SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

SUSHI HOUSE.

BEAT. 34/100

5619 W LOVERS LN · BLUFFVIEW, DALLAS

Last inspected January 5, 2024 · passed

36 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
98
includes 36 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 5
2024
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Wash hands after all other activities

Wash hands when washing dishes to handling food

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label all squeeze bottles

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not store items in hand sink

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Repair torn gasket inside RIC @ sushi bar and replace rusted shelves in RIC @ kitchen

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

Do not use wet cloths under cutting boards

MINOROther
*37 Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to th

Observed ice build-up on food packages in RIF

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty RIC gaskets

APR 18
2023
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed crawfish @ 47.8 F, raw fish 50.5 F

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

Do not store raw beef next to veggies or raw fish over lettuce

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean dirty shelve in RIC. Observed lettuce sitting directly on shelve with no cover or wrapping; Inside dirty microwave

MINOROther
*25 HACCP Plan Record to be maintained

Provide HACCP plan for sushi rice

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

provide thermometers in every ric

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Remove absorbent napkin from inside crawfish container and on to of sushi rice

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

Observed ice build-up inside RIF touching food packages

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair RIc in kitchen. Observed not holding temps at 41 F or lower

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

remove cardboard from storage shelves @ sushi bar and dirty venthood, A/C vents

OCT 4
2022
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Keep all hot hold food @ 135 F or higher at all times. Observed sushi rice at 115.1 F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside RIC and dirty microwave

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date mark food products in RICs if kept longer than 24 hours

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Do not block access to handwash sinks in kitchen

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty venthood

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent

Remove cardboard from floor in front of grill

FEB 15
2022
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed eggs stored over vegetables in RIC.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Call 214-670-8083 for info.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Observed handwash [sink] not accessible.

MINOROther
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Observed 3-comp sink not set up correctly.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty RIC handles and microwave.

AUG 18
2021
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*18 Single Service-no deleterious substances

Observed shopping bag used as food-contact

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

Observed no hot water at hand sink in kitchen or restroom hand sink

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw shrimp and raw fish over RTE food

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Observed cutting board on hand sink in kitchen

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

Observed utensils in ambient temperature standing water

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JAN 28
2021
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw shrimp/crab over RTE

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Observed slicing vegetables w/ no gloves

SERIOUSOther
*18 Single Service-no deleterious substances

Observed shopping bag used as food contact

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Observed cardboard used as mat

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Observed 3-comp sink not set up to wash, rinse, and sanitize

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

Observed utensils in ambient-temperature standing water

JUN 23
2020
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw shrimp stored over vegetables

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Observed medication stored next to glasses in RIC

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Do not block hand sinks

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Observed 3-comp not set up to wash, rinse, sanitize. Only bowl of soapy water.

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

Observed utensils in standing ambient temperature water.

DEC 9
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Observed wiping cloths not in sanitizing solution

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed cleaner bottle hanging next to food utensils.

NOV 6
2019
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw chicken and raw crab over vegetables

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed rotten bell pepper in RIC

MINOROther
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

Provide consumer warning for raw/undercooked food in view of customers or on menu

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Date mark prepared food for 7 days, including prep date as day 1.

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Observed towel used as food-contact surface in RIC

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed several drain flies around 3-comp drain and pipes.

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

Observed wiping cloths in bucket with no sanitizer solution.

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

Observed bucket of ginger and soy sauce on floor

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

Obserced rice paddles in standing ambient temperature water. Must be flowing water or 135 degrees F.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty walls and shelves in kitchen

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Invert or hang mop to allow air-dry

MINORFacility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

Keep both bathroom doors closed. Must be self-closing.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign in employee bathroom

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Observed Febreeze over plates

APR 22
2019
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Interior of microwave

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Food containers blocking hand sink

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

Do not store beef over shrimp

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent

do not use cardboards as floor mats

OCT 17
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*45 First Aid
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Evidence of drinking at prep area

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
APR 11
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

interior of microwave dirty

OCT 9
2017
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS

MINORSanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW CHICKEN ABOVE OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE MICROWAVE

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED WITH OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER

MAR 27
2017
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

RICE 115'F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SANITIZER

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*37 Food, utensils and equipment in toilet room

NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN RESTROOM ALLOWED

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER TO ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM ON RESTROOM HAND SINK

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACTED READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS

MINOROther
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking

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