MIMI'S STAR CAFE.

City of Dallas

19177 PRESTON RD #180 · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

13 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jul 2023.

Last inspected Jul 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 23

2023

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Raw chicken holding at 45F.

2 pts Sanitation

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

Provide bodily fluid clean up kit and conditional health policy.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

Date marking exceeds 7 days on prepared foods.

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

Provide chemical test strips for sanitizers.

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Hand sink observed using as dump sink.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand washing only sign.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Medicine, aspirin, stored in dry storage. Provide separate location.

JAN 25

2023

PASS 4 violations

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair handsink

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

1 pts Sanitation

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

DO NOT STORE ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF MACHNE

MAR 23

2022

PASS 4 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW SHELL EGG 50

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

CREAM GRAVY 127

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE LEMONS

AUG 28

2021

PASS 6 violations

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

3 pts Sanitation

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

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable

2 pts Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

FEB 8

2021

PASS 4 violations

1 pts Documentation & Training

*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

rfsm

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

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AUG 17

2020

PASS 3 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>

2 pts Documentation & Training

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Must have a valid health permit if change of ownership

FEB 20

2020

PASS 7 violations

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

2 pts Documentation & Training

*30 Food Establishment Permit

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

AUG 5

2019

PASS 4 violations

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

FEB 6

2019

PASS 6 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

APR 23

2018

PASS 9 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

2 pts Pest Activity

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

1 roach orkin 3-7-18, 4-20-18,

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

3 compartment sink dripping, rest room

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

walk in cooler

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

grease barrel

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

DEC 12

2017

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

3 compartment sink leaking

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

3 pts Other

*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Ventilation hood systems

hood filter gap

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

MAY 15

2017

PASS 12 violations

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

utensils must be sanitized after cleaning

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets around cooler doors

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

chicken wings 98 degrees f

1 pts Sanitation

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

use utensils with handle

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

provide label for food storage containers

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

fix gap around exit door

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

employees must provide food handler cards

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw eggs above broccoli in wic

NOV 18

2016

PASS 14 violations

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

COVER HAIR

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

ENTRANCE DOOR IS OPEN

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE MISSING HAND WASHING SIGN

3 pts Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN ABOVE RTE FOOD IN WIC

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

OBSERVED CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARDS

1 pts Sanitation

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

UTENSILS IN CONTAINER WITH DIRTY WATER (RICE SCOOP)

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

KEEP GREASE TRAP RECORD ON SITE

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

PROVIDE IN WOMEN RESTROOM

1 pts Sanitation

*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

ICE BUILD UP ON FOOD IN WIF

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

PIPES UNDER 3 COM SINK, FLOOR, FAUCETS

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES (OBSERVED UTENSILS II HAND SINK)

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN GASKETS AROUND WIC, WIF DOORS, SHELVES

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CARDS

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