Sonic Drive Inn
3710 W Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75211 · 75211 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-11-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
use non absorbent material, do not use cardboard as a surface. it is not easily cleanable
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
provide tight seal for back exterior door.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover frozen patties in rif
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
heavy grease build up on trays.
*40 Store single-service item in original package
clean rack where lids for cups are stored
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean surface of equipment
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged ceiling and exposed outlet
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
repair leak coming from filter
2023-04-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
OBSERVED GRIME ON WALLS, GRIME ON STORAGE SHELVES, GRIME ON CONDENSER UNIT OF WALK IN COOLER, GRIME UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. CLEAN.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN.
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
OBSERVED DAMAGED METAL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE(ON RIGHT LID) REPAIR/REPLACE
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDE OF HOT DOG ROLLER. CLEAN.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
OBSERVED FOOD LEFT UNCOVERED IN SWEET STATION. COVER PEANUTS.
2022-11-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED PUDDLE OF WATER, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.
*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position
STORE ICE BUCKETS IN DRAINING POSITION.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN SERVICE SINK AREA, CLEAN GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES, CLEAN FANS OF WIC.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
OBSERVE DAMAGED SEAL OF VINYL FLOOR, REPAIR.
2022-04-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
observed grime build up on gasket of ice cream door, dust build up on surfaces of equipment, on bread shelf above prep reach in cooler, mold on green wire shelves of walk in cooler and grime/rust on c
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
observed dust build up on multiple intake vents in kitchen, clean.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed exposed walls and food debris, remove harboring conditions.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
grime build up on surface of ice machine, clean.
*40 Store single-service item in original package
observed single service items store in cubicles that have grime build up, clean.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
observed exposed outlet next to drive thru window and large exposed wall next to drink station.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
post sign that states: most recent health report is available upon request.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
relish at 44.2F, hot dog at 42.7F, sliced tomato 44.1F. prep reach in cooler not able to maintain cold hold temperatures. place food in working equipment.
2021-10-19 Pass Routine 6
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Post consumer health sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
observed white and cream color grime build up inside of ice machine, clean and sanitize. gunk build up on door of ice machine, clean.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
grime build up on surface of ice machine and on all equipment and shelves. clean.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
observed dust build up on intake vents, clean.
*45 First Aid
observed expired first aid supplies, resupply.
*40 Store single-service item in original package
lids and cups stored in cabinets that are slightly covered with grease grime.
2021-04-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*45 Premises free of litter
observed litter accumulating on the side of dumpster enclosure, clean.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
observed grease build up on pipes above food contact surface, and observed grease build up in between equipment, clean.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
employee working on coating onion rings, placed onions above pipe that had grease accumulation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
white substance build up in ice machine, clean.
*40 Store single-service item in original package
storage shelve use for single service items was observed soiled, clean.
2020-10-26 Pass Routine 4
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
ice bucket stored upright and collecting melted waste water, store inverted to let drain properly.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label squeeze bottle stored above grill.
2020-03-09 Pass Routine 2
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean grease on pipes, clean observed grime on frp wall located in grill station.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust on exhaust vents located above grill station
2019-09-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking on RI freezer unit must be have date marks inside all cooler units
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ceiling dirty with soils and grease residues must be clean to avoid contamination floors dirty with soils residues on all areas must be clean to avoid contamination
2019-03-21 Pass Routine 2
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
PIC must be ensure employees must sanitize food surfaces after clean
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Quat back area must be have proper concentration 400 ppm Quat
2018-09-16 Pass Routine 9
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*23 No Water
hot water at hand sink restrooms
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*47 Other Violations
label compartment sink
*44 Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean and sanitize onion ring slicer after each use
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2018-03-05 Pass Routine 4
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
floors dirty behind equipment must be clean behind equipment floors
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
open gaps on walls different areas must be closed all holes and gaps in walls
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
hand sink hot water 98 F
2017-09-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAKS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE QA TEST STRIPS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINKS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN GASKETS (REACH IN COOLING UNITS)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTING UNITS RESTORE LIGHTING IN THE WALK INS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE UPDATE CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
LIVE BUG OBSERVED
2017-03-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH ONE GLOVE ON ADD ANOTHER GLOVE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
BACK HAND SINK 86 DEGREE F AND FRONT HAND SINK
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINK BLOCKED BY TRAY
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN CONTAINER DRINK IN FOOD AREA ON TOP OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
BACK DOOR CAN NOT BE PROPPED OPEN
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