SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SOULMAN'S BAR-B-QUE.

BEAT. 31/100

8018 S LANCASTER RD · SINGING HILLS, DALLAS

Last inspected February 5, 2024 · passed

31 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
109
includes 31 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5
2024
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide handwashing sign

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine properly and no sanitizer on dishwashing machine

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

clean all vents

MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

employee wearing hanging chains on hand

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

resurface chopping board

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

provide thermometer inside ric, wic

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

observed ice dripping on food boxes in wif

AUG 2
2023
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

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

observed cups sit on floor in dry room

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

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

provide label for food storage containers

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged walls, cover holes

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no food manager certificate

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

frame around ice machine damaged-replace

MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

jewelry not allowed

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

repair gaps on doors

APR 27
2023
PASSED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

dish machine observed not dispensing sanitizer

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label all squeeze bottles

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands

staff must wash hands after every contamination

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

properly store wet wiping towels

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

relabel bulk ingredients bins

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

expired

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

observed in use utensils in ingredient bins

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

hang wet mops to dry

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

observed cutting boards not in good repair

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

chemical spray bottles observed not labeled

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed gnats in the kitchen prep area

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

clean air vents on vent covers in wic

MINORSanitation
*42 Ventilation hood systems

clean vent a hood filters

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

observed employee without proper hair restraint

OCT 29
2022
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Chemical spray bottle hanging over bread rack

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

Open employee drink stored throughout the kitchen area

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

observed gnats at dish washing area

CRITICALFood 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

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

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

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

Provide a rack/hook for personal jackets

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM observed during the inspection

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food handlers must be trained in food safety

MAR 18
2022
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

Discard chipped rubber spatulas

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

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

MINORSanitation
*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

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Seal back door properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

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

MINORFacility Condition
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

Maintain outside dumpster doors closed when not in use

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

CRITICALFood 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

CRITICALOther
*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

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AUG 16
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

SERIOUSOther
*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 )

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

DIRTY, SOILED SODA NOZZLES ( CUSTOMER SODA FOUNTAIN )

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DIRTY FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER

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

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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE ONSITE STAFF

JAN 26
2021
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED ( WALK IN COOLER )

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

CONDENSATION LEAK IN THE WALK IN COOLER

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

OPEN PERSONAL DRINK IN THE SERVING LINE AREA

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

DUSTY INTAKE VENT DUSTY VENT HOOD FILTERS

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

COLESLAW: 52.1 F

JUL 6
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

POTATO SALAD: 47.2 F MAINTAIN AT 41.0 F OR LESS

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

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

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )

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

CLEAN INTAKE VENT NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA ( KITCHEN )

DEC 18
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

COOKED CHICKEN UNDER TEMPERATURE ON SERVING LINE HELD AT 131.3 F

MINORDocumentation & 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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

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

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

KITCHEN STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN

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

HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE KITCHEN INTAKE VENT

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

JUN 19
2019
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMERS FOOD ITEMS

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE IN WOMENS RESTROOM

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL : ICE MACHINE & ETC...

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

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45 Walls shall be light in color

REPAIR WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ITEM STORED IN HANDSINK

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

COLE SLAW ON SERVING LINE 55.*F

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD

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

LACK OF HAND WASHING

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
AUG 19
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

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

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

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

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Must be stored in sanitizer bucket

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food identity and accurate representation

Squeeze bottles not labeled. Must be labeled.

MAR 30
2018
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

TRAY STORED ON TOP OF SINK

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE BREAD WITH BARE HAND

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

HAM 125.6*F, M POTATO 131*F

MINORSanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

PREPPING WHILE DISH WATER IN 3 COMP SINK

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

PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER SHELVES

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use

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

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES IN DRY STORAGE AREA

APR 15
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

RECENT HEALTH INSPECTION NOT POSTED

OCT 26
2016
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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