Sweet Georgia Brown
2840 E Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX 75216 · 75216 · Restaurant
Passed all 16 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-11-21 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2025-03-26 Pass w/ Conditions New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2023-11-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*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
2023-03-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*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.
2022-09-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*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
2022-03-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*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
2021-04-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*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
2020-08-04 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*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
2020-01-06 Pass Routine 9
*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
2019-06-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*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
2018-11-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*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)
2018-02-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*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
2017-12-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*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
2017-06-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*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
2017-01-07 Pass Routine 4
*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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