SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SAM'S GRILL & SEAFOOD.

BEAT. 37/100

1607 REGAL ROW · STEMMONS CORRIDOR, DALLAS

Last inspected July 25, 2022 · passed

21 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
98
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 25
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

observed raw eggs store next to tortilla and salad

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

rice 120'f, beef 118'f

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
SERIOUSSanitation
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Provide grease trap cleaning

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

Provide date marking for all foods in wic

DEC 8
2021
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Provide grease trap cleaning for every 3 months

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Provide pest control record

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Last warning will issue the citation if repeat violation

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

flour bins block the hand sink

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

Rice 11-29

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Keep all food cans above floor 6 ins

JUN 1
2021
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

sanitizer sink: 0 ppm quat

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

provide date marking for all left over food (meats, potato)

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed towel in the hand sink

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

observed standing water on the floor

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap tick

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Last warning will issue citation if repeat violation

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

beef 108'f

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

keep all boxes above floor 6 ins

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

observed raw meat store next to cooked meat

NOV 11
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

seal open gaps for front door

MAY 20
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

seal open gaps for the front door

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DEC 6
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw meat, seafood, store next to tortilla raw eggs store next to cole slaw

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the prep area

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

all foods in wic

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

ice machine is broken

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

keep all oil box above floor 6 ins

NOV 5
2019
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

egg: 105'f, rice 64'f

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

tortila

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed home depot bucket use as food container

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

observed raw chicken store next to lettuce

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

500 ppm quat

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

all foods in wic

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

provide cover for food containers

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

in wic

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

keep all pots above floor 6 ins

JUN 28
2019
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
OCT 16
2018
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Empty light socket unshielded under Western vent hood. Two light bulbs not functioning under Eastern Vent hood.

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

Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler stored on shelf above ready to eat cole slaw.

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

Bulk storage containers not labeled. Foods stored in walk in cooler not clearly identified with contents.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Panels loose on icemaker. Multiple panels on other equipment missing or dislodged.

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Multiple ceiling tiles missing and/or displaced. Exposed wiring in walk in cooler

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

Foods stored in walk in cooler not date marked.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Registered Food Service Manager Certificate posted is expired and not issued by the City of Dallas. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Isopropyl alcohol over ready to eat candy pops. Hand soap and baby wipes stored over other ready to eat candy. Incense over instant soup. Comet cleaner above napkins.

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Temperature Measuring- accurate +/- 2'F

Thermometer for walk in cooler indicates internal temperature of 36°F Actual temperature was 45.8°F (or less)

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Moist mop cloths stored on working kitchen surfaces. When not actively in use in employee's hands moist mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution.

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

Ice scoop stored in ice such that handle in contact with food ice.

APR 5
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

all drinks must above floor 6ins

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

bleach next to ore

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

all food in WIC

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

more than 200 ppm in sanitizer bucket

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

leaking at hand sink

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

lettuce 50° F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

heists RFSM with city of Dallas

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

damaged tiles on the ceiling

OCT 16
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

No towel allow under the food containers

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer bucket: 0 Ppm chlorine

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test Strip

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

all oil boxes must above floor 6ins

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

fish, squid

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register RFSM with city of Dallas

APR 11
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR FAUCET LEAK

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se

SANITIZE AFTER CLEANING

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

RAW MEAT STORED OVER MASECA IN WALK IN COOLER

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

OCT 18
2016
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

RUST INSIDE ICE MACHINE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALFacility Condition
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

PREVENT AC LEAK FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN. LEAK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER CONTAMINATING FOOD

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR FAUCET LEAK

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