Adelmo's

5450 W LOVERS LN #225, Dallas, TX 75209

92cited violations

26serious tier

13inspections

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	17	4
2022	1	3	1
2021	2	10	4
2020	2	14	7
2019	2	21	3
2018	2	13	1
2017	1	7	3
2016	1	7	3

Inspections

Dec 21, 2023 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed provolone cheese @ 53 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Do not store raw chicken over bread in WIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Do not store utensils in hand wash sink in kitchen & bar
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Do not store personal drink over food in WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  & completely submerged
- 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 dirty WIC gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair leak on 3-comp spray hose
Apr 22, 2023 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed cut tomatoe @ 49 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean inside dirty microwave
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Repair inner panel of RIF (missing)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  do not store personal drink in food prep area and phone
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Repair RIC not holding temp @ 41 F or lower in kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean dirty venthood
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents
  
  @ bar
Sep 1, 2022 Routine Score 94
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean mold from inside ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Repair inside door panel in RIF (back)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  Keep sanitizer buckets off floor
Dec 7, 2021 Routine Score 94
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  Observed sanitizer bucket stored on sauce cans.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Observed dirty floor in WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair caulking of prep table near microwave.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Need handwash signage in restrooms.
May 6, 2021 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  Observed raw chicken over beef in RIC drawers. Observed ground beef in container with whole cut beef.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed old stickers and sticker residue stuck to food containers in WIC.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Observed chemical spray bottle w/ no label
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Observed inconsistent date marking. Mark with date, not just day of week. Indicate discard date.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Observed plastic wrap used to tie items in kitchen. Must be durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed cup used as scoop in sugar.
Oct 28, 2020 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  Observed raw beef over seafood, ground beef with whole beef.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  Observed sanitizer bucket <100 ppm Q.A.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
  
  Observed inconsistent date marking
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Observed shopping bag used as food-contact surface. Towels used as liner in RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed food on floor in WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed cup used as scoop
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  Keep personal items away from food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Service grease trap every 90 days
Mar 31, 2020 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw fish over cheese
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty inside microwave
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Observed chemical spray bottle with no label
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
  
  Date mark prepared food 7 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  Observed meat thawing in standing water
Sep 5, 2019 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw fish over RTE food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed pink residue on ice machine panel. Observed dirty microwave.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  Observed liquor and cherries next to cleaning chemicals.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
  
  Date mark prepared food for no more than 7 days.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Observed peeling plastic on RIF, towels on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  observed gap at back door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed onions on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  Do not re-use single-use container.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed mold on 3-comp caulk
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair caulk on sinks. Repair floor under WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks
Mar 3, 2019 Routine Score 87
- 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)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Exterior walls:protection
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  COVER ALL FOOD INSIDE WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utility service lines/pipes may not be exposed
Jul 30, 2018 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  Squeeze bottles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Mar 7, 2018 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean microwave from inside
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (
  
  establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  expired rfsm in feb 2018
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  store personal drinks in designated employee area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  do not store sanitizer buckets on floor or on top of prep tables
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
  
  marinara sauce/ lasagna in walk in not date marked
Jun 23, 2017 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  provide cover/lid for all food containers in ric
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw eggs and butter store together raw squid above potato
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  provide date marking for all food in ric
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide sanitizer test strip
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
Dec 13, 2016 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  provide cover for cake
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw eggs above raw meat
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the rif, coolers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  all food in cooler must have date marking
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  seal open gaps for gaps for the front door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided

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.