Gonzalez Restaurant
8121 BRUTON RD, Dallas, TX 75217 · Dallas County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 13 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 | 12 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 | 9 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 | 9 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 | 14 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jan 4, 2024 Routine Score 95
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - hardness of water
sanitizer on sanitizing bucket must be between 50-100ppm
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
<<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
Make sure to get food handler cards for every employees by Monday (1-08-2024)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 14, 2023 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink bottles in beans container
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves above hot holding tables and prep tables-dust clean dust from vent covers above hot holding table
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
repair gaskets around cooler doors
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
certificate expired-renew
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
provide approved material to support mixer remove plastic around cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 22, 2022 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm certificate expired-provide
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
gaskets around cooler broken
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
stew 49, taco meat 50.1 degrees f
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler cards
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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May 6, 2022 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Wash hands after all other activities
employee did not wash hands after touching a nose
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
ice machine damaged on exterior
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
found chemical cleaner above food holding unit
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Health permit posted
correct owners name on health permit, owner's name on health permit and sales tax do not match
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm certificate expired
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
raw shelled eggs found in dry storage area at 69.5 degrees f
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw shelled eggs above salsa/rte food
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Sanitization after Cleaning
sanitization required after utensils washing
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Nov 3, 2021 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received
Observed food on floor and dented cans
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Utensils, consumer self-service
damaged gasket around cooler and behind bar.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Clean shelves in RIC
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking for hard to date packaging
Food must be date marked for 7 days only
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Apr 28, 2021 Routine Score 82
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw shelled eggs stored above rte food, ground meat stored above steak
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method
employee dried gloves instead hands
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
paper towels missing
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine 0 ppm in sanitizer bucket
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
beans 59.2 degrees, 60 degrees f
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
broken gaskets
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Health permit posted
correct owners name on health permit. Call 214 670 8083 and make appointment. Owners name on health permit is Ray Gonzales on sales tax is Homemade Foods INC.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 21, 2020 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
coolers, freezers, chemicals, personal items
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
observed 59 degrees f-beans destroyed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
fruit flies
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Mar 3, 2020 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up 3 com sink wash rinse sanitize air dry
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean cooler inside,
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Reuse of single service articles
do not reuse single use articles
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking faucets on mop sink and utility sinks
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Sep 17, 2019 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Pesticides and rodenticides application criteria
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 27, 2019 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
STORING RAW MEAT OVER PRODUCE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY ICE MACHINE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 12, 2018 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
DENTED CANS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
RAW FOOD ON TOP OF COOKED FOOD
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 10, 2018 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
dirty can openers with food particles ( must be washed and sanitized. )
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
stored on hand wash sink and next to pitcher of drink.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 21, 2017 Routine Score 87
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
One cook was not wearing the hair restraints.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
the slicers for tomatoes and onions was dirty while in storage. ( clean the blades )
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash Wash hands after using toilet
employee came out of the restroom with one glove on and one off and then went back to touch items in the dish wash area .
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
cheese must be dated 21 days from date of opening the package.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment clearance of cleaning space
the crates used as shelves in the dry storage ( unable to clean under the shelves. )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Remove dead/trapped pests
evidence of dead roaches in the corner.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
common name on the product ( flour or mesa in a tupper ware container)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Apr 7, 2017 Routine Score 88
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
evidence of roaches ( call service )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
broken gaskets on the reach in the cooler throughout the kitchen area.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Expired Registered food service manager (None on site during the operation // all certificates expired)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
Sanitizer to weak at the three compartment sink Sanitizer to strong in the buckets of sanitizer ( teach and train employees on how to set up sanitizer buckets and dish washing procedures.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
associate washing spatulas washed and rinsed in the mop sink and failed to remove gloves and wash hands after process.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
all kitchen employees must have a food handlers cards.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Registered food service manager certificate expired ( the new ones area needed and must be posted for public viewing. )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 5, 2016 Routine Score 85
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Floor-mounted equip. sealed or elevated on 6'' legs
crates used as storage shelves unable to clean under the racks.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
broken automatic paper towel dispenser ( doesn't dispense s paper towels)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist wiping clothes not in sanitizer when not in use.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert single use items not used ( sitting on top counter. )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Manual ware washing, sink compartment requirement
the sinks must be setup as wash , rinse and sanitize.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
the raw meat stored in the cooler with all the vegetables.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Establishment Permit
the health permit and sales tax permit should say same thing ( One says Gonzales Club Inc. on sales tax and health permit says Rey Gonzales . show proof that he is a part of Gonzles Club Inc. )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
hand sink blocked in the corner by two table ( bar area)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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.