Dickey's Barbeque

4610 N CENTRAL EXPW, Dallas, TX 75206

161cited violations

53serious 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	13	2
2022	1	8	5
2021	3	36	13
2020	2	32	12
2019	2	18	5
2018	3	43	14
2017	1	11	2

Inspections

Sep 16, 2023 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Vending Machine. Hot Hold (135øF or higher)
  
  LARGE BRISKET IN WARMING DRAWER AT 127F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  MISSING SUPPLY OF PAPER TOWELS MISSING AT FRONT HAND SINK - COS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  FRYER AREA ; FRYER FRONT RIGHT LEGS IN DISREPAIR CAUSING FRYER TO TILT EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  FLOORING HOLDING WATER IN BACK PREP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  "EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK " MISSING IN WOMENS RESTROOM
Feb 6, 2023 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty can opener blade. Observed dirty ice/soda dispenser.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM expired. Register at dallascityhall.com.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  All coolers/freezers must have easily viewable thermometers.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  Observed rusty shelving in WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Observed fruit flies at the bar.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Observed dirty ceiling vents.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Observed dirty walls and floors.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
  
  Restroom doors must automatically close.
Aug 23, 2022 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  sanitizer bucket: 0 ppm quat
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  cheese: 50'f
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  Seal all broken baseboard, holes on the floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed chicken in the hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Observed raw bacon store next to sausage
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  for the pipes under 3 comp sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Provide grease trap ticket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Dec 7, 2021 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN VENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  BRISKET 131.2
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN DRAIN, FLOORS & REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  CLOSE ALL HOLES & GAPS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
  
  MAINTAIN LABEL ON CAN GOODS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  TOXICS STORED ABOVE FOOD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN RIC(S)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO RFSM ONSITE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP
Apr 21, 2021 Follow-up Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR HOLES IN CEILINGS & WALLS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO RFSM ON DUTY
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP AT PREP SINK & BAR
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  C. RIBS 133.4
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN FAN VENT COVERS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  TOXICS CHEMICALS STORED ABOVE FOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPAIR LIGHTING IN KITCHEN AREA
Feb 8, 2021 Routine Score 70
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR FLOORS ( WATER POOLING ON FLOOR)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  M. POTATOES 129.7
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN VENTS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  UNSANITARY CONDITIONS -CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS, & DOORS ( UNDER & BEHIND DOORS)& FAN VENT COVERS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE THERMOMETERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  TRASH CANS AT HAND SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Fingernail maintenance
  
  NO aCRYLIC NAILS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  PROVIDE CURRENT GREASE TRAPS RECORDS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  COLE SLAW 45.5
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO RFSM ONSITE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  CLOSE ALL HOLES & GAPS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  POST HEALTH PERMIT, CO, TAX STATEMENT & RFSM IN CUSTOMER'S VIEW
Apr 29, 2020 Follow-up Score 72
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO RFSM ON DUTY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
  
  NO ALLOWED JEWELRY
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  TOXICS STORED ABOVE FOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  C. SPANISH 125.3 P. COBBLER 117.3 & CHILI 124.3f
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  CERTIFY ALL STAFF
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  COLE SLAW 46.9
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  POST HEALTH PERMIT FOR CUSTOMER'S VIEW
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  NO DATE MAKING ON PREPARED FOOD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  PROVIDE CURRENT GREASE TRAP RECORDS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Premises-absorbent materials on floors
  
  REMOVE ALL EXPOSE WOOD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  CIP-Cleanability
  
  CLEAN CAN OPENER
Mar 5, 2020 Routine Score 65
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN” CURRENT HEALTH INSPECTION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- DEEP CLEAN EVERYTHING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
  
  BUG DEVICE STORED OVER FOOD & EQUIPMENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  C. SPINACH 123.3 F & TURKEY 130.0
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
  
  MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 110F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  PROVIDE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE ( OBSERVED DICKNEY'S CONTAINERS IN FOOD)
- 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)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  PROVIDE TRASH CANS AT HAND SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  CERTIFY ALL STAFF
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPAIR / REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT & REMOVE ALL RUST FROM FOOD EQUIPMENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  C. SLAW 47.4, P. SALAD 45.6,
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO RFSM ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  SHIELD LIGHTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER'S FOOD IN RIF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT & CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL WALLS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  REMOVE ALL EXPOSED WOOD FROM FOOD STORAGE AREA ( CABINETS)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  PROVIDE CURRENT GREASE TRAP RECORDS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD FOR SAUCES AT SELF SERVICE COUNTER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  POST HEALTH PERMIT FOR CUSTOMER'S VIEW
Sep 16, 2019 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean inside ice machine.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  Replace residential freezer with a commercial unit. Remove cardboard as shelf liner.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not 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)
  Food Establishment Permit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean fan covers at WIC.
Mar 20, 2019 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items used according to law
  
  300 ppm CL2
Sep 13, 2018 Follow-up Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  provide sneeze guards for self -service sauces
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  repair food equipment (holes in equipment) and replace gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  resurface or replace cutting boards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal drinks stored above customers food and open container stored with single service items
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking pipes at 2 comp sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  deep clean all food equipment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  Fruit flies
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  clean fan vent covers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean gaskets, drains and floors (remove all standing and pooling water from floor)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair/ replace floors and screen doors
Mar 5, 2018 Routine Score 70
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  Provide vomiting and diarrhea clean up policy (warning)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Donning gloves without washing hands
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  provide hair restraints
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  improperly thawing of meat
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  Toxics stored with food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover all food items to prevent cross contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  provide current grease trap records (warning)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  provide hand washing signs
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair and maintain ceiling
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  repair leaking hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  Certify all staff
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  clean vents
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  repair holes in ceiling
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  replace cutting boards
Jan 17, 2018 Routine Score 70
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Discontinue ice beds / baths for cold hold
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  improper thawing of meat
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean all food contact surfaces
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  s. cream 47.2
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  replace side door (damage) and repair walls
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  provide shields
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  provide hair restraints
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM on duty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  close all holes and gaps in ceiling and walls (finish walls)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  m. potatoes 121.5F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  remove all dented cans
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  donning gloves without washing hands
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  certify all staff
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors (water pooling on floor)
Mar 9, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  hand sink knob not working
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  seal up rusty shelves foil not allowed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood systems, adequacy
  
  smoker broken, ventilation not adequate fix ASAP
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  label sani bucket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  get all trained
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  not registered with City of Dallas
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
  
  hand sinks too far from line and back area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  sliced meat not dated in WIC pie slice without date WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors easily cleanable
  
  not sealed, porous floor not draining water properly
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves

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.