Herrera's #3
2853 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas, TX 75233 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 13 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Inspections
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Feb 28, 2024 Routine Score 88
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING CEILING TILE. REPAIR.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF FRYERS, CLEAN FLOORS OF GRILL AREA, CLEAN VENT HOOD, CLEAN RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND RUSTED BOTTOM RACK OF FOOD CONTACT TABLE. REPLACE.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
OBSERVED COOLING FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER, STORED UNDERNEATH SOILED SHELVE. COVER FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON GAS PIPES. CLEAN
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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 AND PORK IN STORAGE. ARRANGE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN- MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
OBTAIN/RENEW TEXAS FOOD HANDLER CARDS.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Aug 30, 2023 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw pork stored above cut produce
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover foods in WIC and cover tea containers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves of WIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair damaged ceiling tiles
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
post health report
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 24, 2023 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, DUST ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER, GRIME BUILD UP ON POT STORAGE SHELVE, CLEAN.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEXT TO FRYER ACCUMULATING OIL, REPAIR.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
OBSERVED COOLING FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER NOT COVERED, COVER.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jul 27, 2022 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
OBSERVED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER LEFT UNCOVERED. COVER FOOD.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OBSERVED GREASE AND GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, DUST BUILD UP ON FANS USED TO KEEP EMPLOYEES COOL.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
REPAIR REACH IN FREEZER, CURRENT TEMPERATURE OBSERVED AT 77f
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MISSING HAND WASH SIGNS, PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 26, 2022 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed heavily dent can stored on can shelf. dispose of can.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
observed leak coming from PVC pipe, ware wash waste pipe, repair.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
observed cooling food left uncovered in walk in cooler. cover slightly. cover sweet tea container.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
small amounts of grime observed inside of ice machine, water not dripping from grime build up. clean and sanitize.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 17, 2021 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
sweet tea out at drink station, uncovered. food containers in walk in cooler left uncovered. Cover food containers to prevent potential contamination
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
lite grime build up on shelve and lite build of grime on equipment and inside of RIC and RIF, clean.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
observed clean large pots store upright and uncovered, cover or store inverted.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
register and post rfsm
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Aug 27, 2020 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
air vents in kitchen have accumulation of dust, clean.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover food in walk in cooler to prevent potential contamination.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Register Food Service Manager certificate and post.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 27, 2020 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
ground beef in walk in cooler 48.4F. beans in walk in cooler at 48.F. all food was placed on ice to lower temperature or placed in working cold hold equipment.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
PIC could not produce instructions on how to clean up bodily fluid.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Provide hand was sign at all hand sinks.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
Large container of rice over ice. stir rice. Place in shallow pans or have employees stir rice to help with cooling.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 31, 2019 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Provide hand wash sign at hand sink located in kitchen
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean dust off pipes located on ceiling.
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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 instructions on how to clean up bodily fluids or a bodily fluids spill kit
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 30, 2019 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
expired RFSM. renew.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
food in walk in cooler that has been stored for more than 24 hours requires a date mark label.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide a food thermometer in walk in cooler.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jul 20, 2018 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Cloths not in sanitizer bucket.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean lids of chip containers
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark TCS food in walk in cooler.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
BAre hands used to get nacho chips.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace water damaged ceiling tile.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
ReNew certificate.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 3, 2018 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
sliced tomato 48.5F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
RIC registered at 50 F.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
Date mark food in stainless steel container in WIC
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
resurface cutting boards.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloth back in bucket when not in use.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Keep handles upright in spices, handle cannot touch food.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Need HW sign on HW station at kitchen
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 13, 2017 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE NEWSPAPER LINING FROM UNDER FOOD ITEMS IN CHU ( WAITERS STATION)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEES
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cutting surfaces.
REPLACE HARD TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARD
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN HHU BELOW MIN. TEMP. RFSM STATES FOOD HAS BEEN IN HHU SINCE 9:30 A.M..
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
LACK OF DATEMARKING IN WIC
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RAW BACON
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SOUR CREAM 49*F, LETTUCE 59*F, CHEESE 57*F, IN CHU NEAR PREP LINE IN KITCHEN
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORED ON PREP TABLE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Dec 8, 2016 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOODS HELD IN STORAGE AND INTENDED FOR USE AT ANOTHER TIME (SIX DAY HOLD TIME)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
STORING OF FOOD UTENSILS INSIDE THE FOOD PRODUCT (IN THE WALK IN COOLER)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
OPENED TOMATO SAUCE STORED INSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CAN (MUST TRANSFER TO ANOTHER CONTAINER ONCE OPENED)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED THE DISHWASHER DRINK FROM OPEN DRINK CUP
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
PLACE SANITIZING TOWELS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENT IN THE FRONT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
RAW PACKAGES OF BEEF AND CHICKEN STORED IN THE SAME STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REACH IN COOLER
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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.