SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

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5330 W LOVERS LN #112B · BLUFFVIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected December 29, 2023 · passed

14 of 14 inspections passed. 21 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 29
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed containers stored in ice bin used for drinks and inside of microwave

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

Do not use wet-cloths under cutting boards

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dirty RIC/RIF, WIC gaskets

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leaks @ 3-comp faucet and prep sink faucet in back area

APR 12
2023
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Do not store raw fish over veggies in RIC

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Observed beans in WIC @ 112 F after 2 hours

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not store items in hand wash only sinks

MINORSanitation
*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents

Observed dish machine @ kitchen & bar not auto dispense chlorine sanitizer

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

invert plates on line, covered straws, cover fruit tray @ bar

AUG 23
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean dirty ice machine. observed mold (pink) on the inside

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair lea at frozen mixer machine (bar)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Do not reuse single-use articles for other food storage. Observed simple syrup mix in milk gallon

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leak at faucet on 3-compartment sink and ceiling tiles

JAN 25
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty ice machine and can opener blade.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

Observed handsink without soap.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Observed holes in back door.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed rinse thermometer at dish machine broken.

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store all personal items in appropriate place.

JUL 8
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed rice 126 degrees F, 124 degrees F, and 113 degrees F.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide paper towels at hand sink

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

Observed cup used as scoop

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

Label cooking oil spray bottle

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DEC 10
2020
PASSED
4 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw eggs over vegetables, raw beef over vegetables

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Replace missing RIC thermometer

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not place items in hand sink. Use for hand wash only.

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

Label spray bottles for cooking oil

MAY 5
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

Cool in smaller portions

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

Keep handles out of food product.

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

Label salt, seasonings, etc.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed

Replace vent cover above dish machine

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide cover for trash in womens restroom

JAN 28
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Observed some food still warm in large containers when placed in WIC.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

Observed hand sink not set up w/ soap

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Observed wet rag on top of limes

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed cracked container lid.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal 3-comp and hand sink to wall.

JUL 17
2019
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cherry tomato 49.2 degrees F, cheese 54.6 degrees F. Unit temp was 45 degrees F.

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

Observed raw meat over bread and lemons

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

Cover food in WIC and while cooling.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash for womens' restroom.

JAN 18
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
JUN 11
2018
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cold top reach in coolers are not at preoper holding temperature see temperatures recorded

DEC 26
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

need handwash sign in front hand sink

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
SERIOUSSanitation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

clean inside ice machine

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

MINORSanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean

APR 20
2017
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

pineapple : 52'f, salad:55'f

SERIOUSSanitation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

no container allow to put direct onto the food provide lid for all food container provide cover/lid for ice, no utensil in the ice bucket

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

chicken, beef, cole slaw

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
OCT 26
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

for cole slaw, cheese,

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

leaking under the cooler

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

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