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Grandy's #5301

8228 E RL THORNTON FRWY, Dallas, TX 75228

155cited violations
36serious tier
16inspections

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
20233257
20221102
20212215
202056213
2019162
20182154
20172163

Inspections

  1. Oct 12, 2023 Follow-up Score 93
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean cabinet under soda machine

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      clean ice machine, can opener

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest control-routine inspections for

      observed fruit flies

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

      provide catch buckets on vent a hood

    • 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

  2. Sep 15, 2023 Routine Score 77
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      provide label for chemical spray bottles

    • 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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      provide grease trap ticket

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      replace light bulbs on vent a hood

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      clean ice machine, shelves, can opener

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      repair frame around walk in cooler and walk in freezer doors

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      provide hand washing sign in restroom and back prep area

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean gaskets around cooler doors, shelves

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      provide food handler cards

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      observed gap at back door

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      premises needs be in good condition, repair damaged wall tiles, floor tiles

  3. Mar 15, 2023 Routine Score 87
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      repair gaps at doors

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      clean all food contact surfaces

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      repair floor tiles, ceiling tiles, walls

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      provide hand washing sign

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      provide rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      provide paper towels

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?

      no hot water

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean tables, gaskets, doors-exteriors

  4. Jul 8, 2022 Routine Score 85
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      keep personal drinks away from prep tables

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, cooler doors

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, faucet on prep sink

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      all food employees need obtain food handler certificates

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      clean ice machine, can opener, clean ice dispenser on soda machine

    • 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

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      provide hand washing sign

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

      keep utensils 6 inches off the floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      repair gap at exit door

  5. Nov 29, 2021 Routine Score 81
    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      replace light shield

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      whisker observed in hand sink

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      rfsm must be on site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean ice machine (outside), gaskets, shelves, fryer area

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

      sanitizer was more than 400 ppm

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

      observed water dripping on boxes

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      repair all gaps on walls, ceiling

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      no personal food items in food or storage area

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      missing hand washing sign

  6. May 25, 2021 Routine Score 83
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      manager with rfsm certificate not on site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

      provide thermometer in coolers

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      personal items-drinks

    • 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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      clean ice machine

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      broken light shields

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean freezers, coolers (interior and exterior), shelves, gaskets, grill, tables

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      all food employees need to obtain food handler cards

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      provide hand washing sign

    • 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

  7. Nov 30, 2020 Routine Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      Dented cans in storage room

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Surfaces are in need of extensive cleaning, including the ice machine and can opener

    • 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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      Obtain sanitizer test strips

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Maintain in Good Repair

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      Contact pest control company to address flies.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      Employees with long hair must wear hair restraints

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

      Store ice scoops in a dispenser to minimize contaminant exposure.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Walk in cooler walls need cleaning

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Walk in cooler doors must self close

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store single-service item in original package

      Store single use items in an area free of contamiation

  8. Oct 27, 2020 Routine Score 70
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Maintain in Good Repair

      repair leak in walk in freezer, repair freezer door, frame around cooler/freezer door

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      provide label for food storage containers

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      provide label for chemical spray bottles

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

      clean equipment

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean gaskets, shelves, doors, prep tables

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      scramble eggs 107 degrees f

    • 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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      provide paper towels

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      No Water

      no water on front hand sink

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

      provide

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      lights on vent a hood

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

      provide thermometer in cooler

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      provide sign about inspection report

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines

      food in walk in freezer

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest control-routine inspections for

      roach

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      personal drink

  9. Apr 30, 2020 Routine Score 80
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

      clean fryers

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      observed leaking pipe under 3 com sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      observed food on floor

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      sign about inspection report

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest control-routine inspections for

      observed roaches, fruit flies

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Maintain in Good Repair

      repair wif-ice build up

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

      provide thermometer in coolers

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Premises

      clean restroom

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

    • 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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      missing paper towels

  10. Jan 30, 2020 Routine Score 87
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      Provide paper towels at handsinks.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

      Keep scoop handles above food in bulk containers.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      Need to clean the floors in dry storage and WIC.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      Need handwash signage at all handwash sinks.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      All food handling employees need food handlers certificates.

  11. Jan 3, 2020 Routine Score 78
    • 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).

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Sanitization after Cleaning

      Sanitizer at 0 ppm at dish sink.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      Do not store chemicals next ot clean utensils.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      Food handling employees need food handlers certificates.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      Use hand wash sink for no other purpose.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Observed open drink(coffee) stored at prep table.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food, utensils and equip under water line

      Remove ice build up in WIF.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

      Observed dirty area for storage of clean utensils.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      Clean floors and walls.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

      Keep dumpster closed between use.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      Need signage at all handwash sinks.

  12. Jun 20, 2019 Routine Score 89
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      SLICED TOMATOES AT 53'F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      DIRTY ICE MACHINE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

  13. Nov 11, 2018 Routine Score 86
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Clean inside ice machine.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - accessible

      Do not place equipment in sink.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Maintain in Good Repair

      Repair or remove non-working equipment in back storage area.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      back door

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean fan covers to WIC. Clean cooler door gaskets.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

      WIF

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

      missing cover

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Replace broken floor tiles.

  14. Mar 18, 2018 Routine Score 88
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      dented cans

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Dirty can opener blade is dirty ( food particles.)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      Small leak on 3 compartment sink fuacet

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

      seal the holes in the wall

  15. Sep 25, 2017 Routine Score 90
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

      Out side dumpster lid was open.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean all equipment stored in the back area ( extra equipment should be maintained clean )

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      Knives are chipped ( replace broken equipment. )

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      Shield the light inside the walk in cooler.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      RFSM Certificate - Not Display

      Provide the city registered food service manager certificate for display

    • 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

    • 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.

  16. Mar 6, 2017 Routine Score 85
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Trash can provided for papertowel waste

      Provide a trash can near the hand sink in the kitchen.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

      Provide lighting in the area of the kitchen ( back room )

    • 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.

    • 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)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      Rotessiare roasted chicken was not at 135 degrees an above.

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.