Paul Dunbar Elementary

4200 METROPOLITAN AVE, Dallas, TX 75210 · Dallas County

38cited violations

7serious 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
2023	2	4	1
2022	2	7	1
2021	2	5	0
2020	1	1	1
2019	2	4	1
2018	2	8	2
2017	2	8	1
2016	1	1	0

Inspections

Dec 4, 2023 Routine Score 97
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
May 18, 2023 Routine Score 95
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  Quat sanitizer <150 ppm bucket, too low to sanitize.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  Need date mark on food opened sliced cheese.
Nov 28, 2022 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Expired RFSM certificates/expired-repeat
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Observed chipped paint-storage shelves-fruit/salad display cases
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Provide a current pest control report
May 23, 2022 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM certifciate must be current and on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Invert ice scooper to prevent contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean vents in WIC and WIF
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
Dec 7, 2021 Routine Score 97
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Mar 22, 2021 Routine Score 97
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Aug 31, 2020 Routine Score 97
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  DIRTY ICE MACHINE
Nov 6, 2019 Routine Score 99
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
May 6, 2019 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  OBSERVED LIGHT BULB UNDER VENT HOOD THAT IS NO LONGER SHINING UNCOVERED LIGHTING UNIT IN THE MOP SINK ROOM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  OBSERVED LIGHT ACCUMULATION AND BUILD UP ON THE INNER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF MOLD SPORES ON THE FAN COVERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER
Oct 22, 2018 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  PREPARED SANDWICHES ON THE SERVING LINE, NOT DATE MARKED
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  DENTED FOOD CANS EXPIRED DAIRY MILK ( BEST BY DATE OF 10-17-2021) MILK HAD SEPARATED INSIDE THE CARTON AND STARTED TO SOLIDIFY) ITEM PULLED BY INSPECTOR BEFORE THE FOOD PRODUCT WAS CONSUMED
Apr 27, 2018 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  GAP AT THE BACK DOOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT VISIBLE GAP PRESENT REPAIR IMMEDIATELY
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
  
  PREPARED PARFAITS NOT LABELED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  WALL DETERIORATION PRESENT ON WALL BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  PROVIDE LIGHTING FOR THE WALK IN COOLER THAT HAS A UNIT THAT IS NOT BURNING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE TWO THERMOMETERS FOR THE TWO FRONT REACH IN COOLER UNITS MISSING ONE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  TWO SEVERELY DENTED AND DAMAGED ENCHILADA SAUCE CANS REMOVED FROM THE SHELVES
Nov 9, 2017 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  FRONT SANITIZING BUCKET HAD NO SANITIZER CONCENTRATION
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN THE REACH IN COOLER GASKETS (VISIBLE SOIL)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
  
  PROVIDE DATE LABELS FOR PEANUT, BUTTER, AND JELLY PACKS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE TWO THERMOMETERS FOR TWO REACH IN COOLERS (ON SERVING LINE)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP FOR THE BACK DOOR (VISIBLE LIGHT OBSERVED)
May 25, 2017 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  not paper towels at hand sink on service line
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  paint peeling from compressor at WI cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  small fruit flies in dry storage area
Nov 15, 2016 Routine Score 98
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair

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.