ROTI BISTRO GRILL.

City of Dallas

4438 MCKINNEY AVE #100 · HIGHLAND PARK, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

13 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jan 2024.

Last inspected Jan 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

122

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 19

2024

PASS 15 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

tighten faucet at handsink (cash register)

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

label all bulk dry ingredients with common name

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

observed grilled chicken at 111f/ must be reheat at 165f

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label food squeeze

1 pts Sanitation

*34 Pets in common dining areas-cleaning

address rodent issue, observed roaches crawling on the floor-front service area/ cover all food items

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

several large containers of onions on the floor/ cover , store off floor

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label all chemical spray bottles with common name

2 pts Sanitation

*27 Bed and Breakfast Hot and Cold Holding, Equipment capacity

spinach observed cooling at room temperature near dish area- use approved method

1 pts Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

hang wet mops to allow them to dry

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean exterior of all equipment throughout

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

do not use hand sink as dump sink

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

cutting boards poor condition

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

no food handler certificates seen during the inspection- all food staff must be train within 30 days

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).

ground lamb observed out at room temperature 56f, cold holding food must be at least 41f/ below

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

all food / tcs cooked foods must be label with expiration dates

MAR 31

2023

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

Observed raw chicken stored over RTE foods in RIC.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty ice dispenser and soda nozzles at drink machine.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

All coolers/freezers must have easily viewable thermometers.

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Observed gaps at back door.

1 pts Other

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

Observed dirty fan covers in WIC.

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store all personal items in appropriate place.

OCT 3

2022

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leak at hand sink in prep area.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal hand sinks to wall properly.

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed employee dumping and filling sanitizer bucket inside hand sink. Hand sinks shall be used for hand wash only.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Replace cardboard liner on dunn ager rack inside WIC and plastic bag splash guard between 3 compartment sink and clean equipment rack. Replace with approved nonabsorbent material.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Seal back door properly to prevent entrance of insects and or rodents.

1 pts Other

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

Cover all food inside WIC, multiple food containers observed without.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Provide name and use by date for all prepared product held longer than 24 hours, not to exceed 7 days.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Provide food handler certificates for all employees not food manager certified. Maintain on file at location to present upon inspection.

MAR 26

2020

PASS 2 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

SEP 23

2019

PASS 5 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean inside of ice bin

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

cannot be used for dumping

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

saw bugs and roaches

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

label all sauces and spices

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean interior of RIF and RIC

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AUG 21

2019

PASS 15 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

temps above 41F

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean interior of ice bin.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label all containers of chemicals.

2 pts Sanitation

*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI

no guidance for clean up of blood, bodily fluids.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

no food handlers cards, all expired 04/2019.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Heavy grease buildup on cooking equipment .

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

observed dead roaches in mat in kitchen area

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

observed plate of eaten chicken wings on prep line, 2 beverage in back kitchen area. Please designate an area for employees beverages and food.

1 pts Chemical Safety

*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

store all sanitizing buckets 6 inches off the ground.

1 pts Sanitation

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

Pots and pan to be stored off the ground.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

Label all bulk items.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean interior of reach in coolers and freezers.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Other Violations

Obtain hand wash sign in the kitchen area.

2 pts Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

reach in coolers are reading temps at 56F. Advised staff to remove all food to freezer to maintain temp and to call someone to repair the units.

2 pts Other

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

Do not exceed 7 days for all items that are not used daily.

FEB 6

2019

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Chicken and beef cooked and stored at room temperature. Ensure temp of 135F or higher is maintained.

3 pts Sanitation

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

Raw chicken stored over RTE food.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Food handlers required, have RFSM train employees until class is scheduled.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection do not apply to shellstock

Ensure food is date marked.

2 pts Sanitation

*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment

When using ice paddle to cool food, must stir, not just place in food.

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Live roaches seen at time of inspection.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dishwasher.

JAN 27

2019

FAIL 21 violations

1 pts Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

hang wet mops to dry properly

2 pts Sanitation

*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement

observed food employee just rinse off dirty dishes. Must wash/rinse/sanitize all dishes

1 pts Sanitation

*35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition

Hang employee jackets/coats in food prep area. Observed jackets/coats hanging over bag-n-boxes/dry storage racks.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Do not pre set table with clean bowls in advance

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all food handlers must be trained in food safety state approved.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

observed pregnant roach crawling on wall in dish machine area. Exterminate for roaches and seal all cracks/crevices through out the kitchen area

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

purchase additional food containers to cool(?) foods properly within the week.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

heavy food build-up stuck on walls/shelving inside of WIC

1 pts Pest Activity

*37 Food preparation

observed several containers of cut onions uncovered in food prep area--not protected from pests.

1 pts Pest Activity

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

seal holes in wall at mop sink -- roaches observed in mop sink

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling for original container

label chemical spray bottles at dish area.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

heavy build-up observed on exterior of dishmachine. clean at once.

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

observed fried vegetable ball out a room temper

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

observed employee use bare hands to handle cooked bread.

3 pts Sanitation

*14 Wash hands after all other activities

food staff must wash hands after every contamination.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

must use date marking system with cooked samosa (chicken)

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Air, water, pressure / temperature devices

Provide hanging thermometers inside of RIC's, cookline, WIC

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food shall be honestly presented

label all dry ingredients at cook line/common name

3 pts Food Temperature

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

Observed cooked food being cooled at (curry chicken. Must cook to 165F/cool properly (i.e. ice batch, RIC) safely within 6 hours to 41F) Observed large amounts of cooked food cooled and stored uncov

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wet wiping towels must be stored properly. soiled towels observed on counter top.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

JUL 14

2018

PASS 4 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

dented cans

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

2 pts Sanitation

*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

must provide sop for bodily spills clean up

JAN 2

2018

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 One Inch Air Gap

Provide a one inch air gap on the drain line for the ice machine.

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

sneeze guard protection on condiments at the drink station was to high ( bring guard down or raise product up

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wet clothes stored on counter tops and nonfood contact surfaces.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide a covered lid trash can in the ladies restroom

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

the chlorine sanitizer at the dish machine is not working. 0 ppm chlorine

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

label bulk contianers with a common name

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

the scoops in the bulk containers must have handle ( broken or missing handles on the item used as a scoop)

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

hand sink blocked by dough in a container on crates (unable to wash hands.)

1 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space

the crates used shelves ( Unable to clean under the crates ///place on legs or wheels for continuous cleaning )

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the gaskets on the reach in coolers, hand sinks, legs and wheel of equipment has heavy soil .

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

cook not wearing a beard guard while prepping on the food hot line.

JUN 22

2017

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

employee did not sanitize equipment after washing. 3-compartment sink not set up for wash, rinse, and sanitize.

1 pts Other

*35 Jewelry Prohibition

employee wearing bracelets

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Other Violations

OWNER LISTED ON TAX ID (Pardeep Sharma) DOES NOT MATCH OWNER LISTED ON CITY HEALTH PERMIT (Roti Bistro Inc ). PROVIDE COPIES OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO PROVE NO CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR APPLY FOR N

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

3-compartment sink pipes leaking

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

boxes of rice and boxes of potatoes

1 pts Other

*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

old coffee/tea maker

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

Employee handling cooked bread

MAY 17

2017

PASS 12 violations

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw chicken stored over cooked uncovered chicken, raw chicken over cut vegetables

2 pts Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer bucket at waitress station 10ppm

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

spray bottle at waitress station

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

spoon store on hand sink faucets

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

box of potatoes on floor

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Door sweep for kitchen door to exterior

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

employee's cup of water on coffee maker

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Air vent cover over reach-in freezer, bottom shelf of reach-in freezer

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

chicken 54.1°F - walk-in cooler 64.6°F, lamb 50.7°F in RIC, chicken 55.9°F in RIC, lamb in RIC 46.7°F,

NOV 4

2016

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

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

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Chicken masala 47.3 degrees F, chicken curry 48.7 degrees F

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Bare hand contact with naan.

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

Waitress in prep area putting rice on plates.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean floors under equipment, reach in freezer, and walk in cooler fan covers.

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

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