Nick & Sam's Grill
8111 PRESTON RD #150, Dallas, TX 75225 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 | 17 | 6 |
| 2019 | 2 | 16 | 7 |
| 2018 | 2 | 17 | 7 |
| 2017 | 2 | 13 | 5 |
Inspections
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Mar 17, 2021 Routine Score 83
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Unnecessary articles prohibited
Observed backpack on dry storage shelf, cell phone on bar mat with glasses.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed chemical spray bottle next to wine glasses
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Observed hand sink full of items.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Back door does not shut fully. Needs repair
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Sep 30, 2020 Routine Score 80
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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.
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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.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Observed food directly under soap dispenser.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
Observed no raw fish health advisory
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Observed items in hand sinks.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
Observed painters tape on/in cotton candy machine
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Observed 2 exterior doors not closing properly.
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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.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Reuse of single service articles
Observed single-use containers being washed and re-used.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed large section of missing ceiling tiles.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Provide hand wash sign at all hand sinks, including a sign in each restroom.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 18, 2020 Routine Score 87
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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.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed dented can
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label spray bottle
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers for all coolers
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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.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty container lid in dry storage, dirty floor under shelf
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 12, 2019 Routine Score 85
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Salmon 53'F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Chicken 122'F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair faucet at hand sink
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Mar 5, 2019 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw meat stored over tomatoes
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Utensil in hand sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
discard dented cans
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Open drinking containers observed
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Aug 21, 2018 Routine Score 83
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
chlorine sanitizer concentration observed at 5ppm
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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)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
utensil in hand sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 26, 2018 Routine Score 81
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
VENT HOOD
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
FOOD STORED UNDER SOAP DISPENSER
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CAN OPENER BLADE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN FOOD AREA
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jul 26, 2017 Routine Score 85
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE ALL WOODEN EQUIPMENT
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
EGG 58'F, , PASTA 48'F, MEAT BALLS 48'f
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
PRODUCTS FROM COOLER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 17, 2017 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Health permit posted
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
LABEL SUSHI RICE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
BACK DOOR
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CUTTING BOARDS, SODA GUN
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
DISH WASHING AREA
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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.