SEP 1
2023
PASS · 0 violations
SHEBA'S ETHIOPIAN KITCHEN.
City of Dallas
8989 FOREST LN #136 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS
Last inspected 2023.
14 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Sep 2023.
Last inspected Sep 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
104
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 3
2023
PASS 3 violations
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*14 Maintain hands, arms clean
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MAR 14
2022
PASS 4 violations
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
seperate raw & ready to eat food
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register food mgr
*35 Hair Restraints effective
hair restraints must be used
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
must thaw under running water or refrigeration
AUG 31
2021
PASS 6 violations
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
PROVIDE UP TO DATE GREASE TRIP LIQUID WASTE MANIFEST (PROVIDED ALPINE ENVIRONMENTAL 9/4/2020
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK COOKED FOOD ITEMS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
ONE FOOD MANAGER PER SHIFT
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD OFF FLOOR
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK IN ICE MACHINE
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER
OCT 15
2020
PASS 2 violations
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
RAW OVER RTE FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NEED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE
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APR 1
2020
PASS 6 violations
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
moldy tomatos
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*40 Reuse of single service articles
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NOV 6
2019
PASS 8 violations
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
new manager obtain RFSM certificate from the City of Dallas
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef stored above rtw food, eggs stored above rte food
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking faucet on mop sink
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
food handler certificate
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
keep food 6 inches off floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, gaskets, shelves
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
fruit flies
OCT 8
2019
PASS 16 violations
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
observed leak on mop sink pipe.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
wall panel loose needs to be sealed to wall.
*47 Handwashing signage
bar hand wash sink sign missing.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Display valid RFSM.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store cloths in sanitizer bucket between use.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label food containers with label of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean cooler doors (IMMEDIATELY), clean shelves, clean pipes under 3 compartment sink, clean tables around microwave.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
handwash sink requires splash guard, observed food preparation table next to hand sink.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date mark (all food cooked and prepared used more than 24hrs requires a date mark for 7 days only.)
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef, lamb, goat, above chili and drinks.
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert plates.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
missing RFSM.
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
backdoor air gap at bottom.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
missing valid grease trap ticket, need service every 3 months 11-13-18
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
food preparation bowel stored in hand wash sink.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Missing food handler cards (LAST WARNING).
APR 24
2019
PASS 13 violations
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, shelves, freezers
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
eliminating harborage area
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
provide registered food manager certificate
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off floor
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers, squeeze bottles, water bottle
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
3 com sink must be set up in this way wash rinse sanitize air dry
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
all employees need to get food handler certificate
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed wiping cloth under utensils/food
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide a sign about inspection report
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
observed utensils stored under hand sink
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed lamb stored above rte food in walk in cooler, observed raw fish stored above rte food
OCT 24
2018
PASS 9 violations
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, coolers, freezers
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light shields missing/broken
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain rfsm certificate
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
provide
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw products above rte foods
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottle
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
APR 23
2018
PASS 10 violations
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, coolers inside, shelves
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloth shall be stored in sanitizer bucket
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
provide rfsm certificate from City of Dallas
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*47 Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign above hand sinks
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
gaskets around cooler
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
sanitizer solution
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
provide food handler certificate-Last Warning
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink
OCT 23
2017
PASS 12 violations
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
labels needed for containers with flour
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
no thermometer in WIC
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
eggs above garlic and ready to eat food
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean ceiling tile
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
cloth underneath cutting board and cannot set wet cloth on table
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
handsink in kitchen and bar no hot water
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
proper cooling method matter
*47 Handwashing signage
need handwash sign
*31 Individual, disposable towels
no paper towels
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
broken light shield and non working light in vent hood
MAY 7
2017
PASS 8 violations
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
provide one RFSM on site per shift
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
provide handler cards
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometer in front beer cooler with milk
*47 Health permit posted
post health permit
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean fan covers in walk in cooler
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
repair broken floor drain screen
*47 Other Violations
seal gaps in storage room guard on both sides / add splash hand sink in kitchen / clean grease trap on schedule and keep trip tickets
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
provide consumer advisories for gored served raw
NOV 13
2016
PASS 7 violations
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
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