SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

NEW WOK EXPRESS.

BEAT. 19/100

1212 S BUCKNER BLVD · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS

Last inspected November 29, 2023 · passed

Failed an inspection 9 years ago. 32 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
14 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
134
includes 32 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 29
2023
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, freezer, ice machine external, fan covers

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed wet cloth under cutting boards

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

paper towels missing in restroom

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

back door open-keep door closed

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

personal drink bottles stored on prep tables-store personal drink bottles in designated area

SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance

use time as a public control. provide written procedures

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine, food storage containers

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

invert to go boxes

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light shield broken

MINOROther
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

use proper methods to cool down TCS food

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

observed chemical bottles stored above utensils

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

cooked food in walk in cooler shall be covered

MAY 31
2023
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, shelves, cooler inside, freezers inside

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

provide in the kitchen and restroom

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

store food 6 inches off the floor

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

all employees need food handler cards

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

cooler 52 degrees f replace damaged cutting boards, replace gaskets

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

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

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

back door needs be closed

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

personal food shall be store in designated area

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

raw eggs stored above rte food in ric

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace broken light shield

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cold food not reach 41 degrees f or below beef 48, carrot 50 degrees f

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

NOV 18
2022
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

broken light shields

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

to go boxes shall be inverted

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash Wash hands after using toilet

wash hands after using a restroom

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, freezers, shelves, gaskets

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

observed raw chicken stored above rte food in walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored above cabbage in walk in cooler

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

provide label for food storage containers

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

lid on sesame container-provide original one

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at back door

MAR 8
2022
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw chicken stored above fried chicken and raw beef in walk in cooler

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

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

broken light shield

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

provide by hand sinks

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

hand sink next to 3 com sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, shelves,

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

personal drinks sit on cooler

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide in women restroom

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

replace rusty shelves in walk in cooler, replace card board box from the freezer lid/top

AUG 25
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

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

personal drinks

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure

check water pressure in restroom

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

back door

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean freezer, fans

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

store utensils 6 inches off the floor

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

provide label for food storage containers

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

missing hand washing sign back room

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

store food 6 inches off the ground

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FEB 25
2021
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

set up 3 com sink in proper way wash rinse sanitize air dry

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide

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

raw chicken stored above rte food in walk in cooler

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

personal drinks

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

broken light shield

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, clean shelves in wal ik cooler, clean gaskets around reach in freezer, clean freezer, caulk around sinks

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for spray bottles

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

replace broken gaskets around cooler door

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

cover food in walk in cooler

AUG 18
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

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

raw chicken stored above cooked meat

SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr

provide written procedure for cooked food-4 hours maximum

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

cutting boards

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, freezers, gaskets

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

gap at back door

FEB 5
2020
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

food handler certificates expired

MINORSanitation
*42 Ventilation hood systems

clean vent a hood system

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

provide written procedure about vomiting/diarrhea event

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

provide label for food storage containers

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide

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

wet cloths sit on prep tables

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

keep utensils in running water

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

personal drinks

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

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

observed raw shrimp and eggs stored above vegetables in wic

AUG 14
2019
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

RAW SHELLED EGGS NEED TO TO BE STORED BELOW READY TO EAT ITEMS

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*39 Vending machine doors and access opening covers tight-fitting, gasket
FEB 14
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORSanitation
*33 Warewashing manufacturer's operating instuctions
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
AUG 3
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

proper hair restraints required for all employees back of house food prep and cooks

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

use proper scoop to dispense product

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

provide soap for hand sink in back prep area

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

hang mop or store inverted when not in use

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

can opener observed with heavy food buildups. pink slime and black mold-like substance observed inside upper panel of ice machine

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

food must be covered

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

replace torn gaskets on reach in cooler

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

observed pork meat thawing in stagnant water

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
FEB 15
2018
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap
JUL 13
2017
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the exterior of the ice machine ( dirt collecting on the top side of the machine under the and behind the rice cooker sitting on top

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Broken gaskets on the reach in cooler prep table

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label all the containers in the walk in cooler with the name of the product on the outside of the container.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

the handles should be in upright position in the bulk product. ( provide handles with all scoops /// using bowls in the one container)

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label al the toxic bottles name on the outside for the product on the inside.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

provide thermometer for the reach in coolers and deep freezers.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

date all pre cooked chicken, beef , pork with an expiration date ( 7 days from date of cooking the product. )

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

Label all the bulk containers with the common name on the outside of the container.

JAN 9
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

back door area need to be close all gaps

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

rust WIC shelves, need to be replace

DEC 28
2016
FAILED
16 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing thermometers in all units

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Surface Different Foods

all food surfaces need to be clean and sanitize

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

need use sanitizer solution in sanitizer buckets 100 ppm

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light bulbs broken

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

back screen door need to be have correct seals to avoid pest harboring

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

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

missing date marking

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

missing writing employee health policies

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Wash hands after all other activities

need to be wash your hands for 20 sec

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

not sanitizer trips

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

food handler certificates missing

MINORSanitation
*45Floors easily cleanable

floors have cracks need be repair

MINORSanitation
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color

need clean all walls at all times

MINORSanitation
*33 Bed and Breakfast -- Manual. A three compartment sink shall be used if washing, rinsing and sani
MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

need label all the three compartments wash rinse and sanitize areas including dry area

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

food not labeling properly

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