SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

RONNIE'S CATFISH.

BEAT. 42/100

2538 SECOND AVE · SOUTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected August 11, 2023 · passed

18 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
9 passed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 11
2023
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Set up sanitizer bucket. Needs to be 50 - 100 ppm (Cl)

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

All employees need a food handlers certificate

MINORSanitation
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

Obtain a sanitizer test strip

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Have proper towels by hand sink, make sure accessible

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Surface needs to be cleaned. construction

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

Grease buildup on equipment

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean top of coolers and racks

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

Clean vent hood ASAP

MINORSanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

Clean more often , (floors , walls, and ceilings)

SEP 24
2022
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Wood cabinets behind front counter need repaired.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Flies observed throughout establishment.

MINORSanitation
*47 Other Violations

Detail clean mop bucket. Remove boxed from floor as soon as possible. Remove fly swatter from counter.

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

fish 74 F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Restricted use pesticides

Unapproved pest control spray bottle in kitchen.

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

Bags of lettuce observed on top of cut RTE lettuce.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Detail clean floors throughout.

FEB 9
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORSanitation
*45Floors easily cleanable
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
DEC 26
2019
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN MORE OFTEN

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements
DEC 18
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER ( BACK)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN TO DELIVER HOT AND COLD WATER

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE FOR ALL STAFF

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

PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER

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

FROZEN FISH THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

REMOVE HEAVY SOIL FROM THE VENT HOOD FILTERS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN

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MAY 18
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

PERSONAL DRINK ON FOOD PREP TABLE

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

NO THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLER (FRONT)

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO PUTTING ON NEW GLOVES

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

FLOORS IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA ARE IN DISREPAIR

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Operate with a lapsed permit

OPERATING WITH A LAPSED PERMIT (CITATION ISSUED FOR THIS VIOLATION)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER OUT REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM THE BACK WALLS BY THE FRYER (EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ) REMOVE THE BUILD UP FROM THE VENT HOOD FILTERS

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

RAW FISH: 60.5 F

JAN 12
2018
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

TOMATOES: 65.8 F

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

RAW EGGS SITTING ATOP HOT LINKS (REACH IN COOLER)

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

PROVIDE A DOOR STRIP FOR BACK DOOR

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

KITCHEN COOK DID NOT HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE

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

PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE REACH IN COOLER

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR THE KITCHEN FOOD WORKER KITCHEN WORKER CHEWING GUM

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN VENT HOOD FILTERS CLEAN WALLS BEHIND FRYERS

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

REPLACE THE HOME STYLE REFRIGERATOR WITH A COMMERCIAL TYPE

JUL 18
2017
PASSED
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

food handler cards missing

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

door gaps back door

MINORSanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

walls and ceiling need clean properly

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

missing writing employee health policies

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

not RFSM certifications available

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

ceiling broken prep area walls need to be repair

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

vent hood heavily soiled due not removing of grease

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizer solution sanitizer bucket 50 ppm 3 compartment sink 100 ppm missing test strips

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

not RFSM on site

MINORSanitation
*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils

remove heavy soil from equipment

JAN 11
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels at restroom

MINORFacility Condition
*47 Other Violations

seal gap under back door, shield some lights

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

need probe thermometer

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation,mechanical
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

ceiling tiles

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

raw fish 64 degrees f

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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