Circle Grill
3701 N BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas, TX 75228 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 36 | 6 |
| 2022 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 | 21 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 | 22 | 6 |
| 2019 | 2 | 22 | 5 |
| 2018 | 2 | 17 | 9 |
| 2017 | 2 | 25 | 8 |
| 2016 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
Inspections
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Sep 14, 2023 Routine Score 81
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
ice scoop
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
ground meat sit in prep sink thawing method cold running water
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils in hand sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
replace chipped bowls, plates
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark all foods in walk in cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace non working light bulbs on vent a hood
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean coolers inside, clean microwave, clean caulk
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No Water
no hot water at cook line hand sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
observed gap at back door
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink bottles stored next to clean utensils
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 13, 2023 Follow-up Score 92
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves in walk in cooler/freezer, reach in coolers, clean coolers inside, clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean pipes unde rsinks
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged floor tiles (walk in freezer), caulk around sinks
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
cover gap at back door
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed towels under cutting boards and utensils
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage containers
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Feb 13, 2023 Routine Score 70
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
observed wiping cloths under utensils
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw ground meat stored above catfish in small cooler store catfish above raw meat products
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
observed roaches
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean freezer, grill
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair clogged pipe under prep sink repair leaking pipe under 3 com sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Gloves single use
change gloves when you changed a task
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all employees need food handler cards
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
oven/grill cleaner stored next to clean utensils
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
manager with rfsm certificate not on site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
replace chipped plates
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
cover hair
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide sanitizer test strips
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
provide label for food storage area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jul 8, 2022 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
manager with RFSM certificate not on site, also rfsm certificate expired
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw products stored above rte food (vegetables) raw hamburger patty stored above fish
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
provide missing hand washing sign
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leaking pipe under 3 com sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
provide grease trap ticket
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean freezers, clean shelves, clean pipes under sinks
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 27, 2021 Routine Score 87
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
repair gap at back door
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean freezer
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
store food 6 inches off the floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair or replace broken/damaged ceiling tiles; floor tiles, replace non working light bulbs, wet ceiling tiles clean floor drain from mop sink, check faucet on sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide label for chemical buckets
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
replace chipped plates
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 22, 2021 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Wet ceiling tiles, broken floor tiles om front of walk in freezer, holes in the walls
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair compressor in walk in freezer. Repair leaking reach in cooler
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed raw chicken stored above ground meat, fish and shrimp.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
Chemicals in bottles without labels
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises
Male restroom must be cleaned
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Gloves single use
did not change gloves when doing different tasks
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
Cloth under food in reach in cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
light shields missing
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
gatorade in raw food storage cooler
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days ( turkey and ham )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Must clean Gaskets and shelves in both reach in coolers and walk in cooler. Must clean non working equipment. Also clean ice cream freezers, too much ice in freezers. Fryers must also be cleaned.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines
Food Cannot be stored under leaking water line in walk in freezer
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Names not available on storage containers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 23, 2020 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
coolers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Use toxics according to additional condition
bleach more than 200 ppm
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cutting surfaces.
resurface cutting boards
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
manager with RFSM certificate not on site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
wash hands before donning new gloves
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean gaskets around cooler doors, fans, shelves
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
light shields
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tomato 61, broccoli 61.4, cheese 54.5 degrees f cooler does not work, per PIC Noel the food sit in unit since this morning, some food prepared 45 minutes ago and hour ago
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
drinking in prep area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace wet ceiling tiles, cover all holes and damages
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jun 8, 2020 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
observed utensils/knifes stored between cooler and freezer
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal food items
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
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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 bodily fluid spill kit
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cole slaw 55.6, raw chicken 59 degrees f
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
repair broken gasket, repair leaking pipe in wif, repair non-working cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean coolers, gaskets
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
glass cleaner above soda syrup
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 2, 2019 Routine Score 84
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
pork chop 57
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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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)
Lockers to be used to store personal items
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
ventahood
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 31, 2019 Routine Score 77
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
pink slime on metal lip of ice bin. clean and sanitize
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean underneath storage racks and corner of floors.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
clean utensils in lightly soiled containers clean out container and sanitize utensils.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
sanitize test strip where damaged. provide non damaged test strips.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark food that has begun thawing process, example box of chicken and box of beef patties.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Thermometer in good condition or discarded
thermometer of hot hold device not functioning. replace or repair
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
back up at drain located underneath dishwasher.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
no available soap at hand sink located at dishwasher area. provide.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
prep reach in coolers are not maintaining proper cold hold temperatures, food off by 1-3F. Have both serviced immediately
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tuna salad at 43.1F. boiled eggs at 46.8F.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace water damaged ceiling tiles.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dust accumulation on exhaust vents throughout kitchen. clean.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 22, 2018 Routine Score 83
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
HAM PREP DATE 8/15/18 USE BY DATE 8/23/18 CLEARLY WRITE DATES.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
HAND SINK AT WAIT STAFF LINE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
MOLD GROWTH ON BREAD
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW SAUSAGE STORED OVER VEGETABLES IN COOLER DRAWERS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW SHELL EGG 47.7°F, RANCH 47.6°F, MILK 51.3°F
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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)
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Feb 15, 2018 Follow-up Score 80
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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)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
SANITIZER BUCKET AT 200PPM
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
HOT WATER FAUCET NOT WORKING AT HAND SINK ON PREP LINE FOR GRILL, HAND SINK IN ROOM WITH CANNED GOODS, TOILET LEAK IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, NO HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
BAGS OF SHREDDED CHEESE IN BACK WALK-IN COOLERS, TOMATO PUREES IN FRONT WALK-IN COOLER
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW GROUND BEEF 47.2°F, ROAST BEEF 50°F (COOLER DRAWER THERMOMETER READING 49°F) HARD BOILED EGGS 46.9°F, TUNA SALAD 49.3°F, CHORIZO 45.3°F, RICE 46.0°F, SALSA 50.1°F, DICED HAM 45.1°F (COOLER THERMOMETER READING 41°F) RANCH DRESSING 46.6°F (THERMOMETER READING 50°F)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
BACK AREA WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AREA WALK-IN FREEZER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
EMPLOYEE COFFEE LEFT BY BIN WITH SALAD DRESSINGS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
EMPLOYEE HANDLED TOAST WITH BARE HANDS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Nov 30, 2017 Routine Score 75
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
mac and cheese cooling at room temperatures - COS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
hole in ceiling tile in prep line
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw turkey 44.2°F, pudding 44.5°F, salsa 49.8°F, ham 44.4°F, salsa verde 47.4°F, egg whites 48°F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. Under refrigeration
meatballs thawing at room temperature
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
label spray bottles and containers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
Pots and pans
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Backflow prevention device - air gap
air gap at detergent and sanitizer hoses
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
clothes hanging off cook's apron
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employees donned gloves without washing hands
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food, utensils & equip under other sources
knives stored in bins with food debris , knives stored between splash guard and microwave
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cutting surfaces.
cutting board in front service line
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Apr 25, 2017 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
46.9 tuna salad , chicken salad 47.1, tamales 51 degrees ( cold case on the end is not maintaining proper temperatures.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
moist wiping clothes sitting out on the tables ( must be in sanitizer when not in use)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment clearance of cleaning space
the crates used as shelving unable clean under the crates on a continues basis.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
dumpster lids were open ( top and side doors)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
label all large containers with the name on the out side whats on the inside of the container.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometer in all the reach in coolers , ( pie display cooler missing the thermometer)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
the sanitizer is to strong ( 100ppm's)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Packaged carrots sitting on the floor in the walk in cooler.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean the slicers to sight and touch 9 dirty holder and blade .
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
provide a registered food service manager certificate from the city of dallas.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
provide expiration dates on the TCS/ RTE foods in the walk in cooler ( cheese ) blue berries, tarter sauces 22nd and 21st dates.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 20, 2016 Routine Score 84
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
tuna and chicken on the service line was at 46.0 and 46.5 in the refrigerated case on cook line.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
Apply dates on all PHF / TCS foods 9 prepped date included even when item is placed in the freezer the day prior should count in the 7 day process. ( Meat loaf in the cooler without any expiration date.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
Label all bulk items with the common name on the outside of the container.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Exhaust fan for the restroom is not working.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
shield the light over the ovens and bakery section of the kitchen
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
chemical sanitizer must be used according to manufacture suggestions.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food thermometer cleaned before use
thermometer used by cook was not sanitized prior to use in tuna / chicken salad.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
the back door needs a new door sweep ( visible light from under the back door ) worn and cracking sweep .
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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.