Ronnie's Catfish
1231 E Red Bird Ln, Dallas, TX 75241 · 75241 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 7 of 11 passed, one prior failure
2025-08-26 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2024-01-26 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 12
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
provide food manager certificate with in 15 days
*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned
keep clean
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler with in 7 days
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door open
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
keep premises in good repair floor tiles, floors, ceiling tiles, cover holes in wall
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
chlorine too strong-more than 200 ppm
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
close restroom door
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean food contact surfaces (coolers, grills, freezers, shelves, prep tables)
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
separate food products raw chicken and sausage in ric
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor-french fries
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers exterior, grills
2023-11-13 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Provide food handler certificates for all employees, receipts are not acceptable
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
maintain air grill vents clean, observed heavy dust
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no certified food manager on duty at time of inspection
*30 Food Establishment Permit
no permit displayed on site
*32 Damaged Equipment
front cover on oven fryer missing
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
establishment doesn't have sanitizer on site to wash dishes/utensils correctly
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
heavy grease and soiled accumulation of liquids and grease on floors and walls
*47 Other Violations
most recent health inspection not available at time of inspection
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer testing strips
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
bulk raw fish thawed in
*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement
provide sink stoppers for 3 compartment sink
2022-09-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Repair ceiling that leaking and repair ceiling tile
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM certificate must be on site
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Clean ventihood with build up grease
*20 Conveying Sewage
Remove grease buckets from outside
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Designate an area for employee drinks and food
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leaking faucet
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Provide paper towels to handwashing sink
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Remove plastic from underneath cutting board
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Provide lights under venthood
2021-07-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW CHICKEN: 50.2 F RAW PORK CHOP: 65.2 F
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES PRESENT
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARDS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
WATER MOISTURE IN THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PLUMBING IN POOR REPAIR ( THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ) FAUCET NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
CHLORINE TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
*35 Hair Restraints effective
KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS ( CORRECTED ON SITE )
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
STICKY KITCHEN FLOORS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
DAMAGED KITCHEN FLOORS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
2020-07-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE TWO REACH IN COOLER / REACH IN FREEZER MISSING ONE
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
EXCESSIVE FLIES IN KITCHEN GAP SPACES AROUND THE SCREEN DOOR
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*35 Hair Restraints effective
KITCHEN COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
BOTTOM OF ONE CONTAINER OF RAW FISH RESTING DIRECTLY ON RAW FISH UNDERNEATH
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
FROZEN HOT LINKS NOT THAWING UNDER RUNNING WATER
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
BUILD UP UNDER / ON VENT HOOD FILTERS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
EXCESSIVE DUST ON ALL INTAKE VENTS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA
2019-06-12 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES IN KITCHEN
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED FISH AND FRIES STORED UNDER PREP TABLE AT 94.5*F
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
TOXIC ITEM STORED ON NEAR FOOD/EQUIPMENT
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color
REPAIR ALL WALLS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM IN KITCHEN
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY : UNSANITARY CONDITIONS IN KITCHEN
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES 66.4*F, MILK 70.7*F , JALAPENO 65*F ALL STORED ON PREP TABLE
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR BROKEN KNOB AT HAND SINK
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
RAW FISH STORED ON PREP TABLE AND IN 3 COMP SINK
*47 Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK; REMOVE HANGING BAGS OF WATER IN KITCHEN
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
REMOVE FLY HANGER ABOVE/ IN PREP AREA
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN VENT HOOD AND AIR VENTS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE AND FLOOR UNDER GRILL
2018-05-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 13
*47 Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK & REMOVE HANGING PLASTIC BAG WITH WATER
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVED GAPS IN BACK DOOR
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW FISH AT 57.5*F, MILK BASE 61.2*F, RAW CHICKEN 68.3*F, SLICED TOMATOES 76.3*F, LETTUCE70,3*F
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD WITH FISH
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color
REPAIR WALL
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*35 Hair Restraints effective
LACK OF HAIR RESTRAINTS
2018-03-20 Fail Routine CRITICAL 17
FAILED: *42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN THOROUGHLY
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW FISH AT 45.1*F, SALAD AT 70*F, TOMATOES 66.3*F, JALAPENO 72.3*F, MILK BASE BATTER 63/7*F ON PREP TABLE
FAILED: *37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
FOOD ITEM/ EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OF TRASH CAN
FAILED: *18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
FAILED: *32 Package integrity
DENTED CANS OBSERVED
FAILED: *34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVED GAPS IN SCREEN DOOR
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA
FAILED: *43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
FAILED: *09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
RAW MEATS STORED NEXT TO RTE FOODS
FAILED: *15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
FAILED: *27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
3 COMP SINK USED FOR COLD HOLD
FAILED: *45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color
PROVIDE
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORED IN PREP AREA
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THOROUGHLY : UNSANITARY CONDITIONS
FAILED: *39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR
2017-07-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
packaged missing food labeling label package of cake -ingredients added to packages
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
need chlorine test kit
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
flies in kitchen
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
store wiping cloths in 50 ppm chlorine
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
grease debris on side of equipment
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
clean floors / walls
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
repair cover base in toilet room
*47 Other Violations
shield lights in kitchen need it
2017-03-31 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 21
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Raw fish
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
cook fish
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
unsanitary conditions in kitchen
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
*21 Responding correctly to the inspector#s questions as they relate to the specific food operation.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
lack of therms in coolers
*32 Damaged Equipment
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
back door open& flies
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal food stored with customer food
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping clothes stored prep table
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food stored 6 inches off of floor , storing butter in open cans
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
improper thawing
*40 Store single-service item in original package
6 inches off of floor
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors ( remove grease on floor) and cover base tile
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
*45 Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable
*47 Handwashing signage
*47 Other Violations
Label 3 comp sink
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