SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

ROCKING CRAB.

BEAT. 18/100

11407 EMERALD ST #101 · PRESTON HOLLOW, DALLAS

Last inspected February 7, 2024 · passed

Failed an inspection 8 years ago. 47 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
17 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
183
includes 47 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 7
2024
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

STORE ALL PAPER TOWELS OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

CLOSE ANY OPENING FROM CEILING. REPLACE FLOOR PANEL FROM WALK IN COOLER REPLACE ALL RUSTED SHELVES.

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

KEEP BACK DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SEAL GAP FROM BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FLOOR FROM KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.

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

SEAFOOD COMBO 120'F

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

LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS, SALT ?? OR SUGAR???

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
JAN 18
2024
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT PLACE ANY FOOD OR EQUIPMENT IN HAND SINK.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FLOOD OF FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS FROM KITCHEN AND ALL STORAGE AREAS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

PROVIDE PROOF OF RECORDS. ALSO OBSERVED MICE DROPPING IN STORAGE AREA.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ICE MACHINE INTERIOR

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

PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED.

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

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP, OR STORAGE AREA ALLOWED.

AUG 24
2023
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR HOT WATER FACET FROM HAND SINK.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 2 SECONDS.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap

TO MOP SINK FAUCET

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN WALL , FLOOR AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING, FLOOR AND AIR VENTS.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK.

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

STORE ALL TO GO CONTAINERS OFF THE FLOOR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SHRIMPS 67'F, SAUSAGE 64''F CRAB LEGS 59'F . COS.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ICE MACHINE

FEB 22
2023
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOOD FROM WALK IN COOLER.

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.

CRITICALPest Activity
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

MAINTAIN PEST RECORD ON SITE.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ALSO CLEAN VENT HOOD, FLOOR

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

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY -

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

SALT???

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

DO NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ON TOP OF COOLERS

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
AUG 11
2022
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN DUSTY CEILING.

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY. OBSERVED FISHES STORED ABOVE FRUIT.

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

KEEP TO GO CUPS AND BOWL OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
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JUL 13
2022
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR BROKEN LID FROM REACH IN FREEZER

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR OUT OF ORDER HAND SINK FAUCETS, REPAIR LEAKING PIPE FROM HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.

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

FOR EXAMPLE, POWER TYPE PRODUCTS IN CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' BEVERAGE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

FOR EXAMPLE , DO NOT USE BLANKET TO COVER LIVE CRAW FISH.

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

STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS OFF THE FLOOR FROM WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FLOOR, WALLS AND SHELVES OF DUST, RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER, KITCHEN , WATER HEATER ROOM.

NOV 17
2021
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NOT ON SITE.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

INSTALL ONE TO FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED.

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

FINAL NOTICE! SAUSAGE 52;F,CORN 52'F, SHRIMP 53'F 46'F,

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

STORAGE SHELVES.

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

NONE.

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK ON FOOD PREP. TABLE.

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

POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST".

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE INTERIOR.

APR 29
2021
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING AT STANDING WATER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND FANS OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINOROther
*41 Shucked shellfish removed&repacked: info kept 90 days
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS WITH SOAP FOR LESS THAN 20 SECONDS.

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

FOR YOUR OYSTER

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

OBSERVED SOAP STORED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS.

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

CRAB 48'F, SHRIMPS 48'F

OCT 22
2020
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ALSO CAN FANS AND ITS COVER OF WALK IN COOLER.

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR FACE COVER FOR NOISE AND MONTH AT ALL TIMES8

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

CORN 58'F, POTATOES 52'F

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

MOP SINK.

MINOROther
*45 First Aid
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR FROM FREEZER. REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.

MAY 13
2020
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

1) REPLACE WOODEN FLOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER 2) REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES FROM RESTROOM 3) DE ICE OF COOLER

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Gloves single use

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS GLOVES

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN KITCHEN ALLOWED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

SHELVES , FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA, DOOR HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

TO FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (

AUG 24
2019
PASSED
13 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Cooked potatoes held at 91.9 degrees

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

Shrimp held at 80.6 degrees without a refrigeration source

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CRITICALFood Temperature
*21 PIC ensures foods cooked to proper temperatures
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Beard nets

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Lack of a sanitizing solution

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

LES 06-22-2019

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Soap stored above food

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw chicken stored over lemons

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
FEB 20
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*39 Case lot handling equipment, movability

Pallet used for storage

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Rodent control: using control methods
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
SEP 6
2018
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw fish stored over ready to eat foods

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Open can of ketchup used for food storage

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

Bulk products stored in non seal able containers

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Beard nets missing

CRITICALChemical Safety
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Raid

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Walk in refrigerator at 58.3 degrees - lemons lower shelf

MAR 24
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Cups used for scoops

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*19 One Inch Air Gap

The ice maker drain need to be at least 1 inch above the floor drain

MAR 12
2018
PASSED
13 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw chicken held over limes for drinks

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Work surfaces and food service equipment has gross particles covered in grease on food contact surfaces

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

Cole slaw at 46.5 degrees top of the POUR. Raw shrimp held at 57.4 degrees bottom of the POUR

MINORSanitation
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Remove all the equipment that is not used and or broken

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

Single service non inverted

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Two hand sinks were inaccessible

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
MINORSanitation
*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.

Two drain boards needed

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Wooden shelves used inside the kitchern

MAR 1
2018
FAILED
17 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw chicken stored over ready toe eat vegetables

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Ice maker

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Crab legs held in the non working walk in refrigerator at 46.5 degrees Cooked shrimp held at 54.0 degrees in a non working refigerator

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil

Cook

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Front and back doors

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Grease accumlations

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements

Gaps in the floor boards

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Using non working refgerators to cool food

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Lack of a snaitizer

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*21 PIC prevents cross contamination by bare hands
MAY 17
2017
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

clean the ice machine thoroughly; pink slime inside the ice machine

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

observed an employee drinking a beverage while on duty in the kitchen prep area

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures food handlers properly trained

all employees that work directly with food preparation must obtain a valid food handler card by next inspection( six months) to avoid a citation.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dusty fan covers inside the reach in cooler

MINORSanitation
*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods

food debris on the floor inside the freezer; grease on the floor under the fryers

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide current grease trap invoice records; one grease trap appointment every three months

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

do not store cloth towels underneath the cutting boards

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

flies observed in the food prep area

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

freezer door does not close completely

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
NOV 30
2016
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

bottle of windex stored next to food in food prep area

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

onions on the floor

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

fix gaskets inside reach in cooler

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

raw eggs stored on the top shelf in the wic

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floors behind cooking/fryer equipment

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

paper towels needed at all hand wash sinks

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