Uptown Tavern & Wine Bar
3605 Mckinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 · 75204 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-08-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
BLEACH SANITIZER AT DISH MACHINE/ NOT CORRECT OBSERVED AT 0 MUST BE 50-100PPM
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
PROVIDE A SPILL KIT
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED IN FOOD SAFETY
*39 Cutting surfaces.
GREEN CUTTING BOARD OBSERVED NOT IN GOOD REPAIR (REPLACE)
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME (MED/FLOUR)
*42 Ventilation hood systems
CLEAN DIRTY VENT A HOOD FILTERS (FRYERS)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
WALK IN COOLER RUNNING HIGH-ADJUST TEMPERATURE (BAR)
2023-02-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
2022-08-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*47 Other Violations
Clean the area around the dumpster
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Observed a big gap underneath the back exit door
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
All chemical spray bottles must be labeled
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
Observed food employee use bare hands to touch hamburger bun / tomatoes
*33 Warewashing equipment, cleaning agents
Observed employee just spray off bowl without washing properly( wash/ rinse / sanitize) all dirty dishes
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace missing lights over the sandwich prep table
*39 Cutting surfaces.
Replace worn cutting boards as needed, ones with deep grooves etc
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
Heavy buildup covers WIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Build up inside of soda nozzle
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide chemical test strips to check the concentration of sanitizer
2021-10-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Ice machine soiled
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Fish, eggs, beef and pork all together in walk in cooler
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Rear hand sink plumbing fell apart, leaking over floor
*31 No soap at handsink
Rear hand sink missing soap and paper towels
*34 Pest Control
Fruit flies in kitchen
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Single use items must be 6 inches off the floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Soiled cooler gaskets
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Rear hand sink coming off wall
*47 Handwashing signage
Missing hand wash signs at hand sinks
2021-03-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink used for other purposes- utensil storage hand sinks are for hand washing only hand washing only
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken next to raw fish raw beef and pork over fish
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
no date marking
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
no sanitizer in the dish washer
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
not grease trap tickets on site. must keep a copy of the original on site and within the las 90 days
2020-09-30 Pass Routine 11
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ".
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ALSO CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA, , KITCHEN LIGHTS/WALLS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
0 PPM, CONTAINER IS EMPTY.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE MISSING END CAPS FROM KITCHEN LIGHTS
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
KEEP DUMPSTER DOOR AND COVERS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
KEEP OUTSIDE DOOR CLOSED AND SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET FROM KITCHEN HAND SINK. DE ICE WALK IN FREEZER PIPE
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
2020-02-26 Pass Routine
No violations found.
2020-02-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
sausage next to raw beef salmon under raw beef raw salmon next to raw turkey
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace the light bulbs that are out
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
designate a hand sink @ bar
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
remove the protective film from cooler
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
no eating or drinking in the production are
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
exposed ceiling above bar
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
no grease trap tickets within the last 90 days
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
2019-09-12 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Queso 103F Chili 108F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leaking faucet at back sink
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager
obtain COD RFSM
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
hand sink blocked
*34 Pest Control
no records of pest control
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
clean soda guns
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label all food items
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean fan covers
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
obtain covered trash receptacles
2019-03-27 Pass Routine 8
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
replace household equipment with commercial
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors, inside WIC
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
seal back door
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
expired
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage
seal hws to wall
2018-09-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap manifest upon next inspection -- service required 90 days
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Broken hot water valve on hand sink in food prep area
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
remove cardboard liners from bottom shelf in dish wash area
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
observed ground beef and ground turkey thawing at room temp inside prep sink. Practice proper thawing methods.
*41 Food shall be honestly presented
label all food containers with common name when removed from original pkg
*47 Other Violations
Hang mop to dry when not in use -- observed stored in mop bucket
2018-03-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*19 Water System Maintained
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
2017-09-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*39 Vending machine doors and access opening covers tight-fitting, gasket
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY INSIDE ICE MACHINE
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RIC AT 57'F
2017-02-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw beef 43.5 degrees Fahrenheit, ham 46.5 degrees Fahrenheit
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
10ppm
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
backed up kitchen drain. leak at sink at bar.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
maintain cutting boards.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Doors left open.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Floors
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Clean vent hood.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repairs floors at bar.
*47 Other Violations
Apply for dog variance.
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