FIRST CHINESE BBQ
5310 E BELKNAP H&I, Haltom City, TX, 76117
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 29, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 80
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County (county health dept), TX
Violations (9)
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed accumulation of black organic like matter on interior of ice machine. Observed accumulation of debris on can opener blade.Corrective Actions: Ensure ice machine is regularly cleaned and sanitized to prevent accumulation of organic matter. Ensure can opener blade is regularly cleaned and sanitized to prevent build up of debris.
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed raw beef stored in topping cooler at an internal temperature of 60°F. Observed raw chicken stored in topping cooler at an internal temperature of 60°F.Corrective Actions: Ensure cold hold temperature controlled for safety food items are held at 41°F or lower. Ensure cold hold temperature controlled for safety food items outside of adequate temperature range for longer than 4 hours are discarded.
- 23
Proper date marking and disposition
Observed several prepped food items stored in walk in cooler with no date labels.Corrective Actions: Ensure all prepped food items stored in coolers are date labeled.
- 24
Time as public health control: procedures and records
Observed no procedures or records for food items using time as a public health control.Corrective Actions: Ensure procedures and records are readily available for food items using time as a public health control.
- 33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Observed reach in topping cooler near flat top grill at an ambient temperature of 57°F.Corrective Actions: Ensure all coolers are able to maintain product temperature at 41°F or lower at all times.
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observed food item container stored on floor of walk in freezer.Corrective Actions: Ensure all food items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor at all times.
- 40
Personal cleanliness
Observed employee personal items stored near to go containers.Corrective Actions: Ensure employee personal items are stored away from food items and food contact surfaces.
- 41
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observed damp wiping cloths stored on food prep surfaces when not in use.Corrective Actions: Ensure damp wiping cloths are stored in sanitizing solution when not in use.
- 47
Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Observed one damaged fryer basket. Observed cardboard used as liner in walk in freezer.Corrective Actions: Ensure all surfaces in food preparation and storage areas are smooth, easily cleanable, and non absorbent. Ensure damaged fryer basket is repaired or replaced.
Source: Tarrant County (county health dept), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.