Peking Kitchen

1710 NORMAN DR, Dallas, TX 75211 · Dallas County

149cited violations

38serious 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
2024	1	5	0
2023	1	11	3
2022	2	15	4
2021	2	24	4
2020	1	11	2
2019	2	22	6
2018	2	14	4
2017	3	39	11
2016	1	8	4

Inspections

Jan 4, 2024 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  replace damaged food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  store utensils on clean surfaces.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean surfaces of equipment, clean floors, heavy grime on perimeter
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  clean vents
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair damaged floor tiles
Jun 15, 2023 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return
  
  POST SIGN.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE PRODUCE IN REACH IN COOLER.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  OBSERVED HEAVY GRIME ON FLOORS. CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  OBSERVED DAMAGED CONTAINERS, REPLACE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
  
  FAUCET WAS TURNED OFF. KEEP WATER ON, BOTH HOT AND COLD.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  ESTABLISHMENT NOT USING P TRAP AT HAND SINKS, FOLLOW PLUMBING CODE. CAUSING SMELL WHEN USING HAND SINK.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  BLACK RESIDUE OBSERVED IN ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. GRIME BUILD UP ON LID/PERIMETER OF PREP REACH IN COOLER.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD GRIME ON FLOORS. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS, CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP NO SMALL FANS OF REACH IN COOLERS. FOOD NOT COVERED. CLEAN FANS.
Dec 29, 2022 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw chicken stored above produce in RIC, arrange properly to prevent cross contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date mark prepared foods in ric.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  remove heavy food debris and cover holes on walls.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  heavy grease build up on equipment, clean utensils store on soiled shelves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS, grime on walls, grime inside of equipment, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  dust build up on intake vents, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned
  
  heavy soil/liquid build up outside of dumpster, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair holes on walls, cover.
Jun 24, 2022 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  PEPPER CHICKEN AT BUFFET LINE OBSERVE AT 110F. RFSM RAISED TEMPERATURE OF STEAMER.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  OBSERVED GREASE AND GRIME BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT, ON FANS USED TO COOL CUSTOMERS, ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  CHLORINE SANITIZER OBSERVED AT 200+PPM. MUST BE BETWEEN 50-100PPM.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED ABOVE SAUCE IN REACH IN COOLER. ARRANGE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  OBSERVED UTENSILS IN HAND SINK. HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  OBSERVED HOLE ON WALLS, REPAIR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  OBSERVED HOLES ON WALLS, FOOD ON FLOOR, GREASE BUILD UP, PUDDLE OF WATER ON GRILL/WOK. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
Dec 29, 2021 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  observed holes on wall located next to ware wash machine, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  observed food on floor throughout kitchen, and holes on walls. remove harboring condition.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw food stored above produce in reach in cooler, arrange properly to prevent cross contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  foods in reach in cooler left uncovered, cover food to prevent contamination.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  heavy grime build up on surfaces of all equipment and inside of reach in coolers, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  grease build up on vent hood, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  dust build up on intake vents located in dinning area, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  observed knife stored on gap between prep ric and work table. store on clean surface.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  observed utensil stored in hand sink, HAND SINK IS FOR WASHING HAND ONLY.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  One person working in kitchen did not have Texas Food Handler card, employees in kitchen must have food handler card available.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
  
  prepared foods in reach in cooler not date marked.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  observed opened water bottle, in kitchen, store above working food contact area.
Feb 23, 2021 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw beef and raw chicken stored above chile peppers/produce. arrange food properly to prevent potential contamination.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  food contact surface were observed soiled. clean and sanitize. heavy grime build up on white food containers, clean and sanitize.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  dust build up on wires and on equipment, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  heavy grime build up underneath equipment. clean floors.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  dust observed on intake vents, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  observed heavy food grime build up underneath equipment(refrigerators, shelves, tables), clean and remove harboring conditions.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  observed food in tray out at room temperature while establishment was not busy/ no orders. keep food in commercial equipment that is able to maintain cold hold temperatures.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  observed multiple food containers and food removed from original containers, not labeled. label.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  observed heavily damaged containers used to hold equipment and food products, dispose of containers. replace.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  observed grease build on pit stove. clean
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  observed containers of food left uncovered.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned
  
  oil waste containers heavily soiled, clean and label.
Jul 9, 2020 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  heavy food grime on floor, base board falling off from walls, opened gaps on back door. REMOVE ALL HARBORING CONDITIONS.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  HEAVY GRIME ON WALLS, ON FLOOR, IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, CLEAN.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  white food storage bins are heavily damaged, replace. Bottom of two reach in coolers are missing bottom guards, repair.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  fried noodles store in back room where left uncovered. hot food covered with cardboard. COVERED UNCOVERED FOODS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  beef at 123.F, chicken at 125.6F, stored outside and not on/in hot hold equipment. RFSM has hot cooked food stored next to grill and reheats again.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  heavy dust on vents.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  observed damaged storage containers and damaged reach in coolers, REPAIR OR REPLACE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  walls base falling from walls, damaged floor tiles. repair.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  small food containers with white substances not clearly labeled. LABEL.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  containers of raw seasoned chicken in non original packaging stored reach in cooler not date marked. DATE MARK FOODS.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  utensils stored in heavily soiled food contact surfaces, clean and sanitize.
Nov 26, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  eggroll at 113.4F, wings at 117.3F, jalopeno chicken at 125.5F. 1st warning.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw chicken above produce, arrange food properly. 1st warning
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not onsite during the beginning of inspection.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  falling cove base found in establishment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  food underneath equipment, dead pest found around perimeter of floor, clean
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Allergen Labeling
  
  Using shellfish and fish. Menu items may contain or come into contact with fish or shellfish.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  no paper towels at hand sink, provide paper towels.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  opened water bottles above working food contact surfaces.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wet cloths on surfaces, place wet cloth back in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  dust on exhaust vents clean to prevent potential contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  pipes covered with grease, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  grime on floor. clean
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
May 31, 2019 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  water leak at front range kitchen faucet area must be replace or repair faucet to proper condition
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  cracks on range equipment at kitchen area must be replace or repair to proper condition - hazard health control-
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  dirty food prep surfaces -tables and equipment - with blood and food debris clean food prep surfaces areas to avoid cross contamination all cooler units dirty inside and outside with food debris and spills must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  chicken 108 F vegetables 113 F rice 112 F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)
  
  missing individual towels on hand sink must be have towels on all hand sinks
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cleaning between Raw & Ready to Eat ( RTE )
  
  dirty food prep surfaces -tables and equipment - with blood and food debris form meat and chicken preparation clean food prep surfaces areas to avoid cross contamination prep tables at back area dirty with food debris and blood spills must be clean when contamination is observed during operational hours
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  chemical sanitizer containers at floor level sanitizer bucket must be 6 inches out the floor level
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  gaskets broken on cooler units back area must be repair all gaskets on all areas to maintain proper food temperatures
Nov 5, 2018 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  rice 112 F , lo main 112 F all food must be maintain at minimum hold temperature of 135 F or above
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening
  
  food containers cover lids dirty with food debris and soil residues must be clean to avoid food contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
  
  improper cooling of cooked chicken strips container must be use ice bath or cooler units to obtain proper cold temperature 40 F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  ceiling at service area dirty with dust accumulations and solis residues must be clean to avoid food contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  thank you plastic bags, cardboard boxes and recycle non approved containers as food containers must be use commercial approved containers as food containers to avoid chemical contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  cookies bags at floor level must be 6 inches out of floor level to avoid contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  cooler units dirty inside with food debris and soils accumulation must be clean when contamination occurs during operational hours
May 8, 2018 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  behind equipment floors at the fryers and grilled areas encrusted with soils and grease accumulation. must be remove all grease and clean soils as public health control.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  food tray chicken 108 F ; vegetables 107 F must be maintain temperature at 135 F or above as food safety
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  missing labeling in all food containers must be label all food containers as public health control
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received
  
  missing food containers lids and covers must be covered all food containers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date marking must be date mark all food in all cooler units
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  ceiling contaminated by oils accumulations and dirty must be clean or replace ceiling tiles to avoid food contamination
Nov 6, 2017 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
  
  food boxes and food containers with chemical products and equipment must had clean and dry food storage area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  squeeze bottles not food labels provide
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
  
  missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  missing 3 compartment sink signage wash, rinse and sanitizing
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil
  
  sanitizer water solution dirty must be change every 2 hrs
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  lights don't working different areas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  reuse cans as food containers must use NSF containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  holes and gaps in all areas need to be repair restrooms floors need to be repair repair door screen back area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
  
  missing writing employee health policies
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer Clothing, Clean Condition
  
  need use proper clothing to avoid contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Raw fruits and vegetables washed
  
  all vegetable need to be washed properly must use running water before use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  broken seals in cooler units
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  missing some thermometers
Apr 28, 2017 Follow-up Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  SANITIZING BUCKET COS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW CHICKEN OVER CHILI IN RIC RIC IN BACK COS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW CHICKEN IN RIC 46 DEGREE F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  RIC AMBIENT TEMP 51 DEGREE F MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41 DEGREE F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  SEAL AROUND DOOR WINDOW BY 3 COMP COS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  ENSURE ITEMS ARE COVERED
Apr 5, 2017 Routine Score 63
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD NO CARDBOARD AS LINER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  SPRAY BOTTLE LABEL SANITIZING BUCKET
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  FOOD STORED IN RIC NEEDS TO HAVE A COVER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food shall be honestly presented
  
  NEED LABEL ON BULK CONTAINERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  back door not self closing
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  CHICKEN NUGGET 122 DEGREE F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OPEN CONTAINER DRINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  IN RIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW MEAT OVER OPEN CONTAINER OF SPICE IN RIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  KNIFE WITH TAPE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND GRILL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  0 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZING BUCKET
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - air gap
  
  AT SINK WITH HOSE43
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  FOOD ITEMS IN NON ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Oct 19, 2016 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW SEAFOOD OVER VEGETABLE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  RICE 122, CHICKEN 115 (DEGREE F)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
  
  MECHANICAL WARE WASHING 200 PPM CHLORINE NEEDS TO BE AT 50 PPM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
  
  POOLED EGG 56 (DEGREE F)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  LIDS ON BULK BINS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  MUST USE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE

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.