APR 19
2023
PASSED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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MORTON'S OF CHICAGO STEAKHOUSE.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
2222 MCKINNEY AVE STE #200 · DOWNTOWN, DALLAS
Last inspected April 19, 2023 · passed
13 of 13 inspections passed. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*02 Machine vending--Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below) criteria
Temperatures not maintained at 45 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * HAve RIC Services Tomato sauce 52* dressing 52* lettuce 52*
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
raw beef over RTE
SEP 232022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Kitchen dishwasher at 0ppm sanitizer
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
3 compartment sink in kitchen leaking
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Missing date marking on food over 24hrs in wic
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Rear door has 2 inch gap at top left
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Air intake vent in kitchen soiled
JAN 272022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed utensils placed in hand sink
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Cellphone on cutting board and personal speaker next to clean utensils
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed soiled walk in cooler gasket
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Air intake vent in kitchen and walk in meat cooler soiled
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Must have covered trash can in employee restroom
*30 Food Establishment Permit
Permit location unknown. Must be posted
AUG 302021PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
AUG 30
2021
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
*30 Food Establishment Permit
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*10 Hot water sanitizer surface temp. < 160'F
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
FEB 242021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 24
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
no sanitizer in the 3 comp or dishwasher
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AUG 72020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
PRODUCTS FROM FRONT LINE COOLER.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE UP TO 7 DAYS OR LESS.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CEILING , FANS FROM WALK IN COOLERS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NONE For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN" A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ".
DEC 232019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 23
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
can not use cloth under cutting board or sauce holder
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
no sanitizer in the dishwasher
JUL 22019PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 2
2019
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Dirty interior of ice bin, 0 ppm in dishwasher.
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.
Observed dripping and leaky faucet in the back of the kitchen.
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
No RFSM on site, expired certificate has not renewed.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Damp towels not in sanitizing bucket.
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Dirty intake vents, ceiling tiles and walk in cooler tiles observed.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Noticed 5 lights out under the venthood.
DEC 42018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 4
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
DENTED CANS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
MAY 242018PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*33 Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions
the ware wash machine must function as hot temperature or chemical machine. ( large sanitizer bucket of sodium hypo chlorate at bottom and the rinse never reached the 180 degree)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
cutting boards ( green ones have a black color on the edges.
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
provide the chlorine test papers.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Protect the coffee filters while in storage. ( place in the original plastic sleeve or a container with a lid)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the gaskets on the reach in cooler by the tea urns or coffee maker.
NOV 302017PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
date the cheese with an expiration date. ( 21 days from date opened.)
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Ice cream case didn't have a thermometer.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
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*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
lids on the dumpster should be closed ( side doors )
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
the location was using the plate as a scoop in the ingredient in the dry storage area. all scoops must have a handle.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide a covered lid trash can in the restroom for employees.
*31 No soap at handsink
broken soap dispenser at the hand sink in the dish wash area.
MAY 302017PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL ALL CHEMICAL BOTTLES
NOV 212016PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2016
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO PAPER TOWELS AT BAR HAND SINK
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHILE NOT IN USE INSIDE APPROVED SANITIZER AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION EX. CLOTHS ON COUNTER NOT BEING USED SEC. 17-5.3. WIPING CLOTHS AND SPONGES. (b) A
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
DO NOT STORE RAW CHICKEN NEXT TO RAW BEEF
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