SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

WHISKERS FISH & BURGERS.

BEAT. 37/100

1702 SINGLETON BLVD · WEST DALLAS, DALLAS

Last inspected September 8, 2023 · passed

25 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
10 passed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 8
2023
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

When washing hand must remove gloves and wash bare hands then put on new gloves>observed cook wash hands multiple times with gloves on & did not change them

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Store all chemicals below food products>observed bleach over jar of jalapenos

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

No food manager certificate

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handler certificate

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

Provide probe thermometer

CRITICALSanitation
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Excessive debris build-up over cooking equipment

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean encrusted grease on equipment

AUG 30
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine exposure time table

Sanitizer solution observed at 0 ppm Cl

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No current grease trap ticket on site

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Still needs to register/renew certificate

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide food thermometer for reach-in coolers

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean walls of all dust and build-up

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Turn hot water back on at hand sink

JUL 28
2022
PASSED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Bleach next to open buckets of catfish

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Have 1-inch air gap for drains/3-compartment sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM expired

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

No current grease trap ticket

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

No food handler card

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable

Ensure the thermometers are easily readable

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Don't store aprons or other materials in hand sink

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Close gaps on rear door

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Store wiping cloths properly

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

Keep food 6-inches off floor

MINORSanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

Invert food containers/single service boxes

MINOROther
*41 Food shall be honestly presented

Close cornmeal bag tightly

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean excess dust from racks and grease from vent hood filters

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities

Seal back panel of stove/vent hood and fix floor boards in kitchen

JUL 27
2021
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

missing current pest control ticket on site must be have current pest control ticket on site

CRITICALSanitation
*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

vent hood dirty must be clean to avoid cross contamination

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

missing setup sanitizer bucket must be have setup sanitizer bucket at: 100 ppm chlorine concentration

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors and walls dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket

APR 17
2020
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

Raw eggs stored above RTE food in RIC.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
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
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
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OCT 23
2018
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

all foods in cooler

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw eggs stay together with cheese and above meat Raw meat and cooked meat Store together Raw shrimp store together with milk

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed dirty tool on the cutting board

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

Set up sanitizer bucket

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Seal open gaps for back door

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
APR 18
2018
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels supplied to hand wash sink in kitchen

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

Employee observed drinking bottled water in food preparation area of kitchen.

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Mop cloths when not in employee's hands should be stored in sanitizing solution.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

No sanitizer prepared at time of inspection. Please make sanitizer as part of opening procedures. Bleach sanitizer should be prepared as per manufacturer's directions. Target concentration should b

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Only one employee had Registered Food Service Handler level of food safety training. All employees who prepare, service, or handle food should at least have a Registered Food Service Handler level of

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Employee observed donning gloves without first washing hands.

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

Fish observed in three compartment sink in standing water. If thawing meats, please have the foods submerged under running water.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No employee on site able to provide evidence of Registered Food Service Manager level of food safety training. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

Unable to locate Food Products Establishment Permit. Please contact our office to see about acquiring a new Permit issued by the City of Dallas: Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas,

OCT 12
2017
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location

Location shows buildup on walls and ceiling of dust and cobwebs directly over food storage and work surfaces.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Location has no system of datemarking items stored in reach in coolers. Advise establishing procedures by which items are dated as they are processed.

CRITICALSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Hand wash sink drain not secured. Wastewater spilled on floor when hand washing was performed.

CRITICALPest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

Fruit flies observed near trash can. Please provide evidence on site that a commercial pest control service is regularly treating the location.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Employee observed with beard with no hair restraint.

CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw hamburger meat stored in reach in cooler over onions, tomatoes, and cheese. Advise relocating ready to eat foods away from raw uncooked items.

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Chlorine test strips were unavailable at time of inspection. Please provide test strips and train employees how to audit for proper concentration of sanitizer.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

Unable to locate City of Dallas issued Food Products Establishment Permit.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No employee was able to provide evidence of food safety training. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This

MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Main entrance does not close automatically.

AUG 18
2017
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INSIDE RIC

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

GROUND BEEF 55 DEGREE F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW EGGS OVER GROUND BEEF IN COOLER

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NEED THERMOMETER IN COOLER AND PROBE THERMOMETER

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

UTENSILS IN FOIL PAN, NEED TO REPLACE STORAGE AREA

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

FIX LEAK AT HAND SINK. NO WATER AT HAND SINK

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
FEB 23
2017
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

FREEZER

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

APRON STORED INN HAND SINK

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

FREEZER GASKET

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

DO NOT STORE RAW EGGS ABOVE OTHER FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER

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