MAY 2
2023
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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920 S HARWOOD #174 · DOWNTOWN, DALLAS
Last inspected May 2, 2023 · passed
13 of 13 inspections passed. 14 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
67
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE, THAT CONTAINS TOXIC CHEMICAL.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
GRIME BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN BETWEEN AND ON FRYING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
OBSERVED DUST/GRIME BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
OBSERVED GRIME ON GASKETS, GRIME IN DRAINS, GRIME/GREASE ON WALLS. CLEAN.
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND GRIME IN DRAINS.
OCT 272022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
BOTTOM SHELVES OF RIC/RIF UNITS OBSERVED WITH STICKY PRODUCT ACCUMILATION.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK.
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
OBSERVED STYROFOAM ICE CHEST USED TO HOLD PRODUCT, ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE COMMERCIAL GRADE.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTS UNDER VENT HOOD.
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
SEAL HAND SINK BOLT TO WALL PROPERLY.
FEB 162022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
detail clean the microwave
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
replace broken or hard gaskets
DEC 162021PASSED15 violationsDETAILS
DEC 16
2021
PASSED
15 violationsDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Ice machine as observed to be heavily soiled
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Interior of Reach in coolers are soiled.
*14 When to wash hands
Employee observed not washing hands after switching tasks then handling food
*32 Damaged Equipment
Observed cooler gaskets torn. Must be replaced.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM holder must be on site during serving hours
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Employees could not produce food handlers upon request
*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
Hot water was observed to be 98 degrees after 5 minutes
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Did not observe date marking on food in reach in cooler
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee drinks observed next to food items
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed 4 boxes of chicken left on the floor in kitchen
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Observed utensils with handles in food in food storage bins
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed floor, walls and drains soiled. Must clean
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Observed vent hood dripping grease
*44 Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed
Observed trash bag with trash randomly on floor
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed damaged tiles on wall next to the stove
APR 212021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
bottom shelf of all RIC have liquid and food debris accumulated
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee drink on shelf above hot hold
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
can not store utensils in standing water mus be 135 or above or flowing
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM Expired
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
must have food handler cards within 60 days of hire
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JUN 42020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on site
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label bulk food containers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets in RICs
JAN 62020PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 6
2020
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Advil stored over food products and food work surfaces
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
bar
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Beard nets missing
JUN 262019PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
DEC 72018PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2018
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
*03 Vending Machine. Hot Hold (135øF or higher)
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*35 Hair Restraints effective
JUN 272018PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*47 Handwashing signage
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
JAN 172018PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
no personal items stored with food
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloths on counter
*37 Food preparation
all scoops must have handles
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
thawing meat in 3CS with dirty dishes in other sinks
*47 Handwashing signage
JUL 152017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Beef in steamer hold unit 112 degrees F.
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
No date marking of the TCS foods
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drinks in the food prep area
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Single use items sitting on the floor.
JAN 42017PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2017
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
remove dried flowers over spice storage area. Personal items also need to be removed from this area
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
Test strips are needed to ensure sanitizing solutions are at proper concentration (200ppm for Quaternary Ammonium)
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
Hand wash sink needs to be at least 110°F it currently tested at at 86°F
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