SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

NEW CHINA CAFE.

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2850 W DAVIS ST · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS

Last inspected January 5, 2023 · passed

12 of 12 inspections passed. 24 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
12 passed
VIOLATIONS
80
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 5
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

replace damaged gasket on RIC door.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

heavy grime build up on perimeter of floors. clean.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

repost consumer health sign "most recent health report is available upon request"

JUL 5
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

PROVIDE CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGES SHELVES, CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLER LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF KITCHEN .

JAN 14
2022
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

observed grease build up on wire shelves, clean. grime build up on gaskets of equipment.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

observed cooling food left uncovered, COVER.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

thermometer of reach in cooler located on the left is damaged, replace.

JUN 10
2021
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed sauce uncovered below raw steak, RFSM moved sauce container. arrange food properly to prevent cross contamination.

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

observed small black residue on ceiling of inside of ice machine and on ice guard(ice not use for human consumption. clean.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

observed dust build up on ceiling tiles. clean.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

observed cooling food not covered, cover to prevent contamination.

JAN 22
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on walls, clean.

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

observed raw shrimp stored above fresh produce in ric, observed raw chicken stored above RTE food in ric. RFSM corrected onsite.

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

observed several squeeze bottles with food not labeled with name of contents.

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wet cloth not in sanitizer buckets, wet cloths were observed on food contact surfaces. place wet cloth back into sanitizer bucket when not in use.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

reach in freezer has large build up of ice, follow manufacturers defrost procedure.

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

reach in freezer has large build up of ice, remove ice to prevent potential contamination of food.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed falling cove base next to service sink.

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JUN 26
2020
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

intake vent has heavy grime, clean/

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

frp wall have heavy grime, pipes have heavy grime. floor has heavy grime. clean.

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

heavy grime in between cooking equipment and cold hold units, clean.

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

raw shrimp on container was stored above cut produce, arrange food properly to avoid contamination

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

multiple containers of sliced produce and sliced raw protein was stored in reach in cooler without proper date marking.

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

scoop used for rice stored in water container that is at 75F, water must be 135F or above

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed broken floor tiles, repair.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

most recent health report is available upon request.

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

personal drinks stored above uncovered food in reach in coolers.

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

bottle of pain killers stored above working food contact surfaces

OCT 9
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

black residue on ice bin, dispose of ice in ice bin, clean and sanitize ice bin.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing disposable paper towels in mens and womens restroom.

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

grime on floors. clean food debri.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean all equipment that has build up of grime, clean baseboard of 3 comp sink, clean grime off non food contact surfaces.

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

pots and pans stored upright and collecting dust.

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

bottle of pain killers stored above working food contact surfaces.

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

label clear squeeze bottles with common name of contents.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

personal coffee drink stored above produce in reach in cooler.

APR 22
2019
PASSED
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

fryers and cooking equipment encrusted with grease accumulations must be remove all grease accumulations from equipment use as -public health control-

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

a/c units vents covers on all areas dirty with soils residues and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

ceiling, walls and floors behind equipment dirty with soils residues and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination- use as public health control -

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be date mark all food containers on all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

using non approved thank you bags as food containers must be have approved food containers to avoid chemical contamination

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

SEP 29
2018
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- ingredients from ambient within 4 hours to 41øF

must cool TCS foods (chicken) correctly

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

cooked chicken and beef not maintained at the proper temperature

MINORSanitation
*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement

3 compartment sink must be set up correctly (wash/rinse/sanitizer)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

do not store wet wiping towels on storage counter

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store soy sauce off of the floor in dry storage

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

Do not store utensils between equipment

MINOROther
*40 Store single-service item in original package
MINORSanitation
*41 Food shall be honestly presented

relabel bulk ingredient bins (flour, corn starch) clean shelves

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

encrusted grease build-up observed at side wok

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

install rack to properly store wet mops

CRITICALFood Temperature
*47 Other Violations

label mop sink must record hot/cold/cooking temperatures daily

MAR 8
2018
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

floors dirty with debris and contamination must be clean during operational hours to avoid food contamination walls and ceiling dirty must be clean encrusted soil and contamination for public haza

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking commercial rice encrusted with deposits and soil accumulations all equipment must be clean or exchange to avoid contamination

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

eggs in medium shelf must be at bottom shelf to avoid food contamination

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

SEP 19
2017
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT CARROTS

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

RAW CHICKEN ABOVE CUCUMBERS IN REACH IN COOLER RAW BEEF ABOVE LETTUCE IN THE REACH IN COOLER

SERIOUSOther
*10 Chlorine exposure time table

NO CHLORINE IN THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT (THREE COMPARTMENT SINK)

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ONE KITCHEN WORKER MISSING ONE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

ALL KITCHEN WORKERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS PERSONAL DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE KITCHEN

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES PRESENT IN THE KITCHEN/ FOOD PREPARATION AREA

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD CONTAINERS RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR WALL/ FLOOR BOARD IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FLOORS OF THE KITCHEN

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKET

FEB 6
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NEED A PROBE THERMOMETER THAT CAN READ COLD AND HOT TEMPS

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

FOR EGG ROLLS

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

SEAL BACK SCREEN

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

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