Saltgrass Steakhouse

13561 N CENTRAL EXPW, Dallas, TX 75231 · Dallas County

93cited violations

27serious tier

13inspections

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
2024	1	10	3
2023	1	2	2
2022	1	2	0
2021	2	15	2
2020	2	16	6
2019	2	19	7
2018	1	8	3
2017	2	13	3
2016	1	8	1

Inspections

Jan 10, 2024 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Observed raw shrimp stored above pickles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  Sanitizer buckets too low (0 ppm QA) Sanitizer dispenser at mop sink too high (400 ppm QA)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Repair leaks at hand sinks
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Provide paper towels and soap at all hand sinks
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Keep drinks out of prep areas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Replace weather strip under back door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Replace gasket on WIC door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean label maker machine and cooler gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  Post Food Manager Certificate
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  Ensure all Food Handler Certificates are up-to-date.
Apr 11, 2023 Routine Score 94
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Temperatures not maintained at 45 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * tomatoes 55* pickles 57* chicken 53*
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  deep clean meat slicer
Mar 4, 2022 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Obtain RFSM from city of dallas
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents
  
  Keep dish machine at 50 PPM Cl
Aug 30, 2021 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Date mark RTE foods
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  No paper towels at bar hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed gnats in bar/salad prep
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Properly store personal food and drinks
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Replace worn cutting board
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label bulk food items (bread crumbs)
Feb 22, 2021 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  Dish machine sanitizer tested at 0 ppm Cl. Must use 3-compartment sink to sanitize utensils until dish machine is repaired.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Must service grease trap every 90 days, at least.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site. Call 214-670-8083 for information.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
  
  Do not store insect control devices over food, food prep areas, clean utensils.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  Do not store sanitizer buckets directly on the floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Must cover food while being stored.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean inside reach-in-coolers. Clean flour off of equipment daily.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Must have handwash signs at all handwash sinks.
Sep 1, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  replace dead bulb at vent hood
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  repair leak at hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Sanitize at dish machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  PIC ensures food handlers properly trained
  
  Provide food handler certificates
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
Jan 2, 2020 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
Jul 9, 2019 Routine Score 82
- 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)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  SODA NOZZLES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  REMOVE EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS. OBSERVED FEW ITEMS FROM COOLER. COS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO EATING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  KITCHEN AREA
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  PRIME RIB 119'F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  CLOSE OPENING FROM CEILING FROM AREA ABOVE ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Permit/license posted
  
  POST SALES TAX PERMIT, CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND FOOD PERMIT UP FOR PUBIC VIEW
Jan 17, 2019 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  OTHER VIOLATIONS
  
  All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  FINAL NOTICE! All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  WARNING!
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations
  
  WARNING! SWEET POTATOES 1-6-19, 12-18-18
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  OBSERVED ONE ROACH NEAR ICE BIN
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  WARNING! OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACT LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS. REWASH LETTUCE BEFORE USE.
- 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)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  SEAL CEILING AREA ABOVE ICE MACHINE WITH CEILING TILES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  SODA GUNS
Jul 26, 2018 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  SODA GUNS, ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RENEW YOUR EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: http://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/restaurantandbar/Pages/restaurant_food_mgrs.aspx YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE 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.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hands wash procedures-without soap
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HER HANDS WITHOUT SOAP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OBSERVED 2 DRINK IN FOOD PREP, AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS
Dec 4, 2017 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  BOTH MACHINE TESTED AT 0 PPM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  PROVIDE HOT WATER TO HAND SINK LOCATED BY DISWASHING MACHINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  KITCHEN HAND SIK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACTED BREAD WITH BARE HANDS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  HAND SINK SINK BY MIXER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  ABOVE ICE MACHINE
Jun 21, 2017 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor contruction requirements
  
  dish washer
Dec 12, 2016 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  eating at the cook's line
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor contruction requirements
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
  
  hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  mechanical dish washer

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.