SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

REED'S BBQ.

YOUR CALL. 50/100

1811 S BUCKNER BLVD · PLEASANT GROVE, DALLAS

Last inspected January 18, 2024 · passed

14 of 14 inspections passed. 21 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 18
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

unapproved chemicals

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

missing ceiling tiles in dining room

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light bulb out in the vent a hood

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

need to have test strips for sanitizer solution

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dirty ceiling fans in wic

JUL 7
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

green beans 103, pasta 103.8 degrees f

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

provide food handler card

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

invert to go boxes

JAN 4
2023
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

invert to go boxes

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

provide sign about inspection report

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

under cold running water not standing water

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed roaches

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

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, freezers, cooler, can opener holder

JUN 28
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

invert to go boxes

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

employee shall cover hair

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

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets

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

observed raw shelled eggs stored above drinks in walk in cooler raw fish above rte food

DEC 17
2021
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in walk in cooler

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

provide food handler card

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with rfsm certificate not on site

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

potato salad 48.6 degrees f, per person in charge potato salad prepared two days ago

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

provide label for chemical spray bottle

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide test strips

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

store food 6 inches off the ground

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

employee did not wash hands before putting gloves on

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

missing soap at hand sink

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JUN 14
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottle

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

store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean freezers

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

personal food and drinks store away from the customer foods

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

organize office area, remove all unnecessary articles, chocking poster

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

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed fruit flies

DEC 21
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, shelves,

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

store food 6 inches off the floor BBQ sauce container

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gap at entrance door

SERIOUSOther
*05 Reheat 165øF--microwave

reheat food in microwave oven to reach 165 degrees f observed 87 degrees f

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide in restroom

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

provide label for chemical spray bottles

JUN 18
2020
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager with RFSM certificate not on site

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide food handler card

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

macaroni cheese 121, bbq sauce on hot holding table 101, ribs in warmer 123.8 degrees f

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed flies

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

PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN RESTROOM

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

BBQ sauce 74.5 degrees f (prepared on 6/17/2020, kept in cooler over night and removed from cooler this morning-per PIC information)

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign in restroom

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

provide label for chemical spray bottles

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

food (potatoes) sit on floor, store food 6 inches off the floor

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

utensils in box in dining room sit on floor, store utensils 6 inches off floor

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

personal drink bottles stored next to customer food

DEC 3
2019
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

employees must wash hands and change gloeves after going outside

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

updated grease trap manifest must be provided

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

knives must be stored in manner that minimizes environmental contamination

SERIOUSPest Activity
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

raid (insecticide) product observed in kitchen premises

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw eggs stored above cooked beef

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

potato boxes must not be on the floor

MINORSanitation
*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement

employee did not sanitize utensils as required

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Other Violations

RFSM, health permit, sales tax, and inspection available sign must be visible to customers

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MAY 16
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
NOV 11
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

dented cans

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Remove foil liners from shelves.

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

back door

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
MAR 20
2018
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
JUL 25
2017
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Provide the plastic coated bulbs or shield the bulbs with covers.

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Thaw in sink completely submerged under running water or in refrigerator over night or micro wave oven.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

close the dumpster door lids.

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

the thermometers in all deep freezers. ( visible thermometers)

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Remove the foil from the counter top of the tables and storage area below the prep table.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store single use containers in large boxes off the floor 6 inches .

MINORSanitation
*36 Wet wiping cloths shall be laundered daily.

Place moist wiping clothes in the liquid sanitizer when not in use.

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

Repair the back door weather stripping ( large gap in the frame and door )

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

the large slabs of meat ( ribs) not dated in the walk in cooler.

JAN 12
2017
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

cannot use anymore black trash bags need to use clear plastic bags to keep food package inside WIC

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

cannot use paper bags to keep surfaces free of oil

CRITICALSanitation
*35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition

need clean apron to prevent contamination

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

eggs in top of the shelf

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

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