THE CRAB STATION OYSTER BAR.

City of Dallas

9780 WALNUT ST #270 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

14 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Dec 2023.

Last inspected Dec 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

125

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 6

2023

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Crab sauces 100 F.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean and sanitize inside ice machine.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 One Inch Air Gap

Provide at least one inch air gap at all drains.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Date mark all food held over one day.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide thermometers in all units

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

Do not use foil as a liner. Replace rusted shelves.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Seal wall vent to prevent pests.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Do not store food in floor.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide a lid for women's restroom trash.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean A/C vents and ice machine vent.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Dispose of damaged utensils.

MAR 28

2023

PASS 3 violations

3 pts Sanitation

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

raw beef over fried rice raw squid over gumbo

2 pts Sanitation

*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

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean dust on equipment walls and ceilings

OCT 8

2022

PASS 4 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*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*

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dirty food contact surfaced rice cooker ice machine

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

can not have cardboard or plastic on prep tables remove foil from bottom of prep table- paint

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

need light shields or LED lights on vent-a-hood

FEB 25

2022

PASS 12 violations

2 pts Plumbing & Waste

*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure

Inadequate water pressure observed at hand sink

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Smooth Contact Surfaces

Remove plastic and aluminum lining on prep table

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Facility Condition

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Craw fish stored on the floor

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label bulk containers

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair walk in cooler door

1 pts Sanitation

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

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Make sure to clean ice machine periodically

AUG 1

2021

PASS 12 violations

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Employee drinks stored throughout kitchen.

1 pts Other

*44 Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed

Trash can overflowing.

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

washing fruits

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Cleaner stored beside single-service items.

1 pts Sanitation

*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.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Strong odor in WIC. Provide detail and deep clean. Clean all storage shelves. Clean exterior of grease filter.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

1 pts Other

*41 Food identity and accurate representation

2 pts Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Remove rust from shelves in WIC.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

dishwasher tested at 15 ppm

2 pts Other

*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 14

2021

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty ice machine.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 One Inch Air Gap

Need at least 1" air gap at 3-compartment sink and ice machine[drains].

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Observed no hand towels at hand sink.

1 pts Sanitation

*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep

Do not use insect control devices over food prep areas, or utensils.

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use maintained dry

Observed wet towels.

1 pts Sanitation

*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.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean the floor in the walk-in-freezer and behind equipment.

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

Health permit not posted.

JUL 15

2020

PASS 4 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

no chlorine inside the dishwasher

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ice machine

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

2 pts Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

one of the coolers was set at 60 degrees F; have a technician inspect the unit

FEB 19

2020

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Sanitation

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

Observed raw chicken stored over vegetables.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Need to clean the ice maker.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 One Inch Air Gap

Need a 1" air gap at drains.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*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.

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Need to obtain sanitizer test strips.

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Need to supply paper towels at handsinks.

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Wet wiping cloths must be held in sanitizer between use.

1 pts Other

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

Need to cover food items when stored.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Need to label bulk food containers.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Need to clean floors in WIC and behind equipment.

AUG 27

2019

PASS 12 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN DUSTY AIR VENTS FROM CEILING

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

STORE ALL EMPLOYEE DRINK AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AREA.

2 pts Pest Activity

*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

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

KEEP DOOR CLOSED

1 pts Other

*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

1 pts Other

*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

1 pts Facility Condition

*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

KEEP DUMPSTER DOORS CLOSED

1 pts Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

OYSTER SHELL

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*14 Gloves single use

MAKE SURE EMPLOYEE IS CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASK

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE.

1 pts Facility Condition

*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 19

2019

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

1 pts Facility Condition

*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

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*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

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2 pts Other

*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN AIR VENTS AND SHELVES OF DUST

1 pts Other

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

COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

WALK IN COOLER

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACT READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS WITH BARE HANDS

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO DRINK IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"

AUG 28

2018

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY INSIDE MICROWAVES & ICE MACHINE

3 pts Pest Activity

*18 Licensed pest control applicator only

NO USE OF PEST CONTROL LABELED FOR "AT HOME USE ONLY"

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF SEASONING IN FOOD PREP AREA

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

NO TOWELS AT HANDSINK

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

BACK DOOR DOES NOT SELF CLOSE PROPERLY - MUST REPAIR DOOR TO KEEP ITSELF FULLY CLOSED UNDER ALL CONDITIONS

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*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

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*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

1 pts Facility Condition

*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

1 pts Sanitation

*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 7

2018

PASS 9 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DUSTY CEILING AND FANS

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

SODA NOZZLES

1 pts Sanitation

*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

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ALL FAUCET WHERE HOSE IS CONNECTED

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

WALK IN FREEZER

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN BAR HAND SINK

2 pts Other

*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

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

POWER TYPE PRODUCTS

AUG 22

2017

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor contruction requirements

damage floor

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

1 pts Facility Condition

*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

mens rest room

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

sauce containers

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

1 pts Facility Condition

*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

DEC 6

2016

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF MICROWAVES

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

2 pts Sanitation

*32 CIP-Cleanability

CLEAN SHELVES WITH SEASONINGS IN KITCHEN, REPAIR WALK IN FREEZER

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED DEAD FLY ON COOLER

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Other

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

FOOD STORED IN CANS

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

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