SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SONNY BRYAN'S SMOKEHOUSE.

BEAT. 19/100

5519 W LOVERS LN · BLUFFVIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected November 18, 2021 · passed

24 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
12 passed
VIOLATIONS
115
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 18
2021
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food

Observed milk jug stored in ice machine.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Grease trap tickets not on site.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site.

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

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

MINORSanitation
*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaning frequency

Observed dirty dish machine and dish machine area.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Observed gaps at back door.

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

Food not in use must be covered.

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

Observed scoop handle in food.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floor, walls, and ceiling throughout the kitchen.

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store personal items in appropriate place.

OCT 19
2021
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair damaged floor at back prep area.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

squeeze bottles/containers

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Raw chicken observed thawing at room temp.

MINORSanitation
*39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing

Observed employees storing wet dishes.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail clean vent hood system and filters.

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

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

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Rusted shelving inside WIC.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Dishmachine tested at 0 ppm

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Provide lids to BBQ bottles.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
APR 1
2021
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed dish machine sanitizer <10 ppm Cl

SERIOUSOther
*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)

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Observed hand sink blocked

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed plastic wrap tied to shelves and pipes

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty walls, mold on wall under dish machine.

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

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

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

Observed food not date marked

CRITICALFood 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
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*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.

CRITICALFood 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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed dish machine <10 ppm Cl.

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

Observed leaking pipes under dish machine

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Observed missing thermometer in RIC

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Service grease trap every 90 days

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

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

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Observed cracked container lids

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed dead cockroach nymph, live adult cockroach.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Observed dusty ceiling vents

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed rusted kick plate under dich machine

AUG 4
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener blade and dirty inside microwave

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometers in all coolers

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed saran wrap used to secure pipes and other fixtures.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty shelves and containers

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair light shields

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal sinks to wall. Replace ceiling tiles.

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FEB 11
2020
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed dish machine and bucket 0 ppm.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Observed donning gloves without washing hands between tasks.

CRITICALPest Activity
*18 Restricted use pesticides

Observed insect spray killer. not an approved pesticide.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Provide food handler cards.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

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

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label bulk dry ingredients.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash for womens restroom.

JUN 26
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Replace dead bulbs

SERIOUSSanitation
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Grease trap clean up must be done every 3 months

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Flies observed

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace damaged light bulb shields

DEC 27
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer at dish machine observed at 10ppm

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair freezer gasket

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
JUN 18
2018
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

BBQ stored on the floor

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method

Employee did not dry hands after cleaning

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINOROther
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

No hot water at hand sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
JAN 4
2018
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

no trash cans at hand sink

MINOROther
*36 Laundering wiping cloths in designated sink

wet cloth on counter

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

dirty can opener tip

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

numerous flies

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

frozen chicken thawing in sitting water

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

broken light shield

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

chemical bottles not labeled

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

cole slaw at 50 degrees

CRITICALFood 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
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements

REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES

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

RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER PORK

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

CLOSE DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

DISCARD DENTED CANS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CAN OPENER BLADE

MAR 27
2017
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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MINORFood Storage & Handling
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER

CRITICALOther
*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

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.
CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES BY

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

DISHWASHNG MACHINE TESTED AT 0 PPM

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES

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

OBSERVED A CUP OF BEVERAGE ABOUT FOOD PREP. AREA

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Permit/license posted

FOOD PERMIT

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