Sonic Drive in
11921 E Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75218 · 75218 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-10-10 Pass Routine 5
*21 Being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information thro
No food manager on site.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No food handlers for all employees.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Keep all handles up out of food.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean water and mold on floor.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Opening/damaged ceiling tile. Broken floor tile, re-grout.
2023-04-11 Pass Routine 7
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Sanitizer quat bucket at 0 pppm, too low to sanitize.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean mold in drains, ice on RIF floor, dusty ceilings, mold inside broken tile that has a horrible smell.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Pipes not leaking into drains, cannot allow water to leak everywhere.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Broken tile, need to fix.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Expired date mark on opened food past 7 days.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM for manager in charge.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No food handlers for any employee.
2022-10-26 Pass Routine 7
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No Food handlers for any employee.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
No grease trap.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Cannot store food on the floor, must be at least 6 inches off the floor.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean ice in WIF, floor in WIC, floors, dusty ceiling in WIC.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Broken tile, re-grout tile.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk containers.
2022-01-27 Pass Routine 3
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
top of the inside of the ice machine has rust.
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
register with the City of Dallas at: appointments.dallascityhall.com
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
ceiling tiles
2021-07-21 Pass Routine 2
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
soda nozzles-corrected on site; ice machine has rust at the top inside the ice macine
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
2021-01-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap
one inch air gap needed
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
thoroughly clean the inside of the ice machine and replace the rusty area(top/ceiling) inside the machine.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
one registered food service manager must be on site at all times
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
fruit flies observed throughout the premises
*44 Outfitter-Garbage receptacles
trash outside of the dumpster
2020-07-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
fruit flies observed in the premises.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
rusty shelves in the walk in cooler
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
milk-46 degrees F
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
the cooler up front with milk and red bull is not cooling efficiently-thermometer measured 48 degrees F; have a technician service the unit and transfer all potentially hazardous foods(perishable) to
2020-01-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly ; clean the soda nozzles thoroughly
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
bread crumbs, batter, and breader stored underneath the three-compartment sink
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
holes/openings in the ceiling tiles
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
observe an employee not remove her gloves when she touched the three compartment sink and proceeded to food prep. Gloves must be discarded and hands must be washed after every task to avoid contaminat
2019-07-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
not registered w/ City of Dallas
*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage
reseal handsink
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
lettuce in low boy and ice bath too far over fill line 47 F foot long hot dogs 50 F to 55 F in WIC label states 10:35 am prep, employee states 11:30 am discarded for safety
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
AC drip from ceiling over food prep
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
sanitizer is not a substitute for washing hands wash when hands become soiled, after touching face , after handling cash or credit cards
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
keep sugary areas clean. ants seen
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
hot dogs improperly thawed
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
ice bucket stored too close to chemical wall rack
2019-01-15 Pass Routine 2
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean dust and grease from lights
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
2018-06-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired in May
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese@ice table 45-49 F rotate every 4 hours or keep under 45 F
2017-12-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*32 Package integrity
badly dented cans
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
ants clean all
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
cracked floor tiles
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean all
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
not on site for majority of Inspection
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
must reheat chili rapidly, not in hot hold
2017-06-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
place sign or inspection report where visible to customers
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
clean ice scoop holder frequently
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tomatoes at 52F
2016-12-23 Pass Routine 2
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
clean all gaskets from coolers/freezers
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
have sign posted
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