SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

THE CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 49/100

3011 GULDEN #109 · WEST DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected February 27, 2020 · passed

25 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
7 passed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Dec 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 27
2020
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ceiling tiles on dining area with white spots -water leaks spots- must be replace or repair to proper condition floors behind equipment dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to

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

some food containers missing lids or proper protection inside WI cooler unit food containers must be keep protected with cover lids to avoid cross contamination food packages without proper wrappin

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

shelving inside cooler units dirty with food debris, soils and grease accumulations must be clean in regular basis to avoid cross contamination

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
AUG 29
2019
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW BEEF: 46.7 F

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

LEAK AT THE PLUMBING PIPES UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAK AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET ( THREE COMPARTMENT SINK )

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ( ONE KITCHEN STAFF)

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOOR GASKETS

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

ONE KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT ( CORRECTED ON SITE )

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

SANITIZING BUCKET RESTING ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR ( CORRECTED ON SITE )

CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

SALAD BOWL RESTING DIRECTLY ATOP TOSSED SALAD (IN THE REACH IN COOLER )

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE FAN COVERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENT HOOD

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS INCLUDING RESTROOMS

FEB 21
2019
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

lettuce 59'f

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*14 Gloves single use

observed employee prep salad with only 1 hand wears glove

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

200 ppm chlorine

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

observed raw salmon store next to salad and carrot

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

expired food handler card

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed employee dumping dirty drink into the hand sink

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

all beefs in cooler

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no towel allow under the cutting board

AUG 7
2018
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw chicken above cooked meat

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

Raw chicken above cooked meat

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

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JAN 16
2018
PASSED
9 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Reach in coolers in production area of kitchen missing easily readable thermometers.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

No towels at main beverage service area hand wash sink. No towels at hand wash sink by dishwashing area.

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Lint and other dust buildup on ceiling near exhaust vents of condenser in walk in cooler.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Spray bottle in bar area with purple fluid lacking label. Spray bottle near dish washing area with pink fluid lacking label.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

Permit not posted. Permit does not match establishment name on signage or tax ID. Please contact our office to complete name change process. Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Sheet pan used to create breading station on top of lined trash can. Please do not use clean utensil in contact with trash receptacles.

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

Lettuce in walk in cooler stored on top of other lettuce. Container is touching both ready to eat lettuce and cloth towel on top of cut lettuce. Please make sure any coverings for foods are non abs

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Multiple moist towels stored out of sanitizing solution (on cutting boards and other work surfaces)

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

Raw shell eggs stored in same container as ready to eat fresh thyme in bar area. Please discard thyme.

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JUN 29
2017
PASSED
9 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NEED THERMOMETER IN ALL RICS

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVE EMPLOYEE TOUCH RTE FOOD WITH NO GLOVES

MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING OVER HAND SINK EXPOSED TO SPLASH

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

PICO 48, DICED TOMATO 50, RAW BEEF 44 DEGREE F

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

RAW BEEF OVER CORN, RAW EGG OVER FISH

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

AT HAND SINKS

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

KNIFE IN HAND SINK

DEC 21
2016
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW MEAT STORED OVER CORN

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

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