Lovers Pizza & Pasta

5605 W LOVERS LN, Dallas, TX 75209 · Dallas County

96cited violations

17serious 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

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2023	2	12	4
2022	1	5	1
2021	2	13	2
2020	3	27	4
2019	2	12	1
2018	2	12	2
2017	2	15	3

Inspections

Oct 22, 2023 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  PIC ensure conditional employee who exhibits or reports a symptom, or who reports diagnosed illn
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  Excessive SPILLAGE ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. PROVIDE Equipment TO BE MAINTAINED CLEAN
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  FAUCET ON HAND SINK WILL NOT TURN OFF, HAS CONSTANT DRIP. PROVIDE APPROVED REPAIR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  DAMAGE FLOOR TILE AND WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM-
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  PROVIDE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE
Mar 30, 2023 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed noodles @ 53.2 F/53.4 F, lasanga @ 45.3 F,
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean inside dirty RIC (shelves, gaskets, inner panels), dirty soda nozzles on fountain machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  RIC/WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean dirty storage shelves and exterior of equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair leaking hand sinks in kitchen and back room area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  post hand wash sign in restroom
Jul 28, 2022 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed mold on nozzle of soda fountain machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers--small diameter probe
  
  Provide probe thermometer for food temps
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair gasket on WIC door and floor tile in kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Post 'choking poster' sign and 'inspection report available' sign up for public view
Dec 7, 2021 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty soda and ice dispencer.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Observed cardboard used as a liner.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  Observed equipment stored on the floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Observed dirty floor in WIC and dry storage.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair loose tiles and holes in walls throughout.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Need handwash signage in restrooms.
May 25, 2021 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Medicines labeled and stored properly
  
  Observed medication stored in cooler with food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment has cracks and corners
  
  Observed cracked containers/lids
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed live cockroach
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed knife stored on shelf with food under prep table
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty floor, shelves, outsides of food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Observed sink coming detached from wall. Observed broken tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Provide hand wash sign in restroom
Nov 30, 2020 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed rodent droppings, Open rodent trap.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Observed towels not in sanitizer solution. Keep sanitizer bucket ready during food prep/service hours.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed spoon kept in WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  Observed re-using single-use containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label ingredients
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Provide handwash sign in restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Toilet tissue, availability
  
  Provide toilet paper.
Oct 28, 2020 Routine Score 79
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Observed contaminated salt bowl, debris drop into pizza sauce in RIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw shrimp stored over cheese
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty inside microwave, dirty inside RIF and RIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment has cracks and corners
  
  Observed cracked container lid.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Observed torn gasket on RIF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Remove dead/trapped pests
  
  Observed dead cockroaches flattened in RIF door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  No sanitizer bucket set up. Wiping cloths left on shelves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Observed foods uncovered
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  Observed re-using single-use plastic containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label sugar, yellow powder ingredient, and water for use in food prep
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed very dirty throughout entire kitchen (walls, shelves, equipment, floors, outsides of containers) Deep clean needed.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Heating/ventilation: designed and installed
  
  Observed vents not secured
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Observed repairs needed. Broken floor tiles, holes in wall, ceiling, and door. RFP detaching from wall in back.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Provide handwash signs at all hand sinks
Apr 29, 2020 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  Do not block hand sink or leave items inside
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Observed cardboard and plastic wrap as shelf liner and plastic wrap covering microwave. Surfaces should be durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean bottom of RIF, WIC floor, and WIC shelves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
  
  Keep restroom door closed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Provide handwash signs at hand sinks
Nov 4, 2019 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty can opener blade. Dirty inside RIF and inside microwave.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
  
  Cool sauce in smaller portions to allow faster cooling.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Observed plastic wrap and foil as shelf liner. Must be easily cleanable and durable.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Observed back door not self-closing
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label cooking spray bottlerepair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair broken wall
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
  
  Keep bathroom door closed.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks.
Apr 22, 2019 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label oill container
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
Oct 17, 2018 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  store raw eggs at bottom of cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  interior of coolers
Apr 11, 2018 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair damaged doors
- 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)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
Oct 9, 2017 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
  
  KEEP DUMPSTERS COLVERED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  DOOR HANDLE OF REACH IN COOLER, DAMAGED PANEL OF ICE MAKER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  First Aid
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  EVIDENCE OF DRINKING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER SAUCES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  HAND SINKS
Mar 27, 2017 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE MISSING END GAPS FROM LIGHTS ABOVE ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  USE FOOD PREP. SINK TO WASH FOOD ONLY
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  OBSERVED ONE ROACH ON FLOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  TO ALL HAND SINKS FROM KITCHEN AND RESTROOM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH LARGER WEATHER STRIP

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.