Sheger Ethiopian Grocery
10190 Forest Ln #125, Dallas, TX 75243 · 75243 · Restaurant
Passed all 17 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-02-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Cannot store raw eggs above RTE food, must be stored on bottom shelf.
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
Damaged test strips submerged in water, need new ones, ruined.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk containers with common name & self serve food items.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix broken tile & openings in ceiling tile.
2023-06-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Cannot store bleach spray bottle by chicken.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Cannot use hand sink for any other purposes than hand washing.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Cannot store food on the floor.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Improper thawing, not under running water.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floors, WIC floors, drains, microwave, under shelves, and equipment. Clean dusty ceilings.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal holes in ceiling and broken tile.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk containers.
*34 Pest Control
Lots of cockroaches observed. Need to eliminate the presence of pests.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM for person in charge.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label all packaged foods.
*25 Reduces oxygen package
Need HACCP plan for dried meats.
2023-02-14 Pass Routine 4
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
No labels on packaged food.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Keep all handles up out of food.
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Observed employee not wash hands before putting on gloves.
*25 Variance for smoking food preservation
No HACCP plan for beef jerky made.
2023-01-09 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Beef at 157F, must be 165F or higher. Put back and reheated to temperature before allowed to serve.
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Did not observe employee wash hands before putting on new gloves.
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Touching RTE anjia bread with hands.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label all chemical bottles.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Labels needed on food packaged.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean WIC floor and crates where food is stored on. Clean vent hood and pipes over stove.
*34 Pest Control
German cockroaches observed on walls and kitchen floor.
*31 No soap at handsink
No soap at hand sink.
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
No bleach test strips.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Cannot store food items on the floor, must be 6 inches off the floor.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Handles up, cannot be stored touching food.
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Cannot reuse single serve items, need to get real utensils that won't break utensils into food.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk containers.
2022-12-08 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Chemical bottles cannot be stored by food.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Dirty (top) microwave.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label all packaged food.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Cannot store food on the floor.
*45 First Aid
No first aid kit.
*47 Other Violations
Need sign saying last health inspection report is available upon request or provide on site.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Back door cannot be open.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk containers.
*31 No soap at handsink
No soap at hand sink.
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
Need test strips.
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
Date mark food made.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM for manager on duty.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No food handlers for employee working in the kitchen.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Leaking hand sink.
*46 Toilet tissue, availability
No toilet tissue provided.
2022-06-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed packaged foods unlabeled throughout front storage shelves
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Remove foil from shelves, warming unit
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed dirty dishes inside of handsink
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
Detail clean the restroom
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
Clean & organize items behind the front counter to reduce clutter
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Protect food by storing off the floor, cover them when not used
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Encrusted & heavy build-up on exterior of storetop range, clean at once
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date marking required on all cooked RTE foods (WIC)
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label with common name food containers
2021-10-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
chlorine test strips needed
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
all purpose cleaner
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
fryer and stove
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
setup and label your three compartment sink as follows: wash,rinse, sanitize
*40 Reuse of single service articles
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
register with the City of Dallas via appointments.dallascityhall.com
2021-04-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
2020-10-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs stored on a top shelf inside the walk in cooler
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
every 90 days
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set-up three compartment sink as follows: wash, rinse, and sanitize
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register with the City
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
food items stored in plastic ziplock bags for sale to consumers
*31 No soap at handsink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dust accumulation on the fan covers
2020-05-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
need recent invoices
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up the three compartment sink as follows: wash, rinse, and sanitize
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
need recent invoices on site
*45Floors easily cleanable
floor drain needs to be thoroughly cleaned
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register with the City
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
chlorine test strips needed on site
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
no chlorine in the three compartment sink
2019-12-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
thoroughly clean the inside of the microwave, the shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler, and the slicing/blade equipment used for raw meat
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
bags of carrots and beets stored on the floor adjacent to the mop bucket and mop and the three-compartment sink
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
chlorine measured at 100 ppm
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
chlorine test strips needed
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw meats stored on the top shelf, inside the walk in cooler, above lettuce and avocados
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
bags of onions and a container of flour on the floor
*31 Individual, disposable towels
replenish every disposable towel dispenser
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
no date marks on the foods in the walk in cooler
2019-04-02 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 11
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ALSO CLEAN STOVE
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
ORGANIZE YOUR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
WARNING! DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*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
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR
*31 No soap at handsink
TO ALL HAND SINKS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
FINAL NOTICE! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF TH
2019-03-06 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MILK 49 'F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CUTTING BOARD, DEEP FRYERS, STOVE, SINK
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
OBSERVED CHEMICAL BOTTLE STORED BY FOOD PRODUCTS
*07 Food obtained from sources that comply with applicable laws
PROVIDE COPY OF STATE OF TEXAS FOOD MANUFACTURE PERMIT FROM ALL YOUR INJERA BREAD
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN FLOOR AND SHELF OF TRASH
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
ORGANIZE YOUR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES
2018-09-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
YOGURT AND CHEESE IN COOLER
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
STORE ALL EQUIPMENT OFF THE FLOOR
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST " UP
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
FLOOR
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MEAT SLICER, GRINDER, SINK,
2018-03-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
TO ALL YOUR PACKAGED PRODUCTS ON SITE
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ESTABLISHMENT
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
STORE ALL UTENSIL AND EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
WALK IN COOLER AND KITCHEN
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL TCS FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOOD PRODUCTS AT 135'F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. VEGETABLES SAMBUSA 125'F
2017-10-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
1) COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER 2) STORE ALL MEAT ON FOOD TRAY INSTEAD OF SHELF
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
WALK IN COOLER
*41 Safe handling instructions for packaged raw meat
MEAT PRODUCTS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
FLOOR
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
DO NOT PREPARE OR SERVE ANY OPEN PRODUCTS UNTIL YOU HAVE OBTAINED A PERMIT WITHOUT RESTRICTION. CURRENTLY YOUR PERMIT ONLY LIMIT YOUR ESTABLISHMENT TO SERVE PREPACKAGED PRODCTS.
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
LABEL MEAT WITH BUSINESS INFORMATION
2017-04-22 Pass Routine 5
*07 Food obtained from sources that comply with applicable laws
LABEL FOODS FOR SALE PROPERLY
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AND 50 PPM OF CHLORINE SOLUTION
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF DALLAS CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.
*30 Food Establishment Permit
POST FOOD PERMIT
*47 Other Violations
USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE REMOVE MATTRESS AND PILLOW IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE
Data sourced from City of Dallas Code Compliance ·
Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency.
· How we score
View official record on city data portal →
Eat or Beat scores are independent editorial analysis of public records and do not represent official government ratings.