Reed's BBQ
1811 S Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75217 · 75217 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-18 Pass Routine 5
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
unapproved chemicals
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
missing ceiling tiles in dining room
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light bulb out in the vent a hood
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
need to have test strips for sanitizer solution
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dirty ceiling fans in wic
2023-07-07 Pass Routine 5
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
green beans 103, pasta 103.8 degrees f
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler card
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert to go boxes
2023-01-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert to go boxes
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
under cold running water not standing water
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed roaches
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, freezers, cooler, can opener holder
2022-06-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert to go boxes
*35 Hair Restraints effective
employee shall cover hair
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets
*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
2021-12-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in walk in cooler
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler card
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager with rfsm certificate not on site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
potato salad 48.6 degrees f, per person in charge potato salad prepared two days ago
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottle
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide test strips
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the ground
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employee did not wash hands before putting gloves on
*31 No soap at handsink
missing soap at hand sink
2021-06-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottle
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean freezers
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal food and drinks store away from the customer foods
*47 Other Violations
organize office area, remove all unnecessary articles, chocking poster
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed fruit flies
2020-12-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, shelves,
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor BBQ sauce container
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
*05 Reheat 165øF--microwave
reheat food in microwave oven to reach 165 degrees f observed 87 degrees f
*47 Handwashing signage
provide in restroom
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
2020-06-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
manager with RFSM certificate not on site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
provide food handler card
*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
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
observed flies
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN RESTROOM
*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)
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign in restroom
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
*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
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
utensils in box in dining room sit on floor, store utensils 6 inches off floor
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink bottles stored next to customer food
2019-12-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employees must wash hands and change gloeves after going outside
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
updated grease trap manifest must be provided
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
knives must be stored in manner that minimizes environmental contamination
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
raid (insecticide) product observed in kitchen premises
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
raw eggs stored above cooked beef
*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
*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement
employee did not sanitize utensils as required
*47 Other Violations
RFSM, health permit, sales tax, and inspection available sign must be visible to customers
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2019-05-16 Pass Routine 3
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2018-11-11 Pass Routine 5
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented cans
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Remove foil liners from shelves.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
2018-03-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*19 One Inch Air Gap
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
2017-07-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Provide the plastic coated bulbs or shield the bulbs with covers.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Thaw in sink completely submerged under running water or in refrigerator over night or micro wave oven.
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
close the dumpster door lids.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
the thermometers in all deep freezers. ( visible thermometers)
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Remove the foil from the counter top of the tables and storage area below the prep table.
*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 .
*36 Wet wiping cloths shall be laundered daily.
Place moist wiping clothes in the liquid sanitizer when not in use.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Repair the back door weather stripping ( large gap in the frame and door )
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
the large slabs of meat ( ribs) not dated in the walk in cooler.
2017-01-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*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
*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
*35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition
need clean apron to prevent contamination
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
eggs in top of the shelf
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
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