Catfish King

6940 S COCKRELL HILL RD, Dallas, TX 75237

112cited violations

30serious tier

11inspections

Historical record. Historical: the City of Dallas published this dataset from October 2016 to February 2024 and then ended it (dataset ended 2024). Later inspections are not in it. Points follow the Texas inspection form: Priority items 3 points (shown as serious), Priority Foundation 2, Core 1.

Establishment

Type: Food establishment
Inspected by: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset)
Official record: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset) inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2024	1	10	2
2023	1	8	2
2022	1	11	2
2020	2	23	5
2019	1	8	2
2018	2	19	6
2017	3	33	11

Inspections

Feb 12, 2024 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  EXPIRED CFM. RENEW WITHIN 10 DAYS.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLS, LOOSE FRP WALLS AND HOLES ON WALLS.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  REPLACE DAMAGED LIDS OF STORAGE CONTAINERS. DO NOT USE FOIL AS LINER, USE MATERIAL THAT IS NON ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DOES NOT CHIP.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  USE A HANDLED UTENSIL AND KEEP UPRIGHT.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  PROVIDE DATE MARKS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  OBSERVED DRESSING WITH MOLD, DISPOSE OF DRESSING.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER, REMOVE ALL HARBORING CONDITIONS MENTIONED ON ECOLAB REPORT.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON ICE CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Feb 17, 2023 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  RENEW EXPIRED RFSM. SECOND AND FINAL WARNING.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD LEFT UNCOVERED IN WALK IN FREEZER, COVER.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLES WITH TOXIC CHEMICALS NOT LABELED. LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  OBSERVED HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN. GRIME/DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER. GRIME BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  OBSERVED DAMAGED LIDS OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, REPLACE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store clean utensils in a self-draining position
  
  OBSERVED ICE BUCKETS STORED UPRIGHT AND COLLECTING WATER, STORE IN SELF DRAINING POSITION.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF DRY STORAGE ROOM, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  OBSERVED RED CHLORINE RESIDUE AND GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN.
Feb 25, 2022 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  observed peeling paint on light, observed damaged wall in mens restroom. repair.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking
  
  observed soiled knife restocked on wire shelve, clean before restocking.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  observed dust build up on fans of walk in cooler, observed grime build up on equipment, grime build up on gaskets, clean.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  observed molded butter and mold on surface of coleslaw sauce. DISPOSE OF FOOD.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  observed food in walk in freezer left uncovered. cover
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  observed thawing food in water but with no water running. have running water.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  observed grime build up on ice machine, clean and sanitize ice machine.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
  
  observed cups have splash residue due to being stored next to hand sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  observed build up of dust on intake of vents, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  observed fruit flies in kitchen, remove harboring conditions.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  renew expired RFSM.
Mar 26, 2020 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  small pooling of water observed, remove harboring condition. fruit flies observed at ice machine, ecolab came on 03-03-20 and observed no pest. Call ecolab and request fogging of ice machine area.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site, expired RFSM. renew.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide thermometer for red bull ric.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date mark all small cups of sauces, sauces have been removed from original packaging and placed in small single serve containers. SECOND CONSECUTIVE REPEATED OFFENSE.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  black residue on roof of ice machine, dispose of ice and clean/sanitize ice machine. SECOND CONSECUTIVE OFFENSE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store clean utensils in a self-draining position
  
  ice buckets stored upright and collecting ice melt water, store inverted to let drain.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  raw fish left uncovered in walk in freezer.
Feb 26, 2020 Routine Score 74
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  back up observed on drain used for mop water, repair. Ice bin waste water not draining properly, due to broken floor tiles water gathers and does not slope into drain.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  heavy grime on walls of dry storage, dust on walk in cooler fans, grime on floors and puddles of water observed throughout establishment. grime on outside of containers. CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  uncovered container of corn meal in dry storage, uncovered container of refried beans in wic and uncovered frozen food in reach in cooler, COVER FOODS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION .
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  using foil as liner to store single service items on, damaged containers observed. REPLACE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  small containers of red sauce and tartar sauce not date marked in walk in cooler, DATE MARK ALL FOOD THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  found box of molded tomatoes, discard.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  package of raw bacon stored above cabbage. arrange properly to prevent contamination.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  found multiple clean utensils on soiled non food contact surfaces.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  grime and food debris build up on floor in dry storage area. fruit flies observed at ice machine and at drain located in front of 3 comp sink. pooling of water underneath drive thru ice bin. remove harboring conditions.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  black residue on roof of ice machine, dispose of ice and clean/sanitize ice machine.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  heavy dust on on exhaust and intake vents. clean
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  multiple damaged walls in kitchen. damaged corner of wall in kitchen. missing cove base. REPAIR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)
  
  provide trash can for all hand sinks.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide thermometer for red bull reach in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  POST NEW RFSM.
Feb 14, 2019 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  pink slime on white lip of ice bin, clean and sanitize.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  repair leak coming 3 comp sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  pest in ice bin area, find source.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  opened water bottle on food contact surfaces.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  cabbage stored below leaky drain pipe of WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  utensils stored in drawer that is soiled. Ice build up in RIF.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean behind and underneath equipment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair corner bead of dry storage room.
Aug 9, 2018 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Cubbed steak at 46.4F and cole slaw 48.3F. 2nd warning.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Equipment is not cooling to capacity, PIC is using ice to maintain temps but i informed her that they need to find a better solution. PIC states that new equipment is on the way. 2nd warning.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  Ice bin handle is still damaged, has been ordered.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
  
  Clean coke nozzles.
Jul 9, 2018 Routine Score 71
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  food in walk in cooler need to be date mark. 1 st warning. COS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  A/C unit in walk in cooler has drain pipe that is loose.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  Fruit flies throughout establishment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Many areas have low light. replace light bulbs.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
  
  No home use pesticides in establishment(Ortho Spray) COS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  handle touching beans
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Need towels to dry hands at hand wash station and mens restroom. COS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage, prohibited areas - locker rooms
  
  Storage container holding beans, four, corn meal are in employee locker rooms.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  damage floor tile
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Food not to cold hold temperature requirements.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Door to ice bin is damaged
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean inside ice bin/machine.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM certificate is expired.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  grease trap ticket need to be within 90 days of inspection.
Nov 19, 2017 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
May 31, 2017 Follow-up Score 73
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Conveying Sewage
  
  IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTEWATER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  STORED ON PREP TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  RAW FISH IN STANDING WATER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
  
  AT FRONT HANDSINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
  
  KEEP PROTECTED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIEES IN ESTABLISHMENT ON FOOD EQUIPMENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
  
  IMPROPER GLOVE USE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  TARTER SAUCE 54.9*F, COLE SLAW 45*F, RAW FISH IN WATER 58*F, SLICED TOMATOES 47*F
Mar 16, 2017 Routine Score 70
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  EMPLOYEE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING GLOVES THEN DISCARD, AND PROCEEDED TO DONN NEW GLOVES.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  TARTER SAUCE 58*F AT ROOM TEMP: LEMON JUICE STATES R.A. OPENING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  MUST REPAIR CHIPPING PAINT THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  LABEL BULK CONTAINER WITH CORRECT NAME
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW MEATS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
  
  OBSERVED RAW FISH IN STANDING ICE BATH
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPLACE ALL TORN DOOR GASKET
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINK STORED ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  DISCONTINUE ICE/ BATH FOR COLD HOLD : MUST PROVIDE NSF APPROVED COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION FOR COLD HOLD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  PIC ensures effective handwashing being done
  
  PIC WAS NOT MONITORING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING TECHNIQUES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Conveying Sewage
  
  MOP SINK BACK UP/ NON DRAINING: MUST REPAIR IN 24 HOURS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  OBSERVED CONTAINER IN TARTER SAUCE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  IN WIF

Source: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset). History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.