Sonic Drive in
3023 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235 · 75235 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not use hand sink as a dump sink (lemons/limes)
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cold holding temperatures must be maintained at 41 F or below Sliced tomatoes observed at 52 F sandwich prep station
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No CFM on site the time of inspection
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food staff must be trained in food safety
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Detail clean vent hood filters (dirty)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace damaged ceiling tiles in the back storage area Low grout observed in flooring throughout the kitchen area repair door to restrooms inside - self closing device observed not in good repair
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace missing light shield (dry storage)
2022-11-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside moldy ice machine (top area)
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover limes & fruits in fruit tray near front
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean venthood on fryers
2022-03-02 Pass Routine 2
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Observed sanitizer bucket tested at 100 ppm Qua.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site.
2021-09-17 Pass Routine
No violations found.
2021-07-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty RIF gasket
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
Observed dead cockroach in WIC
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cheese 53 degrees F
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair RIF gasket
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register manager certificate w/ City of Dallas
2020-12-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty interior ice machine panels. Dirty inside RIF
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed spray bottle with no label
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed food boxes on floor in WIF
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed missing front exterior panel on ice machine
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed damaged ceiling tile.
2020-06-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 1
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed sliced cheese at 54.9 degrees F. Suggest keeping smaller stack because bottom layers are colder.
2020-01-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label all sanitizer bucket
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Have damaged ice machine repaired
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean walls and corners throughout. Clean mop drain. excess standing water on floor.
2019-06-27 Pass Routine 2
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean mop sink area, ice buildup in RIF's, grease buildup on vent hood over grill, dust buildup on ceiling vent and ceiling.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
fix ceiling tiles near front.
2019-01-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME ( SQUIRT BOTTLES ON COOK LINE AND DRY INGREDIENT BINS)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUST ACCUMULATION OBSERVED ON CEILING AND VENT OVER COOK / PREP AREA
*47 Other Violations
HANG MOP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE OBSERVED STORED INSIDE MOP BUCKET
2018-07-27 Pass Routine 2
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal gap between floor and walls.
2018-02-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
replace tray of ice scoop/ observed soiled on oppoite end where scoop is stored
*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
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded
replace broken thermometers in reach in coolers
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair top panel from cooler by fries reach in cooler
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
dirty sanitizer buckets reading 0 ppm quat
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed blue beverage above prep line
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
clean all dirty gaskets from coolers
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
keep sanitizer buckets six inches off the floor
2017-07-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
lime 59°F
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
all food in RIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for deep fried area, prep area, RIC, RIF
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Dont put too much lime in containers they fall over to ice and soda machine
2017-02-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
lime 59;f, cherry 51'f
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
provide cover for food in wic
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking under the hand sink
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
for hand sink
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