Popeyes

8181 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas, TX 75241 · Dallas County

96cited violations

16serious tier

14inspections

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	15	2
2022	1	11	3
2021	2	12	2
2020	3	14	1
2019	1	12	2
2018	2	20	5
2017	3	12	1

Inspections

Nov 11, 2023 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  replace missing wall tiles underneath the front cash register, seal around all gaps/cracks/crevices throughout the establishment, shelves behind the office observed not in gap repair
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  no paper towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  observed large roaches crawling at front counter- eliminate roaches at once
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  clean floors around equipment at cook line, clean vent hood filters at fryers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  must protect food when not used- covered due to roaches observed in establishment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
  
  invert single use lids when not in use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
  
  label bulk ingredient of flour container
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  must service grease trap every 90 days
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  all food staff must be trained in food safety
Mar 16, 2023 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM on site the time of inspection.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
  
  No hot water due to electrical/gas issue/accident. (Atmos repair gas line/30 mins).
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean exterior of fryers/inside of pass thru window.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Grease trap must be serviced every 90 days.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair leak at food prep sink. Wall behind food prep area not in good repair. Replace missing screws on door RIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Remove dust buildup-air vent.
Jun 17, 2022 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed coleslaw at 56.4 F, cold holding temperatures of food should be at 41 F or lower
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RSFM certificate not on site, must register with City of Dallas
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean mold present inside lid of ice machine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Repair leaks at 3 compartment sink and mop sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed dishes in handwashing sink, handwashing sink only used for hand washing
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Remove cardboard box that line the top of the grill
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed flies at the establishment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  All employees must wear hair nets or caps
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed boxes of fruit on the floor, food must be 6 inches off the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Invert ice scooper to prevent contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean counters Clean AC vent covers in WIC
Dec 14, 2021 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( LAST 90 DAYS )
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  HAND SINKS BEING USED TO STORE CHEMICAL BOTTLES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT POSTED ON SITE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Jun 18, 2021 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FLIES PRESENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
  
  FOOD HANDLER CARDS NEEDED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  MISSING FAN COVER ( WALK IN FREEZER )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  DIRTY / SOILED FLOOR DRAIN COVER (DRAIN UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
Dec 29, 2020 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
  
  DAMAGED CEILING TILES ( ABOVE FRYERS )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  COOK NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT UPON ARRIVAL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
  
  PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
Jul 7, 2020 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE CHICKEN SANDWICH STATION
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  SANITIZING BUCKET RESTING ON THE FLOORL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FLIES PRESENT
Feb 10, 2020 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  EXPIRED REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ( CITY OF DALLAS )
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  DRIVE THRU WINDOW OPEN UPON ARRIVAL AND START OF INSPECTION
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT POSTED
Aug 12, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness
  
  PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - mesh size
  
  OBSERVED WIDOW LEFT OPEN IN DRIVE THRU
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  PROVIDE ON BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  OBSERVED FLIES IN ESTABLISHMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
Nov 20, 2018 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD STORED ON FLOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect
  
  OBSERVED DRIVE THRU WINDOW OPEN PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
  
  HOT WATER < 110*F WITHIN 20 SEC
May 31, 2018 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness
  
  PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  PROVIDE ON BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  RIP N CHICKEN 128.3*F IN HHU
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
  
  OBSERVED OPEN DRIVE THRU WINDOW
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  NO CURRENT RECORDS PROVIDED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES
Nov 30, 2017 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL IN COOLER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
Aug 12, 2017 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  SEVERAL FLIES IN KITCHEN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  POST HEALTH PERMIT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR FLOOR TILE AND GROUT BY ICE MACHINE 3 COMP SINK SET UP
Mar 4, 2017 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  clean under ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities
  
  regrout floor tiles, repair 3 comp sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  clean under equipment

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.