The Island Spot
309 W JEFFERSON BLVD, Dallas, TX 75208 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 20 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 | 22 | 7 |
| 2020 | 2 | 26 | 7 |
| 2019 | 3 | 37 | 8 |
| 2018 | 2 | 21 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 | 12 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Inspections
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Jan 3, 2024 Routine Score 82
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Ice machine has mild and needs to clean to sight
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
spray bottle needs a label of content inside
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
Hand sink #2 , paper towel needs to work ( dispenser not working)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
back door has a gap and needs to be sealed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
lights in vent hood needs replacement
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
ceiling vent hood has dust and needs to be cleaned
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
sanitizing strips required at kitchen
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
spatula(2) observed damaged
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site, must be on site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
choke poster needs to be displayed
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 8, 2023 Routine Score 82
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Jerk chicken observed at 121 F/ hot holding temperatures.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Food contact surfaces/ shelves in WIC not cleaned for sight and touch.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
No Certified Food Manger on duty.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Food handlers must be trained in food safety.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not store utensils/container inside of hand sink.
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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.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Gnats seen at cook line - keep food covered.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace blown out lights underneath vent hood.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair small leak at water sprayer. Check freon in WIC/running high.
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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).
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 27, 2023 Routine Score 83
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean side walls of ice machine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Remove aluminum lining on stove
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
Store ice scoops in holder between use
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Exit door unable to close effectivey
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair plumbing leak by prep table
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 24, 2022 Routine Score 77
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Chemical spray bottle stored next to food ingredients.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cold holding temperatures must be 41 Degrees F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM observed on site. Must register CFM with the City of Dallas.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
All handsinks must be stocked with soap and paper towels.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Cooked RTE foods must be datemarked(expired foods). COS
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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.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cutting surfaces.
Repair cutting boards/often.
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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.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair hot box at cook line. Observed not in good repair.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 6, 2022 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
OXTAIL 121*F IN HHU , JERK CHICKEN 80*F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment & Utensils for non PHF shall be cleaned
CLEAN BULK CONTAINERS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
SEVERAL ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED PERSONAL CUP STORED ON CUTTING BOARD
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATEMARKING IN WIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor contruction requirements
REPAIR ALL : OBSERVED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN SEVERAL AREAS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
One Inch Air Gap
PROVIDE FOR HANDSINK AND PREP SINK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 7, 2020 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
OBSERVED GROUND BEEF STORED IN HANDSINK
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE FOIL LINING AND WIPING CLOTH FROM UNDER CUTTING BOARD
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria
IMPROPER THAWING OF GROUND BEEF
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
OBSERVED DAYLIGHT AT EXIT DOOR
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
PROVIDE FOR ALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER WITH CITY OF DALLAS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 30, 2020 Routine Score 72
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Wash hands after all other activities
LACK OF HAND WASHING
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food, utensils & equip under other sources
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
CLOTH STORED UNDER EQUIPMENT
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
SANITIZER STORED ABOVE FOOD AND EQUIPMENT
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW CHICKEN 56*F, LETTUCE 50*F STORED ON TOP OF ICE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No Water
NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMP OR HAND SINK
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 4, 2019 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE POTS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
PROVIDE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
BUCKET STORED IN HANDSINK IN WAIT STATION
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HAND WASHING
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
CLEAN ALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria
RAW CHICKEN STORED IN PREP SINK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
HOT WATER<110*F IN KITCHEN
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ITEM STORED ON FLOOR IN WIF
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jun 19, 2019 Routine Score 92
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood dirty with grease deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination
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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
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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May 14, 2019 Routine Score 66
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
broken light shields must be replace or repair to proper condition
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
cooking encrusted equipment at kitchen area must be clean to avoid cross contamination
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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
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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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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
not chemical solution on site to sanitize equipment or utensils
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
not paper towels at hand sink must be have paper towels to avoid cross contamination
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
missing food labeling on all areas
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Aug 30, 2018 Routine Score 82
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
missing RFSM certificate must be FSM registered with the city
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing food handler cards must be have food handler cards
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest
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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
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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
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
some lights and light shields broken must be repair or replace to avoid contamination
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Feb 20, 2018 Routine Score 83
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
bar hand sink blocked with containers must be use only for hand sink washing
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Sep 6, 2017 Routine Score 81
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING AND BARTENDING STAFF
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINKS BEING USED FOR OTHER THAN HAND WASHING
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
UPON ARRIVAL ONE FOOD WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
RAW CHICKEN BOXES RESTING ON THE FLOOR
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW CHICKEN
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THAT ARE SOILED
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
REMOVE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENT (KITCHEN)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS MISSING THEM
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 22, 2016 Routine Score 87
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL ALL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES , INCLUDING WATER BOTTLES
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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
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN THE INTAKE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT (INCLUDING KITCHEN)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
SOAP OUT AT THE BAR
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE TOILET SEATS IN THE RESTROOMS
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Serious
Priority (3 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.