SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SONIC DRIVE IN.

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8602 S POLK ST · RED BIRD, DALLAS

Last inspected November 12, 2023 · passed

8 of 8 inspections passed. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
8 passed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Feb 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 12
2023
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Properly store employee drinking cups- store away from food prep areas

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap must be serviced every 90 days

MINOROther
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

observed sliced cheese stored over the

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

heavy build up observed on wheels near grill area- clean to remove build up

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no certified food manager on duty the time of inspection

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

provide food handlers certificate for all staff not manager certified within 30 days of employment

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

label all food squeeze bottles with common name

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace damaged celling tiles over water heater

APR 15
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Do not store dirty towels inside of the hand sink.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Food staff must properly restrain hair while handling food.

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

Label food squeeze bottles (sandwich make).

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces (area of equipment).

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

Repair the bottom wall at restroom (dove) loose tiles.

OCT 16
2022
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Store wet wiping towels in a sanitizing solution.

MINOROther
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

No datemarking on RTE foods stored in RIC/24 hrs.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Heavy build up seen on soda nozzles at drive thru. Remove food build up on shelving in WIC. Clean for sight and touch.

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

Label food squeeze bottles, must be labeled.

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

CO2 tank must be chained to rack.

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

Store ice scoop on clean and sanitized surface.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leak at faucet of 3 compartment sink.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Remove heavy food build up at water sprayer.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Must register CFM certificate with the CIty of Dallas.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food handlers must be trained in food safety. A lot of cards observed expired.

MAR 30
2022
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Ice observed in hand sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide RFSM certificate to be posted

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed an abundant amount of bees in light shield

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Heavy accumulation of white substance en shelving in WIC

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Missing ceiling tiles

JUL 2
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOOR GASKETS

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )

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JAN 11
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

SANITIZING BUCKETS LESS THAN 200 PPM ( Q.A.)

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

LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK AND AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ( FOR SERVICE IN THE PAST 90 DAYS )

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

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

SANITIZING TOWEL NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USES

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE

JUL 28
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

PRONOUNCED LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

DUSTY INTAKE VENT ( EMPLOYEE RESTROOM )

MINORSanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN THE TOILET INTERIOR ( EMPLOYEE RESTROOM )

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

LABEL FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS

FEB 20
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

PRONOUNCED WATER LEAK ( THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET )

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

REPLACE TWO BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

UTENSIL RESTING IN THE FRONT HAND SINK OF THE ESTABLISHMENT

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