Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
5519 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209 · 75209 · Restaurant
Passed all 12 inspections — critical violations noted
2021-11-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
Observed milk jug stored in ice machine.
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
Observed dish machine sanitizer at o ppm Cl. Final Warning.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease trap tickets not on site.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not on site.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaning frequency
Observed dirty dish machine and dish machine area.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Observed gaps at back door.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Food not in use must be covered.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed scoop handle in food.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floor, walls, and ceiling throughout the kitchen.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store personal items in appropriate place.
2021-10-19 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair damaged floor at back prep area.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
squeeze bottles/containers
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Raw chicken observed thawing at room temp.
*39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing
Observed employees storing wet dishes.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Detail clean vent hood system and filters.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Red build-up observed inside ice machine. Clean and sanitize.
*32 Damaged Equipment
Rusted shelving inside WIC.
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
Dishmachine tested at 0 ppm
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Provide lids to BBQ bottles.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2021-04-01 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed dish machine sanitizer <10 ppm Cl
*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)
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Observed hand sink blocked
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed plastic wrap tied to shelves and pipes
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty walls, mold on wall under dish machine.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
Observed green beans thawing in standing water. Thaw submerged in under running water.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Observed food not date marked
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Observed personal drink on dry storage shelf, cell phone on prep table.
2021-02-24 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*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.
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Observed raw poultry over raw beef and next to RTE
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed dish machine <10 ppm Cl.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Observed leaking pipes under dish machine
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Observed missing thermometer in RIC
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease trap every 90 days
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Observed one hand sink not working, other hand sink blocked.
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners
Observed cracked container lids
*34 Pest Control
Observed dead cockroach nymph, live adult cockroach.
*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.
*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.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Observed dusty ceiling vents
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed rusted kick plate under dich machine
2020-08-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade and dirty inside microwave
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers in all coolers
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed saran wrap used to secure pipes and other fixtures.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty shelves and containers
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Repair light shields
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal sinks to wall. Replace ceiling tiles.
2020-02-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed dish machine and bucket 0 ppm.
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Observed donning gloves without washing hands between tasks.
*18 Restricted use pesticides
Observed insect spray killer. not an approved pesticide.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Provide food handler cards.
*34 Pest Control
Observed roaches in front prep area and fruit flies in dish area.
*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.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk dry ingredients.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean under/behind equipment and shelves. Clean around can opener.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed missing/damaged floor tiles, damaged kick plate near WIC. Seal sink to wall.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered trash for womens restroom.
2019-06-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Replace dead bulbs
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease trap clean up must be done every 3 months
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Flies observed
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace damaged light bulb shields
2018-12-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer at dish machine observed at 10ppm
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
repair freezer gasket
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2018-06-18 Pass Routine 7
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
BBQ stored on the floor
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method
Employee did not dry hands after cleaning
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
No hot water at hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2018-01-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*47 Other Violations
no trash cans at hand sink
*36 Laundering wiping cloths in designated sink
wet cloth on counter
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
dirty can opener tip
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
numerous flies
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
frozen chicken thawing in sitting water
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
broken light shield
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
chemical bottles not labeled
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cole slaw at 50 degrees
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
raw chicken and beef stored too closely
2017-10-09 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 13
*45 Floor contruction requirements
REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER PORK
*47 Health permit posted
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
CLOSE DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
DISCARD DENTED CANS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CAN OPENER BLADE
2017-03-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER
*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
*39 Cutting surfaces.
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES BY
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
DISHWASHNG MACHINE TESTED AT 0 PPM
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED A CUP OF BEVERAGE ABOUT FOOD PREP. AREA
*47 Permit/license posted
FOOD PERMIT
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