Barbec's Restaurant

8949 GARLAND RD, Dallas, TX 75218 · Dallas County

179cited violations

70serious 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
2020	3	17	7
2019	2	24	6
2018	4	41	19
2017	6	82	31
2016	1	15	7

Inspections

Sep 22, 2020 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cabinet used for the storage of food may not be located in locker rooms etc.
  
  personal items store on saving area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  dirty interior of cold hold
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  spoil blue berry in cold hold
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  one inch air space from floor drain.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  no grease ticket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  food on the floor in wic and wif
May 6, 2020 Routine Score 97
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  DENTED CANT ON SHELF.
Jan 18, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  ice scoop on ice
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Plumbing System Construction
  
  leak on faucet at three compartment sink. missing hot water tap opener on hand sink.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No Water
  
  no hot water on handsink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date mark all food in storage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  food not label with common names
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  expired and dented can in dry storage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  rusted shelf and dirty floors
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  no sanitizer set up for prep surface cleaning towel washing
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  no food thermometer
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  expired handler certificate
Jul 10, 2019 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).
  
  egg in cool hold 61.8
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  no sanitizing bucket and none in dish wash machine also.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  employee's not having handlers certificate
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No Water
  
  no water in handsink at serving area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  wic and wif doors need repairs/all gasket at door broken
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  ric at kitchen with no thermometer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  flies notice in serving area and kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wiping cloth not store in sanitizing bucket, instead place in bowel having dirty plate
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  food store not completely covered in wake in cooler under vent with dust particle on the vent covered.
Jun 26, 2019 Routine Score 72
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  EGG WASH: 47.6 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  COOKED SAUSAGE HELD AT 107.3 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine exposure time table
  
  FRONT SANITIZING BUCKET ( NO CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE BLEACH)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  NO ONE INCH AIR GAP AT THE FRONT HAND SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE / DEVICE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  KITCHEN COOKS ( BOTH HAVE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARDS)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  NO SOAP AT THE FRONT BAR HAND SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Premises
  
  CLEAN THE TOILET BOWL ( MEN'S RESTROOM)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED FOR ALL HAND SINKS MISSING THEM
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS MISSING THEM
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS ( WALK IN COOLER)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE INTAKE VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
  
  REMOVE TRASH FROM THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
  
  DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
Oct 30, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  wholesome low fat cottage cheese with a best by date of 10/15/2018-
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  replace broken door seal on on the walk in freezer; door does not shut completely
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  raw chicken measured at 55 degrees F; sliced ham measured at 55 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking pipe underneath the three-compartment sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  mashed potatoes- 115 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  cooked bacon stored adjacent to a container filled with raw chicken on the bottom shelf inside the walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  chlorine test strips needed on site
Sep 18, 2018 Follow-up Score 76
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RIBEYE 48°F, PORK CHOP 49°F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  SPINACH 127°F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  INSIDE ICE MAKER UPPER SURFACE AND RUST
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  BAGS OF SUGAR, DURUM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  LAYER OF UNKNOWN FILM ON PICKLES MOLDY SAUSAGE IN DRAWER ON PREP LINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  RUST FLAKING OFF AIR VENT, EXPOSED ELECTRICAL ON VENT HOOD, BROKEN FLOORS TILES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW BEEF STORED IN PREP COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  SIDES MADE BY DIFFERENT COOK
Aug 9, 2018 Routine Score 75
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  HAND SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE DONNING GLOVES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  DISHWASHER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  SLICED TOMATOES WITH MOLD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW GROUND BEEF NEXT TO SHREDDED CHEESE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  WALLS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  MASHED POTATOES 125.2°F, BACON 76°F (LEFT IN DRAWER), WHITE GRAVY 123.3°F (LEFT ABOVE STOVE)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW CHICKEN 73.7°F, RAW GROUND BEEF 53.7°F, SAUSAGE PATTIES 69.9°F, BELL PEPPER 53.4°F, RICE 54.9°F, COLE SLAW 62.5°F, RANCH 48.4°F EGGS 54.2°F - COOLER THERMOMETER 54°F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  TUNA salad 7/29/18 ITEMS LACKED DATE MARKING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE
Feb 14, 2018 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  RUST INSIDE ICE MAKER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  EMPLOYEE DONNED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Advisory- "consuming raw#." alternate text
  
  PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  CLOTHES LEFT UNDER TABLES AND ON EQUIPMENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  BOXES OF EGGS STORED ON TOP OF BOXES OF HASH BROWNS RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO RAW BEEF AND POTATOES IN OPEN REACH-IN COOLER REACH-IN COOLER RAW CHORIZO STORED OVER PRE-COOKED FAJITAS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SAUSAGE PATTIES 62.3°F, RANCH DRESSING 57.7°F (COOLER THERMOMETER READING 55°F)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  INSIDE ICE MAKER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  EMPLOYEE RINSED POTATOES IN HAND SINK. EMPLOYEE USING HAND SINK TO ADD WATER TO FOOD.
Dec 20, 2017 Follow-up Score 76
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  jacketed stored on bulk packages of food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  mac and cheese 129°F, sausage patties 109.0°F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  freezer door not sealing properly
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  lights in kitchen missing light shields
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leak at 3-compartment sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  food in walk-in cooler not covered
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  inside ice maker
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide in freezer and coolers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  raw chicken 52°F, milk 48°F, raw liquid eggs 46.5°F, ham 54.5°F
Nov 14, 2017 Follow-up Score 75
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leak at dishwasher sink, no hot water at hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  light shield in walk-in freezer
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  dishwasher test strips
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  steaks 14-11
- 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)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  under shelf over steam table, under dishwasher
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  white gravy 130.6°F, sausage 97.1°F, grits 111.9°F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw steak and raw chicken in grill cooler could contaminate shredded cheese
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  store cleaning products away from food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  ranch dressing 49°F, milk 46.5°F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  purse on prep table
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  knives stored between wall and shelf
Sep 1, 2017 Routine Score 57
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
  
  single- service 6 inches off of floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean all food contact surfaces & lack of sanitizer
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  clean vents over prep area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  Rodent Dropping and fruit flies and flies
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  cross contamination by arrangement raw meat and RTE food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Conveying Sewage
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  sausage 75.7, r. fish 71.3, d. tomatoes 47.6, and s. tomatoes 38.2
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  hand sink used for other purposes
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  mac 126.4 and greens 83
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  lac k of RIC (fish stored in 3 comp sink on ice at 71.3
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors and drains
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  no date marking on prepared food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  improper date marking on prep food (expired date marking)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  donning gloves without washing hands
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  covering all food and drink boxes on floor
Aug 2, 2017 Routine Score 74
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  no date marking on prepared food items in WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking pipe at 3 comp sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  certify all staff
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  soiled wiping clothes in handsink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  few rodent dropping, flies and fruit flies
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  failure to protect food from flies
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover all food in RIC and WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors and drains
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  provide covered trash cans at hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  replace cold base tiles , repair walls and remove all peeling paint
Jul 19, 2017 Routine Score 68
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  no date marking on prepared food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover all food in WIC, RIC, and in establishment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair walls
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean RIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rodent control: using control methods
  
  evidence of rodent dropping throughout establishment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  food on floor in WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  cross contamination by arrangement raw meat stored with RTE food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace lighting in kitchen
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  repair WIF
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking pipes at hand sink and leaking pipes in hot water heater closet
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  single service item storage in original packaging
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  close all outer openings (holes and gaps in ceiling and walls)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors, gaskets and all non-food contact surface areas
Jan 20, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  r. eggs 74.5
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean microwave
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  replace damage equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  improperly thawing of meat
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean floors, walls,& gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Dec 7, 2016 Routine Score 70
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  batter 60F s. Cheese 60F S. Tomatoes 60.0F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  M. Potatoes 100.F and Mac 102F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean RIC(s)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water System Maintained
  
  leaking hand sink/ dish area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
  
  wiping clothes improperly stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  covering
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  utensil improperly stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets and walls
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises cleaned when minimal food is exposed

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.