NOV 14
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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4880 MOUNTAIN CREEK PKWY #120 · RED BIRD, DALLAS
Last inspected November 14, 2023 · passed
11 of 11 inspections passed. 14 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
11 passed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
observed potato salad at 49.9F, brisket at 42.4F (wic), mix food on cold table and reduce temperature of WIC.
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
dispose of containers of noddles past use by date of 10-30-23
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label containers of spices.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean floors and walls.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged outles and covers. repair damaged tile cove base.
APR 262023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 26
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
EGG SALAD AT 50.1F, VEGETABLE MIX 50.9F. USE DEEPER PANS TO AID IN KEEPING FOOD AT COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
GRIME/DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP ROOM, GRIME ON FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER, CLEAN.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENT LOCATED ABOVE PREP ROOM. CLEAN.
NOV 82022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
OBSERVED OPENED PACKAGES OF CHOPPED CARROTS AND SLICED JALEPENO WITHOUT DATE MARK. DATE MARK FOOD THAT HAS BEEN PROCESSED AFTER 24 HOURS.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER AND ON METAL SIGNS ABOVE SERVING LINE, CLEAN.
APR 132022PASSED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2022
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust build up on intake vents, clean.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
grime underneath shelves in walk in cooler, splatter on frp walls, clean.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
observed MacNCheese at 130.7 and ribs at 124.3F. adjust temperature of equipment.
*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy
themometer of vulcan hot hold device reading 170F, observed temperature was 140.8F. recalibrate equipment to prevent further issues with hot hold temperatures.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
observed grease and food residue build up on vulcan hot hold equipment, clean.
OCT 142021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 14
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
observed container of pasta past use by date of 10-11-21, RFSM disposed of food.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
food in display RIC were observed at 48.3F or below(pasta 47.9F, egg salad 45.8F, cole slaw 48.3F). equipment is working suggest adding ice underneath of bowls.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
observed grime on ceiling tiles, on green wire storage shelves. clean.
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APR 82021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking
soiled spice container, clean every 24 hours.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
small spice containers not labeled. clean.
OCT 72020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 7
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
two containers of pasta past manufacturers use by date of 09-20-20
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
missing outlets or holes on walls underneath serving line, repair.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
grime on walls, clean.
APR 72020PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust on exhaust located above serving line.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
dust on frp wall located at 3 comp. sink. clean
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
found container of limes that were molding, discard.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label spray bottles.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
found container of utensils in wet and soiled container, clean container. sanitize utensils
OCT 102019PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2019
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean behind grill, grime build up.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
food particles on perimeter of floor. remove to prevent potential harborage condition.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label de-greaser spray bottle.
APR 32019PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2019
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet cloths on surface. place wet cloths back in sanitizer buckets.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
pinto beans container on floor. place 6" minimum off the floor.
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
utensils in wet storage container.
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
raw frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. thaw over night ot thaw under running water.
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employees not washing hands before donning new gloves.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
egg salad at 49.4F ice was placed in display cooler to keep food at temperature.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
open water bottle on working food contact surface.
OCT 12018PASSED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 1
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Box of food on floor in walk in cooler.
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
Frozen food not date marked.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Work on date mark procedures, products missing date mark in walk in cooler.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw pork next to produce and above cut fries.
*31 No soap at handsink
Provide soap for hand sink next to 3 comp sink. Soap holder broken placed on shelf.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wet sanitizer cloth on counter top.
*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
Employee reheat food in hot hold, sausage was at 128.4F.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Potato salad at 54.1F in cold hold serving line.
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