Malai
3699 Mckinney Ave #c319, Dallas, TX 75204 · 75204 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-08-12 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
COLD / RAW CHICKEN OBSERVED AT 48F/PULL OUT DOOR. FOOD/ COLD HOLD MUST BE AT LEAST 41F
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
MUST USE TIME & PUBLIC SAFETY / 4HRS
*14 When to wash
MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE REAPPLYING GLOVES //MUST MONITOR HAND WASHING OF ALL EMPLOYEES
*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
ALL FOOD HANDLES MUST BE TRAINED IN FOOD SAFETY
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
HEAVY FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVING /WALK IN COOLER CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FOR SIGHT AND TOUCH
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER HANDLING RAW AND COOKED BEEF ON THE SAME PREP TABLE SEPARATE THE & PREPARE ONE ITEM AT A TIME
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
CUTTING BOARDS NOT IN GOOD CONDITION
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS ON THE FLOOR AT COOKLINE
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
HEAVY FOOD & DEBRIS FOUND ON FLOOR/ EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT CLEAN WALLS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR LEAKS (REACH IN COOLER)
2023-02-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Stacked shrimp in contact with lid
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leak at WIC
2022-08-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Leak in RIC ceiling dripping onto broccoli
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Observed employee touch food with bare hands
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed carrots stored on floor in wic
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Must have RFSM on site during all serving hours
2022-01-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw beef next to cooked chicken in walk in cooler
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed sanitizer bucket at 0 PPM sanitizer
*31 No soap at handsink
No soap at bar hand sink
*32 Damaged Equipment
Rear stove damaged, Missing burner knobs
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Floors in rear kitchen soiled.
*14 When to wash hands
EMployee at bar does not wash hands after switching tasks
*47 Handwashing signage
Missing hand wash sign at bar hand sink
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Observed soiled air intake vents in kitchen
2021-08-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
2021-02-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs next to lettuce raw beef next to cooked wings raw beef next to cooked wings
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
deep clean rice cooker ans robo cut
2020-08-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLER. i.e. COVER SIDE AND FRONT OF DESSERT SHELF
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY. DISWAHSER WAS DRINKING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DUSTY FANS FROM WALK IN COOLER
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE
2020-02-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS 68
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
OBSERVED RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN IN WIC, OBSERVED RAW STEAK STORED ABOVE SAUCES
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2019-08-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temps are above 41F in walk in cooler and refrigeration unit on cooking line.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Pink slime found on interior of ice bin/machine.
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Butane fuel stored adjacent to spices and food products.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Equipment not holding cold temperatures. Will follow-up in 10 days.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No paper towel at bar hand sink.
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
Observed flies.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Designate area for employee beverages and food. Can't be stored with food products for customer.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Keep all damp towels in sanitizing buckets.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean intake vents in kitchen and restroom (women's). Fan covers dirty in walk in cooler.
*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility
Clean underneath toilets seats in unisex restroom.
*47 Other Violations
Obtain hand wash sign.
2019-02-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
PLASTIC BAG OF GREEN BEANS OBSERVED STORED ON TOP OF RAW BEEF
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SERVICE GREASE TRAP ASAP SERVICE SHALL NOT EXTEND PAST 90 DAYS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
OBSERVED HAND SINK BEING USED AS A DUMP SINK
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINE IN BETWEEN CANS IN DRY STORAGE AREA
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CEILING ABOVE DISH WASH AND PREP AREA OBSERVED WITH DUST ACCUMULATION
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position
2018-08-14 Pass Routine 2
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
fan covers in wic observed with heavy dust build up
*35 Hair Restraints effective
male kitchen employee observed without hair restraint
2018-02-07 Pass Routine 6
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide name on the noodles in the walk in cooler in the large containers.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
provide a date on the cheeses ( soft cheese)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean the pans stored away on the shelves
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
Provide test papers for the Quat chemical .
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
coffee filter or tea filters should be protected while in storage ( in a container with a lid or in its original container)
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
store the chemical sanitizers off the floor.
2017-07-11 Pass Routine 4
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN TOP OF DISH WASHER
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2016-11-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Chicken 50.2 degrees Fahrenheit, Shrimp 47 degrees Fahrenheit
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Do not use cloth under cutting boards.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean air vent without cover. Replace missing cover.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*47 Handwashing signage
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