WAI KITCHEN.

City of Dallas

4315 LEMMON AVE · OAK LAWN, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

16 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected May 2023.

Last inspected May 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

137

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 2

2023

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Store eggs away from lettuce

2 pts Other

*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Cement block used as a platform. (repair equipment)

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

Roach observed on floor

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean flooring

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

NOV 7

2022

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine 21

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Other

*25 Maintain CCP Documentation Records

pH log

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

2 pts Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

Store box of utensils off floor

MAY 31

2022

PASS 10 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Medication observed in the food service counter.

2 pts Food Temperature

*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

Cooked cabbage observed cooling at room temp.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent hood filters.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

diced tomatoes 50 F

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

Remove fly swatter from kitchen area.

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leak at handwash sink.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

NOV 2

2021

PASS 5 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Cold hold items above 42 degrees

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands

Employee observed not washing hands after switching tasks then handling food

2 pts Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Reach in cooler at 48

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

All items over 24hrs must be date marked

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Missing hand wash sign in male restroom

OCT 20

2021

FAIL 21 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Machine vending--Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below) criteria

Cold hold above 55 degrees

3 pts Food Temperature

*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

No written records of sushi rice being held at temperature or pH

3 pts Sanitation

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Consumable ice from ice machine soiled

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

Employee observed washing utensils and not sanitizing

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

Employee observed touching Egg rolls with bare hands

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Employees missing food handlers

2 pts Other

*25 HACCP Approved Procedures

No Haccp plan for the preparation of raw sushi

2 pts Other

*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food

No consumer advisory for raw fish

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

No date markers observed on food items in coolers

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

No food thermometer available

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Hand sinks must be clear- no cutting boards or cellphone accessories

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Dead roaches and rat droppings in restaurant bar

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

Employees not wearing hair nets

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Wiping cloths must be kept in sanitizer bucket

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Food must be 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Utensils not stored in inverted position

1 pts Sanitation

*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

cup used to scoop miso soup

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Cooler gaskets soiled

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

Vent hood Dripping grease

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Missing AC vent in kitchen

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*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 20

2021

PASS 5 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean food press machine

3 pts Pest Activity

*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed

Found Raid insecticide in kitchen

2 pts Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Reach in coolers in disrepair (broken handles replaced with string)

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

NOV 16

2020

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean can opener

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

chicken products in RIC must be maintained at 41 degrees or below

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*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.

1 pts Other

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Provide a cover for the lettuce in the RIC

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean cooler interiors

2 pts Food Temperature

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Handle was missing on reach in cooling unit

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

APR 20

2020

PASS 6 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Knife handle

3 pts Pest Activity

*18 Restricted use pesticides

RAID spray unapproved for food service area.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Utensil stored in standing water.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean gaskets on all coolers.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

Raw seafood above cooked chicken.

SEP 23

2019

PASS 2 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

monitor temps (recommended to place in smaller containers and use a ice bath)

1 pts Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

provide handle for scoop, cannot use single use item

AUG 29

2019

PASS 16 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temps above 41F ***REPEAT***

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean interior of ice bin. ***REPEAT***

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

bare hand contact with RTE foods.

2 pts Sanitation

*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.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.

Obtain thermometers for deep freezer.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

food equipment very dirty, heavy accumulation of dirt and grease.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

dead roaches by rice pot, same as last inspection. ***REPEAT***

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*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***

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

damp cloths to remain in s. buckets. ***REPEAT***

1 pts Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Shoppers bags used for storing food. ***REPEAT***

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk items. ***REPEAT***

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Dirty fan covers

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Clean. ***REPEAT***

1 pts Sanitation

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Clean floors, walls, and ceilings. ***REPEAT***

1 pts Other

*46 Physical Facilities Premises

Dirty intake vents in women's restroom. ***REPEAT***

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

Notification of signage for current health inspection report. ***REPEAT***

JUL 30

2019

PASS 15 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Shrimp (68) was found above 41 degrees.

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Employee did not wash hands before regloving.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Dirty interior of ice bin.

2 pts Other

*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC

No biohazard kit was found.

2 pts Other

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

Do not exceed 7 days, no prep dates found on the food.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

Broken door gaskets.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

Observed dead cockroach near rice pot.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Personal beverages and food observed out and exposed, as well as employee chewing gum.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

Towels underneath the cutting board.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Shopping bags were used as food storage bags in several locations.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

No label on bulk items in the freezer.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Dirty vents in prep area in kitchen Dirty door gasket.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Dirty venthood.

1 pts Sanitation

*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility

Women's restroom is dirty, clean underneath toilet seat, ladder was in the restroom.

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

Notification of signage for current health inspection report.

JAN 23

2019

PASS 9 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2 pts Other

*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

2 pts Other

*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

JUL 5

2018

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

employee handling rte food (chicken) with bare hands

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

moist toweks stored on prep tables

1 pts Sanitation

*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

ice scoop stored on top of towel dispenser

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

can opener blade with food particles

3 pts Sanitation

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

faucet loose on hand wash

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

cooke employee without hair net

JAN 17

2018

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo

broccoli stored on top of the raw eggs.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

provide hair restraints for employees working in the kitchen and food prep .

1 pts Facility Condition

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Certificate must be on the wall for public display.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Missing the label on the chemical bottle ( red chemical on the inside of the bottle. )

1 pts Facility Condition

*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

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Missing the paper towels at the hand sink

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the magnetic gasket ( heavy dirt and mold in the gaskets.)

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not used .

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

provide a thermometer for the reach in freezer.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

remove the broken handles taped with electrical tape. ( any chipped blade on knife)

JUL 26

2017

PASS 5 violations

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

NO SANITIZER BUCKET SETUP

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

JAN 30

2017

PASS 5 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

EGGS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Food Temperature

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

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