SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

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3701 W NORTHWEST HWY #310 · BACHMAN LAKE, DALLAS

Last inspected December 1, 2023 · passed

15 of 15 inspections passed. 26 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
99
includes 26 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 1
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

maintain cold holding temps at 41 degrees F or below tomatoes sliced reading 64 degrees F, onions (diced) reading 46 degrees F, lettuce reading 46 degrees F

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

store food 6 inches off the ground (bag of sugar)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide a covered trashcan for womens restroom

JUN 6
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

maintain food at 41 degrees F or below for cold holding

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

label squeeze bottles

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

store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

label bulk container

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide covered trash can for female products in womens restroom

DEC 16
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means

Observed cooked foods being cooled incorrectly.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace missing floor tiles underneath pass thru window. Floor observed not in good repair, WIC. Service RIC's, cook station (running high).

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

Observed employee drinking cup on food prep counter.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Encrusted grease buildup, side grill.

MINORSanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Observed staff member just wash dishes off. Must wash, rinse, sanitize all.

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

Observed grilled chicken at 49.5 Degrees F in RIC.

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

Label all squeeze bottles (sauces) with common name.

MAR 31
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINOROther
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
OCT 15
2021
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

PPM in sani sink is low

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register food manager certificate with the city of Dallas

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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MAR 15
2021
PASSED
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

repair hot water faucet at hand sink

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Do not store raw chicken above raw meat in rich in cooler

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Register food manager certificate with the city of Dallas

SEP 16
2020
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide food manager certificate by October 1st. 2020

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

Denatured 5 pounds of ham and bacon at 57'F Denatured 4 pounds of mushroom held at 53'F Denatured 3 pounds of cow tongs held at 51F Denatured 3 pounds of shredded chicken held at 51'F Denatured 1

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

Maintain reach in cooler at 41'F or below.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

milk in walk in cooler

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Life roach observed

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 PIC to ensure no unapproved indiv in food prep are

Food handlers must have food handler certificate

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
MAR 5
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean Mold inside ice machine

OCT 25
2019
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Do not drink at prep area

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not store sani bucket in hand sink

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

cactus 60F, ham 56F. Maintain at 41F or below

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
APR 30
2019
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

ALL FOOD MANGERS MOST REGISTERED WITH CIY OF DALLAS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale

DEGREASEN STORED NEXT TO FOOD AT COOKING LINE

CRITICALFood Temperature
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

SEVERAL PANS OF COOK BEEF OBSERVED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

DO NOT STORE BREAD IN GROCERY BAGS-USED FOOD CONTAINERS

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

EMPLOYEE'S STORE PERSONAL DRINKS IN COOKING AREA

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

REPLACE DAMAGE CUTTING BOARD AND ALSO NO STORAGE OF UTENSIL ON COOLER DOORS

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

DETAIL CLEAN GRILL TO REMOVE BUILD UP

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

FLOOR IN SMALL BAKERY AREA NOT IN GOOD CONDITION REPAIR LEAKS Replace MISSING CEILING TILES DRY STORAGE AREA

SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

MOST KEEP HOT FOOD HOT.

OCT 5
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MAR 15
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
SEP 21
2017
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

taco, meat,

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

no shopping bags all to wrap food

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
APR 7
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
SERIOUSOther
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

Salsa - this is a repeated violation

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

Tortas

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

Raw wood tortilla presses

OCT 11
2016
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer

Squirt bottles of hot sauce

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

WIR

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

Squirt bottles of hot sauce

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Lack of wiping rag water

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Pine wooden tortilla press

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