SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SKILLMAN WOK.

BEAT. 28/100

9780 LBJ FRWY #104 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected October 11, 2023 · passed

Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 43 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
15 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
149
includes 43 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 11
2023
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Raw chicken above cut vegetables.

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

Label all toxic chemicals.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Cannot use hand sink to store food or utensils in, for hand washing only.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Cockroach droppings observed at hand sink. Cockroach on paper towels.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Keep all utensil handles up out of food.

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

Label all bulk containers.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean hand sink knobs, walls, under equipment, clean bulk flour bins (outside).

MAR 8
2023
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside the microwave (top), dirty rice cooker, holder, and lid. Has dust, grease, mold, and old food on it. WIC cannot store food on moldy shelves, clean.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Plastic and cardboard are not approved for utensils or food to be stored on.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Cockroaches observed in hand sink.

MINORSanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

Cannot store food items on dirty wood.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Cannot drink coffee in the kitchen while cooking.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Cannot store clean to go containers on dirty wood, surfaces, spilled sauce, or dirty shelves with dust. Cannot store clean utensils on dirty cardboard, shelves, and in between dirty counters.

MINORSanitation
*40 Reuse of single service articles

Cannot re-use single serve utensils.

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

Need trash can lid or cover in bathroom.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Improper hot holding rice at 115F.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean WIF floor, WIC shelves, floors, walls, inside microwave, microwave handle, light switches, cutting boards, shelves, vent hood pipes, hand sink, metal shelves, bulk bins & lids, and door knobs.

MINORSanitation
*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil

Cannot reuse dirty wiping cloths.

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

Label all bulk containers.

FEB 7
2023
PASSED
16 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Eaten cupcake in dry storage area, cannot eat.

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out, must be stored in sanitizer at all times between uses.

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

Food cannot be stored on the floor in WIF, must be at least 6 inches off the floor.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

All handles must be kept up out of food.

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

Label all bulk containers with common name.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean dirty shelves with dry ingredients and to go containers stored on it. Very dusty with old grease on it. Clean RIC, floors, walls, and vent hood pipes above the stove. Clean wooden counter top an

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

Need lighting in dry storage area.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*45 First Aid

Provide first aid kit. Don't have band aides or gloves to cover up blood.

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

Provide trash can with lid in bathroom.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dirty rice cooker holder and lid. Has dust, grease, mold, and old food on it. Dirty microwave on the top.

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

Label all chemical spray bottles.

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

No food handlers for any employee working.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

No thermometer observed in WIC.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Cannot use hand sink for any other purpose than hand washing, cannot store anything on it.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Cockroaches observed on wall by the stove.

MINORSanitation
*32 Wood & wood wicker can't used as food-contact surf

Wood is not an approved surface for counters.

MAY 29
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

Observed food cooling at room temp.

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

Observed employee wash hands in 3 comp sink.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean and sanitize all work stations between working with different raw meats.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair wall at 3 comp sink.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Properly store employee personal drinks.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Detail clean walls throughout kitchen.

OCT 5
2021
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORSanitation
*33 Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement

used to wash hands

MINORSanitation
*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

sides of the fryers

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

fried rice 119 degrees F

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

personal coffee stored on the food prep line

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APR 7
2021
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

one of the coolers was temping at 45 degrees F; have a technician service the cooler asap. in the meantime, use the other working cooler or the walk in cooler

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the gaskets inside the reach in cooler

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

raw beef-50 degrees F; raw chicken- 49 degrees F

OCT 8
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

no light- replace light bulb

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

raw eggs-51 degrees F-walk in cooler; chicken wings(walk in cooler)-47 degrees F; chicken wings(ric)-47 degrees F;

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

ric- 47 degrees F; wic-50 degrees F

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

stored underneath the cutting board

MAY 7
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
DEC 17
2019
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

no light

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

most recent food inspection is not posted

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

stored underneath the cutting boards

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

dirty shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler; replace the shelves

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

expired

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

fried rice measured at 125 degrees F

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
JUN 25
2019
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

seal up all holes and gaps

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

eating on prep

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

post for customers

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

raw egg mix 81 F at grill keep on ice below 45 F WIC zucchini 48 F bean sprouts 50 F

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

fried chicken under raw chicken your fried chicken is ready to eat

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

keep clean, seal up everything

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

keep in WIC, outer display not working

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

no cardboard on shelves

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

label all

JUN 14
2019
FAILED
17 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label all

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

raw chicken left out 51.9 F crab Rangoon 54 F cut carrots 50.7 F WIC food 45 F

MINOROther
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use

must have one every 25 Ft.

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

rice 123 F egg roll 121.5 F

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

seal up everything live german roach

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

no cardboard on surfaces remove porous wood shelf

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

knives in dirty crevices

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean everything!

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

raw chicken over beef

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

cover all when not in use

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

personal drinks on prep

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
NOV 16
2018
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

WIC

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Remove cardboard from shelves along cookline.

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
FEB 23
2018
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse old cans

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Physical Facilities Premises-absorbent materials on floors
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

broken rice cooker broken freezer lid

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean everything

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw chicken over raw beef, sauces raw chicken over cooked chicken wings

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
JUN 20
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

handlers cards needed

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair walk in cooler gasket

MINOROther
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

place dispenser or tray or place mat to store single use articles

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer bucket

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

no date marking in prepared foods

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

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

blocked handsink with tray in cooking area

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

place thermometers in white coolers and freezers

MAY 20
2017
PASSED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

remove cardboards off shelves and floors

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

food prep at 40 degrees F and food prep 2 at 50 degrees F

MINOROther
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOROther
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
MINOROther
*45Physical Facilities
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations
MINOROther
*23 Water pressure specifications
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
NOV 17
2016
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

SOUP 121

SERIOUSOther
*07 Food obtained from sources that comply with applicable laws

FOOD STORED IN CANS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

EXPIRED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

PAN IN SIK

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

FILE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD

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