Whataburger
5500 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, TX 75209 · 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 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
Inspections
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Jan 8, 2024 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Keep fries 6 inches off floor
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Observed leaking backflow on mop sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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May 11, 2023 Routine Score 89
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed beef @ 54 F and raw egg @ 46.5 F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Do not store personal drinks above food product
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty WIC gaskets and A/C vents
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair RIC in kitchen; Not holding temps under 41 F or at 41 F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Nov 8, 2022 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Keep all TCS cold hold items at 41 F or lower at all times. Observed ice cream machine at 47.6 F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
ConsumerHealthRFSMandTemp.Dallascityhall.com
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REpair leak on hand wash sink in back (cold faucet valve)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 9, 2022 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed soap dispenser in men's restroom not attached to wall.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Permit not posted. Call 214-670-8083 for replacement.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Sep 24, 2021 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
Observed strong sewer smell throughout the establishment
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
No paper towels at the front hand sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Encrusted grease build up on grills
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide hang thermometer inside of walk in cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed personal items stored on storage shelves
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 19, 2021 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed cardboard used as shelf liner under chemicals
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Sep 22, 2020 Routine Score 99
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair kick plate by WIC door.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Feb 26, 2020 Routine Score 100
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Aug 14, 2019 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM must be on site at all times of operation
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal hand sinks and 3-comp sink to wall.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Mar 27, 2019 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Renew RFSM with city and have it posted.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Ensure heavy use locations such as handles are cleaned every four hours.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Sep 27, 2018 Routine Score 91
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
ice machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
qua sanitizer 0 ppm
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
pancake mix stored under raw eggs
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, freezers
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Mar 7, 2018 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
keep off the floor -sanitizer buckets
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
have bodily fluids spill clean up instructions
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Aug 17, 2017 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
above utensils
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tomato: 53° F, lettuce 48° F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
observed mold in ice machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 15, 2017 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
BUCKET IN SINK
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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.