SANKOFA KITCHEN.

City of Dallas

3333 W CAMP WISDOM RD #118 · DUNCANVILLE, DALLAS

Last inspected 2022.

12 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jul 2022.

Last inspected Jul 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

103

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 28

2022

PASS 7 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST AND MAKE VISIBLE TO PUBLIC: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD, CLEAN WITH A WEEK.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED LOOSE FRP WALL(NEXT TO ICE MACHINE), DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER, REPAIR.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORE ON WIRE SHELVES THAT HAVE GRIME BUILD UP, STORE ON CLEAN SURFACES.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, GREASE/GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.

1 pts Sanitation

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

FOOD BEING WORKED ON STOVE AND FRYERS IS ABOVE VENT HOOD THAT HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND DRIPPING. CLEAN.

NOV 23

2021

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

heavily damaged molding on exterior door, leak from roof causing ceiling tile to be water damaged, observed damaged molding in dinning area, and observed water damaged ceiling tile that has light hang

1 pts Sanitation

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed food debris on floor and grease build up on equipment, clean.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT(ice machine and fryers) AND ON STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN.

2 pts Food Temperature

*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

thermometer in reach in cooler located in back area is damaged. replace.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

observed utensils stored on soiled storage containers, clean all storage containers and wire storage shelves.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

grease build up on vent hoods, clean.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed water dripping from grime build up inside of ce machine. clean and sanitize food contact surfaces of ice machine.

MAY 26

2021

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed build up of grime inside of ice machine observed water melting on grime , clean and sanitize ice machine

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed damaged ceiling tile in kitchen and in dining area, observe damaged door of back door. REPAIR

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

observed grime build up on pipes, on lids of containers, on shelves, on top of equipment, on fan of walk in cooler. clean.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

observed build up of grease on equipment, clean.

3 pts Sanitation

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

observed sliced tomato at 45.3F, place food in working cold hold equipment.

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

lights in kitchen not shielded, provide light shields.

DEC 31

2020

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on walls, grime on ceiling; CLEAN.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed damaged walls and missing/damaged ceiling tile, REPAIR.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

observed clean utensils and equipment store on floor or store on soiled surfaces and in soiled containers, STORE IN A CLEAN AREA.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

observed damaged vinyl surface used to store utensil, replace.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

grime build up on side and roof of ice machine, CLEAN AND SANITIZE, DISPOSE OF ICE.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed grime on walls, water build up next to ice machine, falling FRP wall; REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

lights in kitchen missing light shields.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

black containers used to store white substance not labeled, LABEL.

APR 29

2020

PASS 4 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer at 0PPM. change every 2-4 hours.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

dust on electrical pipes. clean. dust on fans located in walk in cooler.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

grease dripping from vents hoods, clean.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

grease build up on equipment.

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OCT 30

2019

PASS 9 violations

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

food container in walk in cooler date marked 10-13-19 and 10-21-19, follow date mark procedures and remove food past seven days.

3 pts Pest Activity

*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

Home Use pesticide Hot Shot located in back storage area, no home use pesticides in establishment.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

heavy grime on floors of back storage area, clean.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

water puddles located next to ice machine, grease on floor and walls, grime on back storage area. remove harborage conditions.

2 pts Food Temperature

*27 Cool TCS foods using ice as an ingredient

large 3 3 gallons of chicken noddle soup in 5 gallon bucket cooling at room temperature, RFSM place container in ice to cool down properly, stir occasionally.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

ware wash machine at 0 PPM. use 3 comp sink to sanitize utensils.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

missing/damaged ceiling tiles, frp wall loose and not attached to wall leaving gap on wall. Repair

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

grease dripping from vent hood and on wall of fryer area.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MAR 28

2019

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

pots and pans should be stored inverted to prevent grime build up and drain properly.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean FRP walls and floors.

2 pts Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

walk in cooler not maintaining maximum cold hold temperature of 41F temperature inside reached 48.5F.

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

pinto beans at 47.4F. Place ice on food to bring temperature down.

1 pts Sanitation

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

water bottles on/above food contact surfaces and utensils

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

foil on shelve, must use material that does not chip. Utensils are burnt and chipped, replace.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label all large storage food containers.

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light bulb in kitchen must be shielded.

SEP 17

2018

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside ice machine. Still storing pots on grease encrusted shelve next to fryer. 2nd and final warning next violation will be subject to citation.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean corner of wall, heavy grime build up. Clean underneath shelves. Clean FRP walls. Clean underneath shelves of walk in cooler.

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip

Clean shelves, heavy grime build up.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

Utensils in dirty bins, touching dirty shelving.

2 pts Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Massive leak coming from walk in freezer. Find and repair cause.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Prep food (cut produced, cooked beans ect.) not date marked. Follow proper date marking procedures.

1 pts Other

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Food in containers covered with ice in walk in freezer. Remove food from splash area.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Heavy grime underneath shelves and corners of floor.

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

Vent hood has accumulation of grease.

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Renew certificate.

MAR 7

2018

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean utensils shelf next to RIC and clean utensils touching grime.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Need grease trap ticket within last 90 days. 1st warning.

2 pts Other

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

Dispose of food that has passed 7 day mark.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

Need health permit posted where it is visible to customers. Call office if you need to get anew copy of health permit.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Fix damaged grill equipment (exposed and gather food grime)

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

Store equipment in clean and dry area, several utensil found in dirty bins.

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Sweep floors.

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Some lights in kitchen need to be shielded.

SEP 6

2017

PASS 12 violations

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE FOR ALL

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN VENT HOOD

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE FOR ALL

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

1 pts Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS

1 pts Other

*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

REMOVE ALL

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Backflow prevention device -not serviced and maintained

REPAIR LEAKS AT MOP SINK

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

1 pts Other

*35 Jewelry Prohibition

EMPLOYEES

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness

PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY

2 pts Other

*23 No Water

NO WATER AT 4 COMP SINK

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

INVERT UTENSIL

JUL 27

2017

PASS 13 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

3 pts Other

*19 One Inch Air Gap

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN THOROUGHLY

2 pts Other

*23 No Water

NO HOT WATER AT 4 COMP SINK

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO RECORDS PROVIDED

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HAND. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING 1 GLOVE

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT BOTTOM OF DOOR

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOR ALL

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

BUCKET STORED IN HAND SINK

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW FISH58*F 67*F, RAW CHICKEN 67*F, SLICED TOMATOES

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS

OCT 25

2016

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

QUESO 96*F STORED ON PREP TABLE

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

LETTUCE 73*F, CUT CABBAGE 66*F ON PREP TABLE

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

PROVIDE NSF APPROVED COOLERS ONLY ONE DRINK COOLER PROVIDED

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

COOK

2 pts Other

*23 No Water

NO COLD WATER AT 4 COMP SINK

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor covering, mats and duckboards

REMOVE CARDBOARD

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE

1 pts Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL

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