SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

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4360 DALLAS FT WORTH TPKE · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS

Last inspected November 21, 2023 · passed

15 of 15 inspections passed. 31 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
116
includes 31 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 21
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove all rust from wire racks in walk-in cooler

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Eliminate harboring conditions>remove/replace traps underneath drink machine

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean wire racks in walk-in cooler

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Re-grout areas in kitchen with low grout in between tiles

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

Health permit not posted

MAY 30
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

*Sour cream on second topping station Read at 50 F & Pico around 45.7 F

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Tops of microwaves observed dirty>clean

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Gnats observed in kitchen

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean food debris in all coolers & freezers

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

Food Products Establishment permit not posted

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Fix broken floor tiles in walk-in cooler

NOV 3
2022
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

Cannot use cup/single use items as scoop for sugar

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk ingredient bins

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean floor drains of all built-up grime

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix pipe at hand sink by walk-in cooler and ice machine

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

Post Health Permit in public view

MAR 27
2022
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

cutting boards after each use

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
JUN 1
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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NOV 9
2020
PASSED
9 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

chemical sanitizer bucket with food debris and dirty water must be have clean and proper sanitizing solution to be ready to control bacteria on food surfaces

CRITICALSanitation
*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned

drain receptacles must be clean to avoid pest harboring and soils accumulations when observe dirty or during operational hours

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certificate on site must be have FSM registered with the city

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

second warning PIC must be ensure FSM's from every shift are registered with the city to be available during operational hours

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment dirty with encrusted grease and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units in all areas dirty with soils, spills stagnant water and grease must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors in all areas dirty with soils, food debris and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

APR 9
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside microwave.

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

handsink

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
MAR 16
2020
PASSED
14 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units dirty inside and outside with food debris, spills soils accumulations and grease must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - air curtain

air curtain not working must be replace or repair to proper condition

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

equipment with encrusted soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

fruit flies activity observed must be contact pest management services

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit

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

missing date marking on food containers must be have date or day in all food containers

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket

SERIOUSOther
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

permit missing on site must be have valid permit display

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing current RFSM certification must be have current FSM registered with the city

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors under equipment and in all areas dirty with soils accumulations, food debris, litter and grease spills must be clean to avoid cross contamination walls with spills in all areas must be cl

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

using cooking paper as food surfaces in top of pans and under table shelving at the fryers area must be have proper food contact surfaces during operational hours

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing food labels on food containers in different areas must be have food labels to avoid cross contamination

SEP 9
2019
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations
MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MAR 5
2019
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover for all food containers

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the coolers

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register RFSM with city of Dallas

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

provide date marking for all food containers in wic

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

observed grease dripping down from the vent hood

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

keep sanitizer bucket above floor 6 ins

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

provide cleaning for the floor

SEP 5
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Ran shrimp above RTE. foods Ran beef and chicken store together

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

observed bag of togo cups on lettuce

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floor

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for cooler

MAR 11
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Refried beans at 103°F. Must be kept at 135°F

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

(no comments documented)

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Food product not covered in RIF. Must be covered.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Employees must wear a hair restraint.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Food items not labeled in WIC. Must be labeled.

AUG 8
2017
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INSIDE RIC COS- CLEANED COOLER

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE EQUIPMENT AT GRILL, NOT EFFECTIVELY MAINTAINING TEMP NEED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OPEN TOP COOLER/ TOPPING STATION BY DRIVE THRU NOT EFFECTIVELY MAINTAINING TEMP

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

ITEMS IN RIC, ENSURE PROPER DATE MARK COS- DISCARDED AND FIXED DATE MARK ISSUE

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

STORED NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS AT PREP SINK COS- REMOVED TOXIC ITEM

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

DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS COS- REMOVED PERSONAL DRINKS

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

COOKED CHICKEN 121 DEGREE F COOKED CUBED BEEF 121 DEGREE F

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

FOOD IN STORAGE NEED TO BE COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION TORTILLA BOWLS STORED AT EXPO LINES

FEB 24
2017
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT STORE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW SHRIMP OVER CUT VEGETABLE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NEED PROBE THERMOMETER

MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

SINGLE SERVICE

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

BUCKET OF PICO

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS RECOMMEND AT LEAST 2 EMPLOYEES

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW SHRIMP 57 DEGREE F

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

STEAK 123 (DEGREE F )

DEC 22
2016
PASSED
13 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

COOKED STEAK 125 (DEGREE F)

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F

REPLACE THERMOMETER INSIDE RIC BY GRILL

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

AT ALL HAND SINKS

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN EQUIPMENT TO BE FREE OF BUILT UP FOOD DEBRIS

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction

SANITIZE BUCKET AT 200+ PPM CHLORINE

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INSIDE RICS

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

POOLED EGGS IN COOLER 54 (DEGREE F) RAW CHICKEN AT GRILL 45 (DEGREE F) PICO 48 (DEGREE F)-SALSA BAR SALSA 48 (DEGREE F)-SALSA BAR

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

PICO MARKED WITH 12/19/16 EXPIRATION

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

IN RIC BY GRILL TOP, INSIDE WIC

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS RECOMMEND AT LEAST 3 TO COVER ALL SHIFTS

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