NOV 17
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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SWEET GEORGIA BROWN.
BEAT. 41/100
2840 E LEDBETTER DR · OAK CLIFF SOUTH, DALLAS
Last inspected November 17, 2023 · passed
16 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
110
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*45Physical Facilities
damaged floor tiles holding water
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Hand sink blocked with items
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
Observed employees rinse pot prior to use
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floors and ceilings have brown accumulation
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
excessive accumulation of grease in vent hood
*14 When to wash hands
MAR 162023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
Observed food cooling at room temperature. Use ice bath or RIC.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leak at hand sink.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed in-use containers(sugar).
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Hot food must be maintained at 135 Degrees F/Higher. Cooked food must be maintained-Roasted Chicken.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean the exterior of all food and equipment throughout the establishment.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
All cooked and read to eat foods must be datemarked with the expiration date.
SEP 202022PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2022
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed eggs above ready to eat food
*20 Conveying Sewage
Observed grease barrels with grease lids open
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM certificate must be current and on site
*34 Pest Control
Observed roaches at establishment
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed food on floor, food must be stored at least 6 inches
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Observed light under venthood out
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Repair holes and ceiling tile
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean floor counter
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink
MAR 182022PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Can opener observed with product debris accumulation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Heavy leak observed at hand sink
*32 Damaged Equipment
Replace broken and chipped equipment (door to hot box and lids to dry ingredient bins)
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Seal all outer perimeters properly. Back door observed with gaps
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Replace broken missing floor tile where needed
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace brokeen lights under vent hood and inside WIF
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Floor inside WIC observed with heavy accummulation of food and debris under shelves, along corners and walls and in walk ways
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover all dry ingredients. Observed ingredients with missing lids
APR 162021PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN AND REMOVE BUILD UP FROM THE INTERIOR PANEL ( ICE MACHINE )
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
COOKED FOODS NOT DATE MARKED ( WALK IN COOLER )
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUSTY WALK IN COOLER/ WALK IN FREEZER FAN COVERS
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ITEMS RESTING ON THE FLOOR
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN FREEZER
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR THE WALK IN FREEZER
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
106.1 F - COOKED BRISKET ON LINE
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AUG 42020PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK ( KITCHEN ) AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ( KITCHEN )
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LABEL ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED ( WALK IN COOLER )
*32 Damaged Equipment
LIGHT BULB MISSING FROM THE FRONT HEAT LAMP ( COOKED SMOKED MEATS )
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
CRACKED AND UNCOVERED BULK FOOD INGREDIENT LIDS ( ALLOWING FOR CONTAMINATION FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES )
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER UNITS
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
LIGHTS UNSHIELDED ( MOP DRAIN ROOM )
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
DAMAGED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN / FOOD PREPARATION AREA
JAN 62020PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2020
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN SEAL CEILING GAP NEAR THE DRY STORAGE
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARDS ( KITCHEN STAFF )
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTHS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED BRISKET ON THE SERVING LINE: 110.8 F
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
FECAL MATTER UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT ( IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM )
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUST ACCUMULATION ( FAN COVERS ) (WALK IN FREEZER )
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENT HOOD
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
JUN 172019PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2019
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SMOKED SAUSAGE: 95.5 F AND COOKED RIB: 129.9 F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE BACK HAND/ MOP SINK IS LEAKING
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SANITIZING TOWELS RESTING ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
UNCOVERED DRESSING ( IN THE WALK IN COOLER)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE UPPER REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKETS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
REMOVE HEAVY DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENT DIRECTLY ABOVE THE FRONT SERVING LINE
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE THE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN
*47 Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS AT THE TWO HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
ONE FRONT KITCHEN LINE WORKER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON FILE
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES PRESENT
NOV 142018PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2018
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MEATLOAF ON LINE: 109.0 F COOKED BRISKET: 98.6 F
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE CUT SWEET POTATOES
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
DATE MARK ALL COOKED ITEMS (WALK IN COOLER)
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
CHLORINE TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR BUSINESS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED KITCHEN WORKER CHEWING GUM
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SANITIZING TOWELS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
STORE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS (DINING ROOM)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN VENT HOOD FILTERS (VISIBLE BUILD UP)
FEB 142018PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
SMOKED SAUSAGE: 112.5 F SMOKED SAUSAGE: 114.8 F COOKED PORK CHOP: 103.4 F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAKS AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LARGE INGREDIENT CONTAINER NOT LABELED
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZING BUCKETS
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED NEAR THE HOT HOLD CABINET
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
CELL PHONE OBSERVED RESTING ON A CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN PERSONAL DRINKS ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
REMOVE BUILD UP FROM THE FAN COVERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER
DEC 132017PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2017
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
COOKED MEATLOAF: 113.3 F FRIED PORK CHOP: 112.6 F
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method
EMPLOYEES NOT DRYING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
WATER LEAKS: (FRONT HAND SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF BY 02/ 13/ 2018
*31 Individual, disposable towels
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS NOT FUNCTIONING
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER / COOLER
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW MEAT
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHTING UNDER THE VENT HOOD
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
COOKED FOOD NOT DATE MARKED
JUN 272017PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
oven door need to be fix
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
need sanitizer buckets at 50 ppm and 100 ppm at 3 compartment sink
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
sanitizer test strips missing
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
cannot block the hand sink
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
close all drain ducts that are open
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
ceiling need repair properly entry door need close properly
*47 Handwashing signage
need label hand sink also label 3 compartment sink
JAN 72017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 7
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization
Replace broken food equipment <listed as this violation on form>
*47 Other Violations
Clean behind equipment
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
Regrout floor tiles in the kitchen replace broken tiles replace torn and broken equipment.
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