SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

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9429 EL CENTRO DR #102 · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS

Last inspected February 8, 2024 · passed

15 of 15 inspections passed. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 8
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

Provide cover/lids for items in the reach in cooler

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

use 3 compartment sink wash, rinse (water only) , sanitize(chlorine)

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

label squeeze bottles

AUG 7
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean interior of Reach in cooler

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

repair/replace rusty shelves

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

store food 6 inches off the ground (bag of onions)

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

label squeeze bottles

FEB 23
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date mark food after 24 hours in the WIC/RIC

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean ice build up in the reach in Freezer

AUG 10
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Do not store raw chicken over raw meat in reach in cooler

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Interior of reach in cooler

JAN 21
2022
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

All food products in RIC must be date marked, expired food in RIC.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items used according to law

Sanitizer (Chlorine) > 200 ppm

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

Trashcan provided near hand sink

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

Fix RIC gaskets

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

Raw meat stored above lettuce in reach in cooler

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

Label flour containers

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

Thaw frozen food under running water

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JUL 9
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Interior of reach in cooler

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JAN 8
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair pipe leak under ice machine

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
JUL 20
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
JAN 9
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JUL 10
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Do not use towels as shelf liner. Must be non-porous material.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair ice machine gaskets.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean ice buildup and debris from chest freezers. Clean top of chest freezers. Clean bottom of RIC.

JAN 13
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Remove foil liners from shelves on rolling racks.

CRITICALSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal handwash sink to wall in back prep area.

JUL 28
2018
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Black spots hold like substance on ice machine. Must be washed and sanitized.

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

Some items missing dates. Must be mark dated.

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

Some items missing labels. Must be labeled.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Must provide pest control records and keep on site.

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

Posole pot not covered in RIC. Must be covered.

JAN 22
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean gaskets of cooler

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

Obtain City of Dallas registered food service manager certificate, at least one employee needs to have it that is on site at all times

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

sanitizer too strong

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

bare hand when preparing food

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

APR 20
2017
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 One Inch Air Gap

ice machine drain

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Freezer, counters, etc

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

shredded cabbage held at room temperature Beef in the POUR at 44.6 degrees

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

Cabbage stored next to raw chicken on the same shelf

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
OCT 27
2016
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINORSanitation
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

Smoke stained ceiling tile

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINOROther
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

None

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Ice maker missing an air gap

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

Cut leafy vegetable (Cabbage) held at room temperature

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