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Nick & Sam's Grill

8111 PRESTON RD #150, Dallas, TX 75225 · Dallas County

71cited violations
29serious tier
9inspections

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
2021184
20202176
20192167
20182177
20172135

Inspections

  1. Mar 17, 2021 Routine Score 83
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Unnecessary articles prohibited

      Observed backpack on dry storage shelf, cell phone on bar mat with glasses.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      Observed chemical spray bottle next to wine glasses

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - accessible

      Observed hand sink full of items.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Observed dirty can opener blade

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Back door does not shut fully. Needs repair

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Observed bleu cheese 59 degrees F, boiled egg 56.6 degrees F. RIC reads 53 degrees F. Observed minced garlic 52.5 degrees F. Observed sliced tomato 64 degrees F, aioli 63.8 degrees F. Observed sushi salmon 53 degrees F.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      Observed meatball 110 degrees F, mashed potatoes 120 degrees F and 132 degrees F.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

      Observed utensils in standing ambient-temp water.

  2. Sep 30, 2020 Routine Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Observed bok choy 58.8 degrees F, carrots 61 degrees F, RIC 60 degrees F, Benchamel 50 degrees F, peeled potato 57 degrees F, WIC 55 degrees F.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Hot water sanitizer surface temp. < 160'F

      per manufacturer, water temp in machine must be 180 degrees F. Observed 162 degrees F.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items stored above food/utensils

      Observed food directly under soap dispenser.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

      Observed no raw fish health advisory

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - accessible

      Observed items in hand sinks.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

      Observed painters tape on/in cotton candy machine

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      Observed 2 exterior doors not closing properly.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

      Observed scoop handle in food. soda gun handle and ice scoop handle in ice at bar.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Reuse of single service articles

      Observed single-use containers being washed and re-used.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Observed large section of missing ceiling tiles.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      Provide hand wash sign at all hand sinks, including a sign in each restroom.

  3. Mar 18, 2020 Routine Score 87
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Observed sriracha mayo 61.1 degrees F, boiled egg 56 degrees F, RIC unit 50 degrees F.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      Observed dented can

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      Label spray bottle

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food thermometers provided and accessible

      Provide thermometers for all coolers

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

      Observed using cup to scoop salt.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Observed dirty container lid in dry storage, dirty floor under shelf

  4. Sep 12, 2019 Routine Score 85
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Salmon 53'F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      Chicken 122'F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      repair faucet at hand sink

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      Raw meat stored over sauce in walk in cooler, raw eggs stored over milk

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Trash can provided for papertowel waste

  5. Mar 5, 2019 Routine Score 80
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      raw meat stored over tomatoes

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      Utensil in hand sink

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      discard dented cans

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Open drinking containers observed

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Trash can provided for papertowel waste

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

  6. Aug 21, 2018 Routine Score 83
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

      chlorine sanitizer concentration observed at 5ppm

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      utensil in hand sink

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

  7. Feb 26, 2018 Routine Score 81
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Labeling- with common name of the food

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

      VENT HOOD

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items stored above food/utensils

      FOOD STORED UNDER SOAP DISPENSER

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CAN OPENER BLADE

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN FOOD AREA

  8. Jul 26, 2017 Routine Score 85
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDING DEPT'S HEALTH INSPECTOR WHO IS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Approved Food Contact Equip.

      REMOVE ALL WOODEN EQUIPMENT

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      EGG 58'F, , PASTA 48'F, MEAT BALLS 48'f

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      PRODUCTS FROM COOLER

  9. Jan 17, 2017 Routine Score 90
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Health permit posted

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages

      LABEL SUSHI RICE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      BACK DOOR

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

      DO NOT STORE ANY KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLER AND SINK

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CUTTING BOARDS, SODA GUN

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      DISH WASHING AREA

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.