The Rustic
3656 Howell St, Dallas, TX 75207 · 75207 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 13 of 14 passed, one prior failure
2026-01-29 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2023-06-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Seal hand sinks to wall properly
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Can opener observed with product debris accumulation
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover onion & green chilis inside WIC
*32 Damaged Equipment
Replace chopped rubber spatulas
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee beverage inside RIC next to product
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide proper hand sink signs for all hand sinks
2022-12-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
Address possible cooling issues in reach in unit
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cold holding must be maintained at 41 and below
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Hand wash can't be used for storage of utensils
2022-06-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair broken pipe under handwash sink.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean can opener blade.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door
2021-10-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Ice machine soiled, consumable ice may be contaminated
*47 Handwashing signage
hand wash sign needed in male restroom and bar hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Must have RFSM on site during serving hours
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Grease trap must be serviced every 90 days
2021-03-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Maintain clean surfaces
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Exposed ceiling
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Prevent beer dispensing tubes from touching ice
*32 Damaged Equipment
Repair ice well legs
2020-10-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw poultry, ground beef over vegetables
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean walls and splatter buildup
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed
Repair air conditioner
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
Keep personal drinks and items separate from serving items
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide hand wash sign at bar hand sink
2020-02-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*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
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
deep clean: meat slicer mixer soda gun holders iced drink machine
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
chemicals over food and utensils
2019-08-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temps are above 41F (please see measured observations).
*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
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.
Provide thermometer
*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.
*34 Pest Control
observed fruit flies and flies, dead crickets. tight-fitting doors to eliminate pests from getting inside.
*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.
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
improper scoop, scoop must have handle was using a blue mug.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Dirty fan covers.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
burnt lights in venthood (3).
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
missing ceiling tile. moldy ceilings, dirty walls mold spores; possible water leaks gap in the ceiling
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Coolers are not holding temps reading above 50F
*47 Other Violations
Notification of signage for current health inspection report.
2019-01-26 Pass Routine 8
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Condensed milk can dented at rim.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine.
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Replace residential freezer with a commercial unit.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Several open employee beverages observed.
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean fan covers in WIC.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Patch holes in walls where needed.
2018-07-13 Pass Routine 5
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
squeeze bottles
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
dumpster withlids opened
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light bulb not working on hood
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
must provide test strips
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented cans
2017-12-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Provide beard guards for cooks.
*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.
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space
crates used as storage shelves in the walk in cooler ( unable to clean under on a continuous basis)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
soda gun holster was dirty ( mold and mildew)
*31 Individual, disposable towels
provide towel dispensers at hand sinks in the bar.
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
stack food in the walk in cooler by cooking temperatures.
*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 )
*44 Using drain plugs
2017-04-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese 57.2 degrees Fahrenheit, sour cream 53.9 degrees Fahrenheit - COS
*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
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice maker
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
cutting boards, cooler gaskets
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
drinks on prep line and prep table
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
keep teas and water for outside service covered.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
store handle above ice.
*47 Handwashing signage
2017-03-21 Fail Routine CRITICAL 14
FAILED: *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
FAILED: *09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
FAILED: *14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
FAILED: *15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Employee cutting limes.
FAILED: *19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
bar missing nozzle holder draining hoses.
FAILED: *27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
RIC 50 degrees Fahrenheit - using ice in RIC
FAILED: *28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
milks, half & half, creams
FAILED: *29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
in all cooler
FAILED: *31 Individual, disposable towels
FAILED: *32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Cloth under cutting board
FAILED: *34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
kitchen door does not close/ lacks seals
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee drinks in prep area.
FAILED: *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.
FAILED: *10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
100ppm sani bucket
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