SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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SALTGRASS STEAKHOUSE.

BEAT. 46/100

13561 N CENTRAL EXPW · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected January 10, 2024 · passed

14 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 10
2024
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Observed raw shrimp stored above pickles

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

Sanitizer buckets too low (0 ppm QA) Sanitizer dispenser at mop sink too high (400 ppm QA)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leaks at hand sinks

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide paper towels and soap at all hand sinks

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

Keep drinks out of prep areas

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Replace weather strip under back door

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Replace gasket on WIC door

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean label maker machine and cooler gaskets

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Post Food Manager Certificate

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Ensure all Food Handler Certificates are up-to-date.

APR 11
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained at 45 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * tomatoes 55* pickles 57* chicken 53*

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

deep clean meat slicer

MAR 4
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Obtain RFSM from city of dallas

MINORSanitation
*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents

Keep dish machine at 50 PPM Cl

AUG 30
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date mark RTE foods

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels at bar hand sink

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed gnats in bar/salad prep

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

Properly store personal food and drinks

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Replace worn cutting board

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label bulk food items (bread crumbs)

FEB 22
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Dish machine sanitizer tested at 0 ppm Cl. Must use 3-compartment sink to sanitize utensils until dish machine is repaired.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Must service grease trap every 90 days, at least.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site. Call 214-670-8083 for information.

MINORSanitation
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

Do not store insect control devices over food, food prep areas, clean utensils.

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

Do not store sanitizer buckets directly on the floor.

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

Must cover food while being stored.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean inside reach-in-coolers. Clean flour off of equipment daily.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Must have handwash signs at all handwash sinks.

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SEP 1
2020
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

replace dead bulb at vent hood

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair leak at hand sink

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Sanitize at dish machine

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures food handlers properly trained

Provide food handler certificates

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
JAN 2
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

GASKETS

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
JUL 9
2019
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

SODA NOZZLES

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

REMOVE EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS. OBSERVED FEW ITEMS FROM COOLER. COS

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

NO EATING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN KITCHEN

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

KITCHEN AREA

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

PRIME RIB 119'F

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

CLOSE OPENING FROM CEILING FROM AREA ABOVE ICE MACHINE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Permit/license posted

POST SALES TAX PERMIT, CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND FOOD PERMIT UP FOR PUBIC VIEW

JAN 17
2019
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

FINAL NOTICE! All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall:

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

WARNING!

SERIOUSOther
*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations

WARNING! SWEET POTATOES 1-6-19, 12-18-18

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

OBSERVED ONE ROACH NEAR ICE BIN

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

WARNING! OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACT LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS. REWASH LETTUCE BEFORE USE.

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

SEAL CEILING AREA ABOVE ICE MACHINE WITH CEILING TILES

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

SODA GUNS

JUL 26
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

SODA GUNS, ICE MACHINE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RENEW YOUR EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: http://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecomplianc

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HER HANDS WITHOUT SOAP

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OBSERVED 2 DRINK IN FOOD PREP, AREA

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS

DEC 4
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

BOTH MACHINE TESTED AT 0 PPM

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

PROVIDE HOT WATER TO HAND SINK LOCATED BY DISWASHING MACHINE

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

KITCHEN HAND SIK

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACTED BREAD WITH BARE HANDS

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

HAND SINK SINK BY MIXER

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

ABOVE ICE MACHINE

JUN 21
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*45 Floor contruction requirements

dish washer

DEC 12
2016
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

eating at the cook's line

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

hand sink

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

mechanical dish washer

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