Sankofa Kitchen

3333 W CAMP WISDOM RD #118, Dallas, TX 75237 · Dallas County

103cited violations

22serious tier

12inspections

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
2022	1	7	0
2021	2	14	3
2020	2	12	2
2019	2	17	3
2018	2	18	3
2017	2	25	8
2016	1	10	3

Inspections

Jul 28, 2022 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST AND MAKE VISIBLE TO PUBLIC: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD, CLEAN WITH A WEEK.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  OBSERVED LOOSE FRP WALL(NEXT TO ICE MACHINE), DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER, REPAIR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORE ON WIRE SHELVES THAT HAVE GRIME BUILD UP, STORE ON CLEAN SURFACES.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, GREASE/GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  FOOD BEING WORKED ON STOVE AND FRYERS IS ABOVE VENT HOOD THAT HAS HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND DRIPPING. CLEAN.
Nov 23, 2021 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  heavily damaged molding on exterior door, leak from roof causing ceiling tile to be water damaged, observed damaged molding in dinning area, and observed water damaged ceiling tile that has light hanging with tape. observed loose frp walls next to ice machine. REPAIR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  observed food debris on floor and grease build up on equipment, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT(ice machine and fryers) AND ON STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Thermometer in good condition or discarded
  
  thermometer in reach in cooler located in back area is damaged. replace.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  observed utensils stored on soiled storage containers, clean all storage containers and wire storage shelves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  grease build up on vent hoods, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  observed water dripping from grime build up inside of ce machine. clean and sanitize food contact surfaces of ice machine.
May 26, 2021 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  observed build up of grime inside of ice machine observed water melting on grime , clean and sanitize ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  observed damaged ceiling tile in kitchen and in dining area, observe damaged door of back door. REPAIR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  observed grime build up on pipes, on lids of containers, on shelves, on top of equipment, on fan of walk in cooler. clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  observed build up of grease on equipment, clean.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  observed sliced tomato at 45.3F, place food in working cold hold equipment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  lights in kitchen not shielded, provide light shields.
Dec 31, 2020 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  grime on walls, grime on ceiling; CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  observed damaged walls and missing/damaged ceiling tile, REPAIR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  observed clean utensils and equipment store on floor or store on soiled surfaces and in soiled containers, STORE IN A CLEAN AREA.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  observed damaged vinyl surface used to store utensil, replace.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  grime build up on side and roof of ice machine, CLEAN AND SANITIZE, DISPOSE OF ICE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  observed grime on walls, water build up next to ice machine, falling FRP wall; REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  lights in kitchen missing light shields.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  black containers used to store white substance not labeled, LABEL.
Apr 29, 2020 Routine Score 94
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  chlorine sanitizer at 0PPM. change every 2-4 hours.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  dust on electrical pipes. clean. dust on fans located in walk in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  grease dripping from vents hoods, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  grease build up on equipment.
Oct 30, 2019 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  food container in walk in cooler date marked 10-13-19 and 10-21-19, follow date mark procedures and remove food past seven days.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
  
  Home Use pesticide Hot Shot located in back storage area, no home use pesticides in establishment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  heavy grime on floors of back storage area, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  water puddles located next to ice machine, grease on floor and walls, grime on back storage area. remove harborage conditions.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cool TCS foods using ice as an ingredient
  
  large 3 3 gallons of chicken noddle soup in 5 gallon bucket cooling at room temperature, RFSM place container in ice to cool down properly, stir occasionally.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  ware wash machine at 0 PPM. use 3 comp sink to sanitize utensils.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  missing/damaged ceiling tiles, frp wall loose and not attached to wall leaving gap on wall. Repair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  grease dripping from vent hood and on wall of fryer area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Mar 28, 2019 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  pots and pans should be stored inverted to prevent grime build up and drain properly.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean FRP walls and floors.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  walk in cooler not maintaining maximum cold hold temperature of 41F temperature inside reached 48.5F.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  pinto beans at 47.4F. Place ice on food to bring temperature down.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  water bottles on/above food contact surfaces and utensils
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  foil on shelve, must use material that does not chip. Utensils are burnt and chipped, replace.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  label all large storage food containers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  light bulb in kitchen must be shielded.
Sep 17, 2018 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean inside ice machine. Still storing pots on grease encrusted shelve next to fryer. 2nd and final warning next violation will be subject to citation.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean corner of wall, heavy grime build up. Clean underneath shelves. Clean FRP walls. Clean underneath shelves of walk in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
  
  Clean shelves, heavy grime build up.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  Utensils in dirty bins, touching dirty shelving.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  Massive leak coming from walk in freezer. Find and repair cause.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Prep food (cut produced, cooked beans ect.) not date marked. Follow proper date marking procedures.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Food in containers covered with ice in walk in freezer. Remove food from splash area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  Heavy grime underneath shelves and corners of floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  Vent hood has accumulation of grease.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  Renew certificate.
Mar 7, 2018 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean utensils shelf next to RIC and clean utensils touching grime.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Need grease trap ticket within last 90 days. 1st warning.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  Dispose of food that has passed 7 day mark.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
  
  Need health permit posted where it is visible to customers. Call office if you need to get anew copy of health permit.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Fix damaged grill equipment (exposed and gather food grime)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  Store equipment in clean and dry area, several utensil found in dirty bins.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Sweep floors.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Some lights in kitchen need to be shielded.
Sep 6, 2017 Follow-up Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN VENT HOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  REMOVE ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Backflow prevention device -not serviced and maintained
  
  REPAIR LEAKS AT MOP SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
  
  EMPLOYEES
- 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)
  No Water
  
  NO WATER AT 4 COMP SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  INVERT UTENSIL
Jul 27, 2017 Routine Score 71
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN THOROUGHLY
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No Water
  
  NO HOT WATER AT 4 COMP SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  NO RECORDS PROVIDED
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HAND. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING 1 GLOVE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT BOTTOM OF DOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  BUCKET STORED IN HAND SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  REGISTER CFM WITHIN 24HR
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW FISH58*F 67*F, RAW CHICKEN 67*F, SLICED TOMATOES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS
Oct 25, 2016 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  QUESO 96*F STORED ON PREP TABLE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  LETTUCE 73*F, CUT CABBAGE 66*F ON PREP TABLE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  PROVIDE NSF APPROVED COOLERS ONLY ONE DRINK COOLER PROVIDED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  COOK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No Water
  
  NO COLD WATER AT 4 COMP SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor covering, mats and duckboards
  
  REMOVE CARDBOARD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL

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.