China Kitchen

6878 SHADY BROOK LN, Dallas, TX 75231 · Dallas County

109cited violations

27serious tier

14inspections

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	13	2
2022	1	1	1
2021	2	4	3
2020	2	11	6
2019	2	21	5
2018	2	24	5
2017	3	35	5

Inspections

Oct 12, 2023 Routine Score 100
Mar 7, 2023 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Improper cold holding: noodles 45.5, noodles 47, RIC 48, WIC 49, RIC 46, RIC 44, shrimp 44.5, beef 44, and chicken 43.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM for manager on duty.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  No food handlers for any employee working.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label all chemical bottles.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Separate and label all personal food from store food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  Cannot store dirty gloves on food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Invert containers to go.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean dust above ceiling prep table, RIC, floor, outside of bulk bins, outside of rice makers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Re-grout tile, fix.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Cannot store anything in hand sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label all bulk containers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Need hand washing sign at hand sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Gap at the bottom of the door.
Feb 14, 2022 Routine Score 97
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
Aug 16, 2021 Routine Score 94
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  egg roll-90 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  no recent grease trap tickets
Mar 3, 2021 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  air gaskets in the reach in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  three eggrolls sitting out at room temperature-45 degrees F
Sep 9, 2020 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  leaking water through the back door
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
  
  egg rolls sitting out at room temperature
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  egg rolls sitting out at room temperature- 85 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  cooked chicken in the reach in cooler-50 degrees F; cooked beef in the reach in cooler-55 degrees F;
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  seal the gaps in the back door
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  reach in cooler adjacent to the fryers is not cooling effeciently- measuring 48 degrees F; will follow-up to ensure the unit has been replaced/repaired
Apr 21, 2020 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  cooked chicken stored adjacent to raw eggs on the bottom shelf
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  reach in cooler is not maintaining the required food temperature to maintain food safety-measured at 44 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  chicken measured at 45 degrees F; raw chicken measured at 48 degrees F, raw shrimp measured at 48 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  label every spray bottle
Nov 4, 2019 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
  
  cardboard boxes stored under the fryers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  minor openings that can permit pest entry
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood systems
  
  cleaning neded
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  have a technician come out and repair/inspect the cooler because it is not cooling efficiently
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  heavy dust accumulation on the ceiling tiles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  raw shrimp- 48.8 degrees F, raw chicken- 48.7 degrees F, cooked beef 49 degrees F;
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  heavy dust accumulation
May 15, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  do not use shopping bag as food storage, provide original food approved bag or plastic or metal containers and keep food covered
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  provide in restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for food storage containers, squeeze bottles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  faucet on 3 com sink leaking-repair
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw eggs sit on coca cola drinks in walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  cover hair
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
  
  black flag insect killer, paint buckets under 3 com sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets, coolers inside, microwave, prep tables
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  ceiling tiles in kitchen need to be in light color (replace darker ceiling tiles)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  broken gaskets around cooler doors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  provide in restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  observed roach around vent a hood area
Nov 6, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  employee needs cover hair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  entrance door needs to be closed at all times
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean coolers, freezers, tables
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  use approve food grade bags no shopping bags
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  spoiled strawberries
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  manager with rfsm certificate not on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
  
  remove all unnecessary chemicals from kitchen
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  shrimp 48 degrees f
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Living or sleeping quarters, separation
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
  
  provide thermometer in cooler
May 7, 2018 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  cover hair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  provide by hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  fried chicken 49 degrees f
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  manager with RFSM certificate not on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  do not use shopping bags to store food-use approved food grade equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean microwave and food storage containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean coolers, freezer inside
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Living or sleeping quarters, separation
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  observed container with food store on top of rte food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  provide in restroom
Nov 1, 2017 Follow-up Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  fix gap around exit door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation,mechanical
  
  ac turned off
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  observed food stored in shopping bags wood not allowed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  provide
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  cover hair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  ceiling tiles, floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  provide by hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for food storage container
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean coolers, freezers, shelves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves single use
  
  do not reuse gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  food in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  provide written procedure for vomiting and diarrhea event
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
Oct 4, 2017 Routine Score 77
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL DRY INGREDIANT CONTAINERS. OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. BOTTOM OF ALL RICS, PROVIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS FOR ALL WORK/SERVICE AREAS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  ALL EMPLOYEES NOT FOOD MANAGER CERTIFIED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Living or sleeping quarters, separation
  
  OBSERVED PILLOWS/ BLANKETS AREA IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO KITCHEN , REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  SEAL ALL OUTER PERIMETERS COMPLETELY TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  USE PROPER SCOOPS TO DISPENSE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
  
  COVER ALL FOOD WHILE IN STORAGE IN REACH IN COOLERS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  REPLACE RESIDENTIAL EQUIPMENT WITH COMERCIAL GRADE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PAPER LINERS FROM DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN WALL SPLATTER THROUGHOUT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Toilets/urinals shall be provided:minimum number
  
  REMOVE ALL TABLE AND CHAIRS - NO CUSTOMER RESTROOM PROVIDED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SHRIMP AND PORK AT 47 DEGREE F
Mar 28, 2017 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  saw dead roach make sure call pest control
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  date mark containers with prepared food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  sanitizer bucket not set up always set up when opening premises
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  obtain city of dallas RFSM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  deep clean floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  repair broken gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean cooler gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  clean up and get rid of unncessary items

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.