DEC 6
2023
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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THE CRAB STATION OYSTER BAR.
BEAT. 34/100
9780 WALNUT ST #270 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS
Last inspected December 6, 2023 · passed
24 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
125
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Crab sauces 100 F.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean and sanitize inside ice machine.
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Provide at least one inch air gap at all drains.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark all food held over one day.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometers in all units
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
Do not use foil as a liner. Replace rusted shelves.
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Seal wall vent to prevent pests.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Do not store food in floor.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide a lid for women's restroom trash.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean A/C vents and ice machine vent.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Dispose of damaged utensils.
MAR 282023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef over fried rice raw squid over gumbo
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
remove card boar from the shelves remove foil from the bottom of prep tables paint can not use plastic to catch splash remove protective film from RIC
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean dust on equipment walls and ceilings
OCT 82022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * butter * celery 48* lemon and lime 70*
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Dirty food contact surfaced rice cooker ice machine
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
can not have cardboard or plastic on prep tables remove foil from bottom of prep table- paint
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
need light shields or LED lights on vent-a-hood
FEB 252022PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2022
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
Inadequate water pressure observed at hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces
Remove plastic and aluminum lining on prep table
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Craw fish stored on the floor
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk containers
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair walk in cooler door
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Make sure to clean ice machine periodically
AUG 12021PASSED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 1
2021
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee drinks stored throughout kitchen.
*44 Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed
Trash can overflowing.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
washing fruits
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Cleaner stored beside single-service items.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair small cooler at wait station. Service the WIC. Internal temp high 48 F. Floor observed with a low grout area around dishwasher. Repair leaking faucet.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Strong odor in WIC. Provide detail and deep clean. Clean all storage shelves. Clean exterior of grease filter.
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*41 Food identity and accurate representation
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
*32 Damaged Equipment
Remove rust from shelves in WIC.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
dishwasher tested at 15 ppm
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
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JAN 142021PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2021
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice machine.
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Need at least 1" air gap at 3-compartment sink and ice machine[drains].
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Observed no hand towels at hand sink.
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
Do not use insect control devices over food prep areas, or utensils.
*36 Cloths in-use maintained dry
Observed wet towels.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Keep ice scoop handles upright if stored in the ice.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean the floor in the walk-in-freezer and behind equipment.
*47 Health permit posted
Health permit not posted.
JUL 152020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
no chlorine inside the dishwasher
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ice machine
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
one of the coolers was set at 60 degrees F; have a technician inspect the unit
FEB 192020PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2020
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw chicken stored over vegetables.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Need to clean the ice maker.
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Need a 1" air gap at drains.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Need to datemark items held for more than 4 hrs for no longer than 7 days.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Need to obtain sanitizer test strips.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Need to supply paper towels at handsinks.
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wet wiping cloths must be held in sanitizer between use.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Need to cover food items when stored.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Need to label bulk food containers.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Need to clean floors in WIC and behind equipment.
AUG 272019PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 27
2019
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN DUSTY AIR VENTS FROM CEILING
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
STORE ALL EMPLOYEE DRINK AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AREA.
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED FROM BAR AND SODA MACHINE AREA
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
KEEP DOOR CLOSED
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
STORE OPENED BAG OF SALT IN COVERED CONTAINER AND DON'T STORE ANY ITEM IN OPENED CAN
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
NEED SPANISH COPY OF THE FOLLOWING SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place cons
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
KEEP DUMPSTER DOORS CLOSED
*40 Reuse of single service articles
OYSTER SHELL
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*14 Gloves single use
MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE IS CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASK
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
1) CHECK CONDENSATION OF WALK IN COOLER 2) DE-ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER 3) COVER OPENED WIRE FROM CEILING 4) CLOSE OPENED AREA FROM CEILING ABOVE SODA MACHINE
FEB 192019PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2019
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
1) DE ICE FLOOR, WALL AND DOOR FROM WALK IN FREEZER 2) REPLACE MISSING WATER TANK COVER FROM MEN'S ROOM TOILET
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN AIR VENTS AND SHELVES OF DUST
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
WALK IN COOLER
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACT READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS WITH BARE HANDS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINK IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"
AUG 282018PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2018
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY INSIDE MICROWAVES & ICE MACHINE
*18 Licensed pest control applicator only
NO USE OF PEST CONTROL LABELED FOR "AT HOME USE ONLY"
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF SEASONING IN FOOD PREP AREA
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NO TOWELS AT HANDSINK
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
BACK DOOR DOES NOT SELF CLOSE PROPERLY - MUST REPAIR DOOR TO KEEP ITSELF FULLY CLOSED UNDER ALL CONDITIONS
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MISSING SHELVES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER: TAKE ALL THE FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK IN FOOD PREP AREA: MUST BE COVERED WITH A STRAW AND PROPERLY STORED
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
1. MISSING TILES IN WALK IN COOLER 2. CONDENSATION DRIPPING ON FOOD IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER 3. CART IN WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED TO BE EASILY MOVEABLE 4. WALK IN COOLER HANDLE
*47 Other Violations
1. POST CHOKING SIGN IN LOBBY 2. KEEP VOMIT CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON FILE 3. POST SIGN IN LOBBY STATING "LAST HEALTH INSPECTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"
FEB 72018PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2018
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DUSTY CEILING AND FANS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
SODA NOZZLES
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
1) DE ICE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND FAN 2) REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM WALK IN COOLER 3) ENCLOSE ALL OPENED WIRE FROM LIGHT BOX ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ALL FAUCET WHERE HOSE IS CONNECTED
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
WALK IN FREEZER
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN BAR HAND SINK
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
1) DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DAYS 2) DATED PRODUCTS WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS. OBSERVED PRODUCTS MADE ON 2-2-18 WITH USE BY DATE OF 2-18-18
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
POWER TYPE PRODUCTS
AUG 222017PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2017
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*45 Floor contruction requirements
damage floor
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
mens rest room
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
sauce containers
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
*47 Handwashing signage
DEC 62016PASSED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2016
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF MICROWAVES
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*32 CIP-Cleanability
CLEAN SHELVES WITH SEASONINGS IN KITCHEN, REPAIR WALK IN FREEZER
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED DEAD FLY ON COOLER
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
FOOD STORED IN CANS
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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