SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

PHO MIDWAY.

BEAT. 18/100

17610 MIDWAY RD #140 · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected August 13, 2023 · failed

Failed an inspection 2 years ago. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
11 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
100
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Sep 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 13
2023
FAILED
18 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED- SIGHT AND TOUCH INTERIOR OF REACH IN MUST BE CLEANED SANITIZE (REACH IN COOLER)

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands

EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AFTER CONTAMINATION

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

OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER USING BARE HANDS TO CUT FRUIT (PEARS)

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

OBSERVE CHEMICAL SPRAY STORED NEXT TO FOOD

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CFM ON SITE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED IN FOOD SAFETY

MINOROther
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

NO HOT WATER AT BACK HANDSINK

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

LABEL ALL FOOD FOOD SQUEEZE BOTTLE (REACH IN COOLER)

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

READY TO EAT FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS/POTS- NOT DATE MARKED COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE DATE MARKED

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE STOCKED WITH SOAP/ PAPER TOWELS

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

OBSERVED 3 SINK NOT SET UP CORRECTLY. MUST WASH/ RINSE/ SANITIZE ALL DISHES

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

FLIES SEEN THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING CUPS ON THE FLOOR

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

FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR-INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage
CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN INTERIOR OF COMPARTMENT SINK EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED (INCLUDING EXTERIOR OF BLUE CONTAINERS) EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED &SANITIZED CLEAN M

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS- KITCHEN TO REDUCE CLUTTER

FEB 15
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
JUN 5
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means

RIC at fruit prep. not maintaining TCS food at 41'f or below

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Provide clean under equipment

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide RFSM on site at all times

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

Raw shell eggs stored over chopped lettuce in WIC- Provide lettuce to be protected

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

slicer observed with excess old food debris. Provide clean after use

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

Provide separate area for employee drinks not in food prep area.

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide paper towels

MINORSanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

Heavy grease accumulation on vent hood provide service immediately.

JUN 7
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

inside the walk in cooler

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

beans

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

leak vent hood

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
JAN 4
2021
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

Tofu Dec 13

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORFacility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
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JUL 17
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

tofu 57 F

MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

pipe

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
FEB 11
2020
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
MINORFacility Condition
*44 Refuse/recyclables area maintained in good repair
AUG 8
2019
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

paper towels dispenser

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

vent hood

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
FEB 5
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

ice machine cover

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
AUG 8
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

walk in cooler

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
MAR 14
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F

walk in cooler

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

hand sink

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

propped open

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
SEP 25
2017
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

fix gap at entrance door

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing signs

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

provide label for chemical spray bottles

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

provide

MINOROther
*45 First Aid

provide first aid

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean equipment

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

chicken 110 degrees f (cooked around 11:30 am) reheat chicken

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

provide in women restroom

CRITICALFood Temperature
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

reheat chicken 165 degrees for hot holding

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