Wai Kitchen

4315 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, TX 75219

137cited violations

34serious tier

16inspections

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
2023	1	6	1
2022	2	19	4
2021	3	31	10
2020	2	13	5
2019	4	42	7
2018	2	16	4
2017	2	10	3

Inspections

May 2, 2023 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  Store eggs away from lettuce
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cool TCS foods using proper methods
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  Cement block used as a platform. (repair equipment)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  Roach observed on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean flooring
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
Nov 7, 2022 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean ice machine 21
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain CCP Documentation Records
  
  pH log
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  Store box of utensils off floor
May 31, 2022 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Medicines labeled and stored properly
  
  Medication observed in the food service counter.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
  
  Cooked cabbage observed cooling at room temp.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean vent hood filters.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  diced tomatoes 50 F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Remove fly swatter from kitchen area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair leak at handwash sink.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Nov 2, 2021 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Cold hold items above 42 degrees
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  Employee observed not washing hands after switching tasks then handling food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Reach in cooler at 48
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  All items over 24hrs must be date marked
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Missing hand wash sign in male restroom
Oct 20, 2021 Routine Score 61
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Machine vending--Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below) criteria
  
  Cold hold above 55 degrees
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
  
  No written records of sushi rice being held at temperature or pH
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Consumable ice from ice machine soiled
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Sanitization
  
  Employee observed washing utensils and not sanitizing
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  Employee observed touching Egg rolls with bare hands
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  Employees missing food handlers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  HACCP Approved Procedures
  
  No Haccp plan for the preparation of raw sushi
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
  
  No consumer advisory for raw fish
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  No date markers observed on food items in coolers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  No food thermometer available
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  Hand sinks must be clear- no cutting boards or cellphone accessories
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Dead roaches and rat droppings in restaurant bar
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  Employees not wearing hair nets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Wiping cloths must be kept in sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Food must be 6 inches off the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Utensils not stored in inverted position
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
  
  cup used to scoop miso soup
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Cooler gaskets soiled
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  Vent hood Dripping grease
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Missing AC vent in kitchen
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
  
  Cooked chicken next to and in contact with raw chicken
Apr 20, 2021 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean food press machine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
  
  Found Raid insecticide in kitchen
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  Reach in coolers in disrepair (broken handles replaced with string)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
Nov 16, 2020 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean can opener
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  chicken products in RIC must be maintained at 41 degrees or below
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  raw eggs and seafood must be stored below ready to eat foods. Eggs were in contact with onions contained in a plastic bag, and raw fish products were stored above ready to eat foods.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Provide a cover for the lettuce in the RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean cooler interiors
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  Handle was missing on reach in cooling unit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Apr 20, 2020 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Knife handle
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Restricted use pesticides
  
  RAID spray unapproved for food service area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Utensil stored in standing water.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean gaskets on all coolers.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
  
  Raw seafood above cooked chicken.
Sep 23, 2019 Routine Score 96
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  monitor temps (recommended to place in smaller containers and use a ice bath)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  provide handle for scoop, cannot use single use item
Aug 29, 2019 Routine Score 75
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Temps above 41F ***REPEAT***
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean interior of ice bin. ***REPEAT***
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  bare hand contact with RTE foods.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
  
  no guidance for clean-up procedure.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Outfitter-Thermometer.
  
  Obtain thermometers for deep freezer.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  food equipment very dirty, heavy accumulation of dirt and grease.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  dead roaches by rice pot, same as last inspection. ***REPEAT***
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  designate an area for employee food and drink. Observed chicken and soda by consumer food. ***REPEAT***
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  damp cloths to remain in s. buckets. ***REPEAT***
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  Shoppers bags used for storing food. ***REPEAT***
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label all bulk items. ***REPEAT***
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Dirty fan covers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  Clean. ***REPEAT***
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  Clean floors, walls, and ceilings. ***REPEAT***
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Premises
  
  Dirty intake vents in women's restroom. ***REPEAT***
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Notification of signage for current health inspection report. ***REPEAT***
Jul 30, 2019 Routine Score 76
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Shrimp (68) was found above 41 degrees.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Employee did not wash hands before regloving.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Dirty interior of ice bin.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
  
  No biohazard kit was found.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  Do not exceed 7 days, no prep dates found on the food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
  
  Broken door gaskets.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  Observed dead cockroach near rice pot.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Personal beverages and food observed out and exposed, as well as employee chewing gum.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
  
  Towels underneath the cutting board.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  Shopping bags were used as food storage bags in several locations.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
  
  No label on bulk items in the freezer.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Dirty vents in prep area in kitchen Dirty door gasket.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  Dirty venthood.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility
  
  Women's restroom is dirty, clean underneath toilet seat, ladder was in the restroom.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Notification of signage for current health inspection report.
Jan 23, 2019 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Jul 5, 2018 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  employee handling rte food (chicken) with bare hands
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  moist toweks stored on prep tables
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  ice scoop stored on top of towel dispenser
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  can opener blade with food particles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  faucet loose on hand wash
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  cooke employee without hair net
Jan 17, 2018 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
  
  broccoli stored on top of the raw eggs.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  provide hair restraints for employees working in the kitchen and food prep .
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  Certificate must be on the wall for public display.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Missing the label on the chemical bottle ( red chemical on the inside of the bottle. )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Provide weather stripping for the frame of the door 9 heavy gap in the frame and the door which allows sunlight to appear in the seam
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Missing the paper towels at the hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean the magnetic gasket ( heavy dirt and mold in the gaskets.)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not used .
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide a thermometer for the reach in freezer.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  remove the broken handles taped with electrical tape. ( any chipped blade on knife)
Jul 26, 2017 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria
  
  NO SANITIZER BUCKET SETUP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Jan 30, 2017 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  EGGS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

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.