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Jonathon's Diner

1619 N BECKLEY AVE, Dallas, TX 75203 · Dallas County

99cited violations
25serious 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
20232164
20222143
2021181
20202121
20192103
20182168
20172184
2016151

Inspections

  1. Nov 30, 2023 Routine Score 82
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Multiple food items on prep line well above 45 F/41 F observed

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Clean soda gun at bar

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

      Remove aluminum foil on table in/on prep line

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Food/sauces in walk-in cooler left uncovered

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cutting surfaces.

      Get rid of worn cutting boards

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean wire rack in both walk-in cooler & kitchen

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

      Clean vent hood of grease accumulation

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

      Replace base boards by dish machine

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      No current liquid waste manifest

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handler-Certificate Not on site

      Not all current food handler certificates available

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      Eliminate harboring conditions>throw away bulk ingredients that are no longer used

  2. Apr 12, 2023 Routine Score 92
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Mold like residue in ice machine

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food thermometers provided and accessible

      Place thermometers in reach-in coolers that do not have digital gauge

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Cover all food/food ingredients>observed bin of flour exposed

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean interiors of all coolers along prep line

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Fix dish machine>sanitizer not being pumped into machine/cycle>unit (until) it is fixed use 3-compartment

  3. Oct 5, 2022 Routine Score 93
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Multiple food found out of temperature

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      Label/Re-label bulk ingredient bins

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean all encrusted grease from vent hood (back of house) and cooking equipment

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Lockers to be used to store personal items

      Keep personal items in designated area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cutting surfaces.

      Resurface or replace cutting boards that have to much pitting/damage

  4. Mar 23, 2022 Routine Score 86
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      Jacket stored in hand sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Lockers to be used to store personal items

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Encrusted grease found on grill

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      Remove unnecessary items from mop sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Sanitization

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

  5. Jun 9, 2021 Routine Score 87
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

      WI cooler unit dirty shelving must be clean and sanitize to proper condition

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Labeling- with common name of the food

      missing labeling on food containers in all areas must be have labeling all food containers in all areas

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      PIC chemical concentration zero on dish washing machine must be have proper concentration of 50 ppm chlorine concentration

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer Clothing, Clean Condition

      employee not using street clothing not separation must be have apron to avoid cross contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

      unused equipment with dust and soils accumulations must be remove or clean and keep in a dry and clean areas

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      employee with out hair net in kitchen area must be have hair nets to avoid employee contamination

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      missing date marking on food containers inside cooler units must be have date marks on all food containers inside cooler units

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      floors under cooking equipment dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

  6. Dec 10, 2020 Routine Score 93
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Rinsing Equipment and Utensils after Cleaning and Sanitizing

      dish washing machine sanitizer solution not dispensing at flow must be replace or repair to avoid hazard public health

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Time/temperature controlled for safety food, slacking

      RI cooler unit back area slacking temperatures high 46 F RI cooler unit must be replace or repair to maintain proper condition

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      employees must be sure chemical concentration is verified 50 ppm chlorine concentration 200-400 ppm chlorine concentration ware washing machine sanitizing solution dispenser not working must be dispense 50 ppm chlorine concentration

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      missing date marking on food containers inside cooler unit must be have date marks on food containers in all areas

  7. Jun 3, 2020 Routine Score 87
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      a/c cover vents inside WI cooler dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      RFSM Certificate - Not Display

      misisng RFSM certification on site must be have FSM registered with the city

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      missing sanitizing solutions in all areas including dish washing machine must be have sanitizer buckets at 100 ppm chlorine concentration or 200-400 ppm Quat concentration missing test strips on site must be have test strips to verified chemical concentration

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      shelving inside cooler units rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to proper condition to avoid cross contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      cooler unit missing lid must be have lids or covers to avoid cross contamination

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Outfitter-Food Temperatures (Cold).

      kitchen cooler units not maintain proper food temperature 65 F must be maintain proper food temperature of 40 F or below to avoid cross contamination

  8. Dec 11, 2019 Routine Score 98
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      floors behind equipment dirty with litter, soils and food debris must be clean to avoid cross contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

      cooking equipment encrusted with soils, food debris and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

  9. Jun 14, 2019 Routine Score 84
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      spring mix lettuce : 74'f

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      observed raw chicken store next to sausage, gravy and above potatoes, fruit

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      provide cleaning for all coolers

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      provide date marking for all foods in coolers

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      observed employees are eating inside prep area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      provide cover for all food containers

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - accessible

      observed personal back pack blocked the hand sink

  10. Dec 20, 2018 Routine Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

      fried chicken

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

      set up sanitizer bucket

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      observed raw eggs above cheese

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      provide cleaning for the cooer

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

      icescoop

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      provide date marking for al foods in cooler

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

  11. Jun 20, 2018 Routine Score 84
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      Exhaust air vents in back kitchen preparation area show buildup of dust and lint.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

      Food Products Establishment Permit issued by the City of Dallas not posted. Signage for location does not match name for establishment. Permit is listed as "Kessler Park Eating House" but signage indicates it is "Jonathon's Diner".

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      No towels at hand wash sink in back of kitchen preparation area.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Mop cloths stored on counter. When not in employee's hands mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

      Staff observed manipulating food off of griddle with moist mop cloth.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Reach in coolers not maintaining temperature. Sliced Mushrooms 53.2°F Pico de Gallo 47.8°F Sliced Tomato 52.6°F Management is aware of issue and says they are waiting on parts.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Commercial french fry cutter has food debris on die.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

      Disposable food storage containers stored in shed attached to building. Pots and pans also stored in this area. Please remove all food related utensils and equipment from shed area.

  12. Dec 14, 2017 Routine Score 84
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

      Spatula shows damage from burning / scorching. Surface cannot be properly cleaned. Please check equipment for durability and cleanability.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Plumbing System Construction

      Production line hand wash sink drain disconnected. Water draining from bottom of hand wash sink basin.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Employee observed drinking coffee on production line. Employee also placed mug on cutting board in between uses.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      No date marking system observed on stored, cooled foods in reach in coolers.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Health permit posted

      No health permit posted at time of inspection. Please contact our office to obtain a valid Food Products Establishment Permit. Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Cooked onions at 54.7°F Cooked Green Chilies 55.9°F Please keep open top reach in cooler closed when not in use. Please audit temperatures periodically to ensure product remains at proper temperatures.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Dirty deli meat slicer. Dirty meat grinder.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      Vent hood shows significant buildup of lint, dust, and grease on surfaces above production areas.

  13. May 4, 2017 Routine Score 86
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      ENSURE FOOD PREPARATION EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PLACING ON NEW GLOVES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKET AND WALK IN COOLER GASKET

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      ONE KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      BACK DOOR WIDE OPEN TO THE ESTABLISHMENT UPON ARRIVAL AND THE START OF THE INSPECTION

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      CONTAINER OF POTATOES RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR (IN THE KITCHEN)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER (DUST AND MOLD PRESENT)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      CLEAN THE INTAKE VENT IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters

      CHANGE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Health permit posted

      NO CITY OF DALLAS HEALTH PERMIT POSTED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREPARATION STAFF WITH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES

  14. Oct 26, 2016 Routine Score 93
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN VENT HOOD FILTERS THAT ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DUST AND BUILD UP

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USES

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      REPLACE LIGHT THAT HAS BURNED OUT UNDER THE BACK VENT HOOD

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      LARGE CONTAINER OF A FOOD INGREDIENT IN THE BAR AREA WITHOUT AN IDENTIFYING LABEL

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      LABEL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES WITH AN IDENTIFYING LABEL

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.