OCT 3
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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SONIC DRIVE IN.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
8620 SPRING VALLEY RD · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS
Last inspected October 3, 2023 · passed
15 of 15 inspections passed. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
97
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Certified Food Manager must be on site.
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Remove plastic film from equipment.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean A/C intake vents.
MAR 272023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no food manager course registered with the City of Dallas this is the 3rd inspection with out a RFSM. Citation will be written if violation is not corrected
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
need a splash guard on hand sink
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
no exposed ceiling replace weather strip on back door
SEP 212022PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2022
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
premises needs to be in good condition, cover holes
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
obtain rfsm certificate
*19 One Inch Air Gap
provide one inch air gap
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle in women restroom
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
rusty shelves in wic
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, ice machine
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
observed gap at back door
JAN 72022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean ice machine divider
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Seal gaps at exit door
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Ice build up in WIF
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
JUL 252021PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2021
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Heavy ice buildup (WIF)
*32 Damaged Equipment
Repair or replace broken soda machine (non-opeartional)
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
*47 Other Violations
Dispose mop water when not in use
*30 Food Establishment Permit
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JAN 62021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty hot-food-holder.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Do not use cardboard as a liner(at the fryer).
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines
Repair leaking fan in walk-in-freezer.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean the floor under equipment.
*47 Health permit posted
Health permit not posted.
JUL 162020PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
seal gaps
*25 Chemical sanitizer generated by a device on-site shall be produced by a device that displays the
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
fruit flies observed throughout the restaurant
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*32 Damaged Equipment
air gaskets in the coolers and the walk in freezer
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager
JAN 22020PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 2
2020
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Chili was measured at 109 for hot holding.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Ice machine contains mildew and mold growth.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM certificate must be on display with the service manager being on site.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Employees must obtain food handler certificate.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Observed fruit flies in the kitchen.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Several syrup containers were stored without lids.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Address ice build up in the walk in freezer.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace light bulbs in the walk in cooler and freezer.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair the ceiling hole and restroom door (must self close).
JUN 42019PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 4
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Leaky faucet on 3 comp sink secured with plastic wrap.
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
Observed fruit flies by soda hose in the back.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty venthood and no grease drip pans. Dirty door gaskets. Dusty vents throughout establishment. Dirty fan covers in walk in freezer. Observed dirty restrooms.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Venthood lights burned out (3 total)
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
DEC 192018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 19
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
BUCKET TESTED T 0 PPM\
*45 First Aid
NEED TO RESTICK
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FROM EXTERIOR OF BUILDING
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*47 Other Violations
SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN RESTROOM
JUL 202018PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2018
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
OBSERVED HOT DOG BAGS STORED ON CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
GREEN PEPPER WITH DISCARD DATE OF 6-2
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*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
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE INTERIOR
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO EATING OR DRINKING ON SERVING TABLE ALLOWED. STORE ALL PERSONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE AT DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE MISSING HANDLE OF SPRAYER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
FEB 122018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 12
2018
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
*12 Gloves Single Use
MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASK CHANGE
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
SEAL HOLES FROM CEILING i.e. SODA LINE AREA
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN DUSTY WALL, RESTROOM
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
FINAL NOTICE!
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
DELIME ICE MACHINE
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLER AND TABLE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO EATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA. OBSERVED DRINK AND FOOD IN FOOD PREP. AREA
DEC 82017PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2017
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CUSTOMER RESTROOM
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE ICE MACHINE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
COFFEE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE
*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
*47 Health permit posted
1) POST ORIGINAL FOOD PERMIT FOR PUBLIC VIEW. ESTABLISHMENT ONLY HAS A COPY OF PERMIT ON SITE 2) POST CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY UP AT ALL TIMES
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*31 No soap at handsink
CUSTOMER RESTROOM
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
SODA NOZZLES , ICE MACHINE
JUL 182017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
grease on the floor
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
fruit flies
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
FEB 12017PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
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