SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

TRULUCK'S SEAFOOD STEAK CRABHOUSE.

YOUR CALL. 64/100

2401 MCKINNEY AVE · DOWNTOWN, DALLAS

Last inspected May 11, 2023 · passed

14 of 14 inspections passed. 19 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
74
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 11
2023
PASSED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Plates stored on butter

NOV 21
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Ice build up in walk in freezer

CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
MAY 20
2022
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

store wet wipes when not in use

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

All food staff must wear proper hair restraints

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels at hand sinks

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Label - Bulk food w/ manufatuter labeling

label bulk ingredients bins flour etc

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage

do not store utensils inside of the bulk containers

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Replace damaged ceiling tile/water damage

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

properly store personal items in Alcoh

MINOROther
*27 Cool TCS foods using other effective means

observed TCS Foods (potatoes)(Rice ) not properly cooled

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

Chemical spray bottles improperly stored at bar

MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

Replaced damaged cutting boards as needed

OCT 29
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Ice machine needs to be cleaned

MINORSanitation
*33 Warewash - Wash cycle temp. of chem. Sanitizer

Upstairs dish washers not pumping sanitizer or at 180 degree

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Employees must have hair restraints

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

Wiping cloths must be kept in sanitizer buckets

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

Food must be stored 6 inches above the floor

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Must clean air intake vent

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Employee restroom must have hand wash signs

APR 30
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean food contact surfaces can opener blade ice cart clean the inside of make line

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

All items below are in degrees F: Temperature marked with * indicate violation ginger 45* onions 54* 57* ranch 45*

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DEC 16
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

move raw tuna and eggs to the front of the make line to eliminate drip age

JUN 24
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Discard cans with rust and dents

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Check dish machine sanitizer

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
OCT 16
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

cloth under cutting boards and containers to catch condensation you can not use the aluminum foil on the ovens

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean non potable ice bin

MAY 28
2019
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*40 Store single-service item in original package
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

BAR SYRUP IN WIC

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

ENSURE 41 DEGREE OR BELOW AT SALAD COOLER UPSTAIRS

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

BACK HAND SINK BY DISH WASH ON BOTTOM

NOV 30
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

LABEL SANITIZE BUCKET DOWNSTAIRS COS

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler

CAKE FREEZER

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

MOLDED BLUEBERRIES AT BAR COS

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

LABEL BULK BINS COS

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

100 DEGREE F AT BAR, 100 DEGREE F AT HAND SINK AT PREP AREA

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALSanitation
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

AT DISHWASHER

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

UPSTAIRS HAND SINK COS

MAY 31
2018
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD UPSTAIRS

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

EMPLOYEE PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS

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

LABEL BULK BIN-COS

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

RAW EGGS OVER RTE FOOD IN COOLER UPSTAIRS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE, WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING TILE BY HAND SINK- REPLACEMENT PARTS ON SITE

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

TEA UNCOVERED UNDER EXPOSED INSULATIUON

MINOROther
*24 Shellfish tags to remain attached to container

DOWN STAIRS KITCHEN

MINOROther
*32 Package integrity

DENTED CAN ON SHELF FOR USE WITH NON DENTED CANS

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

RINSE GUAGE AT DOWNSTAIRS DISHWASHER

NOV 10
2017
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*24 Shellstock tags not commingled

SEVERAL TAGS WITH NO LAST SALE DATE

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

POTATOES ON GROUND

CRITICALFood Temperature
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

AT ALL HAND SINK

MINOROther
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

MARINATED CHEESE WITH BEST BEFORE DATE OF 9/24/17, SHREDDED CHEESE 11/7/17

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

UPSTAIRS KITCHEN

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*31 No soap at handsink

AT DESIGNATED HAND SINK ON GRILL SIDE

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

MOLDED TOMATOES

SERIOUSOther
*11 Distressed merchandise, segregation and location

DESIGNATE AREA FOR DENTED CANS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
APR 24
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

DENTED CANS

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OCT 26
2016
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.

ONLY USE RUBBER CUTTING BOARD MATS

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

WIPING CLOTHS NEEDS TO BE SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE

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

DO NOT STORE UTENSILS IN RIC

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