APR 11
2023
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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STARS GROCERY & GRILL.
BEAT. 26/100
4848 MILITARY PKWY #A · MUNGER PLACE, DALLAS
Last inspected April 11, 2023 · passed
Failed 2 of 15 inspections. 31 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
13 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
151
includes 31 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
provide covered receptacle in restroom
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels for hand sinks
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
lights in walk in cooler
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean gaskets, clean freezers, clean cooler doors, clean cabinets under coffee machine
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
provide registered food service manager certificate
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
sanitizer solution more than 200 ppm
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged ceiling tiles, floor tiles, cove base
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw ground meat stored above french fries in ric
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held
remove non good food boxes from the shelves
MAR 242023PASSED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2023
PASSED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
upper inside panel of ice machine observed with pink slime
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
remove cardboard shelf liner from shelf under prep sink. remove/peel tape cover from front of fryer.
*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy
ventilation
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
post city of dallas health permit in public view
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace broken/missing floor tiles repair damaged ceiling over grill
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide chemical test strips to test sanitizer concentration
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
seal back door properly-replace door sweep
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
a certified food manager shall be present all hours of operation
*47 Other Violations
provide pest control service and maintain records on file
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
service grease trap every 90 days
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
store large serving utensils with handles up
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels for hand sinks
SEP 202022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Renew food manager certificate and register it with City of Dallas
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace damaged roof/ceiling tiles
*47 Other Violations
Provide a choking poster/sign
AUG 172021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
FEB 82021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 8
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
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MAR 22020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 2
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
AUG 282019PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2019
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
food temperature >135 F (120F)
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
set up sanitizing bucket at prep area with concentration of 100ppm.
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
sanitizing bucket with high concentration of chlorine 200pm
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
equipment for hot hold program with maximum temperature of only 120 F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
provide wiping cloth for prep surface
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean ceiling and vent in wic
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace bulb in work in cooler and freezer.
*45Physical Facilities
missing ceiling in wic storage area
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
hot hold do not have time as control measure.
AUG 142019PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2019
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
expired food on shelf
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
no sanitizing bucket set up
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
rfsm not on site during operation
*30 Food Establishment Permit
for permit not on site
*33 Warewashing equipment, cleaning agents
three compartment sink not set up as required for cleaning
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping towel store on prep surface
*14 Gloves single use
change gloves after washing hands when task changes
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
food in store and surfaces area having dust.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floor in wic, and store erea area dirty, mold build up in dry storage area walls, front of ric, vent and ceilings.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace light in wic and wif
*45Physical Facilities
repair missing ceiling in dry storage, store area, and those wait from leaks.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm not on site during operation
MAR 42019PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 4
2019
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW CHICKEN WING 54
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SPANISH RICE 91
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
AUG 242018PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2018
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PROVIDE HOT WATER AT HAND SINK
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
INSULATION FALLING FROM CEILING IN RESTROOM
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, CEILINGS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZER
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INSIDE ICE MAKER
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
CARDBOARD ON FLOOR
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
BAGGED ICE
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
BAG OF ONIONS, BOX OF EGGS, AND BOX CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
BACK DOOR HAS GAP AT FLOOR
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MUST HAVE ONE REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
NEW EMPLOYEES HAVE 60 DAYS TO GET FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
POT OF BEANS IN WALK-IN COOLER
JAN 92018PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2018
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
rodent droppings in dry storage area
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ice maker, inside ice maker in retail area
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
plastic grocery bag used as liner for rice.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths left on prep table
*14 Gloves single use
employee rinsed gloves.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
floors under shelving, ceilings in Walk-in cooler, microwave
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
beans prepared 12/30/17, salsa 12/28/17
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
eggs on floor in cooler
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
store ice scoop on clean surface in back room, ice scoop stored inside ice maker in retail area
JUL 282017PASSED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2017
PASSED
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
s. mushrooms 51.2, s. tomatoes 50.4, & S cheese 49.2F
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
flies
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared foods
*47 Other Violations
Label 3 comp sink
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
clean light shields
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Close all holes sand gaps in ceilings
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors and drains
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on duty
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
no date marking on prepared food items
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by arrangement
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
sandwich 130.0, fried chicken 125.8
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
mop stored in water
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
JUL 122017FAILED18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2017
FAILED
18 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
Label squeeze bottles
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors
*47 Other Violations
Label 3 comp sink
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
thermals in RIC(s)
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
no date marking on prepared
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide lighting
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
improper gloves usage
*20 Conveying Sewage
improper disposal of waste water
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair display case
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify staff
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement r. egg over RTE food item
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
flies
*31 An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructi
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace damage ceiling tiles
JUL 122017FAILED18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2017
FAILED
18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace damage ceiling tiles
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
provide more lighting
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*47 Other Violations
Label 3 comp sink
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
flies
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermals in RIC(s)
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by arrangement
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
update
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
*40 Store single-service item in original package
*32 Damaged Equipment
repair damage display case
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
no date marking on prepared food
JAN 42017PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2017
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
shield lights above soda and slush machines.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chicken was at 126.0 in the hot hold display unit. ( two burnt out bulbs in the case)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the side of the fryers ( heavy grease buildup)
*32 Damaged Equipment
Broken gaskets on the refrigerator units ( two doors on left to right Prep table)
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
Replace dumpster lids ( top lids missing)
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
the flour in the packaging is expired dates ( aug 2016 etc. )
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color
Provide FRP or better material on the wall behind the toilet and up to the cinder brick wall to the marlite material on the wall
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
the card board and newspaper in the bottom of the reach prep table must be removed and clean the bottom of the reach in cooler of old food particles.
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