ETC...

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition

MAINTAIN SANITIZER FOR BUCKET AT 100 PPM, TESTED AT 200 PPM.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

DO NOT STORE KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLERS.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

FAUCET W

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. KEEP ALL EMPLOYEES' BEVERAGE AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr

OBSERVED RECORD ON SITE BUT MUST KEEP RECORDS FOR 3 MONTHS AND KEEP PROVIDE DISCARD DATE/ TIME ON PRODUCTS.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request."

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

NO FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN OPENED CAN ALLOWED. REMOVE UNAPPROVED MEAT CUTTER

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINES

JUL 1
2020
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE CRACKED DOOR FROM ICE MACHINE

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK - WAIT STATION HAND SINK

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

DO NOT STORE KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLERS / TABLES.

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

NO FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN OPENED CAN ALLOWED. REMOVE UNAPPROVED MEAT CUTTER

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

INSTALL AT FAUCET WHERE HOSE IS CONNECTED.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

COVER ALL THE FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)

DEC 26
2019
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 50 PPM. TESTED AT 0 PPM.

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED FROM WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLERS

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO FAUCET WHERE HOSE IS CONNECTED

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD (i.e. OYSTER SAUCE) IN OPENED CAN

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

DO NOT STORE ANY KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN TABLES OR COOLERS

SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance

PROVIDE TIME AND DATE RECORD TO RICE USE TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ALSO CLEAN TOP OF DISH WASHING MACHINE

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

STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY

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

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"

MAY 24
2019
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

None

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF

Oyster sauce held at the cooks station without refrigeration

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

Susage at 72.2 degrees - non refigerated Cooked beef at 76.5 degrees - non refrigerated Cooked fish held at 73.4 degrees - non refrigerated Tufu at 54.2 degrees in the refrigerator Raw beef stew h

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

Attached hose without a backflow device

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw chicken prepared directly next to mushrooms

MINORSanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Open can used for food contact surface

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
OCT 25
2018
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Broccoli Banana's and Cantaloupe

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw chicken being cut and raw beef on the same cutting table Raw mussels and krab defrosted in the same set of sinks

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

Cooked beef roast held at 66.3 - on a shelf without refrigeration Once fried chicken held on the counter at 54.3 degrees - on the counter without refrigeration Cooked fish held at 47.6 degrees held

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
AUG 24
2018
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw fish over macaroni salad Defrosting cooled sausag end raw squid in the same set of sinks Raw chicken held over raw beef

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Beard nets missing

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

Garlic in oil non refrigerated Once fried egg rools hald at 66.3 degrees - held on the counter Cooked sauage held at 68.8 degrees without refrigertion Open cans of sauce non refrigerated

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Cut off plastic containers used as a funnel Bowl used as a scoop

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods

Hand washing is required after handling raw shell eggs - gloves need to be remove and hand washed before donning new gloves

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Mushroom stored on the floor

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap
AUG 15
2018
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Open can used for food storage

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

Lack of water during the defrosting staged

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Fried fish held at 99.4 degrees

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

Cooked beef held at 68.1 degrees Sushi held at 53.8 degrees Cottage cheese at 46.3 degrees

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F

Walk in refrigerator thermometer not working properly

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF

Oyster sauce

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

Preparing raw chicken and raw oyster on the same preparation table Raw meat stored over ready to eat fruit

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

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