SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SHEGER ETHIOPIAN GROCERY.

BEAT. 27/100

10190 FOREST LN #125 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected February 21, 2024 · passed

26 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
17 passed
VIOLATIONS
156
includes 26 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Apr 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 21
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*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.

MINOROther
*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.

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

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

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix broken tile & openings in ceiling tile.

JUN 21
2023
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Cannot store bleach spray bottle by chicken.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

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

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

Cannot store food on the floor.

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Improper thawing, not under running water.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal holes in ceiling and broken tile.

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

Label all bulk containers.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM for person in charge.

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

Label all packaged foods.

MINOROther
*25 Reduces oxygen package

Need HACCP plan for dried meats.

FEB 14
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

No labels on packaged food.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Keep all handles up out of food.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Observed employee not wash hands before putting on gloves.

MINOROther
*25 Variance for smoking food preservation

No HACCP plan for beef jerky made.

JAN 9
2023
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

Touching RTE anjia bread with hands.

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

Label all chemical bottles.

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

Labels needed on food packaged.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

German cockroaches observed on walls and kitchen floor.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at hand sink.

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

No bleach test strips.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Handles up, cannot be stored touching food.

MINORSanitation
*40 Reuse of single service articles

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

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

Label all bulk containers.

DEC 8
2022
PASSED
15 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Chemical bottles cannot be stored by food.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dirty (top) microwave.

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

Label all packaged food.

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

Cannot store food on the floor.

MINOROther
*45 First Aid

No first aid kit.

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

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

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Back door cannot be open.

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

Label all bulk containers.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at hand sink.

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

Need test strips.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Date mark food made.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM for manager on duty.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handlers for employee working in the kitchen.

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

Leaking hand sink.

MINOROther
*46 Toilet tissue, availability

No toilet tissue provided.

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JUN 10
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed packaged foods unlabeled throughout front storage shelves

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove foil from shelves, warming unit

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed dirty dishes inside of handsink

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

Detail clean the restroom

MINORSanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

Clean & organize items behind the front counter to reduce clutter

MINORFood 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

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

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

date marking required on all cooked RTE foods (WIC)

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

Label with common name food containers

OCT 13
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

chlorine test strips needed

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

all purpose cleaner

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

fryer and stove

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

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

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles
MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

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

APR 19
2021
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
OCT 21
2020
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CRITICALSanitation
*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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

every 90 days

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

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

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City

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

food items stored in plastic ziplock bags for sale to consumers

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers

MAY 13
2020
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

need recent invoices

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

need recent invoices on site

MINORSanitation
*45Floors easily cleanable

floor drain needs to be thoroughly cleaned

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

chlorine test strips needed on site

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

no chlorine in the three compartment sink

DEC 24
2019
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*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

CRITICALFacility 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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

chlorine measured at 100 ppm

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

chlorine test strips needed

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORFood 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

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

replenish every disposable towel dispenser

MINORFood 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
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ALSO CLEAN STOVE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

ORGANIZE YOUR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR

MINORFood 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

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
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

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

TO ALL HAND SINKS

MINORDocumentation & 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
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK

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

MILK 49 'F

MINORFood 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

MINORDocumentation & 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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CUTTING BOARD, DEEP FRYERS, STOVE, SINK

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

OBSERVED CHEMICAL BOTTLE STORED BY FOOD PRODUCTS

SERIOUSDocumentation & 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

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FLOOR AND SHELF OF TRASH

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

POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

ORGANIZE YOUR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES

SEP 13
2018
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS

MINORSanitation
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

YOGURT AND CHEESE IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

STORE ALL EQUIPMENT OFF THE FLOOR

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

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

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

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

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

FLOOR

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

MEAT SLICER, GRINDER, SINK,

MAR 21
2018
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name

TO ALL YOUR PACKAGED PRODUCTS ON SITE

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ESTABLISHMENT

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

STORE ALL UTENSIL AND EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR

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

WALK IN COOLER AND KITCHEN

MINORFood 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

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
SERIOUSOther
*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
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
CRITICALOther
*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

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

WALK IN COOLER

MINOROther
*41 Safe handling instructions for packaged raw meat

MEAT PRODUCTS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

FLOOR

MINORDocumentation & 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.

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

LABEL MEAT WITH BUSINESS INFORMATION

APR 22
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food obtained from sources that comply with applicable laws

LABEL FOODS FOR SALE PROPERLY

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AND 50 PPM OF CHLORINE SOLUTION

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

POST FOOD PERMIT

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*47 Other Violations

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

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