SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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NORTHWOOD MAIN KITCHEN/BAKERY/MEAT.

YOUR CALL. 53/100

6524 ALPHA RD · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected November 30, 2023 · passed

16 of 16 inspections passed. 19 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
102
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 30
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Observed raw beef stored above raw salmon.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean A/C vents, fans in WICs, cooler gaskets

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean and sanitize inside microwaves.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Provide air gap at all drains.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Do not store personal items in food prep/storage areas.

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

Cover all food in WICs.

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

Ensure all food held over one day has a date mark.

MAY 24
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the ground

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean floor in WIC and WIF

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

repair lights under vent hood

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

provide thermometers for RICs

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

dented canned goods

NOV 3
2022
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

raw beef over tortilas

FEB 9
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CRITICALFood Temperature
*40 Store single-service item in original package

Sauce used as a container for cooking oil

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

exposed ceiling

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Fix broken glass on bulk food containers

AUG 14
2021
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*40 Store single-service item in original package

Store single serve spoons/utensils in one direction

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Replace damaged bread crumbs bin

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean exterior of grill, clean reach in cooler in employee lunch room

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

Properly store personal drinks

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

Do not store inside food

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Thawing without water

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FEB 9
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener and microwave.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leak at handsink.

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

All coolers must have easily viewable/readable thermometers.

AUG 25
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair hand sink faucet leak

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use
FEB 6
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE

MINORSanitation
*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
AUG 28
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

SERVICE YOUR GREASE TRAP EVERY 90 DAYS

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

NO WOODEN CONTAINER ALLOWED

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

CLOSE ANY OPENING FROM WAIT STATION CEILING TILE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

MEAT FREEZER DOWN STAIRS

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE CUTTING BOARD AND SCOOP AT WAIT STATION HAND SINK

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

STORE EMPLOYEES' DRINKS AWAY FROM FOOD AND

MINORSanitation
*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE INTERIOR --- BY KITCHEN EXIT

FEB 26
2019
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN TOP OF DISH WASHING MACHINE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Permit/license posted

POST FOOD PERMIT, CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND STATE OF TEXAS SALES PERMIT UP

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RENEW EXPIRED FOOD MANGER CERTIFICATES

MINOROther
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use

INSTALL HAND SINK TO COFFEE STATION DOWNSTAIRS WHERE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

MAIN KITCHEN AND BAKERY KITCHEN EMPLOYEES

MINOROther
*25 Obtain Variance: reduce oxygen packaging

FINAL NOTICE! OBTAIN VARIANCE FROM OUR OFFICE AT 7901 GOFORTH RD DALLAS TX

MINORSanitation
*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SANITIZER IN BAKERY AREA

DEC 11
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*25 Obtain Variance: reduce oxygen packaging

OBTAIN VARIANCE AT 7901 GOFORTH RD DALLAS TX

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

POST SIGN " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" UP

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

DATE MARKING ALL FOOD PRODUCTS. FEW ITEMS IN MEAT COOLER IN NOT DATED

MINORSanitation
*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return
AUG 21
2018
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return
MINORSanitation
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK STORED NEXT TO CLEANED MUGS IN WAITER STATION

MINOROther
*25 Obtain Variance: reduce oxygen packaging

OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR REDUCE OXYGEN MACHINE FROM OUR OFFICE AT 7901 GOFORTH RD

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR BAKERY HANDSET FAUCET STEP CONTROL

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
SERIOUSOther
*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations

MILK 8-18-18, FRESH START EGG YOLK 8-1-18 (BAKERY )

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

REMOVE CRACKED PLASTIC PANEL FROM SMALL ICE MACHINE

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

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLER STORAGE DRAWER

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

FINAL NOTICE! KEEP ALL BUFFET LINE FOOD UNDER SNEEZE GUARD

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

SALAD / FRUIT WALK IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN

FEB 21
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CAN OPENER

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

NO WOODEN EQUIPMENT ALLOWED

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. STORE ALL EMPLOYEE DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SUSHI RICE 68'F ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUC

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

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS

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

REPEATED VIOLATION! PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD TO ALL FOOD PRODUCTS IN BUFFET LINE

MINOROther
*25 Reduced Oxygen HACCP Plan - packaged
OCT 19
2017
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RICE 66'F. CHEF TRASH PRODUCTS WITHOUT MY REQUEST

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD TO ALL FOOD PRODUCTS IN BUFFET LINE

MINOROther
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS

MINOROther
*22 Nail polish, fake nails, criteria
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE CONTACTED RTE FOOD WITH BARE HANDS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

OBSERVED ONE CONTAINER (APPROX. 10 LBS) CHILI AT 47'F AFTER ONE NIGHT OF COOLING. CHEF TRASH PRODUCTS WITHOUT MY REQUEST

APR 12
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

4-3

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
OCT 25
2016
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable
SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr

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