JUL 22
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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THAI LOTUS KITCHEN.
BEAT. 46/100
3851 CEDAR SPRINGS RD #D · OAK LAWN, DALLAS
Last inspected July 22, 2023 · passed
25 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
96
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Patch holes in FRP walls throughout where needed.
*32 Damaged Equipment
Replace torn gaskets of RIC units on cook line and where needed.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean wall splatter.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Obtain food handler certificates for all employees not manager certificate.
JAN 192023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Address sanitizer concentration in dish washer
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Remove aluminum lining on walls
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean walls near stove.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Floor tiles in need of repair
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
JUL 312022PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2022
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
dish washer 0 ppm
*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
raw shelled eggs 75 degrees f
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor
*35 Hair Restraints effective
cover hair
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at entrance door
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
thawing method under cold running water not room temperatures
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
provide rfsm certificate from City of Dallas
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken stored above rice noddle
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves,
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
NOV 82021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Employees must wash hands after switching tasks
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloths must be kept in sanitizer buckets
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Must repair damaged floor tiles near dish pit
*47 Handwashing signage
Must have hand wash sign at rear hand sink
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Must keep walls clean
OCT 72021PASSED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2021
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Raw chicken, beef and pork together in reach in cooler
*14 When to wash hands
Employees do not wash hands after switching tasks or changing gloves
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Employees and owner touching food with bare hands
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
No food handlers for employees after 3 years
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
No food thermometer available
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Utensils in hand hand wash sink
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee drinks in reach in cooler next to restaurant food
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloths out of sanitizer buckets
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Utensils with no handles being used as scoops
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Coffee stored in orange juice jug
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Vent hood dripping grease
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Damaged floor tiles
*47 Other Violations
Missing hands wash signs over hand sinks
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APR 92021PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Store raw shrimp below ready to eat items in reach in cooler
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean ice machine
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Floors and walls need extensive cleaning
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Repair reach in cooler handles
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Store Raid in a designated area away from prep kitchen
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
DEC 82020PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Cover foods in RIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Keep ice machine clean
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Ice buildup (RIC)
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Observed fruit flies around prep kitchen
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Storing knives between crevices
JUN 152020PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Keep flat noodles cold
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Keep tofu hot
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*42 Ventilation hood systems
Keep filters clean
JAN 272020PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
JUL 122019PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
DATE MARK ITEMS STORED MORE THAN 24 HRS
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED ONE LIVE BABY ROACH IN KITCHEN AREA
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN WALLS AND SHELVES TO BE FREE OF GRESE AND DEBRIS
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
COOLER WITH DRINKS AND MILK 60 DEGREE
JAN 252019PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2019
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
IN RIC
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW CHICKEN OVER VEGETABLE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
EGGS AT ROOM TEMP
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL SPICES IN NON ORIGINAL CONTAINER
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
CLEAN GREASE AROUND VENT HOOD
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ENSURE PROPER DATE MARKING
JUL 302018PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2018
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
RICE SCOOP
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ITEMS STORED IN COOLER OVER 24 HOURS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGG OVER CUT VEGETABLE
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW EGGS AT ROOM TEMP
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH, FOLLOW PEST CONTROL RECOMMENDATION
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
WALLS BY FRYER TO BE FREE OF GREASE Accumulation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INSIDE MICROWAVE
JAN 222018PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2018
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
LABEL BULK BINS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RICE STORED IN COOLER 56 DEGREE F, 57 DEGREE F RIC 55 DEGREE F AMBIENT TEMP VOLUNTARILY DESTROYED
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED OPEN CONTAINER DRINK IN KITCHEN
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ITEMS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HRS
SEP 132017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
Employee observed briefly rinsing off hands and drying with out use of soap.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw shell eggs stored adjacent to and above other ready to eat foods (over cream cheese and other unlabeled containers in reach in cooler).
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Management was unable to provide evidence of successful completion of Registered Food Service Manager course. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
No sanitizer available at time of inspection. Please provide bleach and prepare sanitizer according to manufacturer's direction. Chlorine bleach sanitizer should be at least 50ppm per million concen
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Location processes and stores cut vegetables and other other foods on site without date marking. Advise date marking all products when processed and stored. Items may get misplaced in reach in coole
FEB 162017PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 16
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SPROUTS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
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