The Independent House & Eatery
2712 MAIN ST, Dallas, TX 75226 · Dallas County
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 20 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 | 20 | 6 |
| 2016 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
Inspections
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Feb 1, 2019 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment and Utensils Storage
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jul 20, 2018 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Apr 12, 2018 Routine Score 72
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
mold/dirt in ice machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
no thermometer in cooler
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
food kept for over 7 days
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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)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
reach in cooler needs cleaning
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
chemical bottle not label
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 19, 2017 Routine Score 81
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented can on shelves
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leak on hand wash
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
gap between hand sink and wall
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
squeeze bottles, seasoning shakes not labeled
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
no grease trap ticket
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
food items missing use by date
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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)
Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
food items must be covered
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
light in vent a hood not working
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 22, 2017 Routine Score 81
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Establishment Permit
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No Water
need cold water at hand sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
repair cove base at mop sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Oct 17, 2016 Routine Score 84
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
dirt build up in soda gun nozzles
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Raw shrimp stored above Sauces in WIC, Raw beef patties stored above pickles in RIC, Raw shelled eggs stored above milk in RIC (front line). cook used a cloth towel to wipe off bun.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
cook donned gloves without washing hands
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
bare hand contact with hamburger bun and patty
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Do not exceed manuf. use by date
half and half expiration date 09-2016
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 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.