SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

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3820 W CLARENDON DR · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected September 12, 2023 · passed

9 of 9 inspections passed. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
9 passed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 12
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

all hands need soap and paper towels, provide

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

no using aluminum foil as liner

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

store large pots off floor (covered OR inverted)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean floors and drains

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

post

SEP 28
2022
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours

OBSERVED THAWING FOOD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 3 COMP SINK. THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER OR 24-48 HOURS IN COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT.

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

OBSERVED: GRIME BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, IN DRAINS, GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

OBSERVED NO AVAILABLE SOAP AT TWO AND SINKS, PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

OBSERVED HEAVY SOIL/GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON SOILED SURFACE STORE ON CLEAN SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD, CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE OVEN, REPLACE.

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

POST SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING CARDBOARD TO STORE CHIPS, USE NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL

JUL 16
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed water damaged ceiling tiles.

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

Post sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

missing soap at two hand sinks, provide.

FEB 10
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

heavy dust on vents, clean

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking

clean equipment and utensils before restocking.

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

grime and grease build up on floors.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels at hand sink.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide covered waste container.

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

salsa in self service unit at 45.3F.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

thawing protein at room temperature, RFSM placed in running.

FEB 8
2019
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed tortillas at table without container or protection

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

leaking faucet at 3 comp sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register RFSM with city of dallas

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

lettuce, cheese, corn

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

remove all carbon boards around the deep fried area

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
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AUG 23
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

utensils in hand sink

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

200 ppm

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

fruits in the cooler

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register RFSM with city of Dallas

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MAR 9
2018
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
CRITICALSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Cardboard under filled pots on floor near entrance. Any surfaces should be non absorbent and easily cleaned. Cardboard can act as harborage for pests.

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

Bag of onions on floor in hallway near office.

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

Broken ceiling tile above tall oven.

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

Raw pork belly stored thawing in sink in back storage area.

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

Plastic spoons used to dispense chocolate and varied colored sprinkles resting with handles on the food.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No employee was able to provide evidence of Registered Food Service Manager level of food safety training. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at al

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

No hand wash sink had individual paper towels.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Chlorine sanitizer tested at less than 10ppm. Please follow manufacturer's directions on proper preparation of sanitizer. Corrected on site to 200ppm. Please establish standards to consistently c

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Test strips for Chlorine sanitizer not available at time of inspection.

AUG 14
2017
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

ICE CREAM SCOOP

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

AT CONDIMENT STATION

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

TORTILLAS NEED TO BE COVERED

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

FEB 9
2017
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

MINORFacility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

AT RESTROOMS

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

BANANA IN RIC

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

PICO 50 DEGREE F

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