SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SESAME EXPRESS CHINESE AND MEXICAN FOOD.

YOUR CALL. 54/100

910 S HAMPTON RD #E · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS

Last inspected January 18, 2024 · passed

12 of 12 inspections passed. 27 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
12 passed
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 27 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Sep 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 18
2024
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw food stored above RTE foods and produce. arrange food to prevent cross contamination

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

spray bottles not labeled, label spray bottles that have chemicals

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap paper work not onsite

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean inside of RICs

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace water damaged ceiling tiles

JUL 31
2023
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw chicken stored above rte food, arrange properly to prevent cross contamination

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

rust build up on knife rack, replace.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

heavy burnt grease on pans, thoroughly clean or replace

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean inside of cold hold equipment.

JAN 11
2023
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw meat stored above produce, arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap paper work not available.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

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

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

personal medicine stored above utensils.

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

pest control paper work not onsite.

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

food debris on floor, food debris on equipment, remove harboring conditions.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours

thawing at room temperature, thaw overnight or thaw over running water.

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

rice scoops in water(water must be at 135F or above).

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

label large containers with white substances.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean drains, clean surfaces of equipment.

JAN 9
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

provide tight seal for exterior back door.

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

clean outside of ice machine, and clean perimeter of ice shoot of self service. drink station.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean grease off walls and food debris on floor.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

register food manager certificate with city of dallas.

JUL 14
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

observed flour, sugar, and salt containers with no labels, LABEL FOOD.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES, ON GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RTE SESAME CHICKEN.

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JAN 27
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

observed personal use medicine stored above working food contact surface, store properly.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime build up on fans of 3 door reach in cooler.

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

observed squeeze bottle with oil not labeled. label all food that has been removed from original container.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

observed frozen food thawing at room temperature, thaw over night in RICs or under running water.

JUL 29
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

observed food that has been removed from original packaged and stored in new container not labeled.(squeeze bottle, white container, shaker)

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean underneath equipment.

MINORSanitation
*45 Store maintenance equipment in orderly manner

observed maintenance equipment scattered above RIF.

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

observed rice scoop and spatula in water at 80.4F. store in water that is 135F or above.

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

observed wet cloth store on food contacts surface, store in sanitizer bucket when not in use.

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

provide consumer health sign: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

JAN 21
2021
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

chicken stored in ric observed at 44.3F, due to pile up of chicken.

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

in use utensils store in water that is 122.4F, water must be at 135F or above.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer at 200+PPM, must be between at 50-100PPM.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

spray with toxic chemical not labeled. label.

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

squeeze bottle and spice shakers not labeled. label.

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

provide consumer health sign.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

observed fried chicken cooling in 4" deep containers, use shallow 2" container.

MAR 19
2020
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

scrambled egg 46.3F, raw chicken 46.4F. all in prep reach in cooler. food was placed in working upright ric.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

clear spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled. contained cleaner.

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

rice scoop and spatula in still water. store in use utensils in water that is 135F or above or in container that has running water.

MINORSanitation
*45 Store maintenance equipment in orderly manner

maintenance equipment store next to utensils and store above food equipment, store away.

SEP 19
2019
PASSED
8 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking on food containers inside freezer unit and cooler units must be have date marking on food containers in all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

all equipment dirty with soils accumulations, food debris and soils residues must be clean to avoid contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty with grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

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

raw containers at top rack shelving area inside cooler unit must be have all raw containers at lower shelving level

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

rack shelving rust and oxidize inside cooler units must be replace or repair to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors behind equipment and all floors dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination wall and ceiling dirty with soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamin

CRITICALOther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing individual towels at men restroom must be have individual towels in all hand sinks to avoid contamination

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies must be have health policies on site

MAR 27
2019
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

missing date marking on food containers must be have date mark in all food on all areas

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

walls and ceiling dirty with soils accumulations and grease residues must be clean all areas when contamination is observed and during operational hours

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing food labeling on food containers inside cooler units must be label all food containers with common names

CRITICALFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

missing light shield inside kitchen area must be provide light shield to avoid contamination

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

CRITICALSanitation
*35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition

employees must be use proper clothing to avoid cross contamination by contact

SEP 19
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

3c sink zero chlorine chemical concentration must be have at 3c sink of 50 ppm chlorine concentration during operational hours

SERIOUSSanitation
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

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

missing date marking on food containers inside RI cooler units and shelving areas must be have date marking on all food containers on all areas use as hazard public control

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket

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

eggs top of food containers inside cooler units must be at lower shelving to avoid contamination

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