SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

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9440 GARLAND RD STE 234 · CASA LINDA, DALLAS

Last inspected January 23, 2024 · passed

16 of 17 inspections passed, 1 failed. 21 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
16 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
103
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 23
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing handwash sign in kitchen

MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

observed soiled gaskets from reach in cooler

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment & Utensils for non PHF shall be cleaned

observed soiled bulk containers

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

display inspection report or place sign stating available

JUL 11
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

patch holes in FRP walls throughout where needed

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

can opener observed with product debris accumulation

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

replace torn gaskets of tall RIC unit and where needed

MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

observed female employee with excessive rings and bracelets. only a plain band ring allowed

JAN 23
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORSanitation
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

FOOD STORAGE SURFACE IN KITCHEN AREA RUSTED.

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

TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DUSTY FAN COVER

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

EMPLOYEE'S NOT REPLACING GLOVE AFTER TASK CHANGE

AUG 4
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

DRINK COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR

MINORFacility Condition
*47 Other Violations

BROKEN GASKET AT DOOR OF RIC

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

HIGHT OUT IN VENT HOOD

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

DRINK ON FLOOR

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

NO TOWEL AT HAND SINK AND ACCESS BLOXK

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

UTENSIL STORE ON DIRTY SURFACE

JAN 26
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

CERTIFICATE NOT POSTED

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

BROKEN AND DIRTY INSIDE GLASS HOLDER

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS

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AUG 26
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE AT BEAR AREA

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

WATER SETTLE INSIDE DRINKER COOLER

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

NO INDIVIDUAL TOWEL AT HAND SINK

APR 22
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

KEEP DRINKER FLOOR FREE OF WATER.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER PROVIDED IN BAR AREA

OCT 29
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

SODA DISPENSER DIRTY

MAY 11
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHT BULB

FEB 26
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

SODA DISPENSER MACHINE HAS BUILD UP MOLD

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.

KEEP DRAINAGE PIPE AT HAND SINK ONE INCH OFF FLOOR

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Bed and Breakfast Hot and Cold Holding, Equipment capacity

REPAIR COLD HOLD EQUIPEMENT

AUG 24
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands

EMPLOYEES SHOULD ALWAYS WASH HANDS WHEN TASK ARE CHANGE

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

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP SURFACE

APR 17
2019
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Bar hand sink

MINOROther
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Inside walk in cooler

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

label squeeze/oil bottles

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MAR 16
2019
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Store employee drinks in designated area.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair any holes in wall to kitchen. Repair air curtain to back door. Repair shelves at bar.

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

back door gap

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent hood filters and exterior of RIC.

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Items stored in sink preventing access.

MINORSanitation
*47 Other Violations

Eliminate standing water at warewashing area.

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
SEP 20
2018
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*35 Jewelry Prohibition

EMPLOYEE WEARING WATCH AND BRACELETS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

EMPLOYEE CUTTING LEMONS AND LIMES

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

PEPPERS STORED IN COOLER IN FRONT OF RAW CHICKEN - COS

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 Wash hands after all other activities

EMPLOYEE HUGGED COWORKER WITH GLOVED HAND - CONTINUED FOOD PREP

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

FAJITA 45°F, TOMATOES 47°F, PICO DE GALLO 49.7°F - THERMOMETER READING 52°F CHORIZO 53.5°F, BEEF 47°F GUACAMOLE 50.6°F EGG WASH 48°F

MAR 14
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*31 Individual, disposable towels

HAND SINK NEXT TO DRY STORAGE SHELVING

CRITICALFood Temperature
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

UNCOVERED DRINK IN COOLER, EMPLOYEE FOOD IN HOT HOLD

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

EMPLOYEE BATTERING RAW CHICKEN AND AVOCADO IN SAME EGG WASH

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
SEP 27
2017
FAILED
20 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide more lighting

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean drains and floors

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

repair RIC(S)

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

flies

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean all food contact surfaces

MINORSanitation
*45Floors easily cleanable

remove all absorbent materials from floor (easy cleanable)

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

personal drinks stored on equipment

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

donning gloves without washing hands

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*47 Other Violations

Label 3 comp sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

certify all staff

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no RFSM

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

cover all food

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

equipment improperly stored

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

label bulk containers

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

toxics stored with food items

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

hand sink hot water110Fwithin 20 seconds

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

soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MAR 24
2017
PASSED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Machine vending--Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below) criteria

Brisket 49.6F, R. Chicken 46.0F, Pico de gallo 46.2F and R. Eggs 49.1F

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

cross contamination by arrangement

MINORSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

toxics stored with food / on equipment

CRITICALFood Temperature
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

blocked

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

closed all outer openings/ over head doors

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

personal drinks stored on prep table

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floors

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

small covered trash can

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