Sonic Drive in
8602 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 75232 · 75232 · Restaurant
Passed all 8 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-11-12 Pass Routine 8
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Properly store employee drinking cups- store away from food prep areas
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
grease trap must be serviced every 90 days
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
observed sliced cheese stored over the
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
heavy build up observed on wheels near grill area- clean to remove build up
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no certified food manager on duty the time of inspection
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handlers certificate for all staff not manager certified within 30 days of employment
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label all food squeeze bottles with common name
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace damaged celling tiles over water heater
2023-04-15 Pass Routine 5
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Do not store dirty towels inside of the hand sink.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Food staff must properly restrain hair while handling food.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label food squeeze bottles (sandwich make).
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces (area of equipment).
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
Repair the bottom wall at restroom (dove) loose tiles.
2022-10-16 Pass Routine 10
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wet wiping towels in a sanitizing solution.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
No datemarking on RTE foods stored in RIC/24 hrs.
*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.
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
Label food squeeze bottles, must be labeled.
*47 Other Violations
CO2 tank must be chained to rack.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Store ice scoop on clean and sanitized surface.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leak at faucet of 3 compartment sink.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Remove heavy food build up at water sprayer.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Must register CFM certificate with the CIty of Dallas.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food handlers must be trained in food safety. A lot of cards observed expired.
2022-03-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Ice observed in hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Provide RFSM certificate to be posted
*34 Pest Control
Observed an abundant amount of bees in light shield
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Heavy accumulation of white substance en shelving in WIC
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Missing ceiling tiles
2021-07-02 Pass Routine 4
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOOR GASKETS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )
2021-01-11 Pass Routine 6
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
SANITIZING BUCKETS LESS THAN 200 PPM ( Q.A.)
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK AND AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ( FOR SERVICE IN THE PAST 90 DAYS )
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SANITIZING TOWEL NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USES
*47 Other Violations
PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
2020-07-28 Pass Routine 4
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PRONOUNCED LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUSTY INTAKE VENT ( EMPLOYEE RESTROOM )
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE TOILET INTERIOR ( EMPLOYEE RESTROOM )
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS
2020-02-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PRONOUNCED WATER LEAK ( THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET )
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPLACE TWO BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
UTENSIL RESTING IN THE FRONT HAND SINK OF THE ESTABLISHMENT
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