MAY 2
2023
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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WAI KITCHEN.
BEAT. 28/100
4315 LEMMON AVE · OAK LAWN, DALLAS
Last inspected May 2, 2023 · passed
Failed an inspection 4 years ago. 40 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
15 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
137
includes 40 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Store eggs away from lettuce
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Cement block used as a platform. (repair equipment)
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Roach observed on floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean flooring
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
NOV 72022PASSED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2022
PASSED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine 21
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*25 Maintain CCP Documentation Records
pH log
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Store box of utensils off floor
MAY 312022PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2022
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
Medication observed in the food service counter.
*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
Cooked cabbage observed cooling at room temp.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean vent hood filters.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
diced tomatoes 50 F
*39 Cutting surfaces.
*47 Other Violations
Remove fly swatter from kitchen area.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leak at handwash sink.
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
NOV 22021PASSED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2021
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cold hold items above 42 degrees
*14 When to wash hands
Employee observed not washing hands after switching tasks then handling food
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Reach in cooler at 48
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
All items over 24hrs must be date marked
*47 Handwashing signage
Missing hand wash sign in male restroom
OCT 202021FAILED21 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2021
FAILED
21 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Machine vending--Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below) criteria
Cold hold above 55 degrees
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
No written records of sushi rice being held at temperature or pH
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Consumable ice from ice machine soiled
*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization
Employee observed washing utensils and not sanitizing
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Employee observed touching Egg rolls with bare hands
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Employees missing food handlers
*25 HACCP Approved Procedures
No Haccp plan for the preparation of raw sushi
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
No consumer advisory for raw fish
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
No date markers observed on food items in coolers
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
No food thermometer available
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Hand sinks must be clear- no cutting boards or cellphone accessories
*34 Pest Control
Dead roaches and rat droppings in restaurant bar
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Employees not wearing hair nets
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloths must be kept in sanitizer bucket
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food must be 6 inches off the floor
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Utensils not stored in inverted position
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
cup used to scoop miso soup
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Cooler gaskets soiled
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Vent hood Dripping grease
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Missing AC vent in kitchen
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
Cooked chicken next to and in contact with raw chicken
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APR 202021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 20
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean food press machine
*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
Found Raid insecticide in kitchen
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Reach in coolers in disrepair (broken handles replaced with string)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
NOV 162020PASSED7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2020
PASSED
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean can opener
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
chicken products in RIC must be maintained at 41 degrees or below
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
raw eggs and seafood must be stored below ready to eat foods. Eggs were in contact with onions contained in a plastic bag, and raw fish products were stored above ready to eat foods.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Provide a cover for the lettuce in the RIC
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean cooler interiors
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Handle was missing on reach in cooling unit
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
APR 202020PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 20
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Damaged Equipment
Knife handle
*18 Restricted use pesticides
RAID spray unapproved for food service area.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Utensil stored in standing water.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean gaskets on all coolers.
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
Raw seafood above cooked chicken.
SEP 232019PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
monitor temps (recommended to place in smaller containers and use a ice bath)
*40 Reuse of single service articles
provide handle for scoop, cannot use single use item
AUG 292019PASSED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2019
PASSED
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temps above 41F ***REPEAT***
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean interior of ice bin. ***REPEAT***
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
bare hand contact with RTE foods.
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
no guidance for clean-up procedure.
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.
Obtain thermometers for deep freezer.
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
food equipment very dirty, heavy accumulation of dirt and grease.
*34 Pest Control
dead roaches by rice pot, same as last inspection. ***REPEAT***
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
designate an area for employee food and drink. Observed chicken and soda by consumer food. ***REPEAT***
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
damp cloths to remain in s. buckets. ***REPEAT***
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Shoppers bags used for storing food. ***REPEAT***
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk items. ***REPEAT***
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Dirty fan covers
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Clean. ***REPEAT***
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Clean floors, walls, and ceilings. ***REPEAT***
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
Dirty intake vents in women's restroom. ***REPEAT***
*47 Other Violations
Notification of signage for current health inspection report. ***REPEAT***
JUL 302019PASSED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2019
PASSED
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Shrimp (68) was found above 41 degrees.
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Employee did not wash hands before regloving.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Dirty interior of ice bin.
*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
No biohazard kit was found.
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
Do not exceed 7 days, no prep dates found on the food.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
Broken door gaskets.
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
Observed dead cockroach near rice pot.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Personal beverages and food observed out and exposed, as well as employee chewing gum.
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
Towels underneath the cutting board.
*40 Reuse of single service articles
Shopping bags were used as food storage bags in several locations.
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
No label on bulk items in the freezer.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Dirty vents in prep area in kitchen Dirty door gasket.
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Dirty venthood.
*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility
Women's restroom is dirty, clean underneath toilet seat, ladder was in the restroom.
*47 Other Violations
Notification of signage for current health inspection report.
JAN 232019PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 23
2019
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
JUL 52018PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 5
2018
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
employee handling rte food (chicken) with bare hands
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
moist toweks stored on prep tables
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
ice scoop stored on top of towel dispenser
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
can opener blade with food particles
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
faucet loose on hand wash
*35 Hair Restraints effective
cooke employee without hair net
JAN 172018PASSED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2018
PASSED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
broccoli stored on top of the raw eggs.
*35 Hair Restraints effective
provide hair restraints for employees working in the kitchen and food prep .
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Certificate must be on the wall for public display.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Missing the label on the chemical bottle ( red chemical on the inside of the bottle. )
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Provide weather stripping for the frame of the door 9 heavy gap in the frame and the door which allows sunlight to appear in the seam
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Missing the paper towels at the hand sink
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean the magnetic gasket ( heavy dirt and mold in the gaskets.)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not used .
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide a thermometer for the reach in freezer.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
remove the broken handles taped with electrical tape. ( any chipped blade on knife)
JUL 262017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria
NO SANITIZER BUCKET SETUP
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
JAN 302017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
EGGS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
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