SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SONIC DRIVE IN.

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3023 INWOOD RD · LOVE FIELD, DALLAS

Last inspected January 14, 2024 · passed

14 of 14 inspections passed. 12 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 14
2024
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not use hand sink as a dump sink (lemons/limes)

CRITICALFood Temperature
*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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No CFM on site the time of inspection

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

All food staff must be trained in food safety

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail clean vent hood filters (dirty)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace missing light shield (dry storage)

NOV 22
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside moldy ice machine (top area)

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Cover limes & fruits in fruit tray near front

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean venthood on fryers

MAR 2
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

Observed sanitizer bucket tested at 100 ppm Qua.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site.

SEP 17
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 19
2021
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty RIF gasket

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests

Observed dead cockroach in WIC

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

Observed cheese 53 degrees F

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair RIF gasket

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register manager certificate w/ City of Dallas

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DEC 22
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty interior ice machine panels. Dirty inside RIF

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

Observed spray bottle with no label

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

Observed food boxes on floor in WIF

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed missing front exterior panel on ice machine

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed damaged ceiling tile.

JUN 22
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed sliced cheese at 54.9 degrees F. Suggest keeping smaller stack because bottom layers are colder.

JAN 27
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label all sanitizer bucket

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Have damaged ice machine repaired

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean walls and corners throughout. Clean mop drain. excess standing water on floor.

JUN 27
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

fix ceiling tiles near front.

JAN 15
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*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)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DUST ACCUMULATION OBSERVED ON CEILING AND VENT OVER COOK / PREP AREA

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

HANG MOP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE OBSERVED STORED INSIDE MOP BUCKET

JUL 27
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal gap between floor and walls.

FEB 22
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

replace tray of ice scoop/ observed soiled on oppoite end where scoop is stored

MINORSanitation
*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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

replace broken thermometers in reach in coolers

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

repair top panel from cooler by fries reach in cooler

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

dirty sanitizer buckets reading 0 ppm quat

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

observed blue beverage above prep line

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

clean all dirty gaskets from coolers

MINORSanitation
*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

JUL 21
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

lime 59°F

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

all food in RIC

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for deep fried area, prep area, RIC, RIF

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Dont put too much lime in containers they fall over to ice and soda machine

FEB 7
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

lime 59;f, cherry 51'f

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover for food in wic

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

leaking under the hand sink

SERIOUSOther
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.

for hand sink

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