El Merendero Restaurant

333 W MOCKINGBIRD LN, Dallas, TX 75247 · Dallas County

219cited violations

73serious tier

19inspections

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	12	0
2022	4	42	17
2021	2	25	9
2020	2	17	9
2019	2	30	6
2018	6	74	25
2017	2	19	7

Inspections

Jun 11, 2023 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  label drink dispensers behind front counter
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
  
  store plastic ware in one direction
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Replace missing lights underneath the ventahood system
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean dirty vent filters
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
  
  label bulk containers of flour, etc.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  observed flies in the back storage area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  large container of banana's / soaking in water observed uncovered
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Replace damaged weather stripping at the back exit door. Front panel of ice machine expose/ cover it
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  all cooked ready to eat foods must be date marked with expiration date
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  provide current pest control report
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing procedures selected based on type
  
  observed staff just rinsing dirty dishes off with water. Dishes must be washed, rinse, and sanitize
Dec 8, 2022 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  Observed employee touching the plantains with bare hand
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Seal open gaps for the back door
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw shrimp store next to cooked shrimp Raw seafood above slaw raw eggs store next to ham and sausages
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide date marking for all food in the wic
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Keep all oil boxes and onion bag above floor 6 in
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Provide cleaning for the wic, coolers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Provide cover/lid for all food containers
Nov 21, 2022 Routine Score 78
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Seal open gaps for the back door
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Must washing hand before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  No shopping bag allow to wrap the food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw fish above cooked meat
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  observed employee bare hand contact with plantain and tortilla
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Provide cover for all food containers in ric and wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Observed standing water on the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Keep towel in sanitizer bucket between use
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Provide cleaning for the prep area, ric, wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Keep all food containers above floor 6 ins in wic
Oct 12, 2022 Routine Score 74
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  Seal the broken baseboard of wic
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw beef store next to cooked meat raw shrimp store next to cooked shrimp
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  keep towel in sanitizer bucket between use
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  Observed onion bag store next to bleach
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Provide cover for all food containers in wic and coolers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide date marking for the shrimp, soup, cooked meat
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Provide grease trap cleaning for every 3 months
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Fix the broken ice maker
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Seal open gaps for the back door
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Provide paper towel for the hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Provide cleaning for the wic, coolers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  All employees who working with the food must have food handler card
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Expired RFSM
Feb 25, 2022 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Can openers-cleanability
  
  Provide cleaning for the can opener
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cover items during pest control application
  
  observed flies catcher above prep table
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Provide lid/cover for all food containers in wic
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Provide cleaning for the prep area, wic, food containers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  bare hand contact with the sausage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  seal open gaps for all back doors
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide date marking for all foods in wic
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw meat store next to cooked meat and above the produce raw fish next to cooked crab
Jul 28, 2021 Routine Score 76
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide date marking for all foods in the WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  No towel allow under the cups
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Provide grease trap cleaning for every 3months
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Provide cover for all food containers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Provide cleaning for the prep area, wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  provide pest control record
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  bare hand contact with slaw
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw shrimp store with cooked shrimp raw beef store with raw chicken
Jan 7, 2021 Routine Score 75
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  observed bowel, food containers put direct on cheese, avocado
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw chicken store with milk above cooked meat raw eggs and limes store together
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the prep area, food containers, wic
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  provide grease trap ticket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  provide date marking for all foods in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  seal open gaps for the back door
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  observed pitcher in the hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  provide cleaning for all food equipments
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  fix the broken baseboard
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
Jun 25, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  observed shopping bag wrapping foods and cooking on the oven
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw chicken store next to seafood
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the prep area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  provide date marking all foods in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Jan 14, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  cole slaw 51'f, avocado 51'f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  cheese expired 11/19
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw meat above avocado raw eggs next to cheese
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  all foods in wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  provide cover for pots in wic
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for wic
Jul 19, 2019 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  unused equipment at back area unused equipment must be cover in a dry and clean location
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  floors behind equipment dirty with litter and food debris must be clean to avoid contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  food containers without lids or cover containers must be cover all food containers to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  lights not working on kitchen area lights in kitchen area must be repair or replace to proper condition
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date marking on some food containers must be date mark all food containers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  blood inside RI cooler unit at bottom floor must be clean and sanitize outside and inside on all cooler units
Jun 10, 2019 Routine Score 57
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site PIC must be present during operational hours
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  missing sanitizing solutions sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Chlorine concentration 3c sink 50 ppm Chlorine concentration missing test strips on site must be have test strips to verified chemical concentration
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean facilities as often as necessary.
  
  floors dirty on all areas including WI cooler unit must be clean to avoid contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  missing labeling on all food containers inside cooler units must be have labels on all food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
  
  3c sink at bar area broken faucets must be replace or repair to proper condition
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  food bags and food containers at floor level must be out the floor level to avoid cross contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Sanitization
  
  utensils not sanitize all utensils must be clean and sanitize on site during operational hours
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  exit door back area with gaps missing weather strips must be repair or replace to proper condition to avoid pest harboring
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  missing hand washing signage on all hand sinks
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  ceiling soiled with grease accumulations must be replace or repair to proper condition
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  hand sink blocked by equipment all hand sinks must be accessible at all times during operational hours
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  missing thermometers on all areas must be have visible and working thermometers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  personnel not using hand sink to wash hands must be use hand sink to clean hands during operational hours
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  cooking equipment with encrusted grease and soils deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw and cooked containers mixed on all shelving inside cooler units must be properly store to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  missing current food handler cards must be have current food handler cards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soiled linens storage
  
  soiled linens inside a not cover container expose to lawful smells and contamination must be have proper linen container with lids to avoid contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  shelving and racks on all areas with rust and oxidation must be replace or repair to proper condition
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  chemical containers on all areas must be store and properly separated from food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
  
  missing writing employee health policies
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  floors walls and ceiling dirty with soils accumulations and grease deposits must be clean to avoid contamination
Nov 24, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not present at time of inspection
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Please provide test strips
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
  
  Raw shell eggs left on countertop. Ambient temperature in interior of crates at 78.2°F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Interior of ice machine shows severe biofilm infections in interior ceiling compartment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  Can of spray paint over cans of coconut milk in storage area.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Date marked items have use by dates of 8/20/18
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Paper towel dispenser empty in back kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Waste Receptacles thoroughly cleaned
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
May 23, 2018 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Must replace damaged shelves in the WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  provide cover for an food containers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  all food in WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Raw eggs and tomato Store together
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for food containers, WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria
  
  Set up sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Seal open gaps for ack door
Mar 28, 2018 Routine Score 73
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  meat, eggs, tomato veggies on table without ref
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  lettuce, tomato, avocado
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  must have lid/cover for all food containers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the prep area, wic, ice machine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  eggs, and juice store together
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  provide date marking for all food in wic, ric
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  utensils in the hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  ric door
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria
  
  set up sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  broken tiles on the ceiling
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  seal open gaps for the back door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  oil boxes
Jan 25, 2018 Follow-up Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Medicines labeled and stored properly
  
  personal medication store on prep table next to food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  missing light shield, light bulb on vent a hood system
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  all employee must cover hair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  provide in restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for food storage containers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  provide soap at hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves, coolers, gaskets, freezers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
  
  provide thermometers in coolers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  squeeze bottles stores on cut sausages
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  cups 6 inches off floor
Jan 17, 2018 Routine Score 69
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  containers of food in prep table are not dated or identified by labels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  ceiling has water damaged
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal food/bevarages observed in prep area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed
  
  garbage stalked at back door
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  sales tax, health permit issued to different entities.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  mold debris inside ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  keep utensils with handle up
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  residential appliances are unaccepted
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  food on floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  beans observed at 85 must be 135
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  no bodily fluid kit found
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  debris observed on damaged prep box lid/utensils
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food on display shall be protected from contamination
  
  chips, foil observed in pico on prep line
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  none of the crew has a food handler certificate on premises
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
  
  thermometers are not provided in ric
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxics according to additional condition
  
  sanitizing solution over 200 ppm
Jan 12, 2018 Routine Score 69
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  bean:135
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  mold, debris inside ice machine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Medicines labeled and stored properly
  
  observed personal medication on shelf above prep area and storage
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  sanitize solution over 200 ppm
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  container of food in prep atable are not label
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  handle in ice
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal food/bevearges observed in prep area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  food on the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  ceiling has water damaged
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  debris observed on damaged prep box lid/ utensils
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
Jul 20, 2017 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  RUST ON ICE MACHINE, DAMAGED PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  RUST AND MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE
Jan 12, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  VARIOUS ITEMS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  SOAP STORED IN HAND SINK

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.