Jonathon's Diner
1619 N BECKLEY AVE, Dallas, TX 75203 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 16 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 | 14 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 10 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 16 | 8 |
| 2017 | 2 | 18 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Inspections
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Nov 30, 2023 Routine Score 82
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Multiple food items on prep line well above 45 F/41 F observed
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean soda gun at bar
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Remove aluminum foil on table in/on prep line
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cutting surfaces.
Get rid of worn cutting boards
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean wire rack in both walk-in cooler & kitchen
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Clean vent hood of grease accumulation
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Replace base boards by dish machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
No current liquid waste manifest
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handler-Certificate Not on site
Not all current food handler certificates available
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Eliminate harboring conditions>throw away bulk ingredients that are no longer used
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 12, 2023 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Mold like residue in ice machine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
Place thermometers in reach-in coolers that do not have digital gauge
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean interiors of all coolers along prep line
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 5, 2022 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Multiple food found out of temperature
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label/Re-label bulk ingredient bins
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean all encrusted grease from vent hood (back of house) and cooking equipment
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Lockers to be used to store personal items
Keep personal items in designated area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cutting surfaces.
Resurface or replace cutting boards that have to much pitting/damage
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 23, 2022 Routine Score 86
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Jacket stored in hand sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Lockers to be used to store personal items
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Encrusted grease found on grill
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
Remove unnecessary items from mop sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Equipment and Utensils Sanitization
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jun 9, 2021 Routine Score 87
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
WI cooler unit dirty shelving must be clean and sanitize to proper condition
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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
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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
PIC chemical concentration zero on dish washing machine must be have proper concentration of 50 ppm chlorine concentration
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer Clothing, Clean Condition
employee not using street clothing not separation must be have apron to avoid cross contamination
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 10, 2020 Routine Score 93
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jun 3, 2020 Routine Score 87
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
misisng RFSM certification on site must be have FSM registered with the city
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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
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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
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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
fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest
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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
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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
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 11, 2019 Routine Score 98
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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
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 14, 2019 Routine Score 84
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
spring mix lettuce : 74'f
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for all coolers
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all foods in coolers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed employees are eating inside prep area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
observed personal back pack blocked the hand sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 20, 2018 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
fried chicken
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
set up sanitizer bucket
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw eggs above cheese
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for the cooer
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
icescoop
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for al foods in cooler
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 20, 2018 Routine Score 84
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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.
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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".
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
No towels at hand wash sink in back of kitchen preparation area.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Commercial french fry cutter has food debris on die.
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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.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 14, 2017 Routine Score 84
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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.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Plumbing System Construction
Production line hand wash sink drain disconnected. Water draining from bottom of hand wash sink basin.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Dirty deli meat slicer. Dirty meat grinder.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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May 4, 2017 Routine Score 86
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
ENSURE FOOD PREPARATION EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PLACING ON NEW GLOVES
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKET AND WALK IN COOLER GASKET
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
ONE KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
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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
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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)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE FAN COVERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER (DUST AND MOLD PRESENT)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN THE INTAKE VENT IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Health permit posted
NO CITY OF DALLAS HEALTH PERMIT POSTED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREPARATION STAFF WITH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 26, 2016 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN VENT HOOD FILTERS THAT ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DUST AND BUILD UP
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT THAT HAS BURNED OUT UNDER THE BACK VENT HOOD
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES WITH AN IDENTIFYING LABEL
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Not serious
Core (1 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.