SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

ZENNA THAI & JAPANESE.

BEAT. 18/100

300 N AKARD ST #100 · DOWNTOWN, DALLAS

Last inspected March 9, 2022 · passed

Failed an inspection 6 years ago. 33 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
10 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
122
includes 33 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 9
2022
PASSED
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

FOOD NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY STORED IN WIC, REPEAT OFFENSE

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY, DISH MACHINE IS READING AT 0PPM

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

2 SINKS ARE LEAKING BADLY IN THE KITCHEN

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NEEDS TO REGISTER WITH COD

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

LARGE AMOUNT OF FOOD IN RIC (CURRY NEED DATE STAMPS)

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.

NEEDED IN FRIDGES

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

FLIES AND GNATS ARE PRESENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

DOOR GASKETS

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

FRONT AND SIDE DOORS

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean as specified

VERY SOILED AND DIRTY

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

FAN COVERS, EQUIPMENT, DOOR HANDLES VERY VERY DIRTY

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND OIL, FOUND LARGE POODLES ON THE GROUND

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

ENTIRE RESTAURANT IS DIRTY WALLS, CEILING TILES

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

HEALTH NOTICE

JUN 27
2020
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

CONTAINERS (WHITE) DIRTY FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INSIDE. RIC NEED CLEANING IMMEDIATELY

MINORSanitation
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color

WALLS ARE DIRTY BLACK SPORES ON THEM (NOTED ON LAST INSPECTION REPORT)

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

LIVE ROACHES ON WALL IN THE DISH AREA

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

SHIELDS NEED TO BE REPLACED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. NEED LIGHTS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS 4 BURNT OUT BULBS UNDER THE VENTHOOD

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.

NEEDED IN DEEP FREEZER IN KITCHEN

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

NEEDED ON PREP LINE

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

VENTHOOD IS MISSING DRIP PANS, GREASE HAS ACCUMULATED ON THE HOOD

MINOROther
*24 Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping

NO COPY OF THE TAGS, NO DATES ON THE FISH.

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

EXPIRED 03/14/2020

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

LABEL HAS A OF JUNE 04, 2020

MAR 3
2020
PASSED
17 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ICE MACHINE

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

LEAK AT 3CS DISH AREA, AND AIR GAP NEEDED

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

NEEDED

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

NEEDED FOR ALL STAFF

MINOROther
*24 Shellstock tags not commingled

NEEDED, WERE NOT ON SITE

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

DATE MARK ITEMS USED LONGER THAN 24 HRS

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.

NEEDED

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Food Establishment Permit

PROVIDE CURRENT HEALTH PERMIT CURRENT ONE WITH CORRECT CARD CODE

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

CANT BE USED FOR DUMPING FOOD PRODUCTS, CLOGGED WITH PLASTIC

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

DOOR NEEDS WEATHER STRIPPING

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

POTS OF FOOD ON THE GROUND

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

FAN COVERS NEED CLEANING

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
MINORSanitation
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color

CLEAN

MINORPest Activity
*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility

DIRTY, USED AS A STORAGE ROOM, MOSQUITOES AND FLIES PRESENT

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

NOTICE NEEDED FOR HEALTH INSPECTION

SEP 6
2019
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

use containers made for food storage, not household

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

clean soda guns nightly

MINOROther
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

separate raw chicken and beef

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

with rte cucumber

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINOROther
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
AUG 30
2019
FAILED
18 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw rte fish 62 F left above fill line in cooler

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

expired co from 1/6/16

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Feb 2019

MINOROther
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
MINOROther
*25 HACCP Plan Record to be maintained

need for sushi rice

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

crab rangoon mix 8/21

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F

spicy tuna 48 F

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register all

CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

near each handsink

MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

@ all coolers

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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FEB 21
2019
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dirty gaskets

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

disposable cup used as a dispenser

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

dirty microwave

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

leaky in reach in cooler

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
AUG 29
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

right side of sushi counter cooler was 5'f warmer than entire unit

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

dirty ice and microwave

CRITICALSanitation
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

abundance of fruit fly's in the kitchen/dishwash area

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

broken gaskets

SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance

tempura with no time marking

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

dirty gaskets

JAN 10
2018
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages

shrimp not marked with time.

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

un date marked cooked foods

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

broken gaskets

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

have employees take food handlers course

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

final warning

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

raw chicken stored above produce in walk in cooler

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

moldy ice machine

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

dirty gaskets

JUL 25
2017
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

broken gasket

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

dirty microwave oven in sushi area

MINOROther
*40 Reuse of single service articles

disposable cup is being used as sugar scoop

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

dirty gaskets

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

broken cold hold unit in sushi area

MINORSanitation
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

dusty vents in WIC

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*12 Gloves Single Use

sushi chef used gloves for multiple tasks

SERIOUSOther
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food

ice for consumption is directly touching hose/nozzle in bar area

JUN 7
2017
PASSED
14 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food

Ice at bar area had containers of cut lemons stored on top of it. Food ice may not be used as a coolant.

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

No sanitizer prepared at time of inspection.

CRITICALSanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Shelving in back storage area has cardboard used as shelf liners. Cardboard is both absorbent and can act as harborage for pests.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed

Multple panels for grease arrest system in vent hoof displaced, ill fitting.

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

Few items were date marked in walk in and reach in coolers. Some items were dated April 12th. Current date is June 7th. (Photographs attached)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Liquid on top of door of reach in cooler. Dirty microwave. (photographs attached)

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Outer door to patio not sealed to prevent access by pests.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Spray bottles across from ice machine containing purple fluid unmarked.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Walk in cooler has no functioning thermometer. Exterior indicated -40°F Reach in coolers lacked thermometers.

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

Multiple containers used to scoop ready to eat foods do not have handles (photographs attached)

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No registered food service manager was available at beginning of inspection while site was in operation. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all

CRITICALSanitation
*31 No soap at handsink

No soap at back hand wash sink at time of inspection. Corrected on site.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*25 HACCP-Method for monitoring & controlling

Sushi rice held at 72.3°F without any time/temperature logs maintained. Sushi rice held in this way should have a HACCP plan to improve food safety.

SERIOUSOther
*11 Food Disposition, Contaminated Food

Food ice contaminated by water condensation on biofilm on top interior of ice machine. (photographs attached)

NOV 21
2016
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

dusty vent on ice machine

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap
CRITICALSanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

clean ice machine

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
SERIOUSOther
*09 Only pasteurized prepackaged juice served

raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

replace ceiling tile in storage area

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

sanitizer bucket stored next to lemons in food prep area

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

date mark and label all phf

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

foods stored on the floor in the walk in cooler

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

fruit flies observed

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