Roti Bistro Grill
4438 Mckinney Ave #100, Dallas, TX 75205 · 75205 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 9 of 13 passed, one prior failure
2024-01-19 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
tighten faucet at handsink (cash register)
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
label all bulk dry ingredients with common name
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
observed grilled chicken at 111f/ must be reheat at 165f
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label food squeeze
*34 Pets in common dining areas-cleaning
address rodent issue, observed roaches crawling on the floor-front service area/ cover all food items
*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
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label all chemical spray bottles with common name
*27 Bed and Breakfast Hot and Cold Holding, Equipment capacity
spinach observed cooling at room temperature near dish area- use approved method
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
hang wet mops to allow them to dry
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean exterior of all equipment throughout
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
do not use hand sink as dump sink
*39 Cutting surfaces.
cutting boards poor condition
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
no food handler certificates seen during the inspection- all food staff must be train within 30 days
*02 Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).
ground lamb observed out at room temperature 56f, cold holding food must be at least 41f/ below
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
all food / tcs cooked foods must be label with expiration dates
2023-03-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
Observed raw chicken stored over RTE foods in RIC.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice dispenser and soda nozzles at drink machine.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
All coolers/freezers must have easily viewable thermometers.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Observed gaps at back door.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Observed dirty fan covers in WIC.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
2022-10-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak at hand sink in prep area.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal hand sinks to wall properly.
*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.
*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.
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Seal back door properly to prevent entrance of insects and or rodents.
*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.
*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.
*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.
2020-03-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
2019-09-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean inside of ice bin
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
cannot be used for dumping
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
saw bugs and roaches
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
label all sauces and spices
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean interior of RIF and RIC
2019-08-21 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
temps above 41F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean interior of ice bin.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label all containers of chemicals.
*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.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
no food handlers cards, all expired 04/2019.
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Heavy grease buildup on cooking equipment .
*34 Pest Control
observed dead roaches in mat in kitchen area
*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.
*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.
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Pots and pan to be stored off the ground.
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Label all bulk items.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean interior of reach in coolers and freezers.
*47 Other Violations
Obtain hand wash sign in the kitchen area.
*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.
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
Do not exceed 7 days for all items that are not used daily.
2019-02-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*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.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw chicken stored over RTE food.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Food handlers required, have RFSM train employees until class is scheduled.
*28 Date marking Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection do not apply to shellstock
Ensure food is date marked.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
When using ice paddle to cool food, must stir, not just place in food.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Live roaches seen at time of inspection.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dishwasher.
2019-01-27 Fail Routine CRITICAL 21
FAILED: *45 Drying Mops-air dry
hang wet mops to dry properly
FAILED: *33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement
observed food employee just rinse off dirty dishes. Must wash/rinse/sanitize all dishes
FAILED: *35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition
Hang employee jackets/coats in food prep area. Observed jackets/coats hanging over bag-n-boxes/dry storage racks.
FAILED: *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
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
all food handlers must be trained in food safety state approved.
FAILED: *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
FAILED: *47 Other Violations
purchase additional food containers to cool(?) foods properly within the week.
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
heavy food build-up stuck on walls/shelving inside of WIC
FAILED: *37 Food preparation
observed several containers of cut onions uncovered in food prep area--not protected from pests.
FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
seal holes in wall at mop sink -- roaches observed in mop sink
FAILED: *18 Toxic items labeling for original container
label chemical spray bottles at dish area.
FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
heavy build-up observed on exterior of dishmachine. clean at once.
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
observed fried vegetable ball out a room temper
FAILED: *15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
observed employee use bare hands to handle cooked bread.
FAILED: *14 Wash hands after all other activities
food staff must wash hands after every contamination.
FAILED: *28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
must use date marking system with cooked samosa (chicken)
FAILED: *29 Air, water, pressure / temperature devices
Provide hanging thermometers inside of RIC's, cookline, WIC
FAILED: *41 Food shall be honestly presented
label all dry ingredients at cook line/common name
FAILED: *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
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet wiping towels must be stored properly. soiled towels observed on counter top.
FAILED: *34 Pest Control
2018-07-14 Pass Routine 4
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented cans
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
must provide sop for bodily spills clean up
2018-01-02 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Provide a one inch air gap on the drain line for the ice machine.
*47 Other Violations
sneeze guard protection on condiments at the drink station was to high ( bring guard down or raise product up
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet clothes stored on counter tops and nonfood contact surfaces.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide a covered lid trash can in the ladies restroom
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
the chlorine sanitizer at the dish machine is not working. 0 ppm chlorine
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
label bulk contianers with a common name
*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)
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
hand sink blocked by dough in a container on crates (unable to wash hands.)
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space
the crates used shelves ( Unable to clean under the crates ///place on legs or wheels for continuous cleaning )
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the gaskets on the reach in coolers, hand sinks, legs and wheel of equipment has heavy soil .
*35 Hair Restraints effective
cook not wearing a beard guard while prepping on the food hot line.
2017-06-22 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 8
*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.
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
employee wearing bracelets
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*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
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
3-compartment sink pipes leaking
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
boxes of rice and boxes of potatoes
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
old coffee/tea maker
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Employee handling cooked bread
2017-05-17 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 12
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*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
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer bucket at waitress station 10ppm
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
spray bottle at waitress station
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
spoon store on hand sink faucets
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
box of potatoes on floor
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Door sweep for kitchen door to exterior
*47 Handwashing signage
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee's cup of water on coffee maker
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Air vent cover over reach-in freezer, bottom shelf of reach-in freezer
*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,
2016-11-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Chicken masala 47.3 degrees F, chicken curry 48.7 degrees F
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Bare hand contact with naan.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Waitress in prep area putting rice on plates.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean floors under equipment, reach in freezer, and walk in cooler fan covers.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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