Sankofa Kitchen
3333 W Camp Wisdom Rd #118, Dallas, TX 75237 · 75237 · Restaurant
Passed all 12 inspections — critical violations noted
2022-07-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST AND MAKE VISIBLE TO PUBLIC: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD, CLEAN WITH A WEEK.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
OBSERVED LOOSE FRP WALL(NEXT TO ICE MACHINE), DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER, REPAIR.
*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.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, GREASE/GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
*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.
2021-11-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*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
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed food debris on floor and grease build up on equipment, clean.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT(ice machine and fryers) AND ON STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN.
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded
thermometer in reach in cooler located in back area is damaged. replace.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
observed utensils stored on soiled storage containers, clean all storage containers and wire storage shelves.
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
grease build up on vent hoods, clean.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*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.
2021-05-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
observed build up of grime inside of ice machine observed water melting on grime , clean and sanitize ice machine
*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
*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.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
observed build up of grease on equipment, clean.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
observed sliced tomato at 45.3F, place food in working cold hold equipment.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
lights in kitchen not shielded, provide light shields.
2020-12-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
grime on walls, grime on ceiling; CLEAN.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed damaged walls and missing/damaged ceiling tile, REPAIR.
*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.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
observed damaged vinyl surface used to store utensil, replace.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
grime build up on side and roof of ice machine, CLEAN AND SANITIZE, DISPOSE OF ICE.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed grime on walls, water build up next to ice machine, falling FRP wall; REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
lights in kitchen missing light shields.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
black containers used to store white substance not labeled, LABEL.
2020-04-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer at 0PPM. change every 2-4 hours.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
dust on electrical pipes. clean. dust on fans located in walk in cooler.
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
grease dripping from vents hoods, clean.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
grease build up on equipment.
2019-10-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*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.
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
Home Use pesticide Hot Shot located in back storage area, no home use pesticides in establishment.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
heavy grime on floors of back storage area, clean.
*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.
*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.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
ware wash machine at 0 PPM. use 3 comp sink to sanitize utensils.
*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
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
grease dripping from vent hood and on wall of fryer area.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
2019-03-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
pots and pans should be stored inverted to prevent grime build up and drain properly.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean FRP walls and floors.
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
walk in cooler not maintaining maximum cold hold temperature of 41F temperature inside reached 48.5F.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
pinto beans at 47.4F. Place ice on food to bring temperature down.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
water bottles on/above food contact surfaces and utensils
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
foil on shelve, must use material that does not chip. Utensils are burnt and chipped, replace.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label all large storage food containers.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light bulb in kitchen must be shielded.
2018-09-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*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.
*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.
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
Clean shelves, heavy grime build up.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Utensils in dirty bins, touching dirty shelving.
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Massive leak coming from walk in freezer. Find and repair cause.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Prep food (cut produced, cooked beans ect.) not date marked. Follow proper date marking procedures.
*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.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Heavy grime underneath shelves and corners of floor.
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Vent hood has accumulation of grease.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Renew certificate.
2018-03-07 Pass Routine 8
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean utensils shelf next to RIC and clean utensils touching grime.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Need grease trap ticket within last 90 days. 1st warning.
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
Dispose of food that has passed 7 day mark.
*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.
*32 Damaged Equipment
Fix damaged grill equipment (exposed and gather food grime)
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Store equipment in clean and dry area, several utensil found in dirty bins.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Sweep floors.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Some lights in kitchen need to be shielded.
2017-09-06 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 12
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN VENT HOOD
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
REMOVE ALL
*46 Backflow prevention device -not serviced and maintained
REPAIR LEAKS AT MOP SINK
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
EMPLOYEES
*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness
PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
*23 No Water
NO WATER AT 4 COMP SINK
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
INVERT UTENSIL
2017-07-27 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING
*19 One Inch Air Gap
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN THOROUGHLY
*23 No Water
NO HOT WATER AT 4 COMP SINK
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO RECORDS PROVIDED
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HAND. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING 1 GLOVE
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT BOTTOM OF DOOR
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
BUCKET STORED IN HAND SINK
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER CFM WITHIN 24HR
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW FISH58*F 67*F, RAW CHICKEN 67*F, SLICED TOMATOES
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS
2016-10-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
QUESO 96*F STORED ON PREP TABLE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
LETTUCE 73*F, CUT CABBAGE 66*F ON PREP TABLE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
PROVIDE NSF APPROVED COOLERS ONLY ONE DRINK COOLER PROVIDED
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
COOK
*23 No Water
NO COLD WATER AT 4 COMP SINK
*45 Floor covering, mats and duckboards
REMOVE CARDBOARD
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL
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