SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

OLD WARSAW RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 18/100

2512 MAPLE AVE · DOWNTOWN, DALLAS

Last inspected July 28, 2023 · passed

43 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
142
includes 43 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 28
2023
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
*19 Water System Maintained

REPAIR LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

SERVICE GREASE TRAP EVERY 90 DAYS . MAINTAIN MANIFEST ON FILE TO PRESENT UPON INSPECTION

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION . POST IN PUBLIC VIEW WHEN OBTAINED

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

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT MANAGER CERTIFIED

MINORChemical Safety
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE

MINORSanitation
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

REPLACE TORN GASKETS ON RIC UNITS ON PREP LINE & WHERE NEEDED ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE OPERATING FOR ITS INTENT & PURPOSE . OBSERVED RIC ON COOK LINE NOT IN OPERATION/ WORKING.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT UNDER VENT HOOD

CRITICALPest Activity
*47 Other Violations

PROVIDE PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECORDS. MAINTAIN ON FILE AND PRESENT UPON INSPECTION

JAN 19
2023
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Repair gaskets

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Exit door left open

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JAN 18
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed interior of ice machine soiled.

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

Employees must be able to provide food handlers

MINOROther
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

Must have consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods

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

Observed items in reach in cooler not date marked

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Restaurant must be able to prove food thermometer

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Observed torn cooler gaskets in kitchen coolers

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

Observed employee food next to restaurant food in kitchen RIC

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed soiled cooler gaskets in kitchen

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

Must have covered trash can in female restroom

DEC 8
2021
PASSED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed Ice machine heavily soiled on the interior

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Raw beef stored next to raw fish and raw eggs in RIC

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed interior of coolers soiled, plates left in cooler. Cold hold soiled

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

No items stored over 24 hrs have been date marked.

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Restaurant must have sanitizer test strips on site.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Observed kitchen hand sink with no paper towels

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Observed RIC gaskets torn in kitchen

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

Observed employee drinks on prep surface in kitchen

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

Observed wiping cloths left on prep surface in kitchen

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

Female restrooms are required to have a covered trash can.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Must have hand wash signs in restrooms and trash can liners

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

All employees are required to have food handlers

MINOROther
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

Must have consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods in restaurant

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Cooler gaskets are soiled, must be cleaned

NOV 9
2021
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Ice machine in rear soiled. Drinks in ice at bar

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Raw meats and eggs stored next to and above cooked food in RIC

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Rear dishwasher reading 0ppm sanitizer

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

Employees must have food handlers

MINOROther
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

Must have consumer advisory for undercooked foods (steak)

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

Must have date markings on items over 24 hrs

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Must have paper towels at hand sink

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

Observed employee drink in RIC next to restaurant food

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Ice scoop at bar must be kept in upright position in ice

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Cooler gaskets are soiled

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 20 foot : Washing, utensil, toilet

Must replace no functioning lights in kitchen

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

Must have covered trash can in ladies restroom

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Must have hand wash signs at all hand sinks

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APR 28
2021
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

seal the gap on make line- where the food is built up in the crack

CRITICALSanitation
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

condensation in the bottom of the make line soiled apron on the prep surface

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

detail clean make lines cooler and equipment mildew on the shelves

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

exposed ceiling in the kitchen above hot water heater

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

bar hand contact at the bar

NOV 23
2020
PASSED
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Address high temps in RIC by adjusting the temperature control or contacting maintenance for repairs.

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

Repair leaky faucets

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CRITICALFood Temperature
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Cooling unit is leaking water

CRITICALFood Temperature
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Replace cooling unit seals

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

Store ice scoop in an area of minimal contamination risk

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Towels must be available at hand wash station

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
APR 7
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

mac & cheese 49F

SERIOUSSanitation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Soiled apron touching food on make line.

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Do not use towels under cuttingboards.

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

Raw eggs stored above bread and peppers.

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

Do not store utensils in standing water.

SEP 30
2019
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

SCOOPS IN ROOM TEMP WATER

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

ON ALL FOOD STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN EXCESS CONDENSATION IN RIC

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

IN ALL COOLERS

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

EMAIL

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

AT HAND SINKS

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

RAW BEEF OVER RTE FOOD RAW EGG OVER RTE FOOD

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

MOLDED PRODUCT IN TALL RIC

MAR 29
2019
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW MEAT OVER RTE- COS

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

DO NOT USE TOWELS AS LINERS-COS

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

BEANS 60 DEGREE F, SHREDDED CHEESE 60 DEGREE F, BOILED EGG 49 DEGREE F, GRAVY 52 DEGREE F- COS VOLUNTARILY DESTROYED

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

ENSURE PROPER DATE MARKING

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS, RIC BY 3 COMP SINK AMBIENT 64.9 DEGREE F, - COS

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

AT BAR HAND SINKS-COS

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

LIGHT SHIELD IN RIC

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

IN RIC

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NOT AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, EMAIL MOST RECENT COPY

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION IN RIC

AUG 6
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN SHELVED IN RIC BY BUTCHER BLOCK

CRITICALFood Temperature
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

NEED THERMOMETER IN COOLER BY MICROWAVE

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

RIC 56 DEGREE F AMBIENT TEMP, RIC 55 DEGREE F BY BUTCHER BLOCK- MOVED TCS PRODUCT IN TO WORKING COOLERS

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

RAW BEEF OVER WHIPPED CREAM

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

EXCESS CONDENSATION IN COOLER

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

MOLDED STRAWBERRIES IN COOLER

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW SHELLED EGGS 46 DEGREE F

JUN 21
2018
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION IN RIC, CLEAN INSIDE WINE COOLER IN BACK AREA

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

SCOOPS STORED IN ROOM TEMP WATER

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

CHEESE SHREDDED 47 DEGREE F

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER WITH THE CITY

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

EMAIL MOST RECENT COPY

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINORFacility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

OUTSIDE RESTROOM

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE

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

NO ITEMS UNDER RAW EGGS

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

MILK 6/18, 6/10

JUN 12
2017
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

RAW BEEF OVER COOKED FOODS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

BARE HAND CONTACT WITH FRUITS USED FOR DRINKS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY ICE MACHINE

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Commercial FRIDGE ONLY

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

IN THE BAR AREA

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

MOLD INSIDE ORANGE JUICE

MAY 12
2017
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap
MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling for original container
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
FEB 17
2017
PASSED
14 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Management was unable to show a Registered Food Service Manager certificate from the City of Dallas. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all time

CRITICALFacility Condition
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Back doors were propped open to outdoors.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Soup was cooled out on table at room temperature. Foods must be cooled by either under refrigeration or surrounded by food ice. Recommend the acquisition

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

Potatoes stored on floor in back storage area.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Lights out in front kitchen area (not in use at time of inspection)

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

Cloths not stored in sanitizing solution in between uses.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands

No employees observed washing hands during inspection, even though tasks were changed during course of inspection.

CRITICALSanitation
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Employees observed plating with bare hands. Gloves were not readily available. No hand washing observed.

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

Raw shell quail eggs stored at top of reach in cooler. Raw poultry stored over beef in back reach in cooler.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

No sanitizing solution was available at time of inspection.

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

Several reach in coolers lacked easily readable thermometers. All reach in coolers should have easily readable thermometers

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Primary Ice maker non functioning. Outdoor ice maker showed loose panels and many exterior surfaces (including where ice scoop was stored). Insects observed inside back wall of ice storage comp

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Multiple hand wash sinks not stocked with individual disposable towels.

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

No foods were date marked or otherwise identified in reach in coolers.

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