SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SPRING CREEK BARBEQUE.

BEAT. 34/100

12835 PRESTON RD #202 · PRESTON HOLLOW, DALLAS

Last inspected February 5, 2020 · passed

21 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
9 passed
VIOLATIONS
79
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5
2020
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not store cups in hand sink

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

In freezer

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair pipe leak at hand sink. repair faucet leak by steam kettle

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Maintain sanitizer conc at 50ppm cholrine

SEP 4
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ice machine

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MAR 8
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

MOST RECENT ON SITE IS DATED 9/12/2018

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the shelves/racks, inside the walk in cooler, thoroughly.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager by next inspection.

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

cloth towel underneath a cutting board

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop embedded in ice inside the ice machine

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

the freezer door does not close completely.

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

make sure every spray bottle is labeled with its contents.

SEP 13
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

reach in cooler does not close completely; mold buildup observed inside the unit. The food was placed in a functioning cooler

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop needs to be in the upright position

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager by next inspection(six months).

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

leaking pipe under the three-compartment sink

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

chicken measured at 120 degrees F; employee abruptly reheated to 165 degrees F for 15 seconds; placed in a functioning warmer

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MAR 27
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment
MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw eggs placed on the top shelf inside the walk in cooler

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

carton of raw eggs with a use by date of 2/2/18

MINORSanitation
*25 Chemical sanitizer generated by a device on-site shall be produced by a device that displays the

no sanitizer present in the warewashing machine

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly; pink slime observed

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OCT 3
2017
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

date marks needed-date of preparation and a discard date

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

exposed hole/opening in the ceiling in the kitchen area

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

flies observed throughout the facility in the kitchen area

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

the door of the warmer does not close completely. As a result, the hot holding temperature is below 135 degrees F

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

clean the ice machine thoroughly; pink slime residue observed

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager by next inspection( six months).

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

can of ajax oxygen bleach cleanser stored on top of the warmer in the kitchen prep area; Should be stored away from food and equipment

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

replace air gaskets inside the reach in cooler where salad dressing is stored

APR 5
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw bacon stored over RTE foods

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Styrofoam food scoop

CRITICALFood Temperature
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

Using the pilot light to heat the green beans

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Ribs held at 97.3 degrees on the counter without a heat source BBQ sauce held between the grill and counter at 78.2 degrees

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
OCT 13
2016
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

Attached hose without a backflow device

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Required - this was the complaint that I recieved and followed up on THIS IS A REPEAT

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Holding several types of Time/Temperature controlled for safety food without any means of refrigeration

MINORSanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Green beans stored at 89.9 on the stove top that was off Cooked beef - for chopped beef - stored at 81.2 without a refrigeration source BBQ at the grill held at 80.3 degrees without a refrigeration

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dust gaurds needed on the single service cups Stainless steel tables with blue streaks - protein stains

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

In the pit room A metal fan is missing the metal safety guard that should catch any dust etc The guard is easy to clean the running fan is not

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Duct tape of the door

OCT 6
2016
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Hand sink used to store dirty knives from the night before

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

BBQ suace for mopping at the grill unrefrigerated 59.5 degrees

CRITICALFood Temperature
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF

Barbeque sauce in the refrigertor at 55.9 degrees - REPEAT VIOLATION Cooked chopped beef in the refrigertor at 671.1 degrees Cooked beef was in one very large container from the night before BBQ sa

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

Foods from the day before were missing date markers

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/-1.5 'C

Hot box

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

BBQ pit -safety cover missing over the metal fan

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

Cone holding the door open

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dirty dishes from the night before Kettle fifthly Crock pot on cloth towels covered with cheese drippings

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Employee drinks uncovered over the food contact surfaces from the night before

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