THE ISLAND SPOT.

City of Dallas

309 W JEFFERSON BLVD · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

14 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jan 2024.

Last inspected Jan 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
155
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 3
2024
PASS 10 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Ice machine has mild and needs to clean to sight

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

spray bottle needs a label of content inside

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Hand sink #2 , paper towel needs to work ( dispenser not working)

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

back door has a gap and needs to be sealed

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

lights in vent hood needs replacement

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

ceiling vent hood has dust and needs to be cleaned

2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

sanitizing strips required at kitchen

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

spatula(2) observed damaged

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site, must be on site

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Other Violations

choke poster needs to be displayed

JUL 8
2023
PASS 10 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Jerk chicken observed at 121 F/ hot holding temperatures.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Food contact surfaces/ shelves in WIC not cleaned for sight and touch.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No Certified Food Manger on duty.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Food handlers must be trained in food safety.

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not store utensils/container inside of hand sink.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean exterior of bulk ingredient bins. Observed dirty vent hood filters. Heavy grease build up seen at side of grill, ovens, fryers. Clean to remove build up.

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Gnats seen at cook line - keep food covered.

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace blown out lights underneath vent hood.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair small leak at water sprayer. Check freon in WIC/running high.

2 pts Food Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

Observed food cooling at room temperature. Use approved method (shallow containers).

JAN 27
2023
PASS 10 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
1 pts Other
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean side walls of ice machine

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

Remove aluminum lining on stove

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

Store ice scoops in holder between use

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Exit door unable to close effectivey

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

Repair plumbing leak by prep table

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
DEC 24
2022
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Chemical spray bottle stored next to food ingredients.

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Cold holding temperatures must be 41 Degrees F

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM observed on site. Must register CFM with the City of Dallas.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food handlers must be trained in food safety.

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

All handsinks must be stocked with soap and paper towels.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Raw fish observed on top of raw fish inside of WIC. Separate to prevent contamination.

2 pts Other
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Cooked RTE foods must be datemarked(expired foods). COS

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Encrusted food/grease buildup on all cooking equipment. Heavy buildup observed on vent-a-hood filters, cook line.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

Repair cutting boards/often.

3 pts Food Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Hot holding foods observed at 135 Degrees F of higher. Observed spinach at the steam well at 120 Degrees F.

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair hot box at cook line. Observed not in good repair.

APR 6
2022
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

OXTAIL 121*F IN HHU , JERK CHICKEN 80*F

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment & Utensils for non PHF shall be cleaned

CLEAN BULK CONTAINERS

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

SEVERAL ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OBSERVED PERSONAL CUP STORED ON CUTTING BOARD

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

LACK OF DATEMARKING IN WIC

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements

REPAIR ALL : OBSERVED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN SEVERAL AREAS

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN ALL

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

3 pts Other
*19 One Inch Air Gap

PROVIDE FOR HANDSINK AND PREP SINK

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AUG 7
2020
PASS 12 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

OBSERVED GROUND BEEF STORED IN HANDSINK

2 pts Other
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

REMOVE FOIL LINING AND WIPING CLOTH FROM UNDER CUTTING BOARD

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS IN WIC

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

IMPROPER THAWING OF GROUND BEEF

3 pts Other
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.

NO HOT WATER IN ESTABLISHMENT <110*F AT 3 COMP SINK AND HANDSINKS

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT EXIT DOOR

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE FOR ALL

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER WITH CITY OF DALLAS

JUN 30
2020
PASS 14 violations
1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
3 pts Sanitation
*14 Wash hands after all other activities

LACK OF HAND WASHING

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
1 pts Sanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
3 pts Food Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

CLOTH STORED UNDER EQUIPMENT

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

SANITIZER STORED ABOVE FOOD AND EQUIPMENT

3 pts Other
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food

FOOD ITEMS STORED IN ICE AT BAR

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW CHICKEN 56*F, LETTUCE 50*F STORED ON TOP OF ICE

2 pts Other
*23 No Water

NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMP OR HAND SINK

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
DEC 4
2019
PASS 12 violations
2 pts Food Temperature
*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE POTS

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

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

PROVIDE

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

BUCKET STORED IN HANDSINK IN WAIT STATION

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

RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN WIC

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

LACK OF HAND WASHING

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

PROVIDE FOR ALL

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

CLEAN ALL

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

RAW CHICKEN STORED IN PREP SINK

3 pts Food Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

HOT WATER<110*F IN KITCHEN

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE

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

FOOD ITEM STORED ON FLOOR IN WIF

JUN 19
2019
PASS 7 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing individual towels on hand sink at mechanical washing area must be have individual towels on all hand sinks during operational hours

1 pts Pest Activity
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

waste receptacles at kitchen area must be have lids during operational hours to avoid cross contamination and pest harboring

1 pts Sanitation
*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

hermetical containers dirty with soils and litter at store room area clean all hermetical containers to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

external broken weather strips on exit door back area must be replace or repair to proper condition

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood dirty with grease deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

fryer equipment with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors behind equipment on all areas dirty with grease spills, litter and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination ceiling at mechanical washing area dirty with food spills

MAY 14
2019
FAIL 18 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

ceiling dirty with soils accumulations and grease residues must be clean to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Sanitation
*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

hermetic containers dirty with mice droppings must be clean to avoid cross contamination

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

cooler units dirty inside with food debris and stagnant water on all areas must be clean to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use

missing gloves at food prep areas must be have gloves to avoid bare hand contact with TCS food

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

broken light shields must be replace or repair to proper condition

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking encrusted equipment at kitchen area must be clean to avoid cross contamination

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors under shelving inside stock room and all under kitchen equipment floors dirty with grease residues and litter must be clean to avoid contamination

3 pts Other
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

not chemical solution on site to sanitize equipment or utensils

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

not paper towels at hand sink must be have paper towels to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Pest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

rats and mice droppings inside stock room area must be contact pest control to eliminate pest

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions at kitchen areas and 3c sink sanitizer buckets 50 ppm Chlorine concentration 3c sink 100 ppm concentration sanitizing solution missing chlorine test trips must be h

1 pts Sanitation
*44 Receptacles prevent debris, insect, rodents, allow for cleaning

waste water receptacles dirty with food debris and plugged must be clean to avoid contamination

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

missing food labeling on all areas

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler cards on site expired cards must be have current food handler cards on site

3 pts Other
*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.

not hot water on 3c sink and hand sinks on all areas 91 F max must be have minimum of 110 F or above to maintain proper demand of hot water at hand sinks

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

a/c vent filters and ducts dirty with soils accumulations and grease residues must be clean to avoid contamination

AUG 30
2018
PASS 12 violations
1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*44 Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)

individual towels missing on some hand sink provide paper towels on all hand sinks during operational hours

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certificate must be FSM registered with the city

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

raw eggs on top of vegetables eggs must be located at lower shelving inside WI cooler unit proper separation from cooked and raw food is required

1 pts Sanitation
*35 Outer Clothing, Clean Condition

PIC must be ensure proper clothing is use during operational hours as well hair nets must be provide at all times

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

tube drainage at back area broken at the end of receptacle must be repair to avoid waste water contamination

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

missing date marking in some food containers on different areas cooler units and dry food containers must be have date marking on food containers in all areas use as public health control

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing food handler cards must be have food handler cards

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

ceiling and walls with soiled accumulations and grease must be clean all walls and ceiling contamination when observed to avoid food contamination floors under equipment dirty must be clean flo

3 pts Other
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

some lights and light shields broken must be repair or replace to avoid contamination

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

outside and inside cooler units with debris contamination must be clean contamination when occurs or during operational hours use as public health control

FEB 20
2018
PASS 9 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

bar hand sink blocked with containers must be use only for hand sink washing

3 pts Sanitation
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 PIC ensures employees are properly sanitizing equi

PIC need ensure that employees use sanitizing solutions for de-contamination during operational hours

3 pts Other
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

back hand sink drainage block must be in good repair were waste water flow free

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

not working sanitizing equipment must be recalibrate chemical concentration at sanitizing equipment

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing sanitizing solutions at test strips sanitizer bucket 50 ppm Chlorine or 400 ppm of Quat 3c sink 100 ppm Chlorine or 200 ppm of Quat must be have test trips to check chemical concentration

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

food containers with out covering must be use approved lids or covered containers to protected food from contamination

1 pts Sanitation
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

floors with cracks and rough surfaces back area must be smooth, easy to clean surface

SEP 6
2017
PASS 12 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING AND BARTENDING STAFF

2 pts Employee Hygiene
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOODS HELD FOR LATER USE (INCLUDING TEAS) NEXT VIOLATION WILL RESULT IN DISCARD

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINKS BEING USED FOR OTHER THAN HAND WASHING

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

UPON ARRIVAL ONE FOOD WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT

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

RAW CHICKEN BOXES RESTING ON THE FLOOR

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW CHICKEN

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THAT ARE SOILED

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

REMOVE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENT (KITCHEN)

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS MISSING THEM

DEC 22
2016
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

LABEL ALL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES , INCLUDING WATER BOTTLES

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

RAW EGGS STORED ON THE SAME SHELF WITH PRODUCE

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER THE SERV SAFE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS BY JANUARY 03, 2017

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

CLEAN THE INTAKE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT (INCLUDING KITCHEN)

2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

SOAP OUT AT THE BAR

1 pts Sanitation
*46 Physical Facilities Premises

CLEAN THE TOILET SEATS IN THE RESTROOMS

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