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Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse

5519 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209 · 75209 · Restaurant

Passed all 12 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
12
9 passed
Last Inspected
2021-11-18
Pass Rate
75%
0 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
12 consecutive passes, most recently 2021-11-18
No failures across all 12 inspections on record
37 sanitation violations found across 12 inspections
15 other violations found across 10 inspections
Sanitation critical 37×
Other critical 15×
Documentation & Training minor 14×
Food Storage & Handling critical 13×
Facility Condition minor 12×
Food Temperature critical
Plumbing & Waste serious
Pest Activity critical
Employee Hygiene minor
2021-11-18 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
serious Other

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

Observed milk jug stored in ice machine.

serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

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

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Grease trap tickets not on site.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site.

minor 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.

minor Sanitation

*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaning frequency

Observed dirty dish machine and dish machine area.

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Observed gaps at back door.

critical Other

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

Food not in use must be covered.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed scoop handle in food.

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean floor, walls, and ceiling throughout the kitchen.

minor Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Store personal items in appropriate place.

2021-10-19 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 13
minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair damaged floor at back prep area.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

squeeze bottles/containers

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Raw chicken observed thawing at room temp.

minor Sanitation

*39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing

Observed employees storing wet dishes.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail clean vent hood system and filters.

serious Sanitation

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

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

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Rusted shelving inside WIC.

serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Dishmachine tested at 0 ppm

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

critical Other

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

Provide lids to BBQ bottles.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

2021-04-01 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed dish machine sanitizer <10 ppm Cl

serious 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)

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Observed hand sink blocked

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed plastic wrap tied to shelves and pipes

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty walls, mold on wall under dish machine.

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

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

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed food not date marked

critical 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.

2021-02-24 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 13
serious 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.

critical 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

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed dish machine <10 ppm Cl.

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Observed leaking pipes under dish machine

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Observed missing thermometer in RIC

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Service grease trap every 90 days

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

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

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Observed cracked container lids

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed dead cockroach nymph, live adult cockroach.

minor 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.

minor 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.

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Observed dusty ceiling vents

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Observed rusted kick plate under dich machine

2020-08-04 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener blade and dirty inside microwave

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometers in all coolers

minor Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed saran wrap used to secure pipes and other fixtures.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty shelves and containers

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair light shields

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal sinks to wall. Replace ceiling tiles.

2020-02-11 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed dish machine and bucket 0 ppm.

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Observed donning gloves without washing hands between tasks.

critical Pest Activity

*18 Restricted use pesticides

Observed insect spray killer. not an approved pesticide.

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Provide food handler cards.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

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

minor 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.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Label bulk dry ingredients.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash for womens restroom.

2019-06-26 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
minor Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Replace dead bulbs

serious Sanitation

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Grease trap clean up must be done every 3 months

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Flies observed

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace damaged light bulb shields

2018-12-27 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

chlorine sanitizer at dish machine observed at 10ppm

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair freezer gasket

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2018-06-18 Pass Routine
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BBQ stored on the floor

serious Sanitation

*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method

Employee did not dry hands after cleaning

minor Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

minor Other

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

No hot water at hand sink

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2018-01-04 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
minor Other

*47 Other Violations

no trash cans at hand sink

minor Other

*36 Laundering wiping cloths in designated sink

wet cloth on counter

critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

dirty can opener tip

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

critical Pest Activity

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

numerous flies

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

frozen chicken thawing in sitting water

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

broken light shield

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

chemical bottles not labeled

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cole slaw at 50 degrees

critical Food Storage & Handling

*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
minor Facility Condition

*45 Floor contruction requirements

REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES

critical Sanitation

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

RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER PORK

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

minor Plumbing & Waste

*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

CLOSE DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

DISCARD DENTED CANS

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CAN OPENER BLADE

2017-03-27 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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minor Food Storage & Handling

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

STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER

critical 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

minor Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES BY

serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

DISHWASHNG MACHINE TESTED AT 0 PPM

minor Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED A CUP OF BEVERAGE ABOUT FOOD PREP. AREA

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Permit/license posted

FOOD PERMIT

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