Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
9440 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218 · 75218 · Restaurant
Passed all 7 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-02-21 Pass Routine 3
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
EXPIRED RFSM
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
NO POST TO LET CUSTOMERS ASK FOR MUST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD STORE ON THE FLOOR
2021-03-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
expire rfsm
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
access to hand sink block
2019-03-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*31 No soap at handsink
no soap at the front hand sink
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food must be 6" off floor
*47 Other Violations
staff must watch samples at front door
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
no hot water at front hand sink/restrooms
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.
repair didgital thermometer
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
hang wet to dry
*34 Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting
replace weather stripping at loading door
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
replace damaged cuting bosrd
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean walls in front banana rack
2018-09-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
2018-03-20 Pass Routine 2
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
FREEZER FLOORS,
2017-10-07 Pass Routine 3
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
2017-03-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
expired baby food (18 food items )
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
identify Toxics bottle (santizer)
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
repeat leaking cooler
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide therm inside coolers
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping clothes improperly stored
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label spray bottles
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean drains and floors
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing signs
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