SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

PHATT MATT'S.

BEAT. 27/100

2451 W LEDBETTER DR STE #A · KIESTWOOD, DALLAS

Last inspected December 7, 2023 · passed

39 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
139
includes 39 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 7
2023
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw chicken wings stored above produce; arrange properly to prevent cross contamination

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer at 200+PPM for chlorine, have at 50-100PPM.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing grease trap tickets.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

CFM not onsite.

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

provide thermometer for freezers.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

provide soap at handsink

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

clean grease build up on stove and fryer

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean grease off walls and floors.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean vents and filters.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged ceiling tiles

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

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APR 12
2023
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

GRIME ON WALL, CEILING AND ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDE OF FRYER AND GRILL, CLEAN.

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

BEEF PATTY AT 48.1F.PLACE FOOD IN PREP REACH IN COOLER TO WORKING COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

GRIME BUILD ON POTATO SLICER AND ON CAN OPENER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER USE.

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

GRIME ON FLOORS AND GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

NO AVAILABLE TOWELS AT HAND SINK. PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

GRIME BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.

OCT 27
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

HAVE PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE. REPEAT OFFENSE.

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

POST SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASE AND LEAK COMING FROM CEILING, REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD, CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

GREASE ON WALLS AND CEILING, CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED FRIES IN REACH IN COOLER.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

OBSERVED SANITIZER AT 200+PPM. NEEDS TO BE BETWEEN 50-100PPM.

MAR 14
2022
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*45 Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable

no ceiling tile above coke rack area, provide ceiling tile.

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime build up on wire racks, on surfaces of equipment, on gaskets of cold hold equipment, CLEAN.

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

observed sausage links store below raw chicken and fish. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

date mark wrapped pork chops.

CRITICALSanitation
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

provide thermometer for cold hold equipment that does not have reading device.

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

provide consumer health sign that is visible to customers. MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

grease build up on fryers.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

grease build up on vents.

SEP 14
2021
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

register employees food service manager certificate.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

dust build up observed on intake vents, clean.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime build up on shelves, grease build up on ceiling and on equipment. CLEAN.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed roaches coming from drain locate underneath 3 comp sink. call pest control

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

grime on ice machine ice guard. water dripping from read and brown grime. melt ice and clean and sanitize equipment.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

observed missing cove base at wall located next to upright reach in cooler.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

grease build up on cooking equipment. clean.

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

provide thermometer in prep reach in cooler.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

missing soap at hand sink, provide.

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

date mark sides that are in containers.

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MAR 9
2021
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

grime build up on ice machine. clean and sanitize.

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

observed home use pesticide in kitchen, remove from premises.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing grease trap reports.

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

food removed from original package (raw fish and chicken wings) missing date mark.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

hand sink missing soap, provide.

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

wet cloth on table, place in sanitizer bucket.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

soiled non food contact surfaces.

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

squeeze bottles missing label.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on floors and walls, clean.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

falling wall base, repair.

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

provide consumer health sign. most recent health report is available.

JUL 16
2020
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw chicken wings stored above beef and pickles, arrange properly.

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Pesticides/ toxic tracking powder

poison powder for pest found in kitchen, remove.

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

missing date mark on cole slaw.

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

missing thermometer in RIC, provide.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

missing soap and paper towels at hand sink. provide.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

defrost chest freezer, heavy ice.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on walls and floor, clean.

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

grease on vent hood, clean.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
JAN 9
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean frp behind fryer, wall covered in grease.

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

Provide instructions on how to clean up bodily fluid clean up.

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

raw chicken wings stored above ranch and pickles.

SERIOUSSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leak from 3 comp sink, clean.

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

large sugar container not labled.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law

sliced cake not labeled. label.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

register expired Food Service manager certificate.

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

date marked sliced cakes that are in individual containers.

JUL 22
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

take vent above coke rack is covered in dust. clean.

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

label container of beans.

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

date mark bean in clear container.

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

provide thermometer in reach in cooler.

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

Provide a spill kit or instructions on how to clean up bodily fluids.

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

Provide a sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

JAN 15
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

grease dripping from vent hood.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

ice build up in reach in freezer.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean non food contact surfaces.

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

no thermometer in reach in cooler and in upright freezer. provide a device.

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

label containers of spices.

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

wet cloth out at on counter top. place in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

JUL 2
2018
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

sliced tomato at 54.2F

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

Prep cooler still not maintaining cold hold. ALL FOOD: condiments, cut produced must be kept at 41 degree F or below.

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

need thermometer in cold hold unit.

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

Needed restroom

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Need hand wash signs.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Need a RFSM onsite at all times. SECOND and FINAL WARNING. third offense will warrant an citation to who ever is in charged during time of inspection.

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

date mark food in coke cooler.

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Fix damaged handle of coke cooler.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Need grease trap ticket with last 90 days.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Need paper towels at hand wash station.

MAY 24
2018
PASSED
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours

Ground beef thawing at room temperature.

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

Need a covered waste container in restroom.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not onsite.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Mold in ice machine.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Air vents have accumulation of dust.

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

Date mark food in RIC, fish, batter and opened bags of food.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Needed at Hand wash station

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

label sugar container.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

need a handled utensil in sugar container.

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

Leak underneath 3 comp sink.

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

Raw wings and sliced tomato not at required cold hold temperature.

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

Prep cold hold table is not keeping food to temperature. Remove all food and place in RIC. Dispose of sliced tomato.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean inside coke cooler.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Need thermometer in reach in coolers.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Need grease trap ticket within 90 days of inspection.

NOV 19
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean to sight a touch the blade for the can opener.

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

the squeeze bottle not labeled.

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

the wall between the hot water heater and the walls must be sealed.

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Light bulb is not working.

MAY 31
2017
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

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

RAW BACON/PORK STORED NEAR RTE FOODS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*40 Store single-service item in original package

IN DRY STORAGE AREA

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

PHAT MATT SAUCE STORED ON COUNTER 63.9*F

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

EMPLOYEES

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

IN KITCHEN

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

REPLACE NON WORKING

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

RESEAL PEDESTAL SINK TO WALL & REMOVE TAPE FROM DRINK COOLER DOOR

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS

FEB 2
2017
PASSED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN STANDING WATER WITH NO RUNNING WATER

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

RAW CHICKEN 67.5*F IN 3 COMP SINK, RAW FISH 54.1*F IN NON WORKING DRINK COOLER, TARTER SAUCE 53.5*F, JALAPENO 74*F STORED ON PREP TABLE

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

EMPLOYEE

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT 3 COMP SINK

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE

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

NO DATEMARKING PROVIDED FOR TARTER SAUCE & SLICED TOMATOES

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

FINAL WARNING: MUST REMOVE NON WORKING DRINK COOLER & PROVIDE NSF APPROVED REFRIGERATION FOR OPEN FOOD STORAGE

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Pesticides/ toxic tracking powder

OBSERVED ALONG THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

PROVIDE FOR ALL

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL : ICE MACHINE , BOTTOM OF RIC , AND ETC...

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

RAW FISH STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN BEVERAGE COOLER

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

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