SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

MEERUT KABAB HOUSE.

BEAT. 18/100

11276 HARRY HINES BLVD #103 · PRESTON HOLLOW, DALLAS

Last inspected May 8, 2019 · passed

Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 36 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
8 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
118
includes 36 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 8
2019
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw chicken stored over raw beef Raw meat stored over fluid milk

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Missing beard nets

MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Broken equipement

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Open can used for food storage

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Lentils cooling on the counter at 62.5 degrees

NOV 1
2018
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Yogurt held at 73.6 degrees -on the counter without a cooling source

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORSanitation
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.

Lack of a hot water solution to wash dishes

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Lack of sanitizing

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
CRITICALSanitation
*21 PIC ensures effective handwashing being done
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw milk stored over fluid milk

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Broken cutting board Scoops without handles

OCT 23
2018
FAILED
18 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Storage of unused equipment

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Lack of hot holding facilities

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Raw chicken stored on the hand sink at 64.3 degrees Cooked chicken stored outside of the refrigerator at 64.1 degrees

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Total lack of sanitizing clean dishes

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Cooked rice cooling without a refrigeration method at 109.8 degrees

MINOROther
*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
OCT 11
2018
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORSanitation
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.

Lack of a wash water solution to immerse the food service articles

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)

Restroom

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

Raw meats stored over ready ti eat foods Raw chicken stored over raw beef

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Lack of a sanitzer solution

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Open bags of flour used to store food

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

Roach infestation

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Single service scoops used to dip flour with

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Lack of cooling facilities on the preparation line

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
APR 19
2018
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Lack of a sanitizing rinse

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Open can used for food storage

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

Raw chicken stored over raw beef

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

Cooked chicken held at 100.3 degrees

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
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APR 11
2018
PASSED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Bowl used as a flour scoop

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Total lack of sanitation of clean dishes

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Cooked chicken cooling on the counter at 52.5 degrees

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

Flies

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Using a broken cutting board

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Cheese at 49.2 degrees Raw chicken held at 73.3 degrees

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures employees are properly sanitizing equi
MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Storage of unused items

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
OCT 30
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Cooked chicken held at 127.1 degrees

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap

Spray hose

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

Raw chciken stored over cooked cooked foods and or ready to eat foods

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil

Need to wash hands after licking fingers

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

Yogurt sauce at 55.8 degrees Cooked rice at 55.7 degrees

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
OCT 20
2017
FAILED
15 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Cooling containers of cooked rice and meat products on the counter

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Open can of tomato sauce used for food storage

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Raw meat held held at 56.4 degrees - heat without a refrigeration source

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

Raw meat stored over cheese

CRITICALSanitation
*21 PIC ensures effective handwashing being done
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Back door was open, missing a self closing door

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Cooked chicken at 114.0 degrees

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Bilk foods

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap

Spray hose hanging below the flood level rim of sink

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
*44 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Sewage

Waste water leaking on the floor

CRITICALSanitation
*46 A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water
AUG 15
2017
PASSED
11 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

test strips needed to test the strength of the sanitizer soln

MINORSanitation
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color

food debris observed on the walls in the back kitchen area

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

baby roach observed inside the kitchen area

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

thermometers needed inside every reach in cooler

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

close the back door to prevent entry of insects into the establishment

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

the reach in cooler was not set at the required temperature setting

CRITICALSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leaking pipe under the hand wash sink

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

bag of rice stored on the floor of the storage area

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired registered food service manager certificate;

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

beef measured at 44.5 degrees F and beef kabob measured at 49 degrees F; potatoes measured at 52 degrees F

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

no paper towels inside the employee restroom

MAR 6
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

eating and drinking on the food prep table

MINORSanitation
*42 Ventilation hood systems

clean the vents

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

employees eating food on the food prep table

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