SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

KOREA HOUSE.

BEAT. 47/100

2598 ROYAL LN · PRESTON HOLLOW, DALLAS

Last inspected July 12, 2023 · passed

18 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 12
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
NOV 1
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
MAR 29
2022
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS IN HAND SINK

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

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

CLOSE ANY OPENING FROM CEILING AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.

SEP 22
2021
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace missing tile/close open gaps in walk in dish pit area, Repair floor where needed > broken / missing floor tiles throughout

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Observed ice scoop inside ice machine

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide paper towels for hand sink on cook line

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Store product in approved food grade plastic bags > observed various meat items in plastic bags with red ink

SERIOUSSanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

Provide the guidance for clean up of bodily fluid for bio hazard spill kit

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

Label all food containers with common name label> Sugar bottles, seasonings shakers, dry ingredient bin

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

Date mark all prepared product held longer than 24hrs with use by date not to exceed 7 days

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MAR 22
2021
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

KITCHEN

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

PORK 48'F, BEEF 47'F, HOT DOG AND VEGETABLES 52'F

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

1) REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES BY DISHWASHING MACHINE.

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
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

FOR RAW SUSHI PRODUCTS

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. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN OVER BEEF AND RAW

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

AIR VENTS

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AUG 26
2020
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

KEEP WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE.

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 "

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE MISSING END CAPS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE DAMAGED / MISSING TILES FROM WALL AND FLOOR OF DISHWASHING AREA.

FEB 18
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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 "

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

OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT PRODUCTS AND RAW SEAFOOD

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

REPAIR DAMAGE FLOOR TILES. i.e. WALK IN COOLER

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

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

RENEW ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH LARGER WEATHER STRIPS

JUL 11
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

SUSHI MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING FOOD SOIL PRESENT

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

DATE MARKING OF COOKED FOOD ITEMS NECESSARY COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND WASH SINK IN THE SUSHI AREA WITH COOKING UTENSILS RESTING INSIDE THE BASIN

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

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

KITCHEN COOK OBSERVED DRINKING FROM AN OPEN PERSONAL DRINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

KITCHEN COOK'S PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DIRTY REACH IN COOLER FAN COVERS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE THROUGHOUT STORE

JAN 14
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw chicken stored over ready to eat food products

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

Attached hose hanging below the flood level rim of the stock pot

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean pans with old labels

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

Raw shell eggs held on the counter at 62.3 degrees Cooked rice held on the counter at 59.5 degrees Cooked egg in the sushi refrigerator at 46.3 degrees

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles
JUL 19
2018
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*10 Chlorine exposure time table

Lack of a sanitizing solution

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Cooked Rice cooling on the counter at 100.0 - coolung on the counter

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

Raw beef stored over cooked foods

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Wet towels under the cutting boards

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

Raw beef held at 63.8 degrees - marinating on the counter Raw shell eggs held at 81.1 degrees - on the counter without refrigeration Raw beef held at 73.0 degrees - on the counter without refrigerat

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.

Lack of hot soapy water to wash utensils and items like the cutting boards

JAN 11
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw beef stored over lettuce

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Bone soup at 45.8 degrees vegetable soup 45.6

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles
JUN 30
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

clean the ice machine and replace the rusty screws inside

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

do not use cloth towels underneath the cutting boards-absorbent material

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

repair hole in the ceiling.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all employees that deal with food preparation must obtain a valid food handler card

JAN 10
2017
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

soy sauce buckets stored on the storage room floor

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

do not store underneath cutting boards

MINOROther
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food

needed on the menus

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

observed employee handle sushi rice with his bare hands

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

repair ceiling tiles in storage room

MINOROther
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking

need to asterisk the raw sushi items on the menu

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