Keller's Drive In

10554 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX 75220 · Dallas County

140cited violations

41serious 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

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2023	2	19	5
2022	2	24	7
2021	3	29	9
2020	2	22	4
2019	2	14	2
2018	2	13	6
2017	2	15	5
2016	1	4	3

Inspections

Nov 15, 2023 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN RESTROOMS, CLEAN FLOOR OF GREASE, CLEAN DUSTY CEILING TIES AND VENTS, CLEAN SHELVES.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
  
  ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER IS OUT.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NOT ON SITE.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  CLOSE ALL OPENING AND GAP FROM WALLS , CEILING AND DOORS.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN KITCHEN HAND SINK.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  DO NOT STORE BLEACH NEXT TO BREAD OR FOOD EQUIPMENT.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE A SIGN TO EACH HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND RESTROOM
Mar 28, 2023 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  ALSO PLEASE DEGREASE FLOOR. KEEP DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR LEAK FROM ICE MACHINE, REPLACE MISSING COVE MOLDING FROM WALLS AND SEAL ANY HOLES FROM WALL.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  OTHER VIOLATIONS
  
  Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves single use
  
  CHANGE IT AFTER TOUCHING CLOTHING.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ICE MACHINE, REACH IN COOLER, SINKS
Aug 11, 2022 Follow-up Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - installed
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPAIR LEAK FROM ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CITATION ISSUED ! ALSO CLEAN CEILING TILES, WALLS OF DUST. CLEAN WALK IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR OF GREASE. CLEAN RESTROOM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ICE MACHIEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  --RAISE THE HEIGHT OF FRONT SIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED STANDING WATER FROM BOTTOM OF SINK. --REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER. --CLOSE OPENING FROM WALK IN COOLER DOOR, WALLS AND CEILING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  BURGER PATTIES 49.9'F, BACON 49.4
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Permit/license posted
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Jul 12, 2022 Routine Score 74
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  TO GO CUPS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  CLOSE OPENING FROM WALK IN COOLER DOOR, WALLS AND CEILING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN CEILING TILES, WALLS OF DUST. CLEAN WALK IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR. CLEAN GRILL STATION AND FLOOR OF GREASE. CLEAN RESTROOM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
  
  DO NOT PROP OPEN YOUR RESTROOM DOOR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  OBSERVED FLIES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  i. e . INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARD, SODA MACHINE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  BREADS TRAYS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  PROVIDE FOOD EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CARD AND KEEP IT ON SITE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  RESTROOM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASK.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  BURGER PATTIES 48'F,CORN DOG 47'F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - installed
  
  INSTALL IT TO FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED.
Dec 14, 2021 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  STORE RAW BURGER PATTIES AWAY FROM SLICED CHEESE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  DO NOT STORED BEVERAGE CANS IN MELTED ICE WATER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN RESTROOMS, DUSTY WALLS AND CEILING. DEEP FRYER AND FRILLS , SHELVES. CLEAN WALL, CEILING , FLOOR AND SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER. DEGREASE FLOOR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  POST A SIGN BY YOUR DESIGNATED HAND SINK.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  MAINTAIN SANITIZER AS INSTRUCTED.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations
  
  REMOVE EXPIRED MILK AT ONCE, 12-13-21
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES FROM WALLS AND CEILING
May 27, 2021 Follow-up Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  CITATION ISSUED! MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 41' OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. BURGER PATTIES 48'F, 50'1F.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN RESTROOM , AIR VENTS, SHELVES, , GRILL CART. LIGHTS . DECREASE FLOOR.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - installed
  
  TO THE FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  KEEP ALL TOWEL IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  LIGHTS ABOVE FREEZERS.
Apr 29, 2021 Routine Score 75
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  LIGHTS ABOVE MEAT SLICER AND STORAGE AREA.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  SINK, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - installed
  
  TO THE FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  SEAL HOLES FROM WALLS OF FEMALE RESTROOM/ REPLACE DOOR. CLOSE ALL OPENING FROM WALL AND CEILINGS FROM DRY STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. SEAL HOLE FROM FLOOR AREA BY WALK IN COOLER DOOR. CLOSE ANY OPENING FROM WALK IN COOLER WALL. S
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
  
  OBSERVED CORN DOG THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERAURE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  DO NOT LEAVE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  ALSO RESTROOM , AIR VENTS, SHELVES, WALLS AND FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER, GRILL CART. LIGHTS . DECREASE FLOOR. REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOOR OF GREASE.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  CORN DOG 66'F, HOT DOG 48'F, CHICKEN BREAST 48'F, BACON 49'F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  EMPLOYEE WHO RETURNED FROM OUTSIDE TO KITCHEN AREA MUST WASH THEIR HANDS WITH SOAP BEFORE TOUCHING ANY FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
Oct 27, 2020 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  ALL EMPLOYEES MUST KEEP THEIR MOUTH AND NOISE COVERED AT ALL TIMES.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  SEAL HOLES FROM WALLS OF FEMALE RESTROOM. CLOSE ALL OPENING FROM WALL AND CEILINGS FROM DRY STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SLICED TOMATOES 52'F, KEEP THEM IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  ALSO RESTROOM , AIR VENTS, SHELVES, WALLS AND FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  ABOVE SINK AND WALK IN COOLER.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
  
  KEEP BEER ICE BIN DRAINED AT ALL TIMES.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NONE ON SITE.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ICE MACHINE, COOLER.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Apr 10, 2020 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloth napkins shall be laundered between each use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  WALK N COOLER AND LIGHTS ABOVE COMPARTMENT SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request "
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hands wash procedures-without soap
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHED HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 10 SECONDS. MAKE SURE THEY WASH IT FOR 20 SECONDA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
  
  MEN'S ROOM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  BURGER PATTIES 47'F, , SLICED TOMATOES 45'F, CORN DOG 47'F, CHEESE 47'F,
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR COOLER, MEAT SLICER( NO TAPE ALLOWED)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  ALSO CLEAN VENT HOOD
Nov 1, 2019 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Distressed merchandise, segregation and location
  
  4 dented cans
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  OTHER VIOLATIONS
  
  use of home style appliances (microwave/fridge) - must use NSF approved (owner states these are temporary)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  dry storage wall must be made of approved smooth and cleanable surface - currently a cardboard/paper product must install ceiling in soda room - smooth easily cleanable
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair broken tiles on wall and ceiling. ceiling in freezer caving in & dripping water
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  shield on bulbs in dry storage
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking at hose bib under 3 comp sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
  
  must label handsink for handwash only. handsink is a fourth compartment on 3 comp sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  pickles on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean all air vents and floors walls ceiling
Apr 8, 2019 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Case lot handling equipment, movability
  
  Pallets without a pallet jack
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Horizontal utility lines/pipes can't sit on floor
Oct 4, 2018 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  Toxic items stored over oil
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Horizontal utility lines/pipes can't sit on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  A ware washing sink not used for hand washing or dumping mop water
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Three compartment sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
Apr 11, 2018 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  Cleaning chemicals stored over cooking oil
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Make up refrigerator - ham bottom section at 44.7 degrees Pickles upper section at 44.8 degrees
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Cooked onions held at 105.5 degrees
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  Ice bin missing an air gap
Oct 4, 2017 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Walk in refrigerator at 60.1 degrees Point of usage refrigerator AT 62.1 DEGREES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
  
  Used for hans - rag on the apron strings
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utility lines/pipes cannot prevent cleaning
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  Ice maker and ice maker both missing an air gap
Jun 6, 2017 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  PIC ensures food handlers properly trained
  
  all employees that work directly with food preparation must obtain a valid food handler card
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean the dusty fan covers in the reach in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  repair the holes/openings in the ceiling
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
  
  sanitizer setup needed;
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  hot dog weiner measured at 45.2 degrees F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  flies observed in the kitchen
Dec 12, 2016 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  needed at the 3-comp sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Medicines labeled and stored properly
  
  bottle of ibuprofen stored inside the reach in cooler adjacent to food items
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  clean ice machine and replace the screws; rust buildup on screws
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  store towels in sanitizer bucket when not in use

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.