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Mockingbird Diner

3130 W MOCKINGBIRD LN, Dallas, TX 75235 · Dallas County

24cited violations
2serious tier
3inspections

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

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20191131
20182111

Inspections

  1. Apr 29, 2019 Routine Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      label all chemical spray bottles

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      No RFSM observed on site. Must register with City.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      All food staff must be trained in food safety as soon as possible.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food thermometers provided and accessible

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      No paper towels at hand sink at cook line.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

      Observed chipped shelving inside WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      Daylight observed underneath the back/exit door - bakery area.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      Properly store employee drinking cup in designated area.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      Protect food by storing 6 inches off floor.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

      Do not store utensils inside of bulk/dry ingredients. Store inside holder to protect from contamination or store in bin with handle sticking up out of food.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Encrusted build-up (grease) at side of grill/stove top.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      Replace blown out light bulb underneath the vent hood filter.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Replace water sprayer hose (blue tape) at 3-comp sink. Properly secure fire alarms (Observed hanging in kitchen area).

  2. Oct 7, 2018 Routine Score 93
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      SOME FOOD IN WIC MISSING DATES/LABELS, MUST BE DATE MARKED AND LABELED

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      EMPLOYEE DRINKS ON SHELVES, MUST BE STORED IN DESIGNATED AREAS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      MOIST TOWELS STORED ON PREP TABLE. MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ON HOOD. MUST BE REPLACED

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      GAP BETWEEN HWS/WALL MUST BE SEALED

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      SOME FOOD IN WIC MISSING DATES/LABELS, MUST BE DATE MARKED AND LABELED

  3. Mar 28, 2018 Routine Score 93
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      reach in cooler reading 48

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      observed personal drink on prep table cutting board

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

      sanitizer buckets need to be 6 inches off the floor

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.