PAKPAO.

City of Dallas

1628 OAK LAWN AVE · DESIGN DISTRICT, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

16 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected May 2023.

Last inspected May 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
158
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 4
2023
PASS 5 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Improper cold holding: shrimp 51, tofu 46, noodle 46, chicken 61, and RIC 52.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all chemical spray bottles.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM for any one in charge.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Flies observed.

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

Cover food.

MAR 29
2023
PASS 15 violations
3 pts Other
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Need 1 inch air gap.

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Need thermometer in RIC.

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at either hand sink in the kitchen.

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

Label all bulk containers.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean dust on ceiling above prep area, RIF.

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need hand washing sign at every hand sink.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all chemical bottles.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM registered with the City of Dallas provided on site.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handlers provided for all employees on site.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dirty can opener blade.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out, must be in left in sanitizer bucket between uses.

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

Do not store food below soap dispenser.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

Cannot store clean knives between counter and dirty wall.

1 pts Other
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

Need dispenser for single serve straws or individually wrapped.

1 pts Other
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

Cannot wear jewelry on hands.

JUN 24
2022
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cucumber: 55'f

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide paper towel for the hand sink

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Provide date marking for the dumpling

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

All employees who working in the kitchen have to have hat/hairnet

3 pts Pest Activity
*18 Prevent contamination from pesticides

Observed flies catcher above prep table

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw meat store next to bread, tortillas

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Can openers-cleanability

Provide cleaning for the can opener

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Provide cleaning for the floor in wic

MAY 6
2022
PASS 12 violations
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

All employees who working with food must have hat or hair net

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register RFSM with city of Dallas

2 pts Employee Hygiene
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Provide date markings for the dumpling fillings, chickens containers, chicken trays

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Can openers-cleanability

Provide cleaning for the can opener holder

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

Provide cover for all food containers

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed sanitizer bucket store next to thai's sauces

3 pts Sanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

tofu 58'f, chicken 48'f

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

Observed raw shrimp, raw meat store together with the milk, tofu, spices raw shrimp and cooked shrimp store together

NOV 9
2021
PASS 10 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw meat, seafood, and produce, milk store together

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register RFSM with city of Dallas

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace the light under the vent hood

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

beef 10-15

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Replace the damaged tile on the ceiling

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

No towel allow under the cutting board, equipment, containers....

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

Provide date marking for the beef container and cheese

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

provide cover for the big chicken tray in the wic

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

dumpling 55"f

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MAY 20
2021
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the food containers

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
1 pts Other
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

provide area for employee's personal items

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

keep all food containers above floor 6 in (wic)

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

observed employee's drinks in the food cooler

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

Pork 03/26/21

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MAY 14
2021
PASS 14 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw egg: 51'f, lemon 49'f

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw eggs above lettuce raw chicken and raw meat store together

3 pts Other
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

0 ppm quat

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use

observed employee multi tasks with 1 gloves

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

provide date marking for all foods in the coolers

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed food container in the hand sink

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

observed fruit fly in the prep area

1 pts Other
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

provide area for employee's items

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

provide cover for ice bucket

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no towel allow under the cutting board

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NOV 16
2020
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed towel put on top of tortilla bowl put directly on food without cover or something to prevent cross contamination

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw eggs and produce store together

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer bucket : 0 ppm chlorine

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

observed sanitizer bucket store next to food

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MAY 28
2020
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

steak 5/20/20

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

broken lid of ric

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

provide cover for egg noddle containers

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw chicken on top o egg noodle

NOV 4
2019
PASS 14 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

CUCUMBER: 59'F, DUMPLING 62'F ISSUE A CIATATION

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

PADTHAI-PEANUT ISSUED CIATIATION

3 pts Sanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

WASHING HAND WITHOUT SOAP AND DRY HAND WITH TOWEL

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW MEAT STORE TOGETHER

2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

2 COOLERS IS OUT OF TEMP 62'F

2 pts Employee Hygiene
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

WILL ISSUE THE CITATION IF REPEAT VIOLATION

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

PROVIDE DATE MARKING FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN WIC

2 pts Employee Hygiene
*31 Individual, disposable towels

WILL ISSUE CITATION IF REPEAT VIOLATION

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

OBSERVED FLIES IN PREP AREA

1 pts Other
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

OBSERVED A PHONE IN FOOD CONTAINER

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
JUN 19
2019
PASS 12 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

bell pepper 52'f

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

cooked chicken

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

200 ppm chlorine

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed onion store together with raw eggs and raw meat

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

chicken

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed employees squeeze the dirty towel in the hand sink

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

observed flies in prep area

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed beef container on the floor in wic

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no towel allow under the utensils

OCT 24
2018
PASS 9 violations
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Blue certificate issued by the City of Dallas should be on display where visible to public.

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

Dripping from three compartment sink leaking onto floor. Standing water is also around three compartment sink.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Warewashing machine tested at 0ppm Chlorine. Please contact service provider to get equipment calibrated to proper concentration of Chlorine sanitizer (50ppm to 100ppm).

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

Bulk containers not clearly identified with common name of contents.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Spray bottles with yellow fluid not clearly identified in storage area / office.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

Wok stored on floor under cooking surface. Sheet pans stored on floor in storage area around office.

2 pts Sanitation
*31 No soap at handsink

Hand wash sink in bar area lacking soap to wash hands.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Seals to walk in cooler dirty.

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Moist mop cloths stored on working surfaces and cutting boards. When not actively in use in employee's hands moist mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution.

APR 9
2018
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

AT BAR, COS

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MAR 6
2018
PASS 13 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

TOFU 55, CHERRY TOMATOES 50, SHRIMO 55

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MICROWAVE

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Documentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
2 pts Facility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS

1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
1 pts Sanitation
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources

TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD

1 pts Other
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

PHONE STORED ON DINNER PLATE

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN VENTHOOD

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
AUG 23
2017
PASS 5 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

SHRIMP STORED IN HAND SINK

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
FEB 13
2017
PASS 10 violations
1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
1 pts Other
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

EMPLOYEE DRINK STORED WITH LETTUCE IN REACH IN COOLER

2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

QUAT TEST STRIPS

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Ventilation hood systems

REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS

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