Waffle House #1251
2291 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220 · 75220 · Restaurant
Passed all 17 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-12-24 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2024-05-28 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2023-04-26 Pass Routine 8
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
FINAL NOTICE!
*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD , i.e. MILK 042023
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
PROVIDE CORRECT DATE AND TIME TO PRODUCTS USE TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL, EGGS COS.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DO NOT KEEP DRINK ABOVE SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CHILI 106'F, GRAVY 106'F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
FINAL NOTICE
2022-10-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PRPE. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES' DRINKS ON FOOD PREP. TABLES.
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
KEEP DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER COVER AND DOORS CLOSED.
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
RENEW ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES
*10 Hot water sanitizer surface temp. < 160'F
RAN MACHINE FOUR TIMES OBSERVED FINAL RINSE AT 130'F, NO SANITIZER CONNECTED.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
SEAL ALL OPENING FROM CEILING. KEEP COOLER IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 41'F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES, DICED HAM 49'F, BACON 47'F, PORK CHOP 47'F, MUSHROOM 47'F
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST A SIGN " A COPY OF MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
A DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2022-03-15 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 9
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 41'F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES, OBSERVED HAM AT 47'F
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DUSTY CEILING VENTS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*34 Pest Control
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES FROM RESTROOMS AND ANTS FROM KITHCEN.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED TWO DRINKS IN FOOD PREP. AREA
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WASHED FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY, MUST USE SANITIZE .
*47 Permit/license posted
POST FOOD PERMIT, SALE TAX PERMIT, AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
LABEL SHELL EGG WITH TIME LABEL.
2022-02-10 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 11
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Chemicals stored near food
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM must be on site and current
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Ham 56 F, food must be obtained at 41 F or below
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Wash hands between different task
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean RIC
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Raw food ( bacon) above RTE food (ham)
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Drinks not allowed in kitchen prep area
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean floor griddle and shelves
*47 Permit/license posted
Post food permit
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping clothes must be stored in sanitizer bucket between use
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
Outdoor dumpster lids and doors must be closed
2021-08-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent food establishment inspection report is available upon request."
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
AIR VENTS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS ON CLEAN PLATES OR CONTAINERS, DO NOT STORE FOOD DIRECTLY ON COOLER SHELF.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL TO MEN'S ROOM OR REPAIR THE HAND DRYER.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
REMOVE EXPIRED MILK 8-15-21. COS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2020-08-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NOT ON SITE.
*10 Hot water sanitizer surface temp. < 160'F
FINAL NOTICE! TESTED AT 150'F
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DUSTY CEILING VENTS
*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
EXPIRED
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
DE ICE FROM FREEZER FAN, SHELF AND FLOOE.
*18 Use toxics according to additional condition
MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS BUCKET CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. TESTED AT > 200 PPM.
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent food establishment inspection report is available upon request"
2020-02-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE CHEWING GUM
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent food establishment inspection report is available upon request"
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
TO ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY TIME IN HAND SINKS
*14 When to wash hands
EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HAND BETWEEN TASK i.e. AFTER WASHING DISHES
*10 Hot water sanitizer surface temp. < 160'F
MACHINE TEMPERATURE TESTED AT 138'F
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
MARK SHELL EGGS WITH USE BY TIME
2019-07-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Diced ham held at 50.3 degrees
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
expired milk
2019-07-16 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 10
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
Dust gaurd missing over the coffee cups
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cut ham held at 54.0 degrees - top of the non working point of usage refrigerator Raw shell eggs held at 69.1 degrees without refrigeration
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Point of usage refrigerator
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Sauage gravy held at 97,3 degrees
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
2019-01-31 Pass Routine 6
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Expired milk 01-29-2019
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
*14 When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods
Observed the cook handle the following: Raw bacon, raw steak, and or raw shell eggs and then did not wash hands afterwards Triple repeat
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Eating in the back of the house Drinking in the back of the house
2018-08-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
Single service dispensing tubes are missing a dust gaurd
*14 When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods
Observed cook handling raw eggs and handling raw bacon without washing hands before continuing with food service duties This violation was repeated from the last inspection and repeated during the in
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*37 Dispensing equipment protect from manual contact
Employee
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Diced ham held in the point of udage refrigerator at 53.5 degrees
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Cleaner and single service store on the table together
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Johnsonville brand sausage stored above lettuce
2018-02-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Hair and or beard nets
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Kitchen area
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
Lid need on the top cup on the single service since thes tainless steel lid is missing
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Sugar stored on the floor
*12 Gloves Single Use
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
2017-09-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*32 Damaged Equipment
air gaskets need to be replaced inside the reach in cooler
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager
*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods
liquid spill inside the walk in cooler; could pose a safety hazard and a pest problem
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
gallon of oak farms milk with a use by date of 9/10/17 stored in the reach in cooler
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
provide recent grease trap tickets on site
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
roast beef measured at 44.2 degrees F
2017-04-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
gallon of milk with a date of 4/09/2017
*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods
food debris throughout the facility
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager by next inspection(six months) to avoid a citation.
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
clean the ice machine; pink slime
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
steaks measured at 46 degrees F; sliced ham 45.9 degrees F
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
fruit flies observed in the food prep and dining area
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the shelves inside the reach in coolers; clean the upper area inside the reach in coolers;dusty/dirty
2016-10-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand washing sink must be used for hand washing purposes only
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
country ham and sliced ham at 47 degrees F.
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
clean floors
*34 Pest Control
flies in food prep area
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
pecan pies must be used by 10/17/2016
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs stored above batter in reach in cooler
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register with the City of Dallas
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine and the ice scoop
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