The Barley House
5612 Smu Blvd, Dallas, TX 75206 · 75206 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 12 of 13 passed, one prior failure
2025-04-28 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2023-02-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw chicken stored over pizza dough in WIC.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice machine near bar. Observed dirty shelving in WIC.
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Observed chemical spray bottles stored with clean utensils at bar. COS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Register at dallascityhall.com.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Must datemark food items for no more than 7 days.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Observed handsink without paper towels.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Observed dirty fan covers at kitchen and bar WIC's.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty floors, walls, and cooking equipment.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Observed missing light shield at vent hood.
*47 Health permit posted
Permit not posted. Call 214-670-8083 for replacement.
2022-09-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Keep all produce boxes above floor 6 in
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed cheese store next to raw beef raw beef above carrot
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Provide cleaning for the coolers, all food containers , wic
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Expired RFSM
*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations
salsa 9/7 queso 8/4
*34 Pets in common dining areas-cleaning
Observed dog inside the restaurant
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marking for all foods in the coolers
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed spoon in the hand sink
2021-03-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
*47 Other Violations
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping raw animal foods shall be kept separate
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
2020-09-16 Pass Follow-up 11
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
NO DATE MAKING ON PREPARED FOOD
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPAIR DAMAGE GASKETS & REPAIR / REMOVE ALL RUST FROM FOOD EQUIPMENT
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH HANDLER
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
CLOSE ALL HOLES & GAPS AND RESEAL AROUND DOORS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR CEILING
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
*31 Individual, disposable towels
SUPPLIES/ PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN GASKETS, FAN VENT COVERS, WALLS( BY DISH MACHINE) & FLOORS ( BEHIND EQUIPMENT)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPAIR LIGHTING
2020-09-04 Fail Routine CRITICAL 18
FAILED: *31 Individual, disposable towels
PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
FAILED: *42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN GASKETS, WALLS & REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN/ PREP AREA
FAILED: *18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL TOXICS SPRAY BOTTLE
FAILED: *34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
CLOSE ALL HOLES & GAPS
FAILED: *39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
COVER/ INVERT DISHES
FAILED: *22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
CERTIFY ALL STAFF
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CROSS CONTAMINATION R. CHICKEN STORED WITH RTE FOOD
FAILED: *31 No soap at handsink
PROVIDE SOAP
FAILED: *35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT
FAILED: *14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS & FAILURE TO WASH HANDS AFTER OTHER ACTIVITIES DURING PREP OF FOOD
FAILED: *43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPAIR LIGHTING UNDER VENT HOOD SYSTEM
FAILED: *37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO RFSM ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION
FAILED: *06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
NO DATE MAKING ON PREPARED FOOD
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- DEEP CLEAN EVERYTHING
FAILED: *47 Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK AT BAR
FAILED: *32 Damaged Equipment
REPAIR GASKETS & REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES
2020-01-17 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*32 Damaged Equipment
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*39 Cutting surfaces.
RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO RFSM ON DUTY
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
2019-06-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean all soda nozzles (soak in water overnight) and soda nozzle holders ****This is the second inspection in a row that the soda nozzles have been dirty. this is a direct food contact surface if
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
raw beef next to italian sausage and hotdogs in wic raw beef next to cheese in makeline
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
protect food and utensils from splash- move paper towels get table for the sauce bowls- splashing on to the boxes of food
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace the light bulbs that are not working replace all missing damaged or sagging light shields
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ice scoop handles touching ice
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean dust from walls shelves and ceilings clean dust and mold in wic clean splash and build up on walls and equipment
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
can not have exposed ceiling (in kitchen by the WIC door)
2018-11-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee drinks on prep surfaces
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
handsink blocked
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
sanitation buckets can not sit directly on the floor
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean soda gun holder Clean soda gun Clean algae/mildew from ice machine
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
fix hole in the ceiling- no exposed ceiling
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace light shield above makeline
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean build up/splash on walls floors equipment
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
make lines not maintaining temperature
2018-05-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean algae/mold in ice machine
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink used as a dump sink
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
chemicals next to utensils
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
replace weather strip on back door
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace broken ceiling tile - no exposed ceiling have vent a hood cleaned dripping
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean build u, splash, and dust in production area - equipt, floors, walls, ceilings. dust in WIC. clean build up on top of oven, clean trays in dough proofer
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace broken light shields
*47 Handwashing signage
Need a “hand washing only “ sign at all hand sinks kitchen & bar Need a “Employees must was hands before returning to work” sign in mens restroom
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Need a second covered trash can receptacle in the women’s restroom for woman waste
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
open employee drink above utensils
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wet sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
2017-11-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ice machine with black mold like substances
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
gap between hand sink and wall
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
squeeze bottles
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*35 Hair Restraints effective
employee in kitchen not wearing hair net
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing dates on food items
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
employee cutting rte food with bare hands
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
2017-05-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
drain at bar backed up, fruit flies breeding- clean immediately
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
bartender handling garnish with bare hands
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
personal items must be stored away from customer items (bartender)
*31 Individual, disposable towels
need towels @ bar
*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
bartender did not wash hands after using cash register
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
rearrange meats
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
marked as #40 by mistake
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
2016-11-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color
cover or seal wood wall at ice area
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
last done in March, scheduled for ASAP
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
keep straws protected from contamination
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
need to replace cover for ice machine
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
far end of bar
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
date containers after opening
*10 Chlorine exposure time table
dish machine reading O ppm
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
raw ground beef over hot dogs hot dogs are all precooked like lunchmeat
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