Grandy's #5301
8228 E RL THORNTON FRWY, Dallas, TX 75228
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 25 | 7 |
| 2022 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 21 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 | 62 | 13 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 15 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 | 16 | 3 |
Inspections
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Oct 12, 2023 Follow-up Score 93
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean cabinet under soda machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, can opener
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
observed fruit flies
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
provide catch buckets on vent a hood
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
premises needs be in good repair, cove base, ceiling tiles, faucet on hand sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Sep 15, 2023 Routine Score 77
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken stored above rte food in walk in cooler
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace light bulbs on vent a hood
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, shelves, can opener
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
repair frame around walk in cooler and walk in freezer doors
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign in restroom and back prep area
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking pipe under 3 com sink, leaking on faucets asap, leaking line in small 3 com sink area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, shelves
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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
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
observed gap at back door
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
premises needs be in good condition, repair damaged wall tiles, floor tiles
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 15, 2023 Routine Score 87
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gaps at doors
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean all food contact surfaces
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair floor tiles, ceiling tiles, walls
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
provide rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
no hot water
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean tables, gaskets, doors-exteriors
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jul 8, 2022 Routine Score 85
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
keep personal drinks away from prep tables
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, cooler doors
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, faucet on prep sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all food employees need obtain food handler certificates
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine, can opener, clean ice dispenser on soda machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor in walk in freezer-store food 6 inches off ground
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
keep utensils 6 inches off the floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at exit door
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Nov 29, 2021 Routine Score 81
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken needs to be below fish
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace light shield
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
whisker observed in hand sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm must be on site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean ice machine (outside), gaskets, shelves, fryer area
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
sanitizer was more than 400 ppm
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
observed water dripping on boxes
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair all gaps on walls, ceiling
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
no personal food items in food or storage area
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
mop sink backflow needs repair, repair 3 com sink line-pipe under 3 com sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
missing hand washing sign
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 25, 2021 Routine Score 83
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
manager with rfsm certificate not on site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer in coolers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal items-drinks
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
observed ice cream in ice machine for human consumption
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
broken light shields
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean freezers, coolers (interior and exterior), shelves, gaskets, grill, tables
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all food employees need to obtain food handler cards
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Nov 30, 2020 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Dented cans in storage room
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Surfaces are in need of extensive cleaning, including the ice machine and can opener
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Faucets do not work at the hand wash station near the drive through window.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Obtain sanitizer test strips
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Contact pest control company to address flies.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
Employees with long hair must wear hair restraints
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Cover all foods (specifically the catfish) in the walk in cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Store ice scoops in a dispenser to minimize contaminant exposure.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Walk in cooler walls need cleaning
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Walk in cooler doors must self close
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store single-service item in original package
Store single use items in an area free of contamiation
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 27, 2020 Routine Score 70
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
repair leak in walk in freezer, repair freezer door, frame around cooler/freezer door
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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)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical spray bottles
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
clean equipment
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets, shelves, doors, prep tables
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
scramble eggs 107 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 fish stored under raw chicken, raw chicken stored above water and rte food
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
provide paper towels
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No Water
no water on front hand sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
provide
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
lights on vent a hood
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer in cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
provide sign about inspection report
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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
Core (1 points)
Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines
food in walk in freezer
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
roach
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Apr 30, 2020 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
clean fryers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
observed leaking pipe under 3 com sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food on floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler's doors, shelves in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, tables, coolers, ice machine
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
sign about inspection report
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
observed roaches, fruit flies
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
repair wif-ice build up
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
provide thermometer in coolers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises
clean 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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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken stored above butter, raw shelled eggs stored above mayoneisse
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
missing paper towels
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 30, 2020 Routine Score 87
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw chicken stored over butter and ham in WIC.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Need to datemark items held for longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
Provide paper towels at handsinks.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Bulk containers must be covered between use.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Keep scoop handles above food in bulk containers.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Need to clean the floors in dry storage and WIC.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Need handwash signage at all handwash sinks.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
All food handling employees need food handlers certificates.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 3, 2020 Routine Score 78
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
Do not store raw foods over ready to eat foods(Chicken over Tortillas).
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Sanitization after Cleaning
Sanitizer at 0 ppm at dish sink.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Do not store chemicals next ot clean utensils.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Food handling employees need food handlers certificates.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Need to date mark items held for longer than 24 hrs for no longer than 7 days.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Use hand wash sink for no other purpose.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed open drink(coffee) stored at prep table.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food, utensils and equip under water line
Remove ice build up in WIF.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Observed dirty area for storage of clean utensils.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floors and walls.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
Keep dumpster closed between use.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Need to repair [floor] tiles by the fryer, ceiling tiles, and area near mop sink.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Need signage at all handwash sinks.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 20, 2019 Routine Score 89
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES AT 53'F
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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)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
-
Serious
Priority (3 points)
-
Nov 11, 2018 Routine Score 86
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Do not place equipment in sink.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
Repair or remove non-working equipment in back storage area.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
back door
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
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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)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean fan covers to WIC. Clean cooler door gaskets.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
WIF
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
missing cover
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace broken floor tiles.
-
Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 18, 2018 Routine Score 88
-
Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented cans
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Dirty can opener blade is dirty ( food particles.)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Small leak on 3 compartment sink fuacet
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
seal the holes in the wall
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 25, 2017 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
Out side dumpster lid was open.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
clean the floor outside where the grease barrels were stored ( heavy grease on the floor.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean all equipment stored in the back area ( extra equipment should be maintained clean )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Knives are chipped ( replace broken equipment. )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
Shield the light inside the walk in cooler.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Provide the city registered food service manager certificate for display
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Provide a valid Registered food service manager on - site during the operation of the business ( learn 2 serve is not acceptable
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
remove the wood used to cover the fryer machine. remove foil from the wood board.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 6, 2017 Routine Score 85
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
1.clean the can opener blade ( dirty and greasy. ) 2.the soda fountain nozzles should be cleaned every night. ( mold and mildew on the nozzles) drive thru fountain.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
Provide a trash can near the hand sink in the kitchen.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Provide lighting in the area of the kitchen ( back room )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
provide soap at the hand sink
-
Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
the toxic bottle must be labeled with the original name of the product on the inside of the bottle.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
the trash can in the ladies restroom should be a complete lid ( missing the front flap)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Rotessiare roasted chicken was not at 135 degrees an above.
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Not serious
Core (1 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.