AUG 12
2023
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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YOLK RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 38/100
1722 ROUTH ST #132 · DOWNTOWN, DALLAS
Last inspected August 12, 2023 · passed
27 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
14 passed
VIOLATIONS
96
includes 27 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
REPLACE EXPIRED QUAT TEST STRIPS > DEC. 15 '222
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
OBSERVED ORANGE JUICE CONTAINER STORED INSIDE HAND SINK MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPLACE TORN GASKET ON WIC DOOR & WHERE NEEDED
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECT & RODENTS LARGE GAPS ON SIDE & BOTTOM OF DOOR OBSERVED
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES OBSERVED ON COOK LINE
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
OBSERVED BOXES OF PRODUCT & SACK OF ONION ON FLOOR INSIDE WIC STORE ALL PRODUCT 6" OFF THE FLOOR
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR WARPING / DETACHED FRP WALL WHERE NEEDED
FEB 222023PASSED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 22
2023
PASSED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Dented cans of pineapple observed on dry storage racks.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Remove cardboard shelf liners in dry storage room and in between product inside WIC.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace torn gasket on WIC and RIC units where needed. Repair/replace broken and detached coving throughout BOH where needed.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed container of salsa on floor by back door.
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
Upon arrival of inspection, observed female cookline employee using cell phone then put it away and began grabbing spatula and utensils without washing hands first.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Renew food manager registrations with City of Dallas for all managers.
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Both Quat and Chlorine test strips observed expired 2022.
*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
Provide cooling logs for product when cooling >ie salsa. Logs shall be maintained to demonstrate/show that proper cooling is being performed. 135F-70F in 2 hrs and from 70F to 41F in an additional 4
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Seal back door properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed 2 employees eating in back dry storage room next to stored product.
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
Store sanitizer buckets off the floor BOH.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Provide common name labels for all food storage containers. > ie dry storage, seasoning shakers, etc.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Fan covers inside WIC observed with dust accumulation.
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide proper handsink signs for all hand sinks. > ie cook line.
MAY 102022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
FLIES PRESENT
*32 Damaged Equipment
DOOR GASKETS
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
NEEDS WEATHER STRIPPING
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
FLOORS NEED REPAIRING
NOV 302021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw chicken breast measuring at 48.1f
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine along white panel
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leak at 3CS
*32 Damaged Equipment
door gaskets on some ric
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
cant be used underneath cutting boards, please use rubber mats
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
food should not be touching the inside of a RIC top (slices of cheese rubbing the interior of RIC)
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color
clean walls very dirty by dish area
JUN 92021PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2021
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK AT THE 3CS AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
FLIES THROUGHOUT THE Restaurant( BACK AREA AND MID AREA)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ICE MACHINE ALONG WHITE PANEL
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
DOOR BACK OF KITCHEN NEEDS WEATHERSTRIPPING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
FOOD ITEMS ARE ABOVE 41F, MEASURING AT 50F
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
PROTECT FOOD (EGG WHITES) FROM CONTAMINATION, DO NOT BRING SKILLET TO EGG WHITES TO SCOOP IN PRODUCT. BURNT PIECE OF THE SKILLET WAS FOUND IN THE ITEM (IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED ITEM)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS NEED CLEANING
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
FLOORS NEED REPAIR, WALLS MOLDING/CASING; BASEBOARDS
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DEC 232020PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 23
2020
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH BLACK SPORES ON THE COOLERS ON THE COOK LINE
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN LIDS
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
BULK WHITE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK AT 3CS AND PIPE NEEDS TO BE PULLED FARTHER OUT FOR WATER TO DRAIN PROPERLY IN THE SINK
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEE FOODS AND DRINKS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AWAY FROM THE PUBLIC'S FOOD
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
PLEASE HAVE 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
floor tiles are loose as well as baseboards please repair
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
please clean grease buildup on cooking equipment
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
need testing strips for SMARTPOWER solution
JUN 112020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door needs to be tightfitting no daylight can come through, means for pests and rodents to come in
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
BAD LEAK AT 3CS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
REPAIR BROKEN/LOOSE FLOOR TILES/BASEBOARDS
JAN 132020PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2020
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
DISH MACHINE IS NOT REACHING TEMP OF 180F ITS AT 117.6F
*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
OBTAIN BIOHAZARD KIT AND EMPLOYEE SICKNESS AGREEMENT
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
FRUIT FLIES
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
BULK CONTAINERS AND BOTTLES
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD
*47 Handwashing signage
JUL 242019PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 24
2019
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temps are not below 41F (see measured observations) worker stated that he keeps the lid open during the busy hours.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Dirty interior of the ice bin.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
Broken wheel on reach in cooler using a silver pan to level it.
*34 Pest Control
Observed fruit flies and flies in the restuarant.
*47 Other Violations
Please print health postage sign about current inspection report. Obtain biohazard kit or written procedure.
DEC 262018PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 26
2018
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly; pink slime/bacteria observed.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cooked ham measured at 47 degrees F
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
the holster, where the ice scoop is kept, above the ice machine needs to be cleaned-white residue observed inside
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
most recent on file is from 4/2018
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
a container of seasoning salt was stored on the floor
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
JUN 142018PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist wiping clothes sitting out on the counter wet . It should be in a bucket when not in use.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
broken gaskets on the reach in coolers and freezer on front and cook line. SECOND WARNING
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space
the crate used as a shelf in the walk in cooler dry storage ( unable to clean under on a continuous basis) SECOND WARNING
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Registered food service manager must be on ste during the operation.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide a thermometer on the reach in cooler ( cooks line /// under the stove) SECOND WARNING.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
weather stripping on the frame of the door.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Broken plumbing pipe under the three compartment sink.
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
Provide a ceiling in the front area over the coffee section.
DEC 222017PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 22
2017
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
written procedures on how to clean up vomiting and blood pathogen
*32 Equipment clearance of cleaning space
the food in the walk in cooler must be on racks with legs or wheels ( unable to clean under on a continuous basis )
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Broken gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cooks line. clean the gaskets.
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
drying the machine washed dishes with a towel.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometers in refrigerator case under the stove ( the end one on the units is broken .)
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Large bins of four masa and sugar didnt have a name of the product on the outside of the container.
JUN 262017PASSED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2017
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
*34 Pest Control
FLIES IN THE BACK KITCHEN
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DEC 132016PASSED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2016
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw chicken stored above waffle batter in RIC on end of cook line
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Middle reach in cooler on main cooking line had no visible thermometer.
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Cooked Sausage held at 99.6°F in cooking area
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Non original bulk storage must have label with common name.
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
bins stored on floor across from bulk storage.
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