Yolk Restaurant

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 12, 2023 Routine Score 90
   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

     REPLACE EXPIRED QUAT TEST STRIPS > DEC. 15 '222

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

     OBSERVED ORANGE JUICE CONTAINER STORED INSIDE HAND SINK MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Maintain in Good Repair

     REPLACE TORN GASKET ON WIC DOOR & WHERE NEEDED

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

     SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECT & RODENTS LARGE GAPS ON SIDE & BOTTOM OF DOOR OBSERVED

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES OBSERVED ON COOK LINE

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     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

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Premises shall be maintained in good repair

     REPAIR WARPING / DETACHED FRP WALL WHERE NEEDED

2. Feb 22, 2023 Routine Score 77
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

     Dented cans of pineapple observed on dry storage racks.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

     Remove cardboard shelf liners in dry storage room and in between product inside WIC.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     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.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     Observed container of salsa on floor by back door.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     RFSM - Not On Site

     Renew food manager registrations with City of Dallas for all managers.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

     Both Quat and Chlorine test strips observed expired 2022.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     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 hrs.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

     Seal back door properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     Observed 2 employees eating in back dry storage room next to stored product.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

     Store sanitizer buckets off the floor BOH.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

     Provide common name labels for all food storage containers. > ie dry storage, seasoning shakers, etc.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     Fan covers inside WIC observed with dust accumulation.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Handwashing signage

     Provide proper handsink signs for all hand sinks. > ie cook line.

3. May 10, 2022 Routine Score 88
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

     LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

     FLIES PRESENT

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Damaged Equipment

     DOOR GASKETS

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

     NEEDS WEATHER STRIPPING

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

     FLOORS NEED REPAIRING

4. Nov 30, 2021 Routine Score 86
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

     raw chicken breast measuring at 48.1f

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     clean ice machine along white panel

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

     leak at 3CS

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Damaged Equipment

     door gaskets on some ric

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

     cant be used underneath cutting boards, please use rubber mats

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     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)

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Walls easily cleanable and light in color

     clean walls very dirty by dish area

5. Jun 9, 2021 Routine Score 85
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

     LEAK AT THE 3CS AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

     FLIES THROUGHOUT THE Restaurant( BACK AREA AND MID AREA)

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     CLEAN ICE MACHINE ALONG WHITE PANEL

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

     DOOR BACK OF KITCHEN NEEDS WEATHERSTRIPPING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

     FOOD ITEMS ARE ABOVE 41F, MEASURING AT 50F

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     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)

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

     FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS NEED CLEANING

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

     FLOORS NEED REPAIR, WALLS MOLDING/CASING; BASEBOARDS

6. Dec 23, 2020 Routine Score 86
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Damaged Equipment

     BROKEN LIDS

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Food Labeling- with common name of the food

     BULK WHITE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     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

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     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

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

     PLEASE HAVE 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

     floor tiles are loose as well as baseboards please repair

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

     please clean grease buildup on cooking equipment

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

     need testing strips for SMARTPOWER solution

7. Jun 11, 2020 Routine Score 92
   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

     back door needs to be tightfitting no daylight can come through, means for pests and rodents to come in

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

     BAD LEAK AT 3CS

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

     REPAIR BROKEN/LOOSE FLOOR TILES/BASEBOARDS

8. Jan 13, 2020 Routine Score 91
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

     DISH MACHINE IS NOT REACHING TEMP OF 180F ITS AT 117.6F

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     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

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

     FRUIT FLIES

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

     BULK CONTAINERS AND BOTTLES

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Light bulbs, light shields provided

     REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Handwashing signage

9. Jul 24, 2019 Routine Score 90
   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     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.

   • Serious Priority (3 points)

     Clean Sight and Touch

     Dirty interior of the ice bin.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

     Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

     Broken wheel on reach in cooler using a silver pan to level it.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Pest Control

     Observed fruit flies and flies in the restuarant.

   • Not serious Core (1 points)

     Other Violations

     Please print health postage sign about current inspection report. Obtain biohazard kit or written procedure.

10. Dec 26, 2018 Routine Score 88
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly; pink slime/bacteria observed.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      cooked ham measured at 47 degrees F

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      most recent on file is from 4/2018

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      a container of seasoning salt was stored on the floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

11. Jun 14, 2018 Routine Score 88
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      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.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      broken gaskets on the reach in coolers and freezer on front and cook line. SECOND WARNING

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Registered food service manager must be on ste during the operation.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

      provide a thermometer on the reach in cooler ( cooks line /// under the stove) SECOND WARNING.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      weather stripping on the frame of the door.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      Broken plumbing pipe under the three compartment sink.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

      Provide a ceiling in the front area over the coffee section.

12. Dec 22, 2017 Routine Score 91
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      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 )

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Maintain in Good Repair

      Broken gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cooks line. clean the gaskets.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      OTHER VIOLATIONS

      drying the machine washed dishes with a towel.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

      Provide thermometers in refrigerator case under the stove ( the end one on the units is broken .)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      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.

13. Jun 26, 2017 Routine Score 89
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest Control

      FLIES IN THE BACK KITCHEN

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

14. Dec 13, 2016 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

      Middle reach in cooler on main cooking line had no visible thermometer.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      Cooked Sausage held at 99.6°F in cooking area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

      Non original bulk storage must have label with common name.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

      bins stored on floor across from bulk storage.