El Fenix

6811 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, TX 75225 · Dallas County

132cited violations

44serious tier

16inspections

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	4	1
2023	2	14	4
2022	2	13	7
2021	2	24	7
2020	2	17	6
2019	2	13	4
2018	2	14	6
2017	2	17	5
2016	1	16	4

Inspections

Feb 15, 2024 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean inside of the reach in coolers and reach in freezers and clean the bottom and gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
  
  clean soda nozzles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaky pipe under dishwasher
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
  
  cannot use wiping cloths under cutting board
Aug 7, 2023 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean interior of RIC/RIF, clean bins & shelves in dry storage area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  sanitizer too low/ wasn't going through the machine, fixed on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  provide thermometers for RIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaky pipe in bar area under 3 compartment sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  light out under vent hood
Feb 16, 2023 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  can't have food on the floor, needs to be 6 inches off the ground
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  proper date mark
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  use hand washing sink for hand washing only
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Dishwasher chlorine too low
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leak under 3 compartment sink in the bar area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  provide updated RFSM (Registered Food Service Manager) with the City of Dallas
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide testing strips
Aug 10, 2022 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Roach observed
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Can opener blade, inside reach in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  Vent hood
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Jan 24, 2022 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Hole in Ceiling
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Interior of microwave
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Pipe leak under dish machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Restroom
Dec 16, 2021 Routine Score 76
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood systems
  
  Replace missing filter
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  Provide cooler thermometer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Floor and wall
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  Replace dead bulbs
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Waste drain pipe draining in hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leak at 3 comp sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Dish machine Chlorine sanitizer is low
Jun 10, 2021 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  Repair damaged floor-wall junctures
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Keep kitchen floor clean
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Cheese 45F, Guacamole 44F
- 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
  
  Pipe leak under hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Spray bottle not labeled
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Interior of ice maker
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Dec 8, 2020 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Observed life roaches
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood systems
  
  insufficient hood filters
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  faucet leak, pipe leak under hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Register food manager certificate with the city of dallas
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Do not store items in hand sinks
May 28, 2020 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  repair damaged tiles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
  
  Cooler gaskets
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Maintain cheese at 41F or below
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Dec 16, 2019 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  Discard container with cracks
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  interior of reach in coolers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Knife stored in hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Do not store raw ground meat over mac and cheese
Jun 12, 2019 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  wall, ceiling, floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment has cracks and corners
  
  Multiple equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Dec 17, 2018 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Do not store raw meat over cooked meat in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  inside reach in cooler
Jun 11, 2018 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  meat slicerdirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  wiping cloth stored in hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
Dec 13, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  spray bottle in restroom
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leak at hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  observe dish machine sanitizer at 5ppm. Maintain cl sanitizer solution at 50ppm
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  provide self closing unit at rear door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  hand sink used for draining waste
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food, utensils & equip under other sources
  
  hose in ice bin
Jan 4, 2017 Follow-up Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 50 PPM. TESTED AT 0 PPM FROM DISH WASHING MACHINE AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACTED CHIP WITH BARE HANDS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN FANS COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  LIVE ROACH OBSERVED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  CUTTING BOARDS
Dec 28, 2016 Routine Score 71
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN THE GAP BETWEEN SINKS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  CITATION ISSUED! OBSERVED ROACHED IN UNUSED COOLER AND WALLS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ,AIR VENT AND FLOOR OF DUST AND TRASH
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINK ON FOOD PREP. TABLE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  MICROWAVE , CUTTING BOARD, ICE MACHINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR CLOGGED HAND WASH SINK FLOOR DRAIN, REPAIR HAND SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO ALL COOLERS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REMOVE DAMAGED LAGER SIZE STAINLESS STEEL SPECTACULAR
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SOUR CREAM 50'F. DICED TOMATOES 50'F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WASH HANDS IN HANS SINK ONLY

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.