Don's Food Store
825 S CARROLL AVE, Dallas, TX 75223 · 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 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 16 | 6 |
| 2016 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
Inspections
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Oct 13, 2023 Routine Score 94
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Smooth Contact Surfaces
REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Apr 25, 2023 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Outfitter-Certified Food Manager
Registered Food Service Manager certificate expired>renew immediately
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Do not leave food on the floor>bag of onions observed on floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean encrusted grease on equipment
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace stained/damaged ceiling tiles
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Oct 15, 2022 Routine Score 88
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Maintain handsinks accessible at all times>observed metal scraper inside and blocked with rolling cart.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Maintain employee beverages in a separate area away from food and clean equipment>observed beverage on prep table next to product.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace broken lights under vent hood.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease trap every 90 days and maintain on file to present upon inspection.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide th guidance for the clean up of bodily fluids and or Blood borne pathogens spill kit.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Exclusions and Restrictions
Provide employee heath policies for all employees.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Mar 15, 2022 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN UNDER 3-COMP SINK
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Aug 16, 2021 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Plumbing System Construction
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Label - Nutrition Labeling
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 8, 2021 Routine Score 100
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Jun 16, 2020 Routine Score 97
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 14, 2020 Routine Score 95
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Distressed merchandise, segregation and location
DISCARD DENTED CANS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DIRTY CEILING TILES
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 9, 2019 Routine Score 94
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
food product cut and not date***ham and cheese
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
rif have no thermometer
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
no handler certificate for cook
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jan 15, 2019 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MUST DATE MARK CUT MEAT AND CHEESE FOR 7 DAYS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
MUST LABEL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jul 31, 2018 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
INSULATED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
BATHROOM CEILING
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
RODENT DROPPINGS IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
BOLOGNA, HAM, DELI MEAT
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Label-list of ingredients in descending..
LIITTLE DEBBIE SNACKS, OREOS, RITZ CRACKERS NOT LABELED FOR RESALE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 21, 2017 Routine Score 84
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 10/18/17
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
DATE MARK DELI MEATS ONCE OPENED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Package integrity
dented cans
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
DELI SLICER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Toilet tissue, availability
PROVIDE TOILET PAPER IN RESTROOM.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employee did not wash hands when donning gloves.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
EMPLOYEE PREPARING BURGER WITH BARE HANDS. CITATION WILL BE ISSUED FOR REPEAT VIOLATION AT FOLLOWING INSPECTION.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 19, 2017 Routine Score 84
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Label-list of ingredients in descending..
Discontinue sales of individual packs of crackers, cookies and cups of ice improper labeling
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
no date marking on prepared food items
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
remove rust from microwave
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all outer openings
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal food in prep area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean ceiling and gaskets
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair ceiling
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Dec 30, 2016 Routine Score 81
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide a thermometer in the Reach in Freezer ( deep Freezer) SECOND WARNING
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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
missing the test papers at the three compartment sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Missing the food handlers certificate on premises.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
Maintain routine pest records on the premises.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
chemical can not be stored to clean utensils and on the drain board
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
Maintain grease trap trip tickets on premises. (SECOND WARNING)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
Mop sink can not be used as a hand sink .
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
the vanity in the restroom needs to be covered with FRP material or nonabsorbent material and light in color. exposed wood surfaces and painted. this is a wet area so covering should be nonabsorbent.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Raw eggs stored over the lettuce and onions inside the reach in display cooler .
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 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.