Eat Zone

3003 E ILLINOIS AVE STE 1, Dallas, TX 75216 · Dallas County

142cited violations

36serious 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	2	20	4
2022	3	28	6
2021	1	5	1
2020	2	8	3
2019	2	28	8
2018	2	27	8
2017	3	26	6

Inspections

Dec 13, 2023 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEANED UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS STILL DIRTY, CLEAN AGAIN
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  DISCARD DAMAGED UTENSILS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN THE BOTTOM INSIDE OF COOLERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
May 31, 2023 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label all chemical bottles.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Cover food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM provided for anyone on site.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  No food handlers for all employees.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  No date marks on any opened food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
  
  No test strips for sanitizer.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Cannot store any items in hand sink for hand washing only.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Cannot leave out wet wiping cloths, must be stored in sanitizer bucket between uses.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Invert to go containers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean floors, inside microwave, and inside ice machine.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Need to provide on site.
Nov 22, 2022 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Meats for pizzas (sausage & pepperoni) observed out of temperature
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Dicer seen with food residue, if not in use ensure it is clean
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label chemical spray bottles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  Date mark any open commercially made products once opened and kept for 24 hrs
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer solution in between use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label all bulk ingredient bins with name
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean encrusted grease on fryers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  Fix or get rid of any equipment that isn't working
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Post sign letting customers know last health inspection available upon request
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
  
  Do not wrap wires in aluminum foil
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Fix the equipment> handles in reach-in cooler & gaskets
Oct 17, 2022 Routine Score 77
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  diced chicken 58 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  No sanitizer available.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  Equipment stored in front sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Remove tape on fryer front door.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Employee beverage stored on prep table.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Cover food items in RIC & WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  ice scoop
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  seasonings, squeeze bottles, etc.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Patch holes in wall where needed.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean floor under equipment.
Mar 9, 2022 Routine Score 94
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN BOTTOM OF COOLER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPLACE BROKEN COOLER GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Aug 24, 2021 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Oct 14, 2020 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Feb 24, 2020 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  STORE RAW FISH ABOVE RAW CHICKEN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Aug 19, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  PROVIDE UTENSIL FOR SCOOPING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  STORING FOOD IN OPEN CAN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  REMOVE ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW EGGS STORED RTE FOODS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  ITEMS STORED IN HAND SNK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  CHEESE 49.4*F, LETTUCE 46.9*F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
Jan 14, 2019 Routine Score 72
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
  
  REPAIR ALL NON WORKING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL HAND SINKS AND 3 COMP SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOODS
- 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
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises free of litter
  
  CLEAN OUTSIDE ESTABLISHMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN WIC/F DOOR GASKETS
- 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 ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  LACK OF HAIR RESTRAINTS : PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
  
  FIRES STORED AT ROOM TEMP ON FLOOR AND AT FRYER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD ITEM STORED ON FLOOR
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS ( DISCARDED )
Jul 26, 2018 Follow-up Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL : FLOOR SINK AND GREASE BUILD UP O FLOOR& COMING THROUGH WALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Pesticides/ toxic tracking powder
  
  OBSERVED TRACKING POWDER Throughout ESTABLISHMENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THOROUGHLY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  LACK OF DATEMARKING IN WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
  
  FRENCH FRIES STORED AT ROOM TEMP
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  UTENSIL STORED IN SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  NACHO CHEESE STORED IN OPEN CAN
Mar 16, 2018 Routine Score 71
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW EGG/CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  LABEL 3 COMP SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  CHEMICAL STORED ON DRINK BOXES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL IN COOLERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  CLEAN EQUIPMENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
  
  EMPLOYEE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WIC AND IN DRY STORAGER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER FOOD ITEMS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN ALL
Oct 31, 2017 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD STORED ON FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
  
  IMPROPER GLOVE USE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  PROVIDE AT HANDSINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  PROVIDE EQUIPMENT WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  LACK OF HANDWASHING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FOOD EQUIPMENT
May 9, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Invert the single service trays when not in use.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  Repair the magnetic gaskets on the reach in coolers. ( broken on the reach in cooler)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Registered food service manager must be on site during the operation.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  Provide expiration dates on open cheeses (
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  handles on all scoops ( bulk items ) and handles up when in the ice bin.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean the exterior of the equipment. ( shelves , legs, registers, glass windows on hot hold units, fryers,
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  All food in the walk in cooler/ freezers must be off the floor .
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide thermometer in the reach in coolers.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
  
  the eggs stored over the biscuits and next to tortilla . ( place on the bottom shelf)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls easily cleanable and light in color
  
  clean the walls ( heavy grease behind the fryers. )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
  
  Dumpster needs new lids and side doors needed to be closed when not in use.
Mar 11, 2017 Routine Score 94
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  CLEAN MOP SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  CLEAN BROKEN WALL SURFACE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

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.