SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SANKOFA KITCHEN.

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3333 W CAMP WISDOM RD #118 · DUNCANVILLE, DALLAS

Last inspected July 28, 2022 · passed

12 of 12 inspections passed. 26 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
12 passed
VIOLATIONS
103
includes 26 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 28
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

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

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.

CRITICALSanitation
*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
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility 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

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

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

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

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

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

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

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

grease build up on vent hoods, clean.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

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

SERIOUSSanitation
*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
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

MINORFacility 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

MINORSanitation
*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.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

observed build up of grease on equipment, clean.

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

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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

lights in kitchen not shielded, provide light shields.

DEC 31
2020
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime on walls, grime on ceiling; CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

observed damaged vinyl surface used to store utensil, replace.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

lights in kitchen missing light shields.

MINORFood 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
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

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

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

MINORSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

grease dripping from vents hoods, clean.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

grease build up on equipment.

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OCT 30
2019
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

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

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

heavy grime on floors of back storage area, clean.

CRITICALPest 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.

CRITICALFood 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

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

MINORFacility 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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

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

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MAR 28
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

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

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean FRP walls and floors.

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

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

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

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

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

water bottles on/above food contact surfaces and utensils

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

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

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

label all large storage food containers.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light bulb in kitchen must be shielded.

SEP 17
2018
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip

Clean shelves, heavy grime build up.

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

Utensils in dirty bins, touching dirty shelving.

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

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

MINORFood 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.

CRITICALOther
*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.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Heavy grime underneath shelves and corners of floor.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

Vent hood has accumulation of grease.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Renew certificate.

MAR 7
2018
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

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

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

Dispose of food that has passed 7 day mark.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Fix damaged grill equipment (exposed and gather food grime)

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

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

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

Sweep floors.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Some lights in kitchen need to be shielded.

SEP 6
2017
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN VENT HOOD

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE FOR ALL

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS

MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

REMOVE ALL

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Backflow prevention device -not serviced and maintained

REPAIR LEAKS AT MOP SINK

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

EMPLOYEES

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

PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY

MINOROther
*23 No Water

NO WATER AT 4 COMP SINK

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

INVERT UTENSIL

JUL 27
2017
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN THOROUGHLY

MINOROther
*23 No Water

NO HOT WATER AT 4 COMP SINK

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO RECORDS PROVIDED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

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

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

OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT BOTTOM OF DOOR

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOR ALL

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

BUCKET STORED IN HAND SINK

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER CFM WITHIN 24HR

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

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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

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

PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS

OCT 25
2016
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

QUESO 96*F STORED ON PREP TABLE

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

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

PROVIDE NSF APPROVED COOLERS ONLY ONE DRINK COOLER PROVIDED

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

COOK

MINOROther
*23 No Water

NO COLD WATER AT 4 COMP SINK

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor covering, mats and duckboards

REMOVE CARDBOARD

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL

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