Pappas Barbeque
2231 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, TX 75220 · 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 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Inspections
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Nov 30, 2023 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DO NOT KEEP PERSONAL DRINK ON FOOD PREP. STATION
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH LARGER WEATHER STRIP
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Apr 28, 2023 Routine Score 97
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
RICE 132'F.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 20, 2022 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
BRISKET 112'F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands
EMPLOYEE MUST WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER TASK CHANGED OR TOUCHED PERSONAL ITEMS .
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 15, 2022 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DO NOT STORE PERSONAL BEVERAGE ABOUT FOOD PRODUCTS, OBSERVED OPENED WATER BOTTLE STORED ABOVE FOOD FROM FREEZER.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS BEING REHEAT IN WARMER WITH TEMPERATURE SETTING AT 135'F, TEXAS RICE TESTED AT 106'F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REHEAT ALL FOOD IN THAT UNIT TO 165'F OR HIGHER BEFORE USE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Sep 11, 2021 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received
COVER ALL FOOD INSIDE WIC>MACCARONI
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
SEAL HOLES IN WALL INSIDE WIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
SEAL BACK DOOR PROPERLY TO PREVENT ENTRANCE OF INSECTS AND RODENT
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 1, 2021 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
OTHER VIOLATIONS
SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
STORAGE AREA
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
BACK DOOR
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Sep 15, 2020 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Hands wash procedures-without soap
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHED HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 3 SECONDS.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SLICED TOMATOES 58'F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
SPRAY BOTTLES STORED ABOVE SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Permit/license posted
TEXAS SALE TAX PERMIT.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 3, 2020 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
BRISKET 119'F,ONION 116'F, BBQ BEEF 117'F. TURKEY 119'F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
OTHER VIOLATIONS
SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Backflow prevention device - installed
NEED HOSE BIBB AT FAUCET WHERE HOSE IS CONNECT
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 5, 2019 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
Non hermetically food products such as but not limited to produce stored in the customer area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
Missing beard nets
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Feb 15, 2019 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
Lack of beard nets - this is a repeated violation
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Salsa pre portion packages held without refrigeration on the counter at 44.5 degrees Later staff set the salsa on ice not in ice
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Food displayed in the customer area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Aug 2, 2018 Routine Score 87
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food on display shall be protected from contamination
Inadequate sneeze gaurd Foods stored in the dinning room
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cut tomatoes at 48.degrees s Water melon non refrigerated at 71.4 degrees Macaroni Salad at 42.3 degrees Fruit drinks made with fresh fruit need to be held at 41 degrees or below
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Backflow prevention device - installed
Attached hoses in the pit wood room and dish room, both without an anti siphonage device
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Brisket under the heat lamp at 113.1 to 116.8 degrees
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
Beard nets needed
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 2, 2018 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Cooked turkey at 125.3 degrees - COS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Horizontal utility lines/pipes can't sit on floor
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
Dishwasher
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Potato salad blocking
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 12, 2017 Routine Score 96
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
turkey measured at 133 degrees F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 4, 2017 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
register with the city of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
trash can in front of the hand wash sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 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.