La Me Restaurant

9780 WALNUT ST #140, Dallas, TX 75243 · Dallas County

129cited violations

34serious tier

15inspections

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	9	1
2022	2	14	4
2021	2	16	3
2020	2	15	6
2019	2	19	7
2018	2	19	3
2017	4	37	10

Inspections

Jul 21, 2023 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Bleach concentration too high (200 ppm Cl)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Label and date all food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  Provide thermometers for all equipment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  Use hand sink for hand washing only
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  Observed few roaches
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Store wiping cloths properly
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Do not store food on the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean vent hood, cooler gaskets, and shelves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Replace damaged/stained ceiling tiles
Nov 17, 2022 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Dirty food contact surfaces Make line chopper slicer microwave ice machine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
  
  raw eggs over RTE Raw beef over rte
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  remove cardboard from from shelves remove protective film from equipment no card board on floor remove cloth for catching splash get cutting board mats- no cloth under cutting boards resurface cutting boards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  push A/C vent up exposed wiring- light in WIC fill in gap around WIC paint flaking
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  can not use bowl as a scoop
Feb 15, 2022 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Store eggs below ready to eat foods
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean mold in ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
  
  Store wipes in sanitized bucket water between use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  Remove pans off of the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean RIC fans
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor covering, mats and duckboards
  
  remove cardboard from floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Cover drinks in RIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  replace gaskets
Oct 17, 2021 Routine Score 76
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Ice use as food or cooling medium shall be made from drinking water
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  BLACK MOLD INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  DAMAGED Utensils
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
Apr 13, 2021 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Do not use cardboard as a shelf liner. Do not store food in grocery bags.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use maintained dry
  
  Do not tore food with wet wiping cloths.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent
  
  Do not use cardboard as a floor mat.
Dec 7, 2020 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Observed raw beef stored over cut vegetables.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no longer than 7 days.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
  
  Observed grocery bags used for food storage.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent
  
  Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Wet cloths must be stored in sanitizer between uses.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Need a handwash sign in the restroom, and all other handwash sinks.
Jun 18, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  cardboard boxes placed on the floor inside the food prep area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  bleach inside of a grill cleaner bottle
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
  
  soups need documentation-measured at 90 degrees F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  wet cloth towel placed on top of noodles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw eggs stored on the top shelf inside the walk in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  no chlorine detected in the 3 compartment sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Dec 23, 2019 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  BEEF 108
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  OBSERVED RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE RAW FISH
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Medicines labeled and stored properly
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
Jun 24, 2019 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  DO NOT STORE CHEMICAL ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS. OBSERVED CHEMICAL STORED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS AND ICE MACHINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
  
  SHRIMP ROLL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS i.e. SUGAR??? SALT???/
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves single use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  OTHER VIOLATIONS
  
  SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA AND STORE THEIR DRINK ABOVE FOOD RREP. TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS OFF THE FLOOR i.e. WALK IN COOLER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  ICE MACHINE , CEILING, FLOOR
Dec 11, 2018 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE MARK MEAT LOAF WITH USE BY DATE. SOME OF THE MEAT LOAF ARE NOT DATED
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
  
  FINAL NOTICE! LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT USE TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WITH TIME LABEL AND ALSO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPLACE DAMAGED RESTROOM DOOR REMOVE TAPE FROM CAN OPENER HOLDER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLER AND TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  SALT??? SUGAR??? CONTAINERS
May 8, 2018 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN TO RESTROOM
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  THAW PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER. OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING IN STANDING WATER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
  
  LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT USE TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WITH TIME LABEL AND ALOS PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPLACE BROKEN RESTROOM DOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. STORED ALL EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER CHEWING GUM.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  OBSERVED CHEMICAL BOTTLES STORED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS
Nov 9, 2017 Follow-up Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ICE MACHINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  OBSERVED CHEMICAL BOTTLES STORED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS AND ICE MACHINE. STORE ALL CHEMICAL BELOW FOOD PRODUCTS AND AWAY FORM EQUIPMENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  WARNING! TO FU 52'F, SHRIMP 53'F, MEAT LOAF 53'F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ON FOOD PREP. TABLES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  RESURFACES OR REPLCE CUTTING BOARD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  STORE ALL CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE
Oct 12, 2017 Routine Score 79
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  ABOVE FOOD BIN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  KEEP ALL SINGLE SERVE ARTICLE WITH HANDLE UPRIGHT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPLACE WORN GASKET
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  GRILLED PORK 120'F, RICE 122'F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE ABOVE FOOD PREP. STATION
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ICE MACHINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  BLOOD JELLO 52'F, TOFU 52'F
Sep 14, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  walk in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Receptacles provided in each area of the food establishment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  back door prop open
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  eggs
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
Apr 7, 2017 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  Provide food handler cards for all employees.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Date mark all RTE with a 7 day use by date.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Provide paper towels for all handsinks.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Clean WIC fan covers. Clean inside all coolers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Personal drinks must be covered with a lid and stored away from food items.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Sanitize all wet wiping cloths between uses.

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.