SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

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7215 SKILLMAN ST #328 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected November 9, 2023 · passed

15 of 15 inspections passed. 30 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
96
includes 30 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 9
2023
PASSED
0 violations
APR 18
2023
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dirty can opener blade. Mold inside top of ice machine.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Keep all handles up.

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

Cover food.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM for any manager on site registered with the City of Dallas.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handlers for all employees working provided on site.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Cannot drink in the kitchen on the line.

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

Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out, must be kept in sanitizer bucket between uses.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Fruit flies observed.

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

Label all bulk containers with common name.

NOV 1
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

Quat sanitizer at 50 ppm and 100 ppm buckets, too low.

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

Label all bulk containers.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM for manager on duty.

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

Can not keep wet wiping cloths on counters, must stay in sanitizer.

DEC 16
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

thoroughly clean and sanitize the ice machine

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
JUN 30
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

cloth towels stored underneath the cutting boards

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

thoroughly clean and sanitize the ice machine

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DEC 11
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop inside the ice bin at the bar

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

soda gun nozzle and the ice machine

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

no chlorine at the bar and the dishwasher

MAY 4
2020
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

the reach in cooler in the food prep area closest to the dishwashing area- 48 degrees F; do not use until it's serviced by a technician.

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

tilapia-52 degrees F-raw eggs-51 degrees F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

no chlorine detected in the dish wash machine

OCT 30
2019
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish every paper towel dispenser

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

thermostat set at a high setting inside one of the reach in coolers

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

fruit flies observed in the bar area

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers

APR 12
2019
PASSED
5 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

cooked pork adj raw beef@ WIC

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

cooked Chicken 130 F not entirely on grill

CRITICALFood Temperature
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
CRITICALFood Temperature
*37 Beverage tubing and cold-plate beverage cooling
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

separate sani bucket @ bar

MAR 12
2019
PASSED
12 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

multiple drinks

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Hot water sanitizer surface temp. < 160'F

water at 170 F max need 180 F

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

no hip towels

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

cover when not in use

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

server flipping tortillas with his bare hands

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

ice table ranch 62 F if using time as a public health control, must provide procedures and tags

MINOROther
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI

not all of big 6 diseases listed in employee handbook

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

at bar

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw eggs adj peppers and onions separate

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

pledge adj portion cups dish chems adj clean dishes

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil

dishwasher didn't wash between dirty and clean plates

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

rough cutting boards

AUG 15
2018
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc

after tying up hair

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

raw chorizo over raw fajita beef

MINORSanitation
*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position

flip wet bowls

MINOROther
*40 Store single-service item in original package

flip all corrected

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

no towels under cutting boards

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

shredded cheese 44 F guac 47 F drawer not holding watch ice table temps

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

remodel permit expired 12-1-17 second notice citation@ next dog variance can't be approved when permit is not in good standing

FEB 21
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

towels on prep using apron as guide for cheese

CRITICALFood Temperature
*37 Beverage tubing and cold-plate beverage cooling
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

remodel permit exp 12-1-17

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages

fruit@bar not marked

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

raw chicken and chorizo over raw beef raw shell eggs stored over spinach raw pork above cheese raw chorizo above raw beef

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

server touching cheese for garnishes w/bare hands server using cup to scoop ice

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
JUL 17
2017
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

date mark tubs of salsa in walk in cooler

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

clean scoop handle in the main ice machine

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

prepping bell peppers - had the tray sitting in the trash container

CRITICALOther
*37 Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received

handsoap sitting next to salt and pepper in the bar

MINORSanitation
*31 No soap at handsink

no soap at handsink in dishwashing room

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

cleaning chemicals sitting in the bar next to food

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

keep up with records and contact company for latest service

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

observed soiled cloths sitting on tables, also do not place wiping cloth underneath cuttingboard/ i suggest adding a cuttingboard to the reach in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

blocked handsink in the dish room

DEC 22
2016
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

check hot water line in handsink

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

wiping cloths to be stored in sanitizer water between use

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

have sign posted

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

have paper towels stocked

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

dirty outside of ice machine/have ice scoop in container

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

did not have test strips

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

open top cooler- check proper cooling temperatures

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

bare hand contact on chips

DEC 22
2016
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

obtain COD RFSM

MINOROther
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

check hot water line in handsink

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

wiping cloths to be stored in sanitizer solution

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

have sign for customers to ask for health report

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

place ice scoop in clean container

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

have test strips for sanitizer

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

check cooler is not cooling enough

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