SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

LOUISIANA FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN.

BEAT. 36/100

124 S CARROLL AVE · DEEP ELLUM, DALLAS

Last inspected August 17, 2023 · passed

29 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
132
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 17
2023
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT - RIC , GRILLS, OVENS, DRY STORAGE BINS, ETC. OBSERVED W/ PRODUCT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NOT CLEAN TO TOUCH

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

PROVIDE A USE BY DATE FOR ALL PRODUCT HELD LONGER THAN 24 HRS

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS TO TEST BLEACH SANITIZER CONCENTRATION MAINTAIN BETWEEN 50-100 PPM

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK I BACK PREP AREA

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

REMOVE CARDBOARD SHELF LINERS ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE SMOOTH, EASY TO CLEAN, & NON-ABSORBENT

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

RODENT DROPPINGS OBSERVED UNDER SHELVING & ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT BOH

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD & BEVERAGES THROUGHOUT BOH ON COOK LINE & PREP AREAS

MINORSanitation
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

PROVIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS FOR WORK/SERVICE AREAS

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

COVER CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN INSIDE WIC

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

FAN COVERS INSIDE WIC OBSERVED W/ HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT & SHELVES OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT /DEBRIS ACCUMULATION

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTS UNDER VENT HOOD

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Premises free of litter

EXCESSIVE RUBBISH OBSERVED IN BACK STORAGE ROOM

FEB 6
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Rice found at 81'f keep at 135'f or higher

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean ice machine

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

Keep boxes of food min 6" above ground

AUG 8
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Make hand sink accessible at all times.

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

Fix gap at back door

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dust off ceiling tiles and vent covers

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace lights under vent hood

JAN 10
2022
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Do not store rice under raw chicken

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Keep grease trap record on site

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

Date mark all RTE foods

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Rodent evidence found in office

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace light cover or use covered lights

JUL 29
2021
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair ceiling tiles and a/c

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

health permit not posted

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

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

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

observed food sit on floor in dry storage room

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in wic, clean fans, gaskets

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at door

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

use utensils with handle

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

raw fish stored above rice

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Wash hands after all other activities

wash hands

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single use articles

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

employees need to cover hair

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels at hand sink

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APR 10
2021
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

CUTTING BOARDS

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

WORK ON ONE TASK AT A TIME

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINOROther
*33 Rinsing procedures - CIP
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
SEP 17
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED RFSM

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

FOOD IN WIC ON THE FLOOR.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

REPLACE THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD

MAR 5
2020
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SEAFOOD 53 DEGREE F

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN FAN USED IN KITCHEN

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

LABEL SPICES IN NON ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

WIC, BUCKETS ON GROUND

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

CHICKEN THIGH 122, 125 DEGREE F

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

SEPARATE CHICKEN AND FISH

JUL 15
2019
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SERIOUSOther
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

hot < 110F within 20 sec (warning)

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

Cover all food to prevent cross contamination

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean gaskets & fan vent covers

MINORSanitation
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

clean light shields

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Certify all staff

FEB 26
2019
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

dispose of mop water and hang mop to dry when not in use

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

label all food containers with common name

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

remove card board liners and box liners from ric units

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

fan cover inside wic observed with dust accumulation

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

cook observed without proper hair cover

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels for hand sink on cook line

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

upper inside panel of ice machine observed pink slime substance

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

seal back door properly, large gap on bottom observed

AUG 1
2018
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Cross contamination by arrangement r. shrimp stored with r. chicken

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

personal drinks stored on equipment

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

reseal around back door

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

soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

mop stored in dirty

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

flies

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

certify All staff

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Donning gloves without washing hands

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace non -working hot lamp for chicken

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

food stored on floors

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

no paper towels

MINORSanitation
*32 CIP-Cleanability

clean gaskets

MAR 21
2018
PASSED
17 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

provide

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

Rice 78.9F

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Donning gloves without washing hands

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

provide

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

no date marking on prepared foods

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean air vent

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

soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label s. buckets

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

cover all food to prevent cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean drains

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Cross contamination by arrangement

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no RFSM on duty

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

label bulk containers

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

improper thawing of shrimp

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

certify all staff

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

handle stored improperly in food

AUG 23
2017
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

concentrated syrups on floor in dry storage area

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

person food and drinks left on prep table

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw shrimp (in RIC) 46.7°F

JUL 21
2017
PASSED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

employee food and drinks on prep table next to bowl of sauce. Employee food and drinks on prep table with bowl of raw shrimp. employee drink on table with rice cooker and uncovered container of green

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer bucket 200ppm

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

raw chicken 44°F, raw tilapia 45°F, raw chikcen 49°F, raw tilapia 46.2°F

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

in prep area

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

sticky traps with dead roaches in dry storage area

SERIOUSOther
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food

milk and whipped cream stored inside ice maker

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

trash can used to move bowl of tartar sauce into cooler

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

broken thermometer in reach-in unit

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

date mark cakes in display cooler

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

hand sink in prep area

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

potato salad containers reused for food storage

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

muscular balm left on prep table

JAN 25
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Do not reuse single use containers.

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

Employee drinks and food on prep table.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

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