JUN 25
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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RUBEN GROCERY.
BEAT. 18/100
1207 E RED BIRD LN · SINGING HILLS, DALLAS
Last inspected June 25, 2023 · passed
Failed 2 of 14 inspections. 34 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
12 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
157
includes 34 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPLACE TORN GASKETS ON WIC/RIC DOORS WHERE NEEDED
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
FLOOR UNDER SHELVES INSIDE WIC OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
DEC 152022PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2022
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair cabinet door underneath coffee station
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No paper towels at front hand sink
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Properly store chemical spray bottle
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site, at least one RFSM must be on site
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed cooking oil on the floor- store food 6 inches off floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Grease spill observed at the oven-clean to remove grill
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Detail clean inside of ice machine
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Build-up seen on vent-a-hood filters
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Gnats observed kitchen/hand sink
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floor/wall inside WIC
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Remove expired food from sells floor
JUL 72022PASSED14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 7
2022
PASSED
14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
Clean dirty toilet, including plumbing
*32 Damaged Equipment
Replace or repair coolers not working or damaged
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace lights above venthood
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean floors Clean venthood Clean cooler vent covers Clean cooler shelves
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
Single service coffee straw must be packaged and wrapped
*39 Vending machine doors and access opening covers tight-fitting, gasket
Replace gaskets at cooler doors
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed food (drinks) on the floor, food must be 6 inches off floor
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee items (drinks/ food) must have designated area
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
All handsinks must have running water including the one near ice machine
*31 No soap at handsink
No soap at hand sink
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed and measured 0 ppm of bleach
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Remove dented cans from shelves
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
Remove all expired items (Baya Energy Drinks) from shelf
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometers for all coolers (drinks and ice cream)
SEP 202021PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2021
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
SLICED DELI MEATS NOT DATE MARKED
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
EXCESS WATER MOISTURE ( REACH IN COOLERS )
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PLUMBING IN POOR REPAIR
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN DEEP FREEZER LID
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
BOXES OF FROZEN POTATOES ON FLOOR ( WALK IN FREEZER )
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS IN THE RESTROOMS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED CHICKEN: 122.6 F COOKED SMOKED SAUSAGE ON A STICK: 130.8 F
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM SHELVES
JUL 142021PASSED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2021
PASSED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES PRESENT
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
REACH IN COOLER FOODS ABOVE TEMPERATURE
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH BLEACH
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
WATER ACCUMULATION IN COOLER
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAKING PLUMBING
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
FOODS NOT PACKAGED FOR RESALE
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
DELI MEATS NOT DATE MARKED
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
EMPLOYEE DRINKS NEXT TO FOOD
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
COOLER GASKETS SOILED
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
INTAKE VENTS SOILED
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
DAMAGED CEILING TILES
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
TOILET NEEDS TO BE CLEANED
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DEC 152020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2020
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
CUT DELI MEATS NOT DATE MARKED
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
GRIT PACKAGES NOT LABELED FOR RESALE ( ON SHELVES FOR SALE )
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTHS RESTING ON CUTTING BOARD
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM SHELVES
JUN 52020PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2020
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
FRIED CHICKEN: 117.6 F ( LESS THAN 135.0 F)
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
DENTED FOOD CANS REMOVED FROM SHELVES
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM SHELVES
*32 Damaged Equipment
DAMAGED / BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER ( GRILL)
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES / OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMEN T
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
PERSONAL CELL PHONE ON FOOD PREP TABLE (GRILL)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLERS )
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ( WALK IN COOLER )
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
DEC 232019PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 23
2019
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED CHICKEN: 106.6 F ( IN HOT HOLD )
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ( HEAVY CONTAMINATED BUILD UP )
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
KITCHEN COOK NOT HOLDING A FOOD HANDLER CARD WHILE ON DUTY TO COOK
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
AN EXTREMELY LARGE AMOUNT OF EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM SHELVES
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe
NO FOOD PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN PERSONAL DRINK RESTING ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE ( IN GRILL AREA )
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
VERY DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENT HOOD
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT OF THE RESTROOMS
*47 Handwashing signage
HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED AT ALL HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
JUN 202019PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2019
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
DISCONTINUE SALE : NO LABEL PROVIDED FOR ICE OR CRACKERS OR LICENSE
*12 Gloves Single Use
FAILURE TO CHANGE GLOVES
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW PORK STORED BEHIND RTE FOODS IN MAKE READY COOLER
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER CFM WITH CITY OF DALLAS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR; OPEN CASES OF DRINKS ON FLOOR IN WIC
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE AND SEAL ALL HOLES & GAPS
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES IN ESTABLISHMENT
DEC 282018PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 28
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
ITEMS STORED IN HAND SINK
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN CLEAN FAN COVER IN WIC
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
NO LABELS PROVIDED FOR BAGS OF ICE AND CRACKERS
*47 Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
NOV 262018FAILED18 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 26
2018
FAILED
18 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
ITEMS STORED ON PREP TABLE
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPLACE CEILING TILE
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOODS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
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*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOODS
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
NO WATER AT ALL SINKS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
SERVSAFE PROCTOR DRINKING IN KITCHEN
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
NO LABELS FOR SPRAY BOTTLES, ICE ,CRACKERS
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
*47 Handwashing signage
POST AT ALL HANDSINK
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
RAW MEATS STORED NEXT TO RTE FOODS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
LETTUCE ON CUTTING BOARD 58*F
MAY 302018PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2018
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
*31 Individual, disposable towels
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
CHEMICAL STORED ON FOOD EQUIPMENT
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaned every 24 hrs
LACK OF CLEANING
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PREP AREA
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
PROVIDE IN RESTROOM
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMP SINK AND BACK HAND SINK
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
OBSERVED SEVERAL FRUIT FLIES IN 3 COMP SINK
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
JUL 222017PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label chemicals spray bottles with name of contents
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
label bagged ice with name and address of packing
*47 Permit/license posted
post health inspection
NOV 292016FAILED25 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 29
2016
FAILED
25 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE; FOOD STORED WITH CUSTOMERS ITEMS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS ; RAW SAUSAGE ABOVE RTE FOODS
*14 Gloves single use
*47 Permit/license posted
POST ALL & PROVIDE MANUFACTURER LICENSE FOR ICE
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
REPAIR/ SEAL ALL
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
IN STANDING WATER IN 3 COMP SINK
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
FLOOR DRAIN AND FAN COVERS
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPAIR ALL
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK
*28 Date marking for hard to date packaging
DELI MEAT
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO RECORDS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOODS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*23 No Water
AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES IN CHU 46.5*F,RAW SAUSAGE IN CHU 55.7*F, PICKLES STORED AT ROOM TEMP.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
BAGS STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
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