Pope's Fried Chicken
4502 EAST SIDE AVE, Dallas, TX 75226 · Dallas County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 10 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 | 28 | 11 |
| 2018 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2 | 16 | 4 |
Inspections
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Oct 4, 2022 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Backflow prevention device - installed
Provide backflow prevention device
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Make hand sink accessible
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
No cardboard in kitchen
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean WIC floor
-
Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises free of litter
Remove excess clutter
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
-
Feb 15, 2022 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Remove cardboard/foil from kitchen
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
Fix leak in WIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean floor of WIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Replace lights/light covers in WIC
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Aug 6, 2021 Routine Score 87
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean ice holding unit
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Fix backflow device
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Thermometers to be accurate +/- 3'F
Provide accurate thermometer for RIF
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Remove cardboard and wood, Replace knifes
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Proper storage of utensils in between use
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
Display sign "most recent health inspection report available upon request"
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Fix condensation pipe in WIC
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 9, 2021 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak at hand sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
-
May 1, 2020 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
INVERT SERVING BOATS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN INSIDE MICROWAVE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
ENSURE BULK BAGS ARE CLOSED
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Nov 21, 2019 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
RELABEL SANITIZER BOTTLES
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
ITEMS IN HAND SINK
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH COVER IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 30, 2019 Follow-up Score 81
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared foods
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all holes and gaps
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
provide trash can at hand sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking at hand sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
label 3 comp sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Drying Mops-air dry
mop air dry
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
clean fan vents
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Report Sickness
Employee health agreement policy (warning)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
provide current grease trap records
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors, walls & gaskets
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
no jewelry allowed ( rings)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 30, 2019 Routine Score 71
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean RIC(s)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair ceiling
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Cross contamination by arrangement
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
remove /replace non-working equipment
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
m. .potatoes 113.5F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food to prevent cross contamination
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
No date marking on prepared Foods
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
Provide current grease trap records
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink uses other storage
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Jewelry Prohibition
no jewelry allowed (warning)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide vomiting and diarrhea clean up policy (warning)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean floors & gaskets
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
label 3 comp sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 28, 2018 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean walls and floors
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
provide
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Jewelry Prohibition
no jewelry
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
jalapeno
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
hand sink hot water 110F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
toxics stored above food / single service items
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Fried chicken 125.7 & 132.7
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jul 21, 2017 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
left in ice bin
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
cardboard used to hold taco shells
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
spray bottles
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 25, 2017 Routine Score 82
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
10ppm 3-compartment sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
cold water in restroom.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
pitcher in hand sink by ice maker
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Cardboard lining wall next to crock pot. Newspaper on floor. Cardboard lining dry storage shelves.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Walk-in cooler walls, fan covers.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
shields
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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.