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Soulman's Bar-b-que

8018 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75241 · 75241 · Restaurant

Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
14
13 passed
Last Inspected
2024-02-05
Pass Rate
93%
0 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
14 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-02-05
No failures across all 14 inspections on record
49 sanitation violations found across 12 inspections
15 other violations found across 10 inspections
Sanitation critical 49×
Other critical 15×
Food Storage & Handling critical 10×
Food Temperature critical
Employee Hygiene critical
Documentation & Training minor
Facility Condition minor
Pest Activity critical
Plumbing & Waste serious
2024-02-05 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide handwashing sign

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine properly and no sanitizer on dishwashing machine

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

clean all vents

minor Other

*35 Jewelry Prohibition

employee wearing hanging chains on hand

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

resurface chopping board

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

provide thermometer inside ric, wic

critical Sanitation

*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location

observed ice dripping on food boxes in wif

2023-08-02 Pass Follow-up
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

minor Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

observed cups sit on floor in dry room

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, shelves, oven utensils dispenser, caulk around sinks

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

provide label for food storage containers

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged walls, cover holes

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no food manager certificate

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

frame around ice machine damaged-replace

minor Other

*35 Jewelry Prohibition

jewelry not allowed

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gaps on doors

2023-04-27 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 14
serious Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

dish machine observed not dispensing sanitizer

minor Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label all squeeze bottles

critical Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands

staff must wash hands after every contamination

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

properly store wet wiping towels

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

relabel bulk ingredients bins

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired

minor Sanitation

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

observed in use utensils in ingredient bins

minor Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

hang wet mops to dry

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

observed cutting boards not in good repair

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

chemical spray bottles observed not labeled

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed gnats in the kitchen prep area

critical Sanitation

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

clean air vents on vent covers in wic

minor Sanitation

*42 Ventilation hood systems

clean vent a hood filters

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

observed employee without proper hair restraint

2022-10-29 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Chemical spray bottle hanging over bread rack

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Open employee drink stored throughout the kitchen area

critical Sanitation

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed gnats at dish washing area

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Pot(ato) salad at serving line observed at 47 F/must be maintained at 41 F or below

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Sausage observed inside the warmer at 120 F/ must be maintained at 135 F

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Encrust grease build-up on grids/heating elements (serving line)

minor Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Provide a rack/hook for personal jackets

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM observed during the inspection

minor Food Storage & Handling

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food handlers must be trained in food safety

2022-03-18 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Upper inside panel of ice machine observed with pink slime. Can opener observed with product debris and accumulation

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

Discard chipped rubber spatulas

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Maintain hands sinks accessible. Observed large container stored on top.

minor Sanitation

*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

Provide the guidelines for the cleanup of bodily fluid and spill kits

critical Pest Activity

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Seal back door properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents

minor Facility Condition

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Patch holes in walls where needed. Seal hand sinks to wall properly

minor Facility Condition

*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

Maintain outside dumpster doors closed when not in use

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Wall and ceiling above cook and serving line observed with heavy dust and grease accumulation

critical Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Thaw product properly. Observed 2 large beef cuts thawing at room temperature in back room area and meat thawing in standing water

critical Other

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Provide a splash guard on right side of hand sink in prep area

2021-08-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

COLESLAW ON LINE: 49.7 F POTATO SALAD ON LINE: 50.5 F

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

COOKED BEANS: 126.1 F ( ON SERVING LINE ) COOKED GREEN BEANS: 128.5 F ( ON SERVING LINE )

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WET SANITIZING TOWEL NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ONE SANITIZING BUCKET ( LESS THAN 200 PPM, Q.A.)

minor Sanitation

*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

DIRTY, SOILED SODA NOZZLES ( CUSTOMER SODA FOUNTAIN )

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DIRTY FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

DIRTY, HEAVY BUILD UP ON THE INTAKE VENT NEAR THE DRY STORAGE

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

LAST LIQUID WASTE MANIFEST ON SITE WAS FROM ( 04/ 15/ 2021 ) BEYOND 90 DAYS

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE ONSITE STAFF

2021-01-26 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

*47 Other Violations

SEE ORIGINAL FOR SIGNATURE RFSM: JAMES GAROUTTE / 26625 / EXPIRATION DATE: 03/ 28/ 2023 PEST CONTROL: SDS PEST MANAGEMENT 01/ 20 / 2021 GREASE REMOVAL: LES 01/ 08/ 2021

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED ( WALK IN COOLER )

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

CONDENSATION LEAK IN THE WALK IN COOLER

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OPEN PERSONAL DRINK IN THE SERVING LINE AREA

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

DUSTY INTAKE VENT DUSTY VENT HOOD FILTERS

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

COLESLAW: 52.1 F

2020-07-06 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

POTATO SALAD: 47.2 F MAINTAIN AT 41.0 F OR LESS

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

COOKED GREEN BEANS: 123.8 F MAINTAIN AT 135.0 F or below

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN INTAKE VENT NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA ( KITCHEN )

2019-12-18 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

COOKED CHICKEN UNDER TEMPERATURE ON SERVING LINE HELD AT 131.3 F

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

FOOD WORKERS ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER / MANAGER CERTIFICATES. PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF IMMEDIATELY

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

COOKED BRISKET AND SMOKED TURKEY (IN THE WALK IN COOLER, NOT DATE MARKED)

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

KITCHEN STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE KITCHEN INTAKE VENT

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR THE HAND SINKS MISSING THEM IN THE KITCHEN

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ( HEAVY BUILD UP PRESENT )

2019-06-19 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
minor Employee Hygiene

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

PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMERS FOOD ITEMS

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE IN WOMENS RESTROOM

minor Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL : ICE MACHINE & ETC...

minor Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

minor Food Storage & Handling

*45 Walls shall be light in color

REPAIR WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ITEM STORED IN HANDSINK

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

COLE SLAW ON SERVING LINE 55.*F

minor Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD

critical Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

LACK OF HAND WASHING

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2018-08-19 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ice machine w/moldlike. Can opener blade w/food. Must be washed and sanitized.

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HWS used to store towels. HWS must be sued for hadwashing only.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Employee drinks on prep area. Must be stored in designated area.

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Must be stored in sanitizer bucket

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food identity and accurate representation

Squeeze bottles not labeled. Must be labeled.

2018-03-30 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

TRAY STORED ON TOP OF SINK

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE BREAD WITH BARE HAND

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

HAM 125.6*F, M POTATO 131*F

minor Sanitation

*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

PREPPING WHILE DISH WATER IN 3 COMP SINK

minor Employee Hygiene

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

PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

critical Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

minor Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER SHELVES

serious Employee Hygiene

*12 Gloves Single Use

FAILURE TO CHANGE GLOVES; MUST WEAR A GLOVE ON EACH HAND

critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES IN DRY STORAGE AREA

2017-04-15 Pass Routine
4
serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

minor Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Other

*47 Other Violations

RECENT HEALTH INSPECTION NOT POSTED

2016-10-26 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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