SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

THE HEN HOUSE FRIED CHICKEN.

YOUR CALL. 68/100

8692 SKILLMAN ST · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected November 1, 2023 · passed

10 of 10 inspections passed. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
10 passed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 1
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Ceiling tile missing, opening.

APR 5
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out, must be stored in sanitizer bucket between uses.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Cannot let old gloves touch food, need to throw away after use. Cannot reuse.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean RIC, old dirty gloves, cannot reuse.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk containers.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at hand sink.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Need to wash hands before putting on new gloves.

OCT 13
2022
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Improper hot holding chicken leg 127.2, chicken thigh 123, too low keep above 135.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Does not have grease trap ticket.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handler for employee.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at hand sink.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk containers with common name.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

No hand washing sign, need at all hand sinks.

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

Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Cannot store food on the floor, must keep 6 inches above the ground.

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

Cannot store single serve utensils on the floor, must be 6 inches off the ground.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean shelves in WIC moldy.

JAN 3
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw chicken stored on the top shelf inside the walk in cooler

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

three compartment sink pipe

JUL 14
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*46 A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water

using the three comp sink to wash hands temporarily

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

weather strip on the back door needs to be replaced

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the in between the air gaskets

MINOROther
*21 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
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JAN 22
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

three compartment sink

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

chlorine test strips needed

AUG 3
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

quat test strips needed

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fruit flies observed throughout the premises

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

chicken breast- 122 degrees F

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the inside of the fan covers

FEB 12
2020
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

corrected on site

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

quat test strips needed and chlorine test strips needed

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean and sanitize the soda nozzles thoroughly

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler

MINOROther
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

three compartment sink was not set up at the time.

AUG 27
2019
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

old date on new food

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label bulk containers

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

potato salad 43.8 F at front cooler may need defrosting

FEB 5
2019
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Windex next to foil

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

raw fish left out 70 F

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination

wrap or cover apples

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

keep in office

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

not registered

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

seal bulk food after opening

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

must be trained by 60 days of hire

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

remove household products

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