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The Island Spot

309 W JEFFERSON BLVD, Dallas, TX 75208 · Dallas County

155cited violations
36serious tier
14inspections

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

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20241102
20232204
20222227
20202267
20193378
20182214
20171122
2016172

Inspections

  1. Jan 3, 2024 Routine Score 82
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Ice machine has mild and needs to clean to sight

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      spray bottle needs a label of content inside

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      Hand sink #2 , paper towel needs to work ( dispenser not working)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

      back door has a gap and needs to be sealed

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      lights in vent hood needs replacement

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      ceiling vent hood has dust and needs to be cleaned

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      sanitizing strips required at kitchen

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      spatula(2) observed damaged

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      No RFSM on site, must be on site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      choke poster needs to be displayed

  2. Jul 8, 2023 Routine Score 82
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      Jerk chicken observed at 121 F/ hot holding temperatures.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Food contact surfaces/ shelves in WIC not cleaned for sight and touch.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      No Certified Food Manger on duty.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      Food handlers must be trained in food safety.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      Do not store utensils/container inside of hand sink.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean exterior of bulk ingredient bins. Observed dirty vent hood filters. Heavy grease build up seen at side of grill, ovens, fryers. Clean to remove build up.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      Gnats seen at cook line - keep food covered.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      Replace blown out lights underneath vent hood.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Repair small leak at water sprayer. Check freon in WIC/running high.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans

      Observed food cooling at room temperature. Use approved method (shallow containers).

  3. Jan 27, 2023 Routine Score 83
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Clean side walls of ice machine

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

      Remove aluminum lining on stove

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

      Store ice scoops in holder between use

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Exit door unable to close effectivey

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      Repair plumbing leak by prep table

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

  4. Dec 24, 2022 Routine Score 77
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      Chemical spray bottle stored next to food ingredients.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Cold holding temperatures must be 41 Degrees F

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      No RFSM observed on site. Must register CFM with the City of Dallas.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      All food handlers must be trained in food safety.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      No soap at handsink

      All handsinks must be stocked with soap and paper towels.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

      Raw fish observed on top of raw fish inside of WIC. Separate to prevent contamination.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

      Cooked RTE foods must be datemarked(expired foods). COS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Encrusted food/grease buildup on all cooking equipment. Heavy buildup observed on vent-a-hood filters, cook line.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cutting surfaces.

      Repair cutting boards/often.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      Hot holding foods observed at 135 Degrees F of higher. Observed spinach at the steam well at 120 Degrees F.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Repair hot box at cook line. Observed not in good repair.

  5. Apr 6, 2022 Routine Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      OXTAIL 121*F IN HHU , JERK CHICKEN 80*F

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment & Utensils for non PHF shall be cleaned

      CLEAN BULK CONTAINERS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      SEVERAL ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      OBSERVED PERSONAL CUP STORED ON CUTTING BOARD

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

      LACK OF DATEMARKING IN WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor contruction requirements

      REPAIR ALL : OBSERVED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN SEVERAL AREAS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      CLEAN ALL

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      One Inch Air Gap

      PROVIDE FOR HANDSINK AND PREP SINK

  6. Aug 7, 2020 Routine Score 80
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      CLEAN ALL

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      OBSERVED GROUND BEEF STORED IN HANDSINK

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Approved Food Contact Equip.

      REMOVE FOIL LINING AND WIPING CLOTH FROM UNDER CUTTING BOARD

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS IN WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria

      IMPROPER THAWING OF GROUND BEEF

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.

      NO HOT WATER IN ESTABLISHMENT <110*F AT 3 COMP SINK AND HANDSINKS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT EXIT DOOR

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      PROVIDE FOR ALL

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      REGISTER WITH CITY OF DALLAS

  7. Jun 30, 2020 Routine Score 72
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Trash can provided for papertowel waste

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Wash hands after all other activities

      LACK OF HAND WASHING

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food, utensils & equip under other sources

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Approved Food Contact Equip.

      CLOTH STORED UNDER EQUIPMENT

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items stored above food/utensils

      SANITIZER STORED ABOVE FOOD AND EQUIPMENT

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food

      FOOD ITEMS STORED IN ICE AT BAR

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      RAW CHICKEN 56*F, LETTUCE 50*F STORED ON TOP OF ICE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      No Water

      NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMP OR HAND SINK

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria

  8. Dec 4, 2019 Routine Score 80
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE POTS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      CLEAN ALL

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      PROVIDE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      BUCKET STORED IN HANDSINK IN WAIT STATION

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN WIC

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      LACK OF HAND WASHING

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      PROVIDE FOR ALL

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

      CLEAN ALL

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria

      RAW CHICKEN STORED IN PREP SINK

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

      HOT WATER<110*F IN KITCHEN

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      FOOD ITEM STORED ON FLOOR IN WIF

  9. Jun 19, 2019 Routine Score 92
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      missing individual towels on hand sink at mechanical washing area must be have individual towels on all hand sinks during operational hours

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

      waste receptacles at kitchen area must be have lids during operational hours to avoid cross contamination and pest harboring

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

      hermetical containers dirty with soils and litter at store room area clean all hermetical containers to avoid cross contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      external broken weather strips on exit door back area must be replace or repair to proper condition

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

      vent hood dirty with grease deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

      fryer equipment with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      floors behind equipment on all areas dirty with grease spills, litter and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination ceiling at mechanical washing area dirty with food spills must be clean to avoid cross contamination

  10. May 14, 2019 Routine Score 66
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

      ceiling dirty with soils accumulations and grease residues must be clean to avoid cross contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening

      hermetic containers dirty with mice droppings must be clean to avoid cross contamination

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

      cooler units dirty inside with food debris and stagnant water on all areas must be clean to avoid cross contamination

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      No soap at handsink

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Gloves Single Use

      missing gloves at food prep areas must be have gloves to avoid bare hand contact with TCS food

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      broken light shields must be replace or repair to proper condition

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

      cooking encrusted equipment at kitchen area must be clean to avoid cross contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      floors under shelving inside stock room and all under kitchen equipment floors dirty with grease residues and litter must be clean to avoid contamination

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

      missing writing employee health policies

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

      not chemical solution on site to sanitize equipment or utensils

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      not paper towels at hand sink must be have paper towels to avoid cross contamination

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

      rats and mice droppings inside stock room area must be contact pest control to eliminate pest

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      missing sanitizing solutions at kitchen areas and 3c sink sanitizer buckets 50 ppm Chlorine concentration 3c sink 100 ppm concentration sanitizing solution missing chlorine test trips must be have test strips to correct chemical concentration

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Receptacles prevent debris, insect, rodents, allow for cleaning

      waste water receptacles dirty with food debris and plugged must be clean to avoid contamination

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Labeling- with common name of the food

      missing food labeling on all areas

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      missing food handler cards on site expired cards must be have current food handler cards on site

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.

      not hot water on 3c sink and hand sinks on all areas 91 F max must be have minimum of 110 F or above to maintain proper demand of hot water at hand sinks

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      a/c vent filters and ducts dirty with soils accumulations and grease residues must be clean to avoid contamination

  11. Aug 30, 2018 Routine Score 82
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)

      individual towels missing on some hand sink provide paper towels on all hand sinks during operational hours

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      RFSM Certificate - Not Display

      missing RFSM certificate must be FSM registered with the city

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      raw eggs on top of vegetables eggs must be located at lower shelving inside WI cooler unit proper separation from cooked and raw food is required

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer Clothing, Clean Condition

      PIC must be ensure proper clothing is use during operational hours as well hair nets must be provide at all times

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

      tube drainage at back area broken at the end of receptacle must be repair to avoid waste water contamination

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      missing date marking in some food containers on different areas cooler units and dry food containers must be have date marking on food containers in all areas use as public health control

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      missing food handler cards must be have food handler cards

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean facilities as often as necessary.

      ceiling and walls with soiled accumulations and grease must be clean all walls and ceiling contamination when observed to avoid food contamination floors under equipment dirty must be clean floors to avoid contamination

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

      missing writing employee health policies

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      some lights and light shields broken must be repair or replace to avoid contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

      outside and inside cooler units with debris contamination must be clean contamination when occurs or during operational hours use as public health control

  12. Feb 20, 2018 Routine Score 83
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - accessible

      bar hand sink blocked with containers must be use only for hand sink washing

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

      missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      PIC ensures employees are properly sanitizing equi

      PIC need ensure that employees use sanitizing solutions for de-contamination during operational hours

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

      missing writing employee health policies

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

      back hand sink drainage block must be in good repair were waste water flow free

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

      not working sanitizing equipment must be recalibrate chemical concentration at sanitizing equipment

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      missing sanitizing solutions at test strips sanitizer bucket 50 ppm Chlorine or 400 ppm of Quat 3c sink 100 ppm Chlorine or 200 ppm of Quat must be have test trips to check chemical concentration

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      food containers with out covering must be use approved lids or covered containers to protected food from contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

      floors with cracks and rough surfaces back area must be smooth, easy to clean surface

  13. Sep 6, 2017 Routine Score 81
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING AND BARTENDING STAFF

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

      DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOODS HELD FOR LATER USE (INCLUDING TEAS) NEXT VIOLATION WILL RESULT IN DISCARD

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      HAND SINKS BEING USED FOR OTHER THAN HAND WASHING

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

      FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      UPON ARRIVAL ONE FOOD WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      RAW CHICKEN BOXES RESTING ON THE FLOOR

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

      IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW CHICKEN

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THAT ARE SOILED

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      REMOVE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENT (KITCHEN)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS MISSING THEM

  14. Dec 22, 2016 Routine Score 87
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      LABEL ALL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES , INCLUDING WATER BOTTLES

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      RAW EGGS STORED ON THE SAME SHELF WITH PRODUCE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      REGISTER THE SERV SAFE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS BY JANUARY 03, 2017

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      CLEAN THE INTAKE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT (INCLUDING KITCHEN)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      No soap at handsink

      SOAP OUT AT THE BAR

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Premises

      CLEAN THE TOILET SEATS IN THE RESTROOMS

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.