Tia Dor'as Bakery

2478 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas, TX 75233 · Dallas County

94cited violations

11serious 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
2024	1	12	2
2023	2	10	1
2022	2	14	1
2021	2	12	1
2020	1	2	0
2019	1	6	1
2018	3	18	3
2017	2	20	2

Inspections

Feb 1, 2024 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  ric is not cold enough, observed beef at 48F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  eggs need to be separated from other foods.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  need to renew texas food handler cards
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
  
  label
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  observed flies in the storage room
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  need to store personal items separately from restaurant food. no eating and drinking in the kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  need to store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket when not is use.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  food trays open.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  No equipment, utensil & in mechanical room
  
  need to store utensils away from utility lines
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  need to label bulk ingredients
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean dust buildup on ceiling and floors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
Aug 2, 2023 Routine Score 94
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Restricted use pesticides
  
  remove raid spray can from premises
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  label large container of floor, sugar and other dry ingredients
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean ceiling tiles, clean wire shelves, clean containers, clean surfaces of mixers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  clean intake vents
Mar 1, 2023 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  OBSERVED GRIME ON WALLS, GRIME BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES, FLOUR ON CEILING TILES, CLEAN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGN AT HAND SINK.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  OBSERVED DAMAGED OUTLET, REPAIR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  OBSERVED POOLING OF WATER, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  FLOUR BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Can openers shall be kept sharp
  
  OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON CAN OPENERS, CLEAN.
Oct 6, 2022 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  OBSERVED GAP FROM BACK EXTERIOR DOOR, PROVIDE TIGHT SEAL WHEN CLOSED.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  OBSERVED: DUST BUILD UP ON FANS USED TO KEEP EMPLOYEES COOL, GRIME ON WALLS, SOIL BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, SOIL BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLER,
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  OBSERVED DAMAGED OUTLET REPAIR TO PREVENT HARBORING CONDITION FOR PEST.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORE IN SOILED CONTAINER, CLEAN CONTAINER AND STORE ON CLEAN SURFACE.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Restricted use pesticides
  
  OBSERVED HOME USE RAID BOTTLE IN BACK STORAGE ROOM, REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  OBSERVED FLOUR CONTAINER NOT LABEL. LABEL
Feb 22, 2022 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  automatic dispenser not despising towels, repair.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
  
  observed leak coming from tankless water heater, repair.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  observed heavy moisture due to leak coming from water heater, observed fruit flies. remove harboring condition.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  dust and flour build up on intake vents, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  flour build up on walls and floors, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  observed cooling food left uncovered, cover to prevent contamination.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
  
  observed packaged salsa not labeled, LABEL.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
  
  observed salsa and packaged tamales not date marked.
Aug 10, 2021 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  front door left open, keep close to prevent pest from entering.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  observed damaged outlet, repair.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking
  
  observed restocked bakery utensils covered with food debris, thoroughly clean before restocking.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  observed grime build up on storage shelves and grime on floors, clean.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  observed damaged utensils, replace.
Jan 8, 2021 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  observed two large grey containers, with clean utensils, soiled, clean container AND clean/sanitize contaminated utensils.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  observed wet cloths stored on food contact surfaces, store wet cloths back in sanitizer when not in use.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  back exterior door has large gap on bottom of door, provide seal.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises free of litter
  
  observed litter at back outside area, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  observed food ingredients removed from original package and in new containers not labeled. observed squeeze bottle not labeled. LABEL FOOD THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide correct test strips for sanitizer that establishment is using, PROVIDE QUAT TEST STRIPS.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
  
  observed non treated eggs out and not being worked on. can only have pasteurized eggs out.
Jun 15, 2020 Routine Score 97
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  damaged drywall in back room.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  trays containing salsa and diced onion not date marked. date marked trays.
Dec 30, 2019 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  clean vent system in kitchen, heavy dust on intake and exhaust vents.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Remove dead/trapped pests
  
  dead roaches in clean pot storage room, remove.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  missing hand wash sign at hand sink located in between 3 compartment sinks.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  opened water bottles above working food contact areas, place in area where it can not contaminate utensils or food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  handles of flour and sugar scoop touching food, keep upright to prevent contamination.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  clear spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled, contained cleaner LABEL.
Dec 31, 2018 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  opened water bottles.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  bags of personal food next to clean utensils, food was moved.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean frp walls behind mixers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  clean vent hoods, they are scheduled to be cleaned.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  red and green salsa has no labels.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date mark green and red salsa that is being sold.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide thermometer in cold hold unit next to office.
Jun 26, 2018 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking
  
  Soiled pastry cutters on shlef.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Needs chlorine test strips.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Sweep floors.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  remove food items that have past 7 days in soft drink reach in cooler
Jan 4, 2018 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  food date marked in RIC past seven days
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  employee's not washing hands before donning gloves.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Medicines labeled and stored properly
  
  Asprin next to clean utensils, removed and placed in office
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Provide test strips.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food, utensils & equip under other sources
  
  utensils under and on rusty, dirty shelves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  pots and pans not properly cleaned
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors and shelves
Jul 13, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN THE PREP AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  STORED ON PREP TABLES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  WORK ON REPLACING HARD TO CLEAN POTS AND BAKING PANS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
  
  DEVICE STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  LABEL ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  OPEN PACKAGE OF DRINK STORED <6 IN OFF FLOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING AND FOIL LINING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING RTE TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL IN COOLER
Jan 5, 2017 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  BUILD UP ON MIXER PARTS FALLING INTO FOOD PRODUCT
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS DATE AND LABEL SALSAS AND FLANS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPLACE BROKEN COOLER GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE CONTENTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB THAT HAS BURNED OUT UNDER THE VENT HOOD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  BACK HAND SINK HAD AN ITEM RESTING INSIDE, HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT

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.