Whataburger #827
8501 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas, TX 75241 · 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 | 2 | 12 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 10 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
Inspections
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Nov 11, 2023 Routine Score 86
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
sliced tomatoes observed with expired time stamp at sandwich ,make area
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces as often as needed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed flies in the front of the store cover trash can when not in use
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
exterior of all food service equipment must be cleaned for sight / touch
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
locate the sour smell near the shake machine. detail clean the floor drain underneath drink area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair wash sink compartment / it will not hod correctly
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
grease trap must be serviced every 90 days
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all food handlers must be trained in food safety - no certificates seen at time of inspection
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Mar 16, 2023 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site during the inspection.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean exterior of breakfast table to remove buildup.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leak at 4 compartment sink.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease trap avery 90 days. (Latest 10/22)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Sep 9, 2022 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed chicken fried steak at 123 F, hot holding must be at 135 F or greater
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair faucet at 3 compartment sink and mop sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM certifcate must be on site (managers on duty)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
Observed manager without hairnets, all employees should wear hairnet
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Clean fryer are and counters
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 6, 2022 Routine Score 91
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Patch holes in side wall of WIC by exit door (back)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Fan covers inside WIC observed with dust accumulation
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Establishment Permit
Post health permit in public view
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Register food manager certificates with the city of Dallas and post
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease trap every 90 days and maintain trap ticket on file to present upon inspection
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 10, 2021 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS ( OVER GRILL FOR RAW MEAT) CORRECTED ON SITE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handler-Certificate Not on site
PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
GREASE ON FLOORS ( NEXT TO FRYERS )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Aug 5, 2020 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE EXPIRED CERTIFICATE ON SITE ( DOROTHY HOOD / 30627 / EXPIRATION DATE: 08/ 30/ 2019 )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN UPPER REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE ( DINING ROOM )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
POST THE CITY OF DALLAS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jan 24, 2020 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN TOILET SEATS ( UNDERNEATH ) IN BOTH RESTROOMS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jul 18, 2019 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
VISIBLE BUILD UP ON THE SODA CASING HOUSING ( CUSTOMER SODA FOUNTAIN )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
TOWELS RESTING IN THE FRONT HAND SINK
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DRIED GREASE ON THE FLOOR (BELOW GRILL )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Health permit posted
POST THE CITY OF DALLAS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 30, 2019 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Do not exceed manuf. use by date
EXPIRED CREAMY DIPPING SAUCES (NOV AND DECEMBER 2018 EXPIRATION DATES)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN REMOVE LIGHT FECAL REMNANTS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE MEN'S RESTROOM TOILET BOWL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE UPPER DOOR GASKETS OF THE BACK REACH IN FREEZER
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jun 26, 2018 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
REMOVE THE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENT IN THE KITCHEN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER GASKETS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER REGISTER THE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS BY 07/ 06/ 2018
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MOLD PROLIFERATION ON THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 3, 2018 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. REGISTER BY 01/ 13/ 2018
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SANITIZING TOWELS STORED ON A FOOD PREP TABLE WHERE SANDWICHES (BURGERS) WERE BEING ASSEMBLED
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN TOILET SEAT (MEN'S RESTROOM)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN REACH IN COOLER GASKET (VISIBLE BUILD UP )
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 24, 2017 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
need current RFSM certifications
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
food containers missing date marking inside WI cooler unit
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
front drainage clogged prep area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean facilities as often as necessary.
soiled floors -slippery all areas - clean floors before operational hours to avoid grease contamination
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
front soda machine leaking water
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Feb 10, 2017 Routine Score 94
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Remove soils from equipment & utensils
need remove soil from equipment grills and RI coolers units
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean facilities as often as necessary.
floors need to clean in operational hours when is possible ceiling need to be clean as necessary to avoid oil residues in shields and tiles ceiling
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 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.