SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SEOUL GARDEN.

BEAT. 25/100

2502 ROYAL LN #103 · PRESTON HOLLOW, DALLAS

Last inspected November 30, 2023 · passed

Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 47 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
15 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
154
includes 47 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 30
2023
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
APR 4
2023
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE, SHELF LIFE UP TO 7 DAYS.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

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MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

i.e. CLEAN FLOOR AREAS BELOW STOVE, WOK AND GRILL. CLEAN WALLS, CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. CLEAN DOORS' HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

DO NOT LEAVE TRASH AND UNCLEANED DISHES WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN KITCHEN OVER NIGHT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NOT ON SITE

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands

EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASK, i.e. AFTER EATING.

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

NO EATING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED, FEMALE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WAS EATING IN PREP. AREA.

MINORSanitation
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS CLOTHING OR PURSE AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
NOV 2
2022
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*44 Refuse/recyclables to be stored in proper contain.
MAR 31
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

SMALL COOLER

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

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.

MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

REMOVE ALL NEWSPAPERS USED AS LINER FROM KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE WORN GASKET

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

DRY STORAGE AREA

SEP 28
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

disher washer concerntration at 0PPM

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

FOOD PREP IN STORAGE NOT Labeled AND NOT DATED

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

REMOVE OR DISCONTINUE USE OR NEWSPAPER, CARDBOARD, AND FOIL SHELF LINERS

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

EMPLOYEE'S WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS

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

FOOD IN RIC AND WIC NOT COVERED

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

STORE SCOOP WITH HANDLE EXTENDED OUT OF PRODUCT WHEN STORE INSIDE

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

DATE MARK PRODUCT PREP AND STORE FOR MORE THAN 7DAYS

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND COOK LINE EQUIPMENT OBSERVED WITH HEAVY ACCUMILATION OF FOOD AND DEBRIS

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

HANG MOP AND DISPOSE OF WAST WATER WHEN NOT IN USED

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MAR 18
2021
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

MAINTAIN DISHWASHING MACHINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 0 PPM.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ALSO CLEAN HANDLES OF COOLERS , WALLS AND FLOOR OF KITCHEN AND COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER'S FANS AND FLOOR.

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

POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ."

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

STORE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT OFF THE FLOOR

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE UP TO 7 DAYS

SEP 14
2020
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER N FREEZER

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands

MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS BET1EEN TQSKE

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

POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ".

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKS BY CLEAEND DISHES.

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

WALL BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

STORE RAW PRODUCTS BELOW READY TO EAT PRODUCTS .

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE

MAR 18
2020
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK ON FOOD PREP. TABLE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

PLEASE APPLY FOOD MANGER CERTIFICATE

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

POST SING" A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR WORN GASKET FROM COOLER

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

TOFU 46'F, BEEF 46'F, PORK 46'F--TOFU COOLER

JUL 12
2019
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED FOR HAND SINKS MISSING THEM

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

CRITICALFood Temperature
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

THE ENTIRE COOKING STAFF AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION ALL WORKING WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED SINCE 05/ 2019

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

COOKED FOOD ITEMS ( IN COOLERS ) NOT DATE MARKED

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

COOKING UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE KITCHEN HAND SINK

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER

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

DUSTY INTAKE VENTS

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

KITCHEN STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS UPON ARRIVAL

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
JAN 8
2019
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Stoves covered in a heavy grease and food particles Floor in need of cleaning

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Washing dishes in the same set of sinks while preparing octopus in another sink

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Rested metal shelf below the preparation table

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

The shelves in the refrigerator are caked on with gross food particles

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

Raw meats stored above ready to eat foods

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

Raw shell eggs held outside of refrigeration at 53.9 degrees Tofu held outside of refrigeration at 46.8 degrees Pepper paste had at 54.6 degrees

JUL 25
2018
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.

Washing dishes in the hand sink

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

Rice noodles held on the ice at 75.5 degrees Fish cake held on the ice at 92.8 degrees

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Lack of sanitizing of dishes that was washed in the hand sink

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

A hot holding unit is needed to hold the hot foods hot

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Used for dishwashing

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

Cooked soup held at 109.8 degrees - held on the counter without a heat source Cooked chicken held at 121.2 degrees - held without a heat source

JUL 16
2018
FAILED
18 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw meats stored over soy suace

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Raw shell eggs held outside of refrigeration at 62.6 degrees Tofu held on the counter at 45.2 degrees Cooked beef at 44.8 degrees in the top of the point of usage refrigerator

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Missing beard nets

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Hand wash sink used for dish washing

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap

Ice maker in need of an air gap

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

Raw shell eggs held outside of refrigeration at 62.6 degrees Tofu held on the counter at 45.2 degrees Bean sprouts at 44.3 degrees

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

Need hot holding units for hot foods

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Hand washing utensils in the hand sink

MINORSanitation
*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.

Washing utensils without soapy water

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

Cooked rice at 75.5 degrees

CRITICALSanitation
*21 PIC ensures effective handwashing being done
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
JAN 22
2018
PASSED
8 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw shell eggs stored over soy sauce Raw beef stored over vegetables Raw beef stored over soy sauce

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

Raw meat in boxes on the floor Raw vegetables in boxes on the floor

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

Cooked rice sticks held at 59.9 degrees

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Sesame Seed container

CRITICALSanitation
*17 Toxic materials/ lubricants

Motor oil stored over clean pans

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Lack of a quick cool method for large pots of hot food

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

Employee eating in the kitchen

CRITICALOther
*09 Preventing contamination when tasting
JAN 9
2018
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Cooked chicken cooling on the very top of the refrigerator at 85.0 degrees Cooked beef on the counter at 89.9 degrees Cooked beef on the counter at 110.1 degrees Lack of a quick cooling method

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

Raw eggs stored over raw beef, both stored over raw vegetables Raw fish stored over ready to eat vegetables

CRITICALFood Temperature
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

Charcoal cooking stations in the dinning room without a vent a hood

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Wooden cabinet sujet to moisture in the wait area The mop sink has a broken keg The walk inrefrigerator door latch is in need of repair/replacement

MINORSanitation
*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Foods in the walk in refrigerator in reused sou sauce buckets

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

A lack of cleaning is noted

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Raw cracked shell eggs held at 54.2 degrees

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

Int he kitchen and freezer

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Cooks hand sink

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Hair and beard nets msiingh

AUG 3
2017
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

containers of food stored on the floor of the kitchen area

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures food handlers properly trained

all employees that work directly with food preparation must possess a valid food handler card

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

do not use cloth towels underneath the cutting boards

CRITICALSanitation
*19 One Inch Air Gap

one inch air gap needed by the hand wash sink closest to the ice machine

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the dusty fan covers inside the walk in cooler

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

replace the door knob to the walk in cooler

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

raw beef stored on the highest shelf above an open container of sauce inside the walk in cooler

MAR 1
2017
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw beef stored adjacent to sliced watermelon in the walk in cooler

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

raw eggs measured at 64.8 degrees F

MINORSanitation
*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures food handlers properly trained

All employees working directly with food must obtain a valid food handler card by next inspection( six months)

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

rice stored on the floor

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