El Emperador
10229 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX 75220 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 11 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 18 | 6 |
| 2020 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 17 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 30 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 | 21 | 6 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Inspections
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Aug 14, 2023 Routine Score 81
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR BROKEN FAUCETS FROM SINKS.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
ALSO REPAIR BROKEN RESTROOM DOORS.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR ALL DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILING.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST A SIGN.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN STOVE AND ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
MAINTAIN CURRENT GREASE RECORD ON SITE. THE RECORD ON SITE DATED 2021 OR EARLIER. NO TCS FOOD OR GREASE OBSERVED ON SITE. OBSERVED BEER AND JUICES ONLYL.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN GRILL TOP/
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
REPAIR OUT OF ORDER LIGHTS.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
MAINTAIN CURRENT CURRENT PEST RECORD ON SITE. THE RECORD ON SITE DATED 2019
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
MAINTAIN HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AT ALL TIMES. PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 22, 2022 Routine Score 92
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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)
Individual, disposable towels
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST ABLE TO FILL WATER TO ALL SINKS.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR PEELING CEILING, SEAL ANY OPENING FROM CEILING. SEAL ALL HOLES FROM WALLS AND FLOOR.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
FIX ALL KITCHEN LIGHTS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 14, 2021 Routine Score 83
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN SINKS AND COOLERS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
NO HOME APPLIANCE ALLOWED.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MAINTAIN EGG AT 41'F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR OUT OF ORDER HAND SINK AND REPLACE MISSING HANDLES FROM ALL SINKS. THREE COMPARTMENT FAUCET MUST BE ABLE TO FILL UP WATER TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE FROM BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises-absorbent materials on floors
COVER WOODEN FLOOR WITH WATER RESISTANCE MATERIAL, SUCH AS FLOOR TILES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 14, 2021 Routine Score 81
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE MISSING / BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FROM KITCHEN LIGHTS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN HAND SINK. REPLACE MISSING FUACET FROM BAR SINK.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN STOVES
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN BAR SINKS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
NO HOME APPLIANCE ALLOWED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises-absorbent materials on floors
REPLACE MISSING / DAMAGE WATER RESISTANCE FLOOR COVERING ,
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL TO KITCHEN HAND SINK.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
CHICKEN
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ."
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Nov 10, 2020 Routine Score 84
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
First Aid
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
NO HOME REFRIGERATOR ALLOWED.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED ONE ROACH FROM FLOOR OF DINNING AREA
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
GRILL, COOLERS, STOVE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ."
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCETS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BAR SINK,
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Oct 22, 2019 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
MUST WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE DISHES OBSERVED WASHING DISHES IN MOP SINK
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK SOUP IN COOLER
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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)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
REPAIR TILES IN RESTROOM
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
OTHER VIOLATIONS
NO USE OF HOMESTYLE EQUIPMENT - MUST BE NSF APPROVED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Apr 8, 2019 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
Home style refrigerator
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Oct 23, 2018 Routine Score 88
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
Bar
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Home style refrigerator
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Living or sleeping quarters, separation
Mattress in the walk in refrigerator (Non working)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
Missing second drain board
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 12, 2018 Routine Score 74
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Rim dented can gods
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Living or sleeping quarters, separation
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Home style refrigerator
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises-closing toilet room doors
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food employees may not care for or handle animals that may be present
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items used according to law
Raid
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Live animals not allowed
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 3, 2018 Routine Score 86
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Cooked crab held at 106.2 degrees
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Home style refrigerator
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.
Need two drain boards at the three compartment sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Nov 17, 2017 Routine Score 91
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 20 foot : Washing, utensil, toilet
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.
Lack of water at the three compartment sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 20, 2017 Routine Score 79
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Rodent control: using control methods
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Expired milk 10-10-2017
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Sep 26, 2017 Routine Score 96
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
have both hot and cold water.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor covering, mats and duckboards
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 17, 2017 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
repair holes in the ceiling
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
repair floor tiles
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
needed in the restrooms
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 24, 2016 Routine Score 95
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking pipes at hand sink in bar area.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
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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.