SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

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3656 HOWELL ST · DESIGN DISTRICT, DALLAS

Last inspected June 7, 2023 · passed

12 of 13 inspections passed, 1 failed. 26 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
12 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
85
includes 26 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 7
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Seal hand sinks to wall properly

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Can opener observed with product debris accumulation

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

Cover onion & green chilis inside WIC

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Replace chopped rubber spatulas

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

Employee beverage inside RIC next to product

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide proper hand sink signs for all hand sinks

DEC 9
2022
PASSED
3 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

Address possible cooling issues in reach in unit

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

Cold holding must be maintained at 41 and below

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Hand wash can't be used for storage of utensils

JUN 27
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair broken pipe under handwash sink.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean can opener blade.

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

back door

OCT 25
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Ice machine soiled, consumable ice may be contaminated

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

hand wash sign needed in male restroom and bar hand sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Must have RFSM on site during serving hours

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Grease trap must be serviced every 90 days

MAR 19
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Maintain clean surfaces

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Exposed ceiling

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

Prevent beer dispensing tubes from touching ice

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Repair ice well legs

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OCT 14
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw poultry, ground beef over vegetables

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean walls and splatter buildup

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed

Repair air conditioner

MINOROther
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Keep personal drinks and items separate from serving items

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand wash sign at bar hand sink

FEB 28
2020
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

raw beef over potatoes and pasteurized eggs and ready to eat ham

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

deep clean: meat slicer mixer soda gun holders iced drink machine

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

chemicals over food and utensils

AUG 7
2019
PASSED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temps are above 41F (please see measured observations).

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Ice bin has black mole spore, ice bin in bar area has black mole spores, ice bin for soda is dirty

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.

Provide thermometer

MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Clean shelves and replace in WIC. Observed hair and dust stuck in fan covers in coolers.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

observed fruit flies and flies, dead crickets. tight-fitting doors to eliminate pests from getting inside.

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

damp towels must be in s. buckets. sanitizing bucket must be 6 inches off the ground.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

improper scoop, scoop must have handle was using a blue mug.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Dirty fan covers.

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

burnt lights in venthood (3).

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

missing ceiling tile. moldy ceilings, dirty walls mold spores; possible water leaks gap in the ceiling

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Coolers are not holding temps reading above 50F

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

Notification of signage for current health inspection report.

JAN 26
2019
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Condensed milk can dented at rim.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside ice machine.

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Replace residential freezer with a commercial unit.

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

Several open employee beverages observed.

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean fan covers in WIC.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Patch holes in walls where needed.

JUL 13
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

squeeze bottles

MINORFacility Condition
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

dumpster withlids opened

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light bulb not working on hood

MINOROther
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

must provide test strips

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

dented cans

DEC 21
2017
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Provide beard guards for cooks.

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

both hand sinks at the bar need drainage pipe fixed ( one in the far corner of the bar leaks onto the floor /// it should drain over the drain directly.

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space

crates used as storage shelves in the walk in cooler ( unable to clean under on a continuous basis)

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

soda gun holster was dirty ( mold and mildew)

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide towel dispensers at hand sinks in the bar.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

stack food in the walk in cooler by cooking temperatures.

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

the chicken sitting in the water in the sink ( ( micro wave, over night in refrigerator, under running water in the sink )

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Using drain plugs
APR 10
2017
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cheese 57.2 degrees Fahrenheit, sour cream 53.9 degrees Fahrenheit - COS

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

salmon under chicken, shrimp under ground beef. Eggs over shredded cheese bins in walk-in cooler. - COS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean inside ice maker

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

cutting boards, cooler gaskets

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

drinks on prep line and prep table

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

keep teas and water for outside service covered.

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

store handle above ice.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MAR 21
2017
FAILED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Shrimp 47.8 degrees Fahrenheit, lemon dressing 49.2 degrees Fahrenheit, queso 54.9 degrees Fahrenheit, onion dip 53.4 degrees Fahrenheit, cream 57.4 degrees Fahrenheit, raw chicken 50.0 degrees Fahren

SERIOUSOther
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

Employee cutting limes.

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

bar missing nozzle holder draining hoses.

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

RIC 50 degrees Fahrenheit - using ice in RIC

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

milks, half & half, creams

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

in all cooler

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Cloth under cutting board

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

kitchen door does not close/ lacks seals

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

Employee drinks in prep area.

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

water and tea for customers outside lacked covering to prevent contamination. Cover fruit garnishes at bar and salts.

SERIOUSOther
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

100ppm sani bucket

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