Sonic Grocery Store
4820 East Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75223 · 75223 · Restaurant
Passed all 10 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-10-30 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Items in Hand sink
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Fish fillet/ thaw under water
*35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition
personal items on rack/storage
*45 Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
unused equipment shall be removed from food areas
*21 Person in charge must be on site at all times.
RFSM not on site
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
back door gap seal reapir
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
food residue on food slicer
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
strips sanitizer needs to be available
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood needs to be cleaned/ serviced
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
bacon in WIC need to be covered
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
food handlers certificates required in 10 days
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
RTE items removed past expiration date
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark missing on food items in cooler
*30 Food Establishment Permit
Food permit needs to be displayed
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cold holding needs to be 41F or below
*35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition
personal items on rack/storage
2022-08-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Keep record/have accessible the most current grease trap ticket
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Get food handler's card for cook
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide chemical test strips to test concentration of sanitizer solution
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Flies seen during inspection
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Keep food at least 6-inches off floor
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floors and wall of kitchen area
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair reach-in cooler
2021-07-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
2020-04-08 Pass Routine 3
*19 Water System Maintained
LEAK IN COOLER
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2018-10-31 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
stains/residue on the walls
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
chlorine test strips needed
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*47 Handwashing signage
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
observed a fly in the food prep area
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
observed a fly land on uncovered flour
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
a RFSM must be on site at all times
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly-pink slime observed
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2018-04-30 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 7
*47 Handwashing signage
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OPENINGS AT DOOR HANDLE
*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
POPCORN KERNEL
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INCENSE AT ICE DISPENSER
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
FAN NEXT ICE MAKER, WALLS BEHIND ICE MAKER, TOPS OF OVENS, INSIDE COOLER, AIR VENT IN KITCHEN, WALK-IN COOLER BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
BOX OF EGGS STORED ON BOX OF LETTUCE
*32 Damaged Equipment
FREEZER
2018-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
ONIONS ON FLOOR
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RAW FISH
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CHILI 56.7°F, RAW FISH 56.9°F
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
NO TRASH CAN IN THE KITCHEN AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
LIGHTING ABOVE ICE MAKER
*32 Damaged Equipment
REACH-IN FREEZER
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
BOWL OF POTATOES AND FRIES IN THE HAND SINK
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
FOOD LABELING MISSING FROM RITZ, SALTINE CRACKERS, OREO. ITEMS NOT PACKAGED FOR RESALE.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT - COOLER, FRYER WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS REACH-IN COOLERS
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
HOT FOOD DISPLAY UNIT, DELI SLICER
2017-10-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
reach-in cooler gaskets, freezer door
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
ceilings in food prep area
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
reach-in cooler shelving, fan over 3-compartment sink
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
room with ice maker
*24 Food Label - declaration of the quantity
packages of saltine, ritz, and oreos
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef tray stored on top of heads of lettuce, raw ground beef package on heads of lettuce
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
ham, bologna
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Infant formula expired 4/1/17
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
room with ice maker
*35 Hair Restraints effective
2017-04-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Provide hair net and beard guard while prepping and cooking in the kitchen.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
date all TCS foods ( sliced cheese was not date)
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide a thermometer for all reach in coolers and freezers.
*31 No soap at handsink
Provide soap at the hand sink in the restroom and kitchen
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
Provide adequate hot water at the sinks with in the kitchen. (40 gal . water heater in the restroom )
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space
the bread racks and milk crates can not be used as shelving ( unable to clean on a continuous basis.)
*44 Using drain plugs
Missing the drain plug on the side back /bottom of the dumpster
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
cleans shelves , racks and equipment to sight and touch.
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
Provide test paper for the sanitizer at the three compartment sink
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered lid trash can in the ladies/ men restroom
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Replace the missing ceiling panels. ( kitchen and restroom is required)
2016-10-05 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 16
*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods
clean the floor throughout the fresh area ( debris and grease / dirty buildup) clean the floor under the racks in the walk in cooler. ( SECOND WARNING)
*47 Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
the mop sinks must be separate from the hand sink.
*45 Premises free of litter
the back area has old equipment on the back porch ( provide a shed or enclosure for all the miscellaneous stuff not used on a every day basis.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Bags of food sitting directly on the floor. SECOND WARNING
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
dumpster doors should be closed when not in use . SECOND WARNING
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
provide an expiration date on the product in the reach in cooler.
*21 PIC ensures effective handwashing being done
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
styrofoam trays in a box sitting on the floor . ( SECOND WARNING)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean the hot holding unit bottom tray. ( heavy crumbs from the previous day.)
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Missing the grease trap trip ticket records.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide a covered lid trash can in the restroom. ( required in ladies restroom) Second warning.
*34 Pest Control
Missing pest control records
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
the light shields over the bulbs by the ice machine . SECOND WARNING
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
the exposed wood counter should be covered with a nonabsorbent material ( no painted wood material ) Provide doors on the cabinet.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Missing the towels in the restroom and at the hand sinks in the food prep area.
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
provide the thermometer in all coolers and freezers. ( SECOND WARNING)
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