SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

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19177 PRESTON RD #180 · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected July 23, 2023 · passed

13 of 13 inspections passed. 18 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
90
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 23
2023
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Raw chicken holding at 45F.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

Date marking exceeds 7 days on prepared foods.

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

Provide chemical test strips for sanitizers.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Hand sink observed using as dump sink.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand washing only sign.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

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

JAN 25
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair handsink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORSanitation
*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
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW SHELL EGG 50

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

CREAM GRAVY 127

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood 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
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
FEB 8
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

rfsm

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
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AUG 17
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
MINORDocumentation & Training
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Must have a valid health permit if change of ownership

FEB 20
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
AUG 5
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
FEB 6
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
APR 23
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
CRITICALPest 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,

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

3 compartment sink dripping, rest room

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

walk in cooler

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

grease barrel

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
DEC 12
2017
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

3 compartment sink leaking

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Ventilation hood systems

hood filter gap

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MAY 15
2017
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

utensils must be sanitized after cleaning

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets around cooler doors

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

chicken wings 98 degrees f

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

use utensils with handle

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

fix gap around exit door

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

employees must provide food handler cards

CRITICALSanitation
*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
PASSED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

COVER HAIR

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

PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

ENTRANCE DOOR IS OPEN

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE MISSING HAND WASHING SIGN

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

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN ABOVE RTE FOOD IN WIC

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

OBSERVED CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARDS

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

UTENSILS IN CONTAINER WITH DIRTY WATER (RICE SCOOP)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

KEEP GREASE TRAP RECORD ON SITE

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

PROVIDE IN WOMEN RESTROOM

MINORSanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

ICE BUILD UP ON FOOD IN WIF

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

PIPES UNDER 3 COM SINK, FLOOR, FAUCETS

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

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

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN GASKETS AROUND WIC, WIF DOORS, SHELVES

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CARDS

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