SHEGER ETHIOPIAN GROCERY.

City of Dallas

10190 FOREST LN #125 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

17 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
VIOLATIONS
156
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 21
2024
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*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.

2 pts Other
*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.

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

Label all bulk containers with common name & self serve food items.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix broken tile & openings in ceiling tile.

JUN 21
2023
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Cannot store bleach spray bottle by chicken.

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Cannot use hand sink for any other purposes than hand washing.

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

Cannot store food on the floor.

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Improper thawing, not under running water.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floors, WIC floors, drains, microwave, under shelves, and equipment. Clean dusty ceilings.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal holes in ceiling and broken tile.

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

Label all bulk containers.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Lots of cockroaches observed. Need to eliminate the presence of pests.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM for person in charge.

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

Label all packaged foods.

2 pts Other
*25 Reduces oxygen package

Need HACCP plan for dried meats.

FEB 14
2023
PASS 4 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

No labels on packaged food.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Keep all handles up out of food.

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Observed employee not wash hands before putting on gloves.

2 pts Other
*25 Variance for smoking food preservation

No HACCP plan for beef jerky made.

JAN 9
2023
PASS 13 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*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.

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Did not observe employee wash hands before putting on new gloves.

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

Touching RTE anjia bread with hands.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all chemical bottles.

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

Labels needed on food packaged.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean WIC floor and crates where food is stored on. Clean vent hood and pipes over stove.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

German cockroaches observed on walls and kitchen floor.

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at hand sink.

2 pts Other
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

No bleach test strips.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Handles up, cannot be stored touching food.

1 pts Sanitation
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Cannot reuse single serve items, need to get real utensils that won't break utensils into food.

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

Label all bulk containers.

DEC 8
2022
PASS 15 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Chemical bottles cannot be stored by food.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dirty (top) microwave.

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

Label all packaged food.

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

Cannot store food on the floor.

1 pts Other
*45 First Aid

No first aid kit.

1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

Need sign saying last health inspection report is available upon request or provide on site.

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Back door cannot be open.

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

Label all bulk containers.

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at hand sink.

2 pts Other
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

Need test strips.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Date mark food made.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM for manager on duty.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handlers for employee working in the kitchen.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Leaking hand sink.

1 pts Other
*46 Toilet tissue, availability

No toilet tissue provided.

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JUN 10
2022
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed packaged foods unlabeled throughout front storage shelves

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove foil from shelves, warming unit

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed dirty dishes inside of handsink

1 pts Sanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

Detail clean the restroom

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

Clean & organize items behind the front counter to reduce clutter

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Encrusted & heavy build-up on exterior of storetop range, clean at once

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

date marking required on all cooked RTE foods (WIC)

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

Label with common name food containers

OCT 13
2021
PASS 8 violations
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

chlorine test strips needed

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

all purpose cleaner

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

fryer and stove

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

setup and label your three compartment sink as follows: wash,rinse, sanitize

1 pts Other
*40 Reuse of single service articles
2 pts Documentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

register with the City of Dallas via appointments.dallascityhall.com

APR 19
2021
PASS 6 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
OCT 21
2020
PASS 9 violations
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
3 pts Sanitation
*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

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

every 90 days

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

set-up three compartment sink as follows: wash, rinse, and sanitize

2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City

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

food items stored in plastic ziplock bags for sale to consumers

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers

MAY 13
2020
PASS 10 violations
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

need recent invoices

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

set up the three compartment sink as follows: wash, rinse, and sanitize

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

need recent invoices on site

1 pts Sanitation
*45Floors easily cleanable

floor drain needs to be thoroughly cleaned

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City

2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

chlorine test strips needed on site

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

no chlorine in the three compartment sink

DEC 24
2019
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*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

1 pts Facility Condition
*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

3 pts Sanitation
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

chlorine measured at 100 ppm

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

chlorine test strips needed

3 pts Sanitation
*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

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

bags of onions and a container of flour on the floor

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish every disposable towel dispenser

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

no date marks on the foods in the walk in cooler

APR 2
2019
PASS 11 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ALSO CLEAN STOVE

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

ORGANIZE YOUR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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

2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
3 pts Sanitation
*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

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

TO ALL HAND SINKS

2 pts Documentation & Training
*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

MAR 6
2019
PASS 13 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

MILK 49 'F

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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

2 pts Documentation & Training
*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

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CUTTING BOARD, DEEP FRYERS, STOVE, SINK

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

OBSERVED CHEMICAL BOTTLE STORED BY FOOD PRODUCTS

3 pts Documentation & Training
*07 Food obtained from sources that comply with applicable laws

PROVIDE COPY OF STATE OF TEXAS FOOD MANUFACTURE PERMIT FROM ALL YOUR INJERA BREAD

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FLOOR AND SHELF OF TRASH

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

ORGANIZE YOUR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES

SEP 13
2018
PASS 10 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

YOGURT AND CHEESE IN COOLER

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

STORE ALL EQUIPMENT OFF THE FLOOR

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST " UP

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER

2 pts Documentation & Training
*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

1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

FLOOR

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

MEAT SLICER, GRINDER, SINK,

MAR 21
2018
PASS 11 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

TO ALL YOUR PACKAGED PRODUCTS ON SITE

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
1 pts Other
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ESTABLISHMENT

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

STORE ALL UTENSIL AND EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR

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

WALK IN COOLER AND KITCHEN

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*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

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
2 pts Documentation & Training
*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

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
3 pts Other
*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

OCT 4
2017
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
1 pts Other
*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

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

WALK IN COOLER

1 pts Other
*41 Safe handling instructions for packaged raw meat

MEAT PRODUCTS

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

FLOOR

1 pts Documentation & Training
*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.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

LABEL MEAT WITH BUSINESS INFORMATION

APR 22
2017
PASS 5 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food obtained from sources that comply with applicable laws

LABEL FOODS FOR SALE PROPERLY

2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AND 50 PPM OF CHLORINE SOLUTION

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF DALLAS CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

POST FOOD PERMIT

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*47 Other Violations

USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE REMOVE MATTRESS AND PILLOW IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE

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