FEB 20
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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MEI MEI BUFFET.
BEAT. 41/100
10455 N CENTRAL EXPW #123 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS
Last inspected February 20, 2024 · passed
40 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
126
includes 40 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*32 Damaged Equipment
door seal broken handle broken ric
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths between uses stored
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
fish above RTE food
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dirty air vents
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chicken on buffet 125f
MAY 132023PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2023
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return
Additional reminders required buffet lines
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
Observed cooked meat/beef cooling at room temperature
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed open drinking cups at cook line/in RIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
All food contact surfaces (cook line) sight & touch
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cold holding temperatures must be maintained at 41 F
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Ice scoop observed on top of the ice
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leak underneath wok area
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean vent a hood filters to remove build-up
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Food handling ready to eat foods must wear gloves
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Ready to eat food must be date marked with used by date-7 days
SEP 72022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
RENEW RFSM
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN ALL FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR
DEC 92021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 9
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN CAN OPENER
APR 292021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CAN OPENER BLADE
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLESS
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
LIGHT BULB OUT IN VENT HOOD
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPLACE DAMAGED FRYER BASKETS
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AUG 262020PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2020
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CAN OPENER BLADE
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
RAW CHICKEN OVER COOKED CHICKEN RAW SHRIMP OVER COOKED CHICKEN IN WALK IN COOLER
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING GLOVES
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
DO NOT TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL COOKED PRODUCT
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPAIR COOLER SEALS AND HANDLES
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
REMOVE DEAD INSECTS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINKS SEGREGATED WITH LID
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD OFF FLOOR
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS
JAN 292020PASSED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2020
PASSED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MUSSELS 43.7°, RAW CHICKEN 51°, CRAB DIP 51°.
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
RAW CK. ABOVE RTE FOOD IN WIC.
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
CLEANERS ABOVE FOOD PREP/STORAGE/UTENSIL CLEANING STATION.
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
MISSING TEST STRIPS.
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
OBSERVED DEAD CRICKETS/ ROACH.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
STORE PERSONAL FOOD AWAY FROM FOOD PREP.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL SUGAR, ECT.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
STORE FOOD OFF FLOOR (WIC CABBAGE).
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
INVERT SCOOP HANDLES & FORK HANDLES FOR TOGO.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR MISSING FLOOR WALL TILES.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
WOMEN RR NEEDS COVERED TRASH.
*47 Other Violations
ACQUIRE HANDWASH SIGN FOR HS & EMPLOYEE RESTROOM & BODILY CLEAN UP INSTRUCTIONS.
AUG 212019PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2019
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw meat stored over cooked food items
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store bucket in hand sink
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean can opener blade, clean interior of ice machine
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Inside reach in freezer
FEB 282019PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2019
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
Ice scoop handle in ice. chilling food containers in ice used for consumption
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed dented cans
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
bucket in handsink
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
dead insects observed
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
AUG 142018PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
counter tops
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
flies observed
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
discard dented cans
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged floor tiles
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JUL 92018PASSED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2018
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
repair damaged cooler door handle
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leak under 3 comp sink
*33 Warewashing equipment, clean solutions.
washing utensils in a mop sink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
JAN 92018PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2018
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
No sanitizer at dish machine
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw pork stored over lettuce in walk in cooler
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
utensil in hand sink
JUN 192017PASSED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 19
2017
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
floor tiles must be sealed or replaced, cove base
*39 Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
sanitizer bucket more than 200 ppm
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing signs
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, microwave, clean utensils/rewash
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
pipe under prep sink is leaking, faucets
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloth keep in sanitizer bucket
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed roach behind hand sink, fruit flies in dry storage area, house flies
*25 HACCP Plan Record to be maintained
provide HACCP plan
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
cross contamination chicken above sauce, raw chicken above sausages
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves in walk in coolers and walk in freezer, ric, rif, clean prep tables, dish washer must be cleaned (exterior)
MAY 182017PASSED13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2017
PASSED
13 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
FRIED SHRIMP 77 DEGREE F DISCARD
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SUSHI ROLLS 65 DEGREE F DISCARD
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
CORRECTED ON SITE
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE TEXAS STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER CARDS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL SANITIZER BUCKET AT WAIT STATION
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
COOL DOWN FRIED SHRIMP PROPERLY ( ICE BATH OR OTHER APPROVED METHODS)
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
DO NOT BLOCK HS
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPLACE/ COVER RUSTY TABLE WITH RUBBER MATS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL BULK FOODS WITH THEIR COMMON NAMES
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
MISSING TILE COVE BASE AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, SEAL PROVIDE FOR RESTROOM DOORS TO SELF CLOSE COMPLETELY
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
TRAP FLOOR DRAINS/ SINKS PROPERLY, REPLACE GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER DOORS, CLEAN TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER, PROVIDE BUFFET PLATE SIGN "NEW PLATES" AT EACH BUFFET LINE
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN WALLS FLOORS, VENTS, EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,
NOV 282016PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2016
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL ALL TOXIC BOTTLES WITH CHEMICAL NAME
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
DATE MARK ALL TCS WITH 7 DAY MAX SHELF LIFE
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE GUARD FREE OF MOLD
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