SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

OMAR EXPRESS FOOD.

BEAT. 21/100

8618 S LANCASTER RD · SINGING HILLS, DALLAS

Last inspected February 5, 2024 · passed

Failed an inspection 4 years ago. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
7 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Aug 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5
2024
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed dented food cans and expired food can on shelve

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

observed eggs on top shelves, above cooked food

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site. RFSM expired

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>

food handler card missing

SERIOUSChemical Safety
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

observed raid spray bottle

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

no date on rte and tcs food

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

no thermometer in ric and wic

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

observed broken rif with food inside

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

no paper towels, hand soap on rest room and hand washing sink

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

observed wet wiping cloth not in sanitizing bucket

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

observed dirty fan cover on wic

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent

observed card board on the floor of kitchen

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

provide a sign of "latest inspection report available upon request".

FEB 28
2023
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

cooked rte food must be date marked-refried beans, menudo

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace missing light underneath vent a hood

MINORChemical Safety
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide chemical test strips

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

observed large pan of barbacoa cooling at room temperatures

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

properly store personal drinks and food in food prep area personal food observed on food prep area

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

detail clean restroom

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

utensils

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

label all bulk ingredients with common name

MINORSanitation
*42 Ventilation hood systems

clean vent a hood system

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

observed employee washing hands at 3 com sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no rfsm on site

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair missing faucet handle/hand sink replace self closing device on back door

AUG 16
2021
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SOUR CREAM IN COOLER: 46.2 F

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

COOKED BEANS: 108.8 F ( ON THE HOT LINE )

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MICROWAVES

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM SHELVES ( BREAD, BBQ SAUCE )

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

SMALL FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE TAQUERIA

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

SOILED KITCHEN FLOORS ( TAQUERIA )

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

COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE NEEDED FOR THE RESTROOM

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED ON SITE FOR ALL KITCHEN WORKERS

JUL 12
2021
FAILED
21 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW EGGS: 68.0 F WALK IN COOLER NOT BEING MAINTAINED AT 41. 0 F OR LESS SEVERAL ITEMS OUT OF TEMPERATURE

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

CUT DELI MEATS NOT DATE MARKED

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

RAW MEATS STORED NEXT TO COOKED MEATS AND VEGETABLES

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SOILED INCLUDING MICROWAVE ( CITATION ISSUED )

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

UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

FOOD PRODUCTS NOT PACKAGED FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE ( SALTINE CRACKERS )

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

REACH IN COOLER ABOVE TEMPERATURE ( NOT BEING MAINTAINED AT 41. 0 F OR LESS )

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE HAND WASH SINK

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

FLIES IN KITCHEN

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE

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

PERSONAL ITEMS MIXED IN WITH RESTAURANT FOOD

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Label - Bulk food w/ manufatuter labeling

BULK FOOD NOT LABELED ( FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR )

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

FOOD STYROFOAM CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DIRTY KITCHEN FLOORS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

DAMAGED CEILING TILES

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

NO COVERED BIN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM

JUL 7
2020
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

SLICED DELI MEATS NOT DATE MARKED

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

REPAIR THE BROKEN FAUCETS ( MOP SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK )

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM GROCERY SHELVES

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL ( RESTROOM )

MINORSanitation
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

CLEAN / REMOVE TRASH FROM AROUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE DUMPSTER CONTAINER

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JUL 30
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

TOMATOES: 45.7 F

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

SLICED MEATS NOT DATE MARKED

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

FOOD HANDLER CARDS NEEDED FOR ALL DELI WORKERS

FEB 4
2019
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

VENT - GAME ROOM ( VENT A/C COVERS MISSING)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

FOOD ITEMS NOT PACKAGED FOR RESALE ON SHELVES

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR DELI WORKERS

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

SLICED DELI MEATS NOT DATE MARKED

MINOROther
*23 No Water

NO WATER BEING SUPPLIED TO THE DELI AREA

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM SHELVES

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

POST THE CITY OF DALLAS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE

AUG 7
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

REMOVE EXCESS TRASH FROM THE DUMPSTER AREA

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS ON SHELVES

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

PROVIDE MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE

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