Vermont Grocery Store

819 E VERMONT AVE, Dallas, TX 75216 · Dallas County

100cited violations

30serious 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
2023	1	3	0
2022	1	10	3
2021	1	17	4
2020	1	10	3
2019	1	11	3
2018	2	25	9
2017	2	16	5
2016	1	8	3

Inspections

May 22, 2023 Routine Score 97
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Provide proper hand sink sign
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice inside of ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  Dispose of mop water & hang mop when not in use
May 6, 2022 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale
  
  CHEMICALS STORED ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Conveying Sewage
  
  OBSERVED BACK UP AT 3 COMP SINK :DISCONTINUE SALE OF OPEN FOODS DUE TO BACK UP AT 3 COMP SINK AND HANDSINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK
- 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
  
  PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
  
  PROVIDE LABEL FOR ICE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
Apr 13, 2021 Routine Score 71
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  REGISTER CFM BY 4/15/21
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
  
  NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMP SINK AND HANDSINK: REPAIR WITHIN 24HRS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  KEEP ICE SCOOP PROTECTED: OBSERVED SCOOP STORED ON CARDBOARD BOX
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE IN DEEP FREEZER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS; REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  TOILET TISSUE STORED IN HAND SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale
  
  CHEMICAL STORED ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  OPEN CASE OF DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
  
  REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
  
  IN-HOUSE BAG OF ICE AND CRACKERS WITH NO LABEL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  NO CURRENT RECORDS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
Jan 15, 2020 Routine Score 80
- 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
  
  PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  PROVIDE FOR ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
  
  NO LABELS FOR ICE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS FROM 2017
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Conveying Sewage
  
  REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR
Jan 9, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  CHIPS STORED ON FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
  
  NO LABEL PROVIDED FOR ICE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  OPEN PICKLES STORED AT ROOM TEMP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  ICE SCOOP STORED IN CARDBOARD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Conveying Sewage
  
  IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER: BUCKET CATCHING WASTE WATER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPAIR LEAKING ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR LEAKING P TRAP AT HAND SINK
Jul 26, 2018 Follow-up Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS; REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  MO RECORDS PROVIDED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  TONGS STORED IN STANDING WATER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  PROVIDE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  OPEN PICKLES STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  PROVIDE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  OPEN CASES OF DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Warewashing machine, sink - cleaned every 24 hrs
  
  LACK OF CLEANING
Jun 7, 2018 Routine Score 70
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  ITEMS STORED IN HAND SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR LEAKING P-TRAP AT HANDSINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  PROVIDE ON BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  NO CURRENT RECORDS PROVIDED
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  PICKLES STORED AT ROOM TEMP. OF 78.2*F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  NO CERTIFICATES PROVIDED
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Conveying Sewage
  
  MUST REPAIR IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTEWATER IN BUCKET
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REPAIR WALLS: OBSERVED EXPOSED WOOD IN WIC AND IN KITCHEN AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  TONGS STORED IN WATER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness
  
  PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
  
  REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Warewashing machine, sink - cleaned every 24 hrs
  
  LACK OF CLEANING
Dec 22, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls easily cleanable and light in color
  
  REPAIR EXPOSED WOOD AT WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR LEAKING HANDSINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
  
  REPLACE NON WORKING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Conveying Sewage
  
  HANDSINK BACKING UP IN CLOSED KITCHEN : IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF WATER AT HANDSINK AND ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  CHIPS STORED ON FLOOR
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOODS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
Jul 15, 2017 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
  
  label bagged ice
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
  
  hot water turned off at handsink, leak marked as #23 by BV
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  need in display case
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Dec 2, 2016 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFEST SERVICE SINCE IN THE LAST 90 DAYS LAST SERVICE WAS IN FEBRUARY OF 2016
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN THE REACH IN COOLER GASKETS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA (VISIBLE AND HEAVY SOIL)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  EGGS STORED ABOVE RAW DELI MEATS IN THE DELI COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
  
  DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE THROUGHOUT STORE SOME MOLDED REPLACE IMMEDIATELY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  FOOD PREPARATION WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE BURNED OUT IN THE THE ESTABLISHMENT RESTORE LIGHTING TO FULL CAPACITY IMMEDIATELY RESTORE LIGHTING TO THE VENT HOOD IMMEDIATELY
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE

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.