SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

LOVERS PIZZA & PASTA.

YOUR CALL. 51/100

5605 W LOVERS LN · BLUFFVIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected October 22, 2023 · passed

14 of 14 inspections passed. 27 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
96
includes 27 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 22
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 PIC ensure conditional employee who exhibits or reports a symptom, or who reports diagnosed illn
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Excessive SPILLAGE ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. PROVIDE Equipment TO BE MAINTAINED CLEAN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

FAUCET ON HAND SINK WILL NOT TURN OFF, HAS CONSTANT DRIP. PROVIDE APPROVED REPAIR

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DAMAGE FLOOR TILE AND WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM-

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

PROVIDE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE

MAR 30
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed noodles @ 53.2 F/53.4 F, lasanga @ 45.3 F,

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside dirty RIC (shelves, gaskets, inner panels), dirty soda nozzles on fountain machine

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

RIC/WIC

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dirty storage shelves and exterior of equipment

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leaking hand sinks in kitchen and back room area

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

post hand wash sign in restroom

JUL 28
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed mold on nozzle of soda fountain machine

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

Provide probe thermometer for food temps

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floor

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair gasket on WIC door and floor tile in kitchen

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Post 'choking poster' sign and 'inspection report available' sign up for public view

DEC 7
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty soda and ice dispencer.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Observed cardboard used as a liner.

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

Observed equipment stored on the floor.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floor in WIC and dry storage.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair loose tiles and holes in walls throughout.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need handwash signage in restrooms.

MAY 25
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Observed medication stored in cooler with food.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Observed cracked containers/lids

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed live cockroach

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

Observed knife stored on shelf with food under prep table

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty floor, shelves, outsides of food containers

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed sink coming detached from wall. Observed broken tiles

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign in restroom

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NOV 30
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed rodent droppings, Open rodent trap.

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

Observed towels not in sanitizer solution. Keep sanitizer bucket ready during food prep/service hours.

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

Observed spoon kept in WIC

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Observed re-using single-use containers

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

Label ingredients

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide handwash sign in restroom

MINOROther
*46 Toilet tissue, availability

Provide toilet paper.

OCT 28
2020
PASSED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed contaminated salt bowl, debris drop into pizza sauce in RIC

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw shrimp stored over cheese

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty inside microwave, dirty inside RIF and RIC

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Observed cracked container lid.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed torn gasket on RIF

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

Observed dead cockroaches flattened in RIF door

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

No sanitizer bucket set up. Wiping cloths left on shelves

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

Observed foods uncovered

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Observed re-using single-use plastic containers

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

Label sugar, yellow powder ingredient, and water for use in food prep

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed very dirty throughout entire kitchen (walls, shelves, equipment, floors, outsides of containers) Deep clean needed.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed

Observed vents not secured

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed repairs needed. Broken floor tiles, holes in wall, ceiling, and door. RFP detaching from wall in back.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide handwash signs at all hand sinks

APR 29
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Do not block hand sink or leave items inside

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed cardboard and plastic wrap as shelf liner and plastic wrap covering microwave. Surfaces should be durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean bottom of RIF, WIC floor, and WIC shelves.

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

Keep restroom door closed

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide handwash signs at hand sinks

NOV 4
2019
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener blade. Dirty inside RIF and inside microwave.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Cool sauce in smaller portions to allow faster cooling.

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed plastic wrap and foil as shelf liner. Must be easily cleanable and durable.

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

Observed back door not self-closing

CRITICALFood Temperature
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label cooking spray bottlerepair

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair broken wall

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

Keep bathroom door closed.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks.

APR 22
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label oill container

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
OCT 17
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

store raw eggs at bottom of cooler

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

interior of coolers

APR 11
2018
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged doors

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
OCT 9
2017
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

KEEP DUMPSTERS COLVERED

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

DOOR HANDLE OF REACH IN COOLER, DAMAGED PANEL OF ICE MAKER

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINOROther
*45 First Aid
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

EVIDENCE OF DRINKING

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

RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER SAUCES

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

HAND SINKS

MAR 27
2017
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE MISSING END GAPS FROM LIGHTS ABOVE ICE MACHINE

MINORSanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

USE FOOD PREP. SINK TO WASH FOOD ONLY

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

OBSERVED ONE ROACH ON FLOOR

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

TO ALL HAND SINKS FROM KITCHEN AND RESTROOM

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

SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH LARGER WEATHER STRIP

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