El Paisano

305 S CARROLL AVE 100, Dallas, TX 75226 · Dallas County

141cited violations

45serious tier

16inspections

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	3	24	5
2022	2	9	2
2021	2	22	6
2020	2	11	1
2019	2	16	5
2018	2	21	9
2017	3	38	17

Inspections

Sep 13, 2023 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  MAINTAIN CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10PPM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  DO NOT KEEP DRINKS ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  REPLACE ALL MISSING AND OUT OF ORDER LIGHT BULBS AND COVERS FROM VENT HOOD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
  
  SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE ORDER OF WASH , RINSE AND SANITIZER INSTEAD OF YOUR CURRENT SETTING OF WASH AND SANITIZE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPLACE RUSTED COVER OF REACH IN FREEZER. REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES FROM KITCHEN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH WEATHER STRIP.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST A SIGN.
Aug 17, 2023 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  BLEACH SANITIZER OBSERVED AT 0PPM> MAINTAIN B/W 50-100PPM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  ALL EMPLOYEES NOT MANAGER CERTIFIED SHALL OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  HAND SINK OBSERVED OBSTRUCTED W/ EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  REMOVE FOIL SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT FROM ALL SHELVES IN FRONT OF HOUSE & BACK OF HOUSE -(KITCHEN AREA) REMOVE/ PEEL TAPE FROM NEW EQUIPMENT REMOVE CARD BOARD SHELF/ DRAINAGE RACK LINERS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
  
  3 COMP SINK OBSERVED BEING USED IN THE WRONG ORDER. CORRECT TO WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE-ALLOW TO AIR DRY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  INSTALL DOOR SWEEP ON BACK DOOR TO SEAL PROPERLY TO ELIMINATE ENTRANCE OF INSECTS & RODENTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOOD INSIDE WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT UNDER VENT HOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPLACE BROKEN & MISSING FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT
Jan 25, 2023 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  need RFSM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  all employees must wear hair cover
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wiping cloths must be in sanitizer buckets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  missing light under vent hood and repair/replace tile in kitchen
Jul 28, 2022 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean inside ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Re-new RFSM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Store food items 6" off floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Replace floor tiles as needed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean bottom of RIC
Jan 10, 2022 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Fix leak at 3CS and prep sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Provide thermometers for all coolers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Seal back door to where no light is visible when closed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Replace light under vent hood and missing tiles in dining room
Jul 29, 2021 Follow-up Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Replace rusty shelves in WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Replace wet ceiling tiles and broken/missing floor tiles. Clean ceiling tiles.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Rice held at 120'f
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Bean and rice container needs to be labeled
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Use utensils with handle to scoop food.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  No grease trap record on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Choking poster, sign about inspection report
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Shell eggs over cooked beans in WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean gaskets around cooler door and clean inside cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  No food handler certificates for employees
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site
Apr 11, 2021 Routine Score 79
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- 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)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Sep 21, 2020 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Feb 5, 2020 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  MUST USE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE FOR SCOOP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER RICE STORED IN WIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE IN RIC BY GRILL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Licensed pest control applicator only
  
  NO RAID IN KITCHEN- STORED IN DRY STORAGE NEAR EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  EXPIRED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  LABEL SPICES IN DRY STORAGE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
  
  COFFEE FILTERS AND TO GO CONTAINERS AT BAR BY DOOR MUST BE INVERTED OR COVERED
Aug 7, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  s. cucumbers 61.4 & s. tomatoes 59.4
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  soiled wiping clothes improperly stored on equipment
- 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 and prevent all forms of cross contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  provide one inch air gap
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
  
  no jewelry allowed ( observed employee wearing a watch)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Donning gloves without washing hands
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
  
  reserving of TCS Foods (salsa)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  no RFSM on duty during inspection
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  resurface cutting boards
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  observed employees washing hands at 3 comp sink
Feb 26, 2019 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Aug 6, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  s. tomatoes 53.0F, s. cucumber 59.4
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair floors
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  no date marking
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Donning gloves without washing hands
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  cross contamination by storage (towels in food)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal drink on prep table with customer's food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  no RFSM on duty during inspection
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  chicken 121.3F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing
  
  drying dishes with wiping clothes
Jan 19, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean drains
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  Toxics stored with food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  close all gaps in ceiling
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  s. bucket stored with food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  label 3 comp sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  food stored on floors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  handle stored food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  improper thawing of food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable
  
  remove all box lines
Dec 28, 2017 Routine Score 60
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  Improper thawing of food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  close all holes sand gaps in ceilings
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  Tacos
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Employees eating in kitchen, prep area and WIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair ceiling and floors
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  repair/ remove all non-working equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  c. onions and veggies at ambient air
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  provide one inch air gap at sinks
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  Toxics device stored over equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Operate with a lapsed permit
  
  Operating without a valid health permit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  provide trash can at hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  certify all staff
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  c rice 120.5, chicken 106.6
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors and clean walls by 3 comp sink (remove black substance)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer
  
  salsa
Apr 27, 2017 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
  
  Employee was washing, sanitizing, and then rinsing. COS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw chicken and beef stored in same container COS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Beef 50°F Beef 53.7 °F Beef 54° F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Pork 111.7°F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Ice scoop handle
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Cardboard under microware
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Mar 27, 2017 Routine Score 77
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  raw beef 49.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  pork 115.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw chicken over onions, raw chicken and raw beef in the same bin in ziplocs
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  sanitizer buckets 10ppm - should be 100ppm for buckets; 50ppm for 3 comp sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Wash hands after all other activities
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date marking. onions 3/9/17, broth 1/19/17 - discard after 7 days.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
  
  Kitchen hand sink lacked hot water

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.