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FIRST CHINESE BBQ

5310 E BELKNAP H&I, Haltom City, TX, 76117

Score 80

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.