SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

LIFE SCHOOL MOUNTAIN CREEK.

EAT. 85/100

5525 W ILLINOIS AVE · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected October 30, 2023 · passed

Passed all 14 inspections, but 15 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 30
2023
PASSED
0 violations
APR 12
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

SMALL AMOUNT OF GRIME ON ICE GUARD OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

GRIME ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT.

OCT 20
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

REACH IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE, REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

OBSERVED GRIME ON WALLS, CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH CITY OF DALLAS

APR 27
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

observed dust build up on surface of ice machine, clean.

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

observed grime inside of ice machine at screw hole of ice machine guard, clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

test strips for sanitizer solution not available. provide correct test strips.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

rfsm not posted. have posted.

OCT 29
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM paper work not onsite.

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

grime build up on inside of ice machine, no water dripping/ice touching area. clean and sanitize.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean top of ice machine due to being used as storage for ice scoop.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

steak fingers observed at 115,8F, 118.9F and 133.2F. store in hot hold when not serving.

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MAY 21
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

observed dead crickets on floor and on ceiling tile, remove.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

did not wash hands before donning new gloves.

DEC 2
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed grime build up on ice machine, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

observed dead pest on light shields and next to ice machine, REMOVE.

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

observed Sonic drink stored on top of clean utensils, place personal drinks away from kitchen on not on top of equipment/utensils

OCT 24
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

red residue on corners of white lip inside of ice bin, ice not used for human consumption.

APR 23
2019
PASSED
5 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

CRITICALSanitation
*44 Receptacles prevent debris, insect, rodents, allow for cleaning

water heather drain receptacle cover broken must be replace or repair to proper condition

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

evidence of rats droppings inside kitchen area must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

PIC must be ensure pest control is on place during pest infestation the presence of pest at kitchen area must be eliminate to avoid public hazard due to cross contamination by pest harboring

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

microwaves dirty inside with food debris and contamination must be clean to avoid cross contamination

OCT 10
2018
PASSED
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

walls and floors behind equipment dirty with litter and dust accumulation some mold as well must be clean to avoid contamination ceiling food spills must be clean to avoid contamination

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

water leak at 3c sink must be repair to proper condition

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage

ice machine not in use must be protected from dust and contamination if is not use or storage in a clean dry place

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

holes at ceiling tile inside prep area must be replace or repair to close all gaps

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - air curtain

exit back door missing air curtain must be have air curtain to prevent pest harboring

APR 19
2018
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held

dents cans must be remove to avoid food contamination as hazard control

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

external thermometer broken must be had working and visible thermometers as temp control.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

ice machine with mold and debris must be clean and sanitize properly

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certification FSM must be registered with the city

OCT 25
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

need RFSM display

MAY 16
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

SANDWICHES

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
NOV 28
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION

SERIOUSOther
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

100 PPM QUAT SANITIZING BUCKET

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

ONE DENTED CAN ON SHELF WITH NON DENTED CANS

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