Friendly 2 Mart

3287 S POLK ST, Dallas, TX 75224 · Dallas County

96cited violations

22serious tier

10inspections

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

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2024	1	6	2
2023	1	12	3
2022	1	7	0
2021	1	11	2
2020	1	11	3
2019	1	10	1
2018	2	21	4
2017	2	18	7

Inspections

Jan 16, 2024 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  Date mark cheese / salsa for 7 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Back door has a gap and needs to be sealed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  light not working in RIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Cold hold observed at 47.8 for hot dogs, shall be at 41F or below
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
  
  Keep a bucket of solution at 50-100ppm Cl for sanitizing
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Walk in cooler not cooling , observed at 61.8F ( No TCS observed inside, only beverages )
Sep 10, 2023 Routine Score 78
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Sliced tomatoes 45F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Observed corn at 113F in warmer- must be at least 135F.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Plumbing issue at drain underneath hand sink- kitchen
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No CFM on duty at time of inspection.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
  
  Hot water at hand sinks 90F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  No soap at handsinks
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Food stored on the floor inside WIC- store 6 inches off the floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label bulk food ingredient bins.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  Remove out of use equipment in food kitchen area. Recommended to label 3 comp sink (wash/rinse/sanitize)- observed staff just washing utensils without sanitizing.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  OTHER VIOLATIONS
  
  Observed strong sewer gas smell detected in staff restroom. Observed service utensils stored inside product.
Sep 17, 2022 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  DIRTY CEILING AND FAN COVER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  DRINKS ON THE FLOOR IN WIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  NO THERMOMETER IN WIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  RUSTED INTERIOR OFCOLD HOLD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  BROKEN Ceiling
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  NO City OF DALLAS RFSM
Jul 20, 2021 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS OVER RAW MEAT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  REGISTER CFM BY 7/23/21
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  LACK OF DATEMARKING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN 3 COMP SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  NO CURRENT RECORDS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  OBSERVED FLOWER STORED IN HANDSINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ; SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
  
  NO LABEL PROVIDED FOR IN HOUSE BAGS OF ICE AND CUPS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
Jul 27, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  TONGS STORED UNCOVERED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food, utensils & equip under other sources
  
  FOOD ITEMS STORED IN 3 COMP SINK WITH DIRTY DISHES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  CHEESE 51*F, SLICED TOMATOES 62*F, RIC >60*F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  OBSERVED HANDWASHING IN 3 COMP SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW EGGS STORED RTE FOOD ITEMS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  LABEL 3 COMP SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  REMOVE ALL IN DRY STORAGE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  FEBREEZE/MOTOR OIL STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
Feb 20, 2019 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not onsite. 2nd and final warning.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Water damaged ceiling tiles.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning gloves.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date marked food in zip lock bag and in containers.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Thermometer in good condition or discarded
  
  walk in cooler thermometer reading 56F, actual temperature at 44.3F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  need thermometer in reach in cooler cold hold.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  ice build in reach in freezer.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  selling Ritz crackers and Premium crackers without food label.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Sign that states : most recent health report is available upon request.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  need hair net.
Aug 9, 2018 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Need disposable towels in restroom.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Hickory BBQ sauce states to refrigerate after opening.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Need sign posted where it is visible to customers. Needs to state: Most recent health report is available upon request.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide testing strip.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Pots and pan are upright.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
  
  Ritz and Saltine crackers need to have health/nutrient labels.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  Remove expired foods from sales floor.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  not on site.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Grease trap should be cleaned every 90 days.
Feb 16, 2018 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  remove expired food in WIC and grocery. Lettuce starting to mold.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  PROVIDE GREASE TRIP TICKETS OR DOCUMENTATION SHOWING ESTAB. DOES NOT HAVE A GREASE TRAP. PROVIDE BY NEXT VISIT
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  A DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MUST OBTAIN A RFSM CERTIFICATE WITH IN 24 HOURS BY REGISTERING STATE CARD/ APPROVED DOCUMENTATION AT OUR OFFICE LOCATED AT 7901 GOFORTH DALLAS, TEXAS. OFFICE NUMBER: 214-670-8083 OFFICE HOURS 8:00 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. AND 1:00 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. MUST ASK CLERK TO PUT A COPY OF CERTIFICATE WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE. IF NOT, A CITATION WILL BE ISSUED.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  ALL FOODS ITEMS KEPT FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE MUST BE DATED WITH USE BY OR SELL BY DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS FROM DAY OF PREP OR OPENED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Provide paper towels.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. Under refrigeration
  
  Use proper thawing methods to thaw food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  Cutting board needs to be stored in a clean and dry area, Away from contamination.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean floors and surfaces.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
  
  REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  229.167 Physical Facilities. (e) Handwashing lavatories. (5) Handwashing signage. A sign, icon, or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.
Aug 30, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Conveying Sewage
  
  BUCKET CATCHING WASTE WATER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE; SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  NO CURRENT RECORDS PROVIDED : ODOR FROM TRAP IN KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOODS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
  
  REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMERS FOOD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ; FOIL LINING FROM EQUIPMENT
- 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 WORK OUT COOLER
Feb 28, 2017 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  REMOVE EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  NO RECORDS PROVIDED
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING IN ESTABLISHMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

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.