SEP 14
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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MONKEY KING NOODLE, CO.
BEAT. 22/100
2933 MAIN ST · DEEP ELLUM, DALLAS
Last inspected September 14, 2023 · passed
31 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
121
includes 31 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE INSIDE BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLERS
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
AUG 152023PASSED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2023
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
TCS FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE STORED AT 41'F OR LESS. OBSERVED SOME TCS FOODS BETWEEN 46-47'F IN OPEN TOP REACH IN COOLER.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED BEEF SHALL BE HELD AT 135'F OR ABOVE. STORED AT 80'F
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
RAW BEEF STORED OVER READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
TOP LID MISSING ON REACH IN COOLER. THIS IS KEEPING THE TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM BEING 41'F OR LESS.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
DO USE ORIGINAL METAL CONTAINERS AS FOOD STORAGE. SHALL STORE IN APPROVED FOOD CONTACT CONTAINERS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food preparation
COVER RAW PROTEINS IN REACH IN COOLER
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLERS NEED TO CLEANED
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
JAN 272023PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2023
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk containers
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Store raw food items below ready to eat foods
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label spray bottles with accurate chemical name
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DEC 192022PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 19
2022
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Use proper scoops/ladles to dispense product/sauces.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Observed kitchen male employee w/o proper hair control.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Beef 108, Ground Pork 108; Degrees F.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
A certified food manager shall be present all hours of operation. Post certificate in public view.
*30 Food Establishment Permit
Post health permit in public view.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Provide food handler certificates for all employees & maintain on file to present upon inspection.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide quat test strips to test sanitizer concentration.
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
Quat ammonia in 3 comp sink observed at 0 ppm. Change every 3-4 hours or as needed to maintain concentration b/w 200-400 ppm.
*47 Other Violations
Provide pest control records. Maintain on file to present upon inspection.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease trap every 90 days and maintain manifest on file to present upon inspection.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide a covered trash can for restrooms.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
APR 182022PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2022
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*47 Handwashing signage
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SEP 72021PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2021
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN MORE OFTEN
*19 Plumbing System Construction
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
FEB 252021PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*19 Plumbing System Construction
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*47 Handwashing signage
MAR 162020PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 16
2020
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
JUN 272019PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2019
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
DEC 192018PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 19
2018
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*31 No soap at handsink
*47 Handwashing signage
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
JUN 182018PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2018
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
*47 Handwashing signage
*44 Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
DEC 82017PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2017
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leak on faucet 3 com sink
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
food items missing use by date
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
expired 9/21/2017
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*30 Food Establishment Permit
health permit must be displayed
*31 Individual, disposable towels
no towels on hand sink
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light bulb on hood not working
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented can
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
spatula
JUN 172017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NEED GREASE TRAP RECEIPT
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
NEED FOOD HANDLER CARDS FOR ALL WORKERS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
EQUIPMENT SET IN HAND SINK
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
RAGS IN 500 PPM QUAT- HAVE TO 200-400 PPM
*47 Other Violations
POST HEALTH INSPECTION
DEC 92016PASSED14 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2016
PASSED
14 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
must separate raw chicken prep from ready to eat food
*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
Too many critical violations during the inspection, bare hand contacting noodles
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
hot holding steam tray not adequately holding food (cooked chicken,beef)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace burnt out light bulbs in vent hood
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
employee did not clean and sanitize equipment (cutting board utensils) after prepping chicken nuggets, also cook prepping raw chicken did not clean and sanitize equipment and utensils in between raw c
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employees not washing hands before donning gloves
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
cooked beef 117.7F, cooked chicken 98.7F
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label all spray bottles,
*35 Hair Restraints effective
beards are not restrained in prep area with beard guards
*39 Cutting surfaces.
cutting boards have heavy scratches and mold build up
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
untreated wood underneath used prep surface, steamers for dumpling are not treated wood,
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
bare hand contact with noodles going out to the customers
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
food (stem) thermometers not available in facility
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
cloth not in sanitizer solution in between uses
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