SCRATCH CATERING
1800 E HWY 114 STE 103, Southlake, TX, 76092
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 10, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 74
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 23
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County (county health dept), TX
Violations (23)
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observed no procedures in place for diarrheal and vomiting events. Corrective Actions: Must have procedures in place for diarrheal and vomiting events.
- 10
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Observed the hand sink located near the combi ovens with no soap. Corrective Actions: Must properly supply hand sinks at all times.
- 13
Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated
Observed what appeared to be mold on strawberries, raspberries and blueberries in the walk in cooler. Corrective Actions: Must discard bad condition produce. Must properly rotate food items in walk in cooler.
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed black grime on the flap of the ice machine. Corrective Actions: Must drain all ice then clean and sanitize the inside of the ice machine.
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed 0 PPM of chemical sanitizer releasing from the chemical dish machine during a cycle. Corrective Actions: Must service dish machine so it can sanitize between 50-100PPM. Must use 3-compartment sink until dish machine can sanitize properly.
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed black grime on the blade of the can opener located near the grill area. Corrective Actions: Must clean and sanitize.
- 21
Proper hot holding temperatures
Observed prepped meals on wheels individual meals stored in the hot box located to the right of the stove area maintaining a hot holding temperature of 126F for less than 2 hours. Corrective Actions: Must hot hold at 135F or higher at all times. Must reheat to 165F before serving.
- 23
Proper date marking and disposition
Observed cream of corn and crushed tomato sauce stored in the reach in cooler located in the back of house area near the receiving door with a prep date of 6/26/26. Corrective Actions: Must discard food items. Must only keep prepped food items for a maximum of 7 days.
- 38
Insects, rodents and animals not present
Observed a large receiving door propped open at the back of house area. Corrective Actions: Must keep all doors closed to prevent pest entry.
- 38
Insects, rodents and animals not present
Observee no pest control service records available when requested. Corrective Actions: Must have pest control records easily available upon request.
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observed ice accumulation of multiple food boxes in the walk in freezer. Corrective Actions: Must protect all food items from contamination.
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observed 2 boxes of potatoes stored on the floor in the back catering area. Corrective Actions: Must store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observed multiple boxes on the floor in the walk in freezer. Corrective Actions: Must store all food items at least 6 inches above the floor.
- 40
Personal cleanliness
Observed multiple personal belongings like cups, keys, lunch boxes and dipping tobacco stored around prep areas throughout kitchen. Corrective Actions: Must store all personal items in a designated area away from all food preparation and storage.
- 40
Personal cleanliness
Observed multiple employees not wearing hair restraints. Corrective Actions: Must have employees wearing hair restraints at all times.
- 48
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observed expired chemical test strips for the chemical dish machine. Corrective Actions: Must obtain new chemical test strips.
- 48
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observed expired chemical test strips for the quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution connected to the 3-compartment sink. Corrective Actions: Must obtain new chemical test strips.
- 49
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Observed built up grime on the inside of the microwave located in the dessert prep area. Corrective Actions: Must clean.
- 52
Sewage and waste water properly disposed
Observed an improper air gap at the chemical dish machine. Corrective Actions: Must provide at least a 1 inch air gap at the chemical dish machine.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed a large hole in the wall located underneath the back storage room breaker located near the back of house hot boxes. Corrective Actions: Must repair/replace damaged wall.
- 56
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observed a light out in the chemical storage area. Corrective Actions: Must replace/repair light.
- 56
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observed a vent light out in the vent hood above the combi oven area. Corrective Actions: Must replace/repair light.
- 56
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observed little to no light emitting from the walk in freezer. Corrective Actions: Must provide adequate lighting in walk in freezer.
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.