SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

RAZOO'S CAJUN CAFE.

BEAT. 46/100

13949 N CENTRAL EXPW · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected February 1, 2024 · passed

28 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 28 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 1
2024
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Maintain cold hold below 41 F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean and sanitize ice machines and microwaves

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide Lactic acid test strips

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Observed few live roaches

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean exterior of equipment

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Provide splash guard at hand sink by dishwasher

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

Clean vent hoods

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not allow cooler to drain into hand sink behind bar

JUL 20
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

Lactic acid sanitizer at 0 DDBSA bucket, too low to sanitize.

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

Cannot provide food handlers for all employees working on site.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Keep all handles up out of food.

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

Label all bulk containers with common name.

FEB 27
2023
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * fish 50* 57* Apple juice 54* dish washer 140* tomato 46* 46*

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

algae and mildew in ice bins clean can opener blade

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

move raw meat to the front of the make line

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

Must date mark all foods not used with in 24 hours

AUG 17
2022
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Food stored in walk in cooler

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Interior of ice maker, can opener blade

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Waste drain line passing through hand sink at bar

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register food manager certificate with the city of Dallas

JAN 11
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Cover lettuce in WIC

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Doors won't close

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Plastic wrap around faucet

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean can opener

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
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JUL 27
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Ceiling gaps, realign ceiling tile

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Can opener observed with product build up

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Replace gaskets on WIC doors, remove/replace absorbant wood damage on rack liners with approved non-absorbent material.

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

Beverages observed on cook line and back prep table.

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

Provide splash guard on left side of prep area hand sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Fan dust accumulation

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace broken light under vent hood

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Hang mop (inverted)

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
JAN 14
2021
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SHRIMP STUFFING 56

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINOROther
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
JUN 24
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

thoroughly clean the soda nozzles

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop embedded in the ice

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

dispenser was inoperable-batteries needed

DEC 19
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVES

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
JUL 2
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES BY KITCHEN SODA MACHINE

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN DUSTY FANS FROM WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PRPE. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED A CUP OF EMPLOYEE DRINK STORED IN REACH IN COOLER

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

STORE PERSONAL CELL PHONE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP. AREA.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO VALID RFSM ON SITE

JAN 8
2019
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SODA GUN

CRITICALPest Activity
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

CLOSE ALL OPENED AREA FROM CEILING AREA ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND SURE THEY ARE RODENT AND INSECT PROOF

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM BAR

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

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE FOR 7 DAYS OR LESS.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHED THEIR HANDS WITH SOAP BUT LESS THAN 20 SECONDS. PLEASE MAKE SURE EMPLOYEES ARE WASHING THEIR HANDS FOR 2O SECONDS

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK

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

FINAL NOTICE! SHRIMP 47'F, CRAW FISH 47'F -- -- PLEASE KEEP LID OF COOLER CLOSED AFTER PEAK HOURS

JUL 17
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

BAR SODA GUNS

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

1) CHICKEN 51'F, SEAFOOD STUFFING 55'F , GATOR 53'F-- PLEASE KEEP LID OF COOLER CLOSED AFTER PEAK HOURS 2) SLICED WATERMELON FROM BAR 68'F

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

FRENCH FRIES FREEZER DOOR MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETELY AT ALL TIMES

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO EATING OR DRINKING FROM FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' DRINK AND FOOD ON FOOD PREP. TABLE. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK IN BAR AREA

DEC 27
2017
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

GATOR 52.8'F BUTTER 52'F

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment

USE SHALLOW PAN INSTEAD OF IN LARGE BAG

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

MOP SINK FAUCET WHERE HOSE IS CONNECTED

DEC 8
2017
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE KEEP HER COFFEE IN FOOD PREP. AREA

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

GREEN BEANS 129'F, BEANS 129'F

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

INSTALL HOSE BIBB BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BETWEEN ALL FAUCET AND HOSE. UNLESS HOSE IS DISCONNECT AFTER EACH USE.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE, SODA GUN FROM EAST SIDE OF THE BAR

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FROM KITCHEN AREA

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

KITCHEN HAND SINK

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER -- SALAD

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

OBSERVED ABOUT 9 CONTAINERS OF GARLIC BUTTER WITHOUT DATE

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

SPRAY BOTTLES

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 2 SECONDS

SEP 18
2017
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

corrected on site

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

No standing on the bar counter

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
MAR 13
2017
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

wait staff plating line, cook's line

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORSanitation
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

bar must have running hot and cold water, dishwashenuously drippingr sprayer cont

CRITICALPest Activity
*45 Floor contruction requirements

ECOLAB pest control 3-5-17, 2-26-17, 2-27-17

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