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5500 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, TX 75209 · Dallas County

36cited violations
10serious tier
14inspections

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
2024121
2023162
2022251
2021260
2020210
2019240
2018272
2017254

Inspections

  1. Jan 8, 2024 Routine Score 96
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Keep fries 6 inches off floor

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      Observed leaking backflow on mop sink

  2. May 11, 2023 Routine Score 89
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Observed beef @ 54 F and raw egg @ 46.5 F

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Do not store personal drinks above food product

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean dirty WIC gaskets and A/C vents

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • 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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

  3. Nov 8, 2022 Routine Score 94
    • 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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      ConsumerHealthRFSMandTemp.Dallascityhall.com

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      REpair leak on hand wash sink in back (cold faucet valve)

  4. Mar 9, 2022 Routine Score 98
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Observed soap dispenser in men's restroom not attached to wall.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      Permit not posted. Call 214-670-8083 for replacement.

  5. Sep 24, 2021 Routine Score 93
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      Observed strong sewer smell throughout the establishment

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      No paper towels at the front hand sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Encrusted grease build up on grills

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food thermometers provided and accessible

      Provide hang thermometer inside of walk in cooler

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Observed personal items stored on storage shelves

  6. Mar 19, 2021 Routine Score 98
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

      Observed cardboard used as shelf liner under chemicals

  7. Sep 22, 2020 Routine Score 99
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      repair kick plate by WIC door.

  8. Feb 26, 2020 Routine Score 100
  9. Aug 14, 2019 Routine Score 97
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      RFSM must be on site at all times of operation

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Seal hand sinks and 3-comp sink to wall.

  10. Mar 27, 2019 Routine Score 97
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Renew RFSM with city and have it posted.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Ensure heavy use locations such as handles are cleaned every four hours.

  11. Sep 27, 2018 Routine Score 91
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Maintain in Good Repair

      ice machine

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

      qua sanitizer 0 ppm

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      pancake mix stored under raw eggs

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean coolers, freezers

  12. Mar 7, 2018 Routine Score 96
    • 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

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean gaskets

  13. Aug 17, 2017 Routine Score 88
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items stored above food/utensils

      above utensils

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      tomato: 53° F, lettuce 48° F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      observed mold in ice machine

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

  14. Mar 15, 2017 Routine Score 98
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      BUCKET IN 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.