The Wild Turkey

2470 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas, TX 75229 · Dallas County

135cited violations

47serious tier

15inspections

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	9	3
2022	2	23	6
2021	2	22	5
2020	2	22	6
2019	2	16	3
2018	2	12	6
2017	4	31	18

Inspections

Jun 14, 2023 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Do not store raw meat above RTE foods
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean inside ice machine, mold build up
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Date all food in WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Repair back door gaps, under and side
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Properly store wiping cloths
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover all food stored in coolers and freezers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean shelves in WIC and RIC, clean water heater unit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair gaskets in sandwich cooler, do not store items over floor drains
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  maintain up to date grease trap
Oct 27, 2022 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR LEAKING BAR SINK AND DIRECT ALL WASTE WATER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACT READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR FLOOR TILES FROM BAR AREA, REMOVE RUST FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVES.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  KEEP ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER COVERED AT ALL TIMES.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM DRY STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOOR AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES FROM WALK IN COOLER.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN COOLERS OF STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SODA GUNS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
Mar 1, 2022 Routine Score 74
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  REMOVE FLOOR OF ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER, DUSTY CEILING VENTS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR SLOW FLOOR DRAINS FROM KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA.. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AND FAUCETS FROM BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  SEAL BOTTOM AND SIDES OF ALL OUTSIDE DOOR WITH WEATHER STRIPS, FOR EXAMPLE DOOR TO WATER HEATER AREA AND BACK DOOR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S DRINK ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM REACH / WALK IN FREEZERS AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS ALSO NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX 75238 AFTER YOU PROVIDE PROOF OF PASSING THE EXAM FROM AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  DO NOT REUSE FOAM TO GO CONTAINERS AS FOOD SCOOPS, PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request. "
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE FROM WALK IN COOLER.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ICE MACHINE INTERIOR.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  CHECK WALK IN FREEZER OF LEAK, OBSERVED ICE BUILT UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. REMOVE ICE BUILT UP FROM WALK IN
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  DICED TOMATOES 48'F. SOUR CREAM 48'F
Aug 3, 2021 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES FROM KITCHEN AND BAR, REMOVE ALL SYRUP AND STANDING WATER BUILT UP KITCHEN AND BAR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  CHICKEN 48'F. BEEF 48'F, BURGER PATTIES 48.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  1) REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET FOR MEN'S ROOM HAND SINK. 2) MAKE SURE SANDWICH COOLER DOORS CAN CLOSE COMPLETELY AT ALL TIMES. 3) CLOSE ALL HOLES FROM WALLS , I.E. RESTROOM 4) DE ICE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  STORE VEGETABLES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR , WALK IN COOLER.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request. "
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  ALSO CLEAN DISH WASHING RACKS OR REPLACE IT. CLEAN TOP OF DISH WASHING MACHINE. CLEAN WATER HEATER AREA AND KEEP IT IN GOOD REPAIR.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  EXPIRED. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  0 PPM, CONTAINER IS COMPLETELY EMPTIED.
Jan 8, 2021 Follow-up Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  SPRAY BOTTLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request. "
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES FROM BAR HAND SINK.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NONE ON SITE. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  1) REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF REACH IN COOLER DOORS. REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES FROM THE SAME COOLER. 2) PROVIDE FOOD SCOOP TO FOOD , SALT AND RICE CONTAINERS. DO NOT USE TO GO FOAM CUPS TO SCOOP FOOD. 3) REPLACE OVERUSED BAR CUTTING BOARD AND DOOR HANDLE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine exposure time table
  
  MAINTAIN BUCKET SANITIZER AT 100 PPM, TESTED AT 0 PPM.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM DRY STORAGE AREA.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES, DE ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER , ICE MACHINE , DISHWASHING RACKS, FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  EMPLOYEE MUST WASH THEIR HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 20 SECONDS BETWEEN TASK OR WHEN COME IN TO WORK.
Dec 9, 2020 Routine Score 77
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxics according to additional condition
  
  MAINTAIN CHLORINE SANITIZER BUCKET AT NO MORE THAN 100 PPM, TESTED AT > 200 PPM.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  1) REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF REACH IN COOLER DOORS. REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES FROM THE SAME COOLER. 2) PROVIDE FOOD SCOOP TO SALT AND RICE CONTAINERS. DO NOT USE TO GO FOAM CUPS TO SCOOP FOOD. 3) REPLACE OVERUSED BAR CUTTING BOARD AND DOOR HANDLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  1) DE ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER. 2)ICE MACHINE , DISHWASHING RACKS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  OBSERVED RIBS THAWINGVAT ROOM TEMPERATURE .
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ICE MACHINE AND SODA GUN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves single use
  
  OBSERVED COOK MOVED TRASH CAN AND CONTINUE TO WORK WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon reques ".
Jun 2, 2020 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ICE MACHINE SODA GUN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPLACE MISSING STAINLESS PANEL FROM COOLER,AND KEEP IT SELF CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
  
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 RICE APPROX 10 LB REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: RICE AT 56'F AFTER ONE NIGHT OF COOLING DISPOSITION: CHEF DISCARDED PRODUCTS ON SITE. As person in charge of this establishment, I have this day voluntarily destroyed the above described products found in my possession, which are unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful This is to certify that on the above date, as person in charge of this establishment, I have witnessed the destruction of products unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  ALSO CLEAN HANDLES OF SINK FAUCET, COOLERS, DISHWASHING MACHINE , DISHWASHING RACKS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  OUT OF ORDER NIGHT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon reques ".
Nov 25, 2019 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  OBSERVED WATER HOSE NOZZLE IN HANDSINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  RIC ACROSS FROM GRILL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  HANDLE IN ICE SCOOP
May 7, 2019 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Wooden legs under refrigertors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Top of the POUR at 54.9 degrees
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Sewage
  
  Waste water dripping into a pan
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utility lines/pipes cannot prevent cleaning
Nov 15, 2018 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Horizontal utility lines/pipes can't sit on floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Labels left on clean dishes Inside the dishwasher in need of cleamning
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - air gap
May 2, 2018 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - air gap
  
  Ice bins and the ice maker
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Slcied turkey at 50.5 degrees
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Sewage
  
  Condensate drain line dripping into a pan
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Nov 17, 2017 Routine Score 95
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  128.9 degrees - onions
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Nov 1, 2017 Routine Score 71
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  Front ice bin and the ice maker
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Cooked onions held at 91.6 degrees
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
  
  Observed employee wash his gloves and then changed to new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Walk in refrigerator - half and half at 44.2 degrees Cook's POUR - shrimp at 54.9 degrees Wait station POUR 54.1 degrees pickles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utility lines/pipes cannot prevent cleaning
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Consumer self-service ready-to-eat food provided with suitable utensils that protect food from c
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Every pan has a grease film
Jul 17, 2017 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  bottle of bleach stored adjacent to a can of soy sauce
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  current grease trap tickets needed on site.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  raw egg measured at 52 degrees F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  all employees that work directly with food preparation must obtain a valid food handler card
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  clean the inside of the ice machine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Medicines labeled and stored properly
  
  dr smith ointment stored inside the walk in cooler adjacent to food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  the walk in cooler is not set at the required temperature of 41 degrees F or below
Jan 3, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  needed at the hand sink in the bar
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  utensils and rags stored in a designated hand wash sink.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  sliced turkey at 51 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking 3-comp sink;
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw beef stored on top of green beans in the walk in cooler; cos
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  clean ice machine; slime in the ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  store cloths, when not in use, inside a sanitizer bucket.

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.