Howard Wang China Grill

4343 W NORTHWEST HWY #345, Dallas, TX 75220 · Dallas County

146cited violations

50serious 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
2024	1	11	3
2023	1	9	3
2022	2	17	6
2021	2	21	8
2020	2	20	5
2019	2	20	5
2018	2	19	8
2017	3	29	12

Inspections

Jan 10, 2024 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Gap at the bottom of back door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  store sanitizer buckets 6 inches off the ground
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Provide light shield for light in WIC: light out under vent hood
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves single use
  
  gloves not being used properly
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  sanitizer at the dishwasher reading 0ppm
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
  
  clean soda nozzle
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floor throughout kitchen
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  provide updated grease trap (last service was 5/23)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
  
  cannot have food box on top of trash can
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. Under refrigeration
  
  unapproved thawing method, cannot be thawed out at room temperature
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  provide thermometer for WIC
Jun 16, 2023 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Provide weather strip for bottom of back door/ gap at the the bottom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Provide cover/lid for food in RIC (lettuce)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  label squeeze bottles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Repair/replace missing light bulb under vent hood
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Cannot have raw food (scallops) above ready to eat food (cooked shrimp)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Sanitizer for dishwasher too low, reading 0 ppm
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
  
  keep time/record of out of temperature products/ food max- 4 hours
Aug 5, 2022 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Provide chlorine Sanitizer test strips
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Fruit flies observed
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Weak Chlorine sanitizer concentration at dish machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Keep foods covered
Jan 19, 2022 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food, utensils & equip under other sources
  
  Ice scoop handle in ice
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Flat noodles held at room temp
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Interior of coolers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- 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
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Do not store wiping cloth in hand sink
Dec 3, 2021 Routine Score 75
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  Replace dead bulb at vent hood
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
  
  Raw meat stored over ready to eat items
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Can opener blade, mold on food racks, reach in coolers and freezers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Provide chlorine test strips for dish machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
May 24, 2021 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Discard dented cans
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  PIC ensures food handlers properly trained
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Do not store raw beef over shrimp in walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Clean plates
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Interior of reach in cooler
Dec 1, 2020 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean interior of coolers, interior of ice machine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Discard dented cans
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Food inside walk in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
May 14, 2020 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food, utensils & equip under other sources
  
  Leak from cooler condensation unit
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  Keep wiping cloth 6 inches off the floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Licensed pest control applicator only
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Roach infestation. Manager has two weeks to get rid of roaches. Inspector will return after month end for follow up.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Do not use hand sink to store utensils
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Dec 4, 2019 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Dish machine sanitizer observed at 5ppm. Maintain at 50ppm
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Loosely cover cooling foods
  
  keep food items in cooler covered
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Do not store clorox containers in dump sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Provide sanitizer test strips
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Veggies held at 47F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
  
  Do not store ice scoop handle in ice
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Exterior of food storage containers in walk in cooler
Jun 5, 2019 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  in walk in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Interior of freezers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Do not store raw shrimp over lettuce in walk in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Dec 6, 2018 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  faucet leak by dish machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  repair damaged seals of reach in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean interior of reach in cooler
May 30, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  repair hand wash sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw chicken stored over shrimp in walk in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
Dec 4, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food, utensils & equip under other sources
  
  Ice scoop handle in ice
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
  
  Separate Nodles from raw meat
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  3 comp sink faucet
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  can opener blade, inside ice maker, inside reach in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Reach in cooler not working. Discarded 4 pounds of cooked chicken and 2 pounds of raw beef stored in it
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Jul 19, 2017 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  EMPLOYEES NEED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EATING AND DRINKING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENTS SUCH AS DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL, DUST WALL AND CEILING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  OBSERVED UTENSIL STORED IN HAND SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  FLOUR??? SUGAR???/
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  SODA GUNS, CAN OPENER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
- 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)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO EATING OR DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLERS
Jan 10, 2017 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  no towel allow to cover the food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw salmon, veggies store together
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the ric,prep area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  for all food containers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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.