OCT 3
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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SAHARA RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 36/100
5441 ALPHA RD #112 · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS
Last inspected October 3, 2023 · passed
21 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
107
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Arrange food properly to avoid contamination.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Chlorine concentration low in dishwasher. Observed 10 ppm Cl.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Certified Food Manager must be on site.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark all food held over 24 hrs.
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Remove plastic film from equipment. Do not use wood block.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
Clean/replace grease encrusted pans.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean wall behind 3-compartemnt sink.
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy
Clean vent hood.
FEB 282023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
raw eggs over RTE Raw beef over vegetables
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean: can opener Mixer Base
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Must register food manager course with the City of Dallas
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
can not use cloth under cutting board- get cutting board mats can not have untreated wood in kitchen- treat or paste
AUG 32022PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2022
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
Walk in cooler gaskets
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed mold on food item in reach in cooler
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Replace missing bulb at vent hood
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Pipes under 3 comp sink, dump sink
JAN 202022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 20
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Store raw beef under ready to eat food items (bell peppers)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean ice machine
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair prep sink (no running water)
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean walk in cooler interior (Shelves, fans, walls)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Address exposed ceiling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
AUG 32021PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2021
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*47 Health permit posted
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Replace chipped rubber spatulas. replace residential microwave and RIF with commercial unapproved tile in kitchen prep area observed replace torn gasket of wic
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
repair FRP wall side of cook line next to large pot burners seal hand sink to wall properly vent hood observed with heavy dust/grease accumulation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
can opener observed with product debris accumulation
*35 Hair Restraints effective
male kitchen employee observed without hair control or beard guard for facial hair
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
label all food containers with common name when removed from original container/pkg squirt bottles, seasoning shakers dry ingredient
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace broken lights under the vent hood and inside rif
*47 Health permit posted
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JAN 112021PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SLICED GYRO MEAT 115
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
BAKLAVA
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*47 Health permit posted
JUL 242020PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2020
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
cooler not cooling efficiently- 60 degrees F
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
*10 Chlorine exposure time table
0 ppm chlorine- three compartment sink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
yogurt-55 degrees F
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
replace rusty shelves/racks in the walk in cooler
*33 Rinsing procedures - 2 compartment sink
do not wash hands in a three compartment sink
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs stored on a shelf above other food products inside the walk in cooler
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
OCT 242019PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2019
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
WALK IN COOLER
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK WITH USE BY DATE ON VEGETABLES FROM WALK IN COOLER
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DO NOT KEEP EMPLOYEE DRINK ON FOOD PREP. TABLE
*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return
POST SIGN WITH INFORMATION ABOVE
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD i.e.EGG YORK
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED
APR 102019PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2019
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
pot of beans stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs stored on the second shelf from the top, directly above a shelf that has bread and a bag of carrots on the bottom shelf
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
can of wd0 stored on top of a reach in cooler in the food prep area
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
chlorine test strips needed
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired permit; renew by the next inspection
OCT 42018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired permit
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
2 cans of fava beans with an expiration date of 1/10/16; diced tomatoes with a date of 3/29/18; four cans of sw black beans with a best by date of 10/29/2016;
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace the air gaskets inside the reach in cooler
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
APR 122018PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2018
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
permit expired;
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*35 Hair Restraints effective
beard guard needed
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
sliced melon observed at 46.7 degrees F.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
cloth towels should not be stored underneath cutting boards
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
container used for beverages stored in the hand wash sink
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
holes/openings in the ceiling tiles
OCT 122017PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 12
2017
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
all employees that deal with food preparation must obtain a valid food handler card
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dusty fan covers inside the walk in cooler
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken stored on a shelf above raw beef inside the reach in cooler
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
warmers not set at 135 degrees F
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chicken measured at 125 degrees F; beef measured at 120 degrees F
*32 Damaged Equipment
replace the ice machine cover- do not use a portion of a cardboard box as a cover
APR 272017PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2017
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
prepackaged gyro
*45 Floor contruction requirements
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
OCT 242016PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 24
2016
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
paper towels
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
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