Prego Pasta House

4930 GREENVILLE AVE, Dallas, TX 75206 · Dallas County

128cited violations

39serious tier

13inspections

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
2024	1	11	2
2023	1	8	2
2022	1	9	2
2021	2	30	8
2020	1	9	5
2019	1	8	3
2018	3	33	11
2017	2	13	3
2016	1	7	3

Inspections

Jan 28, 2024 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  Store clean utensils with
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Detail clean for sight + touch all work tables spaces. Clean + sanitize all food contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean walls above/underneath all food prep areas
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Certified food manager must be on every shift
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  Food staff must wear effective hair restraints while handling food (cook/food prep)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair large hole underneath the dishmachine. Repair single door cooler (spagehtti) running high 61 - plus. Repair leak at 4 compartment sink/washer
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  cooked veal and chicken observed at 65 F. Cold holding food items must be at least 41 F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  All cooked ready to eat foods (lettuce, cooked pasta) must be date marked with used by dates
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils withstand repeated warewashin
  
  Do not reuse single use containers must be food grade
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Mar 16, 2023 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed diced tomatoes at 48 Degrees F in RIC. COS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw beef and chicken stored over vegetables in WIC.
- 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)
  No soap at handsink
  
  Observed no soap at bar handwash sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Observed dirty ceiling in WIC. Observed dirty floor in WIC and dish area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Observed missing light shield in dry storage.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  Store all personal items in appropriate place.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Need handwash signage at bar handwash sink.
Sep 16, 2022 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Keep all cold hold food at 41F or lower at all times. Observed steak in WIC at 45.7 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean mold in ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Date mark food products kept longer than 24 hrs
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed utensils stored in handwash only sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Observed gnats in kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed onion bag sitting on floor and food boxes in WIC. Keep 6 inches off floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean gaskets in RICs
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Post 'choking poster' sign up for public view
Jul 13, 2021 Follow-up Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING DURING PREP
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  HAND SINK USED TO PREPARED FOOD ( PASTA)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN PREP AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON EQUIPMENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Pasta 46.5, Artichoke 46.5, s. tomatoes 57.0 S. MUSHROOM 42.3 & SAUCE 43.2
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  REMOVE ABSORBENT MATERIALS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO RFSM ONSITE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN” CURRENT HEALTH INSPECTION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
  
  SHRIMP IN UN- DRAINED ICE
Jun 24, 2021 Routine Score 62
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN” CURRENT HEALTH INSPECTION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
  
  LABEL ALL S. BOTTLES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  EXPIRED RFSM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR LEAKING AT HAND SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  NO BARE HAND CONTACT ON RTE FOOD ( BREAD)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  EXPOSE FOOD STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  CLOSE ALL HOLES & GAPS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOOD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  POST HEALTH PERMIT, CO , RFSM & TAX STATEMENT IN FRONT OF ESTABLISHMENT FOR CUSTOMERS' VIEW
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  PROVIDE TRASH CAN AT HAND SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  S. LETTUCE 66.7, S. TOM 65.2 & ARTICHOKE 61.1
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  INVERT / COVER ALL DISH WARE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REMOVE RUST FROM PREP AREA & REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- DEEP CLEAN EVERYTHING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN FRPS, WALLS, FLOORS, FAN VENT COVERS & GASKETS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  HAND SINK USED TO AS A PREP SINK
Jan 27, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SHRIMP 47.8f , S. TOMATOES 46.7f, S. MUSHROOM 55.0F,
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  LEAKING @ HAND SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN WALLS, FLOORS, GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR WALLS & FLOOR
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGEMENT
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  USED TO STORED FOOD UTENSIL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN VENT IN KITCHEN
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD ITEMS
Jul 22, 2019 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  can not store knives in between equipment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  hand sink blocked-not accessible
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover salad and lettuce in the bottom of the make line
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  dirty can opener blade and grinder
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  raw chicken over RTE (lettuce)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  reuse of single use sour cream containers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  can bot have tape on spatula no foil
Dec 11, 2018 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  deep clean meat slicer, slicer, can opener blade
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  hand sink had food and utensils in it- hand washing only
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  hat hanging by seasonings coat on napkin box
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  separate veal from chicken
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  reuse of sour cream containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  batter station above vegetables
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  food container bottom sitting directly on ham
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean dust on ceilings and shelves
Nov 21, 2018 Routine Score 75
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  soda gun hose touching ice
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  throw away damaged pots, cracked containers and other damaged equipment resurface or replace gouged cutting boards (stained/gouged)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 20 foot : Washing, utensil, toilet
  
  need more light in the storage area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  hand sink used for other purposes- thawing/ dirty utensils
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean can opener blade after every use Lean tea dispensor Clean soda gun holder Clean soda gun Clean meat slicer and other slicing equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  raw chicken on the same shelf as raw fish and raw beef raw ground beef next to crab
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Must be smooth easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, smooth, durable material remove card board from shelves in freezers remove cloth used to catch condensation/ ice bath remove lining under cups remove plastic wrap from shelves and equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  scoops must have handles that do not touch the food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  reuse of single use items
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  no date marking
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  bottom of food container touching onions and olives bucket of moldy onions in standing water in the walkin
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN: clean splash and buildup on walls, ceilings, equipment and floors dirty bulk goods containers shelves dust om ceiling
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  chemicals next to food in the back of store
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
May 11, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  eggs next to veggies chicken next to pasta sauce
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  employee drinks above RTE in WIC, in bottom of make line
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean can opener blade Clean soda nozzles Clean meat slicer
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Can not use cloth under cutting boards. Must be smooth easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, smooth, durable material food containers sitting on cloth
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Wet sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  clean handles on RIC, RIF, Make lines Clean bottom of coolers, make lines and freezer clean dry goods shelf clean dust through out
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  replace or paint rusty shelves resurface gouged cutting boards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  can not store knife between wall and table. there is no way to disinfect between the 2 tables
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  chemical sanitation bucket next to food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Need a “Employees must was hands before returning to work” sign mens restroom Need a “hand washing only “ sign at all hand sinks
Nov 20, 2017 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SHRIMP 54, SHREDDED CHEESE 54
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Apr 26, 2017 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine exposure time table
  
  over 50 ppm, turn down
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  post sign, suggested wording "current inspection report available upon request" may post inspection
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw ground best over pre cooked shrimp once chicken thaws, must store below vegetables
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  no cardboard or foil on surfaces
Oct 25, 2016 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  to go containers and coffee filters
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover ice cream
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hands wash procedures-without soap
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  raw meat over vegetables raw chicken over and adj cheese
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean soda gun drip catch
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  tomatoes 55 F keep top shut as often as possible
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

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.