Ellen's Southern Kitchen

1701 N MARKET ST #130, Dallas, TX 75202 · Dallas County

90cited violations

29serious tier

13inspections

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
2023	1	8	2
2022	1	11	3
2021	2	15	6
2020	2	16	5
2019	2	15	4
2018	2	5	1
2017	2	14	4
2016	1	6	4

Inspections

May 23, 2023 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
Oct 6, 2022 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  FOOD TEMPS ABOVE 45FF
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  MOLDY ONIONS FOUND
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  LEAKING SINKS (2)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN CLOSET ADJACENT TO KITCHEN, POISON PRESENT, NO PEST SIGHTING, FLIES PRESENT
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
  
  REACH IN COOLERS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY COOLING PRODUCTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  REPORTED ON PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS, FIX BACK DOOR IN KITCHEN TO REDUCE PEST ACCESS, USE WEATHER STRIPPING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINKS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  KEEP OFF THE GROUND
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean as specified
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities
  
  CLEAN WALLS BY PLASTIC CONTAINERS SEAL HOLES IN THE WALL CEILING (7), (19)
Nov 8, 2021 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  COOLER WITH FISH AND RIBEYE HAS ITEMS ABOVE TEMPS (SEE TEMP OBS)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  LOOSE AND LEAKING WATER AT 3CS AT FAUCET HEAD ASSEMBLY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
  
  NEED CLEANING IN BAR AREA
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  NO FOOD IN HAND SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Condiments protected from contamination
  
  LIDS ARE NEED ON CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN WIC, MANY PRODUCTS ARE UNCOVERED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  GNATS. FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND BAR
May 5, 2021 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SALMON WAS AT 61.1F AND PORK CHOPS 52.4F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  MOLDY ONION, BLUEBERRIES WERE MOLDY
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING AT THE TOP
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  LEAK AT HANDSINK NEAR COFFEE MACHINE, 3CS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  BLUE BINS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  VENT BY PREP STATION, FAN COVERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  PLASTIC CONTAINER CAN'T BE USED FOR MEASURING
Nov 4, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  misaligned tiles in the kitchen dish area ceiling tiles are dirty in the kitchen area ce
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  container housing flour is missing the blue lid to keep moisture out
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  fan covers in wic vents are dirty and by open food products
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  case of chocolate expired on 11/01/2020
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
  
  handle or scoop is needed for dispensing items out of bulk containers. small aluminum bowls were used
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  noted on last inspection
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean ice machine black spores found inside
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  temps are above 45F in most of the coolers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
  
  cant be used underneath cutting board, noted on last inspection
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean as specified
  
  one soda nozzle cap at bar found to be dirty
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  last cleaning was 03/05/2020
Apr 2, 2020 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  FLIES AT ENTRY WAY OF KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  NEEDED BACK OF KITCHEN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  NEEDED AT BACK HAND SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  NO HOT WATER AT BACK PREP SINK DUE TO LEAK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  MUST HAVE HANDLE AND HANDLES MUST BE UPRIGHT
Oct 22, 2019 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  LEAKY FAUCET HEADS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  TO ELIMINATE FLIES AND RODENTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
  
  BULK CONTAINERS, BOTTLES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
Apr 29, 2019 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
Oct 16, 2018 Routine Score 96
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  dirty gaskets
Apr 16, 2018 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
Oct 21, 2017 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  repair leak at handwash sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  squeeze bottles
Jun 8, 2017 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Spray bottles with colored fluid unlabeled in dish washing area and near freezers in receiving area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Steamed broccoli and shredded cheese stored in walk in cooler stored uncovered. Please remind employees to cover cooling chili once cooled.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held
  
  Multiple cans of soup with dented edges around lip.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  Hand wash sink near production area of kitchen soap dispenser was empty.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  3 lights not functioning under vent hood in production area of kitchen.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
  
  Door to reach in cooler became dislodged when attempted to open it.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  Reach in cooler storing dispensed ketchup cups and ready prepped salads missing thermometer. Reach in cooler in production area of kitchen missing thermometer. Advise periodically auditing coolers for thermometers.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
  
  Food ice used to store opened jug of orange juice and opened bottle of white wine. Management discarded and replaced food ice
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Cutting board severely scored and burned on right side. Should be replaced.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Hand wash sink near production area of kitchen has non functioning valves for hot and cold water.
Nov 22, 2016 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  Concentrations varied on sanitizer buckets at either 0 ppm or greater than 400ppm
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Bananas Foster dated 11/7/16 (>19 days old) Some cut vegetables and cut cured meats not date marked.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Area around can opener dirty. Ice machine still has soil.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Raw shell eggs stored over ready to east asparagus. Raw shell eggs stored in same milk crate as milk containers. Raw Fish under Raw Beef
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Grease trap must be service at least once every three months.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Salsa Verde 64.3°F Cut Corn 64.5°F

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.