Mockingbird Diner
3130 W Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75235 · 75235 · Restaurant
Passed all 3 inspections — critical violations noted
2019-04-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label all chemical spray bottles
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM observed on site. Must register with City.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
All food staff must be trained in food safety as soon as possible.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No paper towels at hand sink at cook line.
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Observed chipped shelving inside WIC
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Daylight observed underneath the back/exit door - bakery area.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Properly store employee drinking cup in designated area.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Protect food by storing 6 inches off floor.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Do not store utensils inside of bulk/dry ingredients. Store inside holder to protect from contamination or store in bin with handle sticking up out of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Encrusted build-up (grease) at side of grill/stove top.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace blown out light bulb underneath the vent hood filter.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace water sprayer hose (blue tape) at 3-comp sink. Properly secure fire alarms (Observed hanging in kitchen area).
2018-10-07 Pass Routine 6
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SOME FOOD IN WIC MISSING DATES/LABELS, MUST BE DATE MARKED AND LABELED
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON SHELVES, MUST BE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREAS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MOIST TOWELS STORED ON PREP TABLE. MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ON HOOD. MUST BE REPLACED
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
GAP BETWEEN HWS/WALL MUST BE SEALED
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
SOME FOOD IN WIC MISSING DATES/LABELS, MUST BE DATE MARKED AND LABELED
2018-03-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
reach in cooler reading 48
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses
*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
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed personal drink on prep table cutting board
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
sanitizer buckets need to be 6 inches off the floor
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