SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SHINSEI RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 40/100

7713 INWOOD RD · BLUFFVIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected January 13, 2024 · passed

19 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 13
2024
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

detail clean the floors throughout (cookline)

CRITICALFood Temperature
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

must use time as a public control- cooked food stored out of temperature (crab/chicken/fried rice)

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

label all food squeeze bottles- common name

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

in service utensils stored inside of bulk ingredients

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

green shelving inside walk in cooler

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace blown out light vent/ system

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

wall observed not in good repair/ fry station, low spots observed in the floor/ dish area, repair small leak at drain under 3 comp. sink

CRITICALSanitation
*14 Wash hands after all other activities

food staff must wash hands after every contamination (ie leave work station/ wash hands)

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Hot water not reaching 180F

APR 22
2023
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed diced tomatoe @ 47.8 F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

observed employee grab ice in ice machine with bare hands

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

do not thaw food inside hand wash sink

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Remove absorbent cloth from inside sushi rice containers

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair plastic strip on exterior of ice machine

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair light under venthood

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single-use ramakin as dry-ingredient scoop

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

Provide cover for fruit @ bar counter, for uncovered straws too

AUG 12
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

No sanitizing utensil after wash and rinse. Observed employee not sanitize knife after rinse

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

Repair major leak under 3-compartment sink in dish pit area

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not wash utensils at handsink. Observed employee rinsing knife in handsink

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

Food on floor in WIF. Keep 6' inch off floor

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean dirt WIF floor

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair light under venthood

DEC 7
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty ice machine, upstairs. Observed dirty soda nozzles at main bar.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace light shield in dry storage near walk-in-cooler(WIC).

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair WIF[walk-in-freezer] door.

MAY 10
2021
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw beef and ginger on same cutting board

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed heavy buildup on can opener blade

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Obsrerved handling raw meat and garbage and changing gloves without washing

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Restricted use pesticides

Observed Raid. Not allowed in food establishments.

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

Observed backflow device on dish machine leaking

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed fish and spoon in hand sink. Use for hand washing only

MINORSanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

Observed personal items (phones, backpacks, hat) on prep table, food storage shelf, and clean dishes shelf.

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

Observed tongs hanging on stove handles, cup used as scoop in diced vegetables.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed

Observed vent covers coming detached in dish area.

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NOV 18
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Observed sauce placed in WIC while hot

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Observed hand sink blocked

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

Observed food on floor in WIC

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed dish machine leaking

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace missing light shields

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair 3-comp sink seal underneath.

APR 29
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

Observed crab thawing at ambient temperature

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

Observed handle in food, using cup as scoop

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Observed missing light shield, light not working

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed damaged ceiling tile

NOV 21
2019
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed tofu 59 degrees F, broccolini 52 degrees F

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw shrimp over avocados

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

label chemical spray bottles.

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide sanitizer test strips

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed foil used as shelf liner. Must be durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

Observed wiping cloth under cutting board.

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

Observed wall dirty in dish area.

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

Observed food on floor in WIC

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

Observed cup used as scoop. Some scoop handles in contact with dry ingredients.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Observed missing light shields in dish area and main prep area.

APR 30
2019
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
OCT 5
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

can opener blade with food particles must be washed & sanitized

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

use date marking missing in food items must be mark dated

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

employees on cool line without hair nets must wear hair restraints

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

squeeze bottles not labeled must be labeled

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

must provide trash with lid on restroom

MAR 28
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (

establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work

MINORSanitation
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color

clean walls under vent hood

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

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

MINORSanitation
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

set sanitizer bucket six inches off the floor

MINORSanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean

AUG 10
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strip

FEB 22
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

no towel allow to wrap the food

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

observed raw eggs, mushroom raw meat store together

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

provide date marking for all food in rif

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

seal open gaps for the back door

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

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