SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

VINDU INDIAN CUISINE.

BEAT. 37/100

4701 FRANKFORD RD #237 · FAR NORTH DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected January 20, 2024 · passed

29 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
126
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 20
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

hole in ceiling (women's restroom)

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

large white bins need label with common name

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

food accumulation on mixer/ on inside of RIC (not clean to sight and touch)

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

maintain ceiling free of dust/ debris

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

provide sign "most recent inspection report available upon request" or post previous inspection

MAY 2
2023
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

MILK AND CREAM, ROOM TEMP

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

RAW SHELL EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RTE FOODS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN FOOD CONTACT EQUIP

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
CRITICALSanitation
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources

REMOVE TOWELS FROM UNDER CUTTING BOARDS

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
NOV 29
2022
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SERIOUSOther
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

ICE MACHINE

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINOROther
*45 First Aid
CRITICALSanitation
*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
APR 19
2022
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE AND CUTTING BOards

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORSanitation
*39 Cutting surfaces.
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE CRACKED SHIELDS

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

GASKETS

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SEP 18
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

dishwasher 0 ppm chlorine

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

replace gasket on wic does not allow it to close

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

must register food manager course with the city of Dallas

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean all shelving units

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

cover food to protect from dust or accumulation

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MAR 11
2021
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Remove dead/trapped pests
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
JUL 1
2020
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

soap dispenser

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
SEP 18
2019
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
AUG 26
2019
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

yogurt 50 F

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
FEB 26
2019
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*45 Premises free of litter

water at the back

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination

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CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

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SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

cooler gasket

AUG 13
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination

mint

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALOther
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
MAR 12
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

walk in cooler

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels

bar hand sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
AUG 18
2017
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded

replace thermometer in walk in cooler and walk in freezer

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

lamb 53, cooked vegetables 52, 54, ginger 50.3 degrees f

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

provide one inch air gap (drink station)

SERIOUSOther
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food

observed container with cut lemon store in ice for human consumption

MINORSanitation
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace caulk around hand sinks, dish washer area, 3 com sink

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

no standing water

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine, food storage containers, microwave, soda nozzles

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

keep food 6 inches off the floor

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers inside, gaskets, shelves in walk in cooler, clean prep tables, clean pipes under 3 com sink, dish washer

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

cover hair

FEB 13
2017
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WET WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKET

MINORSanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

USE APPROVED FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS-SHOPPING BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN WIF

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

CHEMICALS STORED OVER FOOD

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN FLOORS, CEILINGS,

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

OBSERVED ROACHES

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

RIC AND WIC CAN CORNED OPENED Improperly COVER FOOD BEFORE STALKING FOOD CONTAINERS

MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPLACE BROKEN /MISSING TILES, ENSURE ALL SINKS ARE CAULKED, SEAL ALL GAPS

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN COMMERCIAL MIXER, CLEAN TOP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE, CLEAN BOTH ICE MACHINES, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NEED TO BE CLEANED, CLEAN KNIFES AND KNIFE MAGNET STRIP

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP

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