SONNY BRYAN'S SMOKEHOUSE.

City of Dallas

5519 W LOVERS LN · BLUFFVIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected 2021.

12 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Nov 2021.

Last inspected Nov 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

115

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 18

2021

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Other

*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food

Observed milk jug stored in ice machine.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Observed dish machine sanitizer at o ppm Cl. Final Warning.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Grease trap tickets not on site.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site.

2 pts Other

*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.

2 pts Sanitation

*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaning frequency

Observed dirty dish machine and dish machine area.

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Observed gaps at back door.

1 pts Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Food not in use must be covered.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed scoop handle in food.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floor, walls, and ceiling throughout the kitchen.

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store personal items in appropriate place.

OCT 19

2021

PASS 13 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair damaged floor at back prep area.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

squeeze bottles/containers

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Raw chicken observed thawing at room temp.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing

Observed employees storing wet dishes.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail clean vent hood system and filters.

3 pts Sanitation

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Red build-up observed inside ice machine. Clean and sanitize.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Rusted shelving inside WIC.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Dishmachine tested at 0 ppm

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

1 pts Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Provide lids to BBQ bottles.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

APR 1

2021

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed dish machine sanitizer <10 ppm Cl

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed green bean casserole 122 degrees F, beans 115 degrees F (warmer reads 122 degrees F)

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Observed hand sink blocked

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed plastic wrap tied to shelves and pipes

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty walls, mold on wall under dish machine.

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Observed green beans thawing in standing water. Thaw submerged in under running water.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Observed food not date marked

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Observed personal drink on dry storage shelf, cell phone on prep table.

FEB 24

2021

PASS 13 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed mac and cheese 115 degrees F, cobbler 115 degrees F, warmer 115 degrees F. Mashed potatoes 130 degrees F.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Observed raw poultry over raw beef and next to RTE

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed dish machine <10 ppm Cl.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Observed leaking pipes under dish machine

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Observed missing thermometer in RIC

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Service grease trap every 90 days

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Observed one hand sink not working, other hand sink blocked.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Observed cracked container lids

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed dead cockroach nymph, live adult cockroach.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed cup used as scoop, scoop handle in product.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty throughout. (Shelves, floor under equipment, wall). Observed mold on wall under dish area. Dirty outsides of dry food containers.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Observed dusty ceiling vents

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed rusted kick plate under dich machine

AUG 4

2020

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener blade and dirty inside microwave

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometers in all coolers

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed saran wrap used to secure pipes and other fixtures.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty shelves and containers

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair light shields

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal sinks to wall. Replace ceiling tiles.

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FEB 11

2020

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed dish machine and bucket 0 ppm.

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Observed donning gloves without washing hands between tasks.

3 pts Pest Activity

*18 Restricted use pesticides

Observed insect spray killer. not an approved pesticide.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Provide food handler cards.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed roaches in front prep area and fruit flies in dish area.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed scoop handles in products, some scoops missing handles.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label bulk dry ingredients.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean under/behind equipment and shelves. Clean around can opener.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed missing/damaged floor tiles, damaged kick plate near WIC. Seal sink to wall.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash for womens restroom.

JUN 26

2019

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Replace dead bulbs

3 pts Sanitation

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Grease trap clean up must be done every 3 months

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Flies observed

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace damaged light bulb shields

DEC 27

2018

PASS 7 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer at dish machine observed at 10ppm

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair freezer gasket

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

JUN 18

2018

PASS 7 violations

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

BBQ stored on the floor

3 pts Sanitation

*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method

Employee did not dry hands after cleaning

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

2 pts Other

*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

No hot water at hand sink

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

JAN 4

2018

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

no trash cans at hand sink

1 pts Other

*36 Laundering wiping cloths in designated sink

wet cloth on counter

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

dirty can opener tip

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

numerous flies

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

frozen chicken thawing in sitting water

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

broken light shield

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

chemical bottles not labeled

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cole slaw at 50 degrees

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

raw chicken and beef stored too closely

OCT 9

2017

PASS 13 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor contruction requirements

REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES

3 pts Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER PORK

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

CLOSE DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

DISCARD DENTED CANS

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CAN OPENER BLADE

MAR 27

2017

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER

1 pts Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

COVER ALL BBQ SAUCE IN BOTTLES STORED IN CUSTOMER SELF SERVE STATION

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

2 pts Pest Activity

*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES BY

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

DISHWASHNG MACHINE TESTED AT 0 PPM

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED A CUP OF BEVERAGE ABOUT FOOD PREP. AREA

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Permit/license posted

FOOD PERMIT

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