The Slow Bone
2234 Irving Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207 · 75207 · Restaurant
Passed all 13 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-05-27 Pass Routine 5
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed employee drinking in food prep area (drink in designated area)
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Replace damaged cutting boards
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager
RFSM expired 02/23-renew
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
In service bowls seen in bulk ingredient bins
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk ingredients (floor/sugar)
2022-11-30 Pass Routine 4
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All employees who working with the food must have food handler certificate
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marking for the fried chicken tray
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register RFSM with city of Dallas
*06 Discard TCS in vending machine if exceeds time/temp
slaw base 11/22
2022-03-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed turkey and beef store together
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
fried chicken 72'f, 68'f Chili 128'f
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marking for the rib and chicken
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
No towel allow under the cutting board
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2021-08-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
observed leaking from the ceiling
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
expired food container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register RFSm with city of Dallas
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Provide cleaning for ice machine, shelf in wic
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw eggs store above milk
2021-02-23 Pass Routine 5
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
fried chicken 92'f
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for the left over foods
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under the cutting board, utensils
2020-08-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed dressing and raw eggs store together
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
observed sanitizer bucket store next to the food
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 PIC to ensure no unapproved indiv in food prep are
employee must have food handler card
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under the cutting board
2020-02-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
fried chicken 100F
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
observed sanitizer bucket sstore next to food container
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under cutting board
2019-08-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2019-02-16 Pass Routine 3
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
*35 Hair Restraints effective
two employees were missing hair restraints.
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
small leak at the three-compartment sink
2018-08-08 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Hose with sprayer stored on hand wash sink near smoker. Hand wash sinks should be available at all times.
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Registered Food Service Manager certificate issued by the City of Dallas not on display at time of inspection. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present a
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Sanitizer bucket tested at 0ppm Quaternary Ammonium.
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.
Plumbing under hand wash sink leaking onto floor. Hand wash sink is slow draining, during hand washing water was backing up into basin.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Return air for air conditioning has buildup of dust, lint, and soot.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Scoops stored in bulk foods with handles touching foods. Scoop for batter under cooktop stored with handle resting on batter.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Mop cloths stored on service line. When not in employee's hands moist mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution.
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Ceiling tile missing from toxic materials storage area.
2018-02-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Dented cans on shelves. Must be removed.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
No SOP for bodily spills clean up. Must provide SOP.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HW used to store spoon, gloves. HW must be used for hand wash only.
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Boxes stored on floor on WIC. Must be stored 6" above the floor.
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Light bulb not working on hood. Must be replaced.
*45Physical Facilities
GAP between HW/wall restroom area. Must be sealed.
2017-08-16 Pass Routine 6
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
2017-02-06 Pass Routine 5
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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