WnB Factory @ Dallas

Observed cooked chicken wings in fry basket holding at a temperature less than 135F. Employee stated wings had been cooked in basket about 30 minutes ago. CA: Hot TCS food items are to be maintained at 135F or above. COS: Food Employee reheated wings greater than 165F.

Observed build up/ accumulation of food debris on shelving, walls, and floors of walk-in cooler. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed insufficient to no lighting in walk in cooler. CA: Lighting intensity in food storage and prep areas to be at least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor.

Observed employee remake sanitizer solution, restock disposable paper towels, then don gloves and begin preparing rice bowl without washing hands between tasks and donning gloves. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. COS: Employee was instructed to stop & wash hands. Employee discarded rice.

Observed liquid pasteurized eggs holding at a temperature greater than 41F on prep top cooler. PIC stated eggs had been on cooler since 10am. CA: Cold TCS food items to be maintained at 41F or below. COS: PIC placed eggs in walk in cooler to cool within 1 hour.

Observed raw chicken holding at a temperature greater than 41F in walk in cooler. CA: Cold TCS food items to be maintained at 41F or below. COS: PIC was seen moving container of raw chicken to WIC as soon as inspection started. PIC stated that chicken had been out of cooler for 15 minutes, therefore placed in cooler to cool.

Observed PIC unable to perform duties due to having the following risk factor violations: Employee Health - Good hygienic practices & preventing contamination of hands, Proper cleaning & sanitization of food equipment, Cold holding of TCS foods, and datemarking procedures. CA: PIC must ensure compliance with all risk factors. PIC to request training.

Observed certified food safety manager certification had expired in October of 2025 posted in public view. No valid certification at facility. CA: All licenses, certificates, diplomas, or other similar credentials issued or granted to an owneror operator who has successfully completed an approved or accredited food safety certification course and exam shall expire on the expiration date determined by the credentialing organization. Within ninety days of the expiration of the CFSM certificate, the CFSM shall enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass an approved exam and obtain a new certificate. Health dept to check back for certification renewal.

Observed employee drinks in single-service cups with lids and straws stored on prep top cooler, and prep top table and then moved to shelf with seasonings above exposed bowl of cooked french fries in main kitchen area. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: PIC moved drinks to designated area.

Observed employee wash and rinse food containers in 3 vat sink then store in clean dish area. Employee did not sanitize dishes after rinsing. CA: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. (Wash, Rinse, Sanitize). COS: PIC made sanitizer in 3 vat sink and re-washed and sanitized all food containers.

Observed multiple bulk containers of cooked white rice stored in facility over 24 hours without date mark label. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. COS: PIC discarded rice.

Observed bulk container of site-made ranch (prep date of 12/9) held in facility past maximum of 7 days. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. COS: PIC discarded ranch.

Did not observe any test strips in the facility. CA: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Facility to have strips readily available to test solution by specified date.

Observed employee personal item (headphone) stored above prep top unit. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: Employee removed items to designated area.

Observed multiple TCS food items cold holding at a temperature above 41 degrees in main kitchen prep top/prep top underneath storage cooler. CA: time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: PIC instructed that all TCS items were held in cooler longer than 4 hours, therefore TCS items discarded.

Observed half a to-go box of half-eaten fries on shelf with dry food items. PIC could not verify when food was placed there. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. COS: Food was discarded.

Observed employee personal item (Beverage can) stored above prep top unit. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: Educated on storage of employee drinks in single service cup, lid, and straw. Drink was discarded

Observed multiple TCS food items (coleslaw, and site made ranch) held in facility over 24 hours without date mark. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. COS: Spoke with PIC about datemarking policy. All TCS food items without datemark discarded.

Observed utensil used for sugar directly touching the sugar with utensils handle. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container COS: PIC removed utensil from sugar and was educated on proper storage

Observed rusted lining on interior of microwave oven. CA: Microwave ovens shall be in good repair and meet the safety standards specified in 21 CFR 1030.10 for Microwave ovens. COS: Microwave to be replaced.

Observed half-eaten burger in to-go box stored on shelf with dry food items. CA: Food was discarded.

Observed employee washing hands in meat prep sink. CA: Employee instructed to wash hands in handwashing sink.

Observed no hand drying provision at handwashing sink in main kitchen. CA: Employee placed paper towels at sink.

Observed sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink in front service area. CA: PIC removed sanitizer bucket.

Observed spray bottle with blue substance stored on shelf above prep table in main kitchen area. CA: Employee stated bottle was Windex, labeled bottle, and moved to designated area.

Observed multiple boxes of buns stored directly on floor in walk in freezer. CA: Employee moved boxes to shelving unit.

Observed employee preparing food items (sauces, shredded cheese) while wearing watch in main kitchen area. CA: Employee removed watch.

Observed employee personal item (phone) stored on single-service items above prep top unit. CA: Employee removed items to designated area.

Observed employee in main kitchen working with food without proper hair restraint. CA: PIC provided employee with hair net.

Observed no discard time or initial temperature on house made medium sauce. CA: PIC discarded sauce.

Observed handwashing sink with cup and steel wool stored inside. CA: PIC removed items from handwashing sink.

Observed microwave not maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC will have microwave cleaned.

Observed multiple TCS food items (lettuce, cooked rice, coleslaw) held in facility over 24 without date marking. CA: Spoke with PIC about datemarking policy. All TCS food items without datemark discarded.

Observed employee personal items (vape and phone charger) on prep top above food contact surface. CA: PIC put employee items in designated area.

Observed food storage containers not properly labeled (rice) and various sauces in prep top cooler. CA: PIC labeled all food products that are not unmistakably recognized.

Observed build up of food debris on shelving in WIC and in food prep area with sauces. CA: PIC to have specified areas cleaned to sight and touch. Site visited on 12/6/2023 and shelves were cleaned to sight and touch.

Observed bucket of chemical cleaner being held in main kitchen food preparation sink. CA: PIC removed bucket from sink area.

Observed employee personal items (Cell Phone) stored on food contact surface in main kitchen. CA: PIC had employees move personal items to designated area.

Observed site made medium sauce being held in main kitchen at 75 degrees. CA: PIC discarded sauce.

Observed handwashing sink did not have any disposable hand towels. CA: Employee stocked handwashing sink with more paper towels.

Observed employee washing and rinsing dishes in 3 vat sink without sanitizing. CA: Instructed employee to utilize the sanitization step.

Observed employee in main kitchen working with food while wearing jewelry other than plain smooth ring. CA: Employee removed jewelry.

Observed damp towel stored on the counter top in the front service area. CA: PIC removed the sanitizer towel.

Observed in-use fly strips stored over food container. CA: PIC will remove fly strips from facility.

Observed rice below Electric Insect control device in main kitchen. CA: PIC to relocate rice.

Observed rusted lining on interior of microwave oven. CA: Microwave to be replaced.

Observed build up of food debris on shelving, prep top creasing, and underneath grilling area in main kitchen. CA: PIC to have specified areas cleaned to sight and touch.