Dairy Queen

8150 S POLK ST, Dallas, TX 75232 · Dallas County

106cited violations

19serious 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	14	0
2022	2	13	2
2021	2	11	1
2020	2	10	2
2019	2	10	1
2018	2	26	7
2017	2	22	6

Inspections

Nov 12, 2023 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
  
  front hand sink observed without hot water
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  food employee observed without a hair restraint
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  flies seen at front cash area/ kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wet wiping towels seen on counter tops-store in solution
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  clean dirty vent a hood filters (vent system)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  label food squeeze bottles with common name
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
  
  invent single service containers when not in use
Apr 15, 2023 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM onsite at the time of the inspection.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  No soap at front hand sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil
  
  Change out sanitizing solution buckets as often as needed, observed dirty.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  Do not store knives between equipment & cook line.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  Label all food squeeze bottles with common name.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide used by dates on all RTE foods stored inside RIC within 24 hrs, salads, and grilled chicken sandwiches.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean vent and hood filter.
Oct 16, 2022 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Ground meat in hot holding unit observed at 107F. Hot holding foods must be held at d135F or higher.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Diced/Sliced tomatoes observed out of temperature 48F. Cold holding foods must be observed at 41F or below.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Observed rusted shelving inside walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Observed gnats in the front area/ drive through
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food, utensils & equip under other sources
  
  Prevent food from contamination when not in use (Toppings etc)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Discard left over food / drinks inside refrigerated units. Staff must keep window closed between transaction. Recommend to cut red / chemical hose at 3 compartment. Observed an employee with only one glove on. Must wear two gloves on when handling food/ single service articles.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation,mechanical
  
  Very hot in the dining area, check AC unit
Mar 31, 2022 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Remove cardboard shelf liner under prep table in front of grill and fryers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  Dispose of mop water and hang mop when not in use to air dry
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  Seal hand sink and mop sink to wall properly
Aug 20, 2021 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD ITEMS RESTING ON THE FLOOR ( WALK IN COOLER )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS DIRTY FAN COVERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  DUSTY INTAKE VENTS
Mar 3, 2021 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Premises
  
  CLEAN / REMOVE FECAL MATTER FROM TOILET ( LADIES RESTROOM )
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
  
  EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OPEN PERSONAL DRINK IN KITCHEN
Sep 4, 2020 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE KITCHEN HAND SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  COOKED CHICKEN NOT DATE MARKED ( REACH IN COOLER )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  BAG OF ONIONS RESTING ON THE FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Premises
  
  CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE SEAT ( MENS RESTROOM )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN THE FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )
Mar 18, 2020 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  EXCESS WATER SPILLAGE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DAIRY COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  PERSONAL EMPLOYEE CELL PHONE RESTING ON TOP OF THE " TO GO CONTAINERS " ( KITCHEN GRILL AREA)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD FILTERS REMOVE BUILD UP FROM THE BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER / DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET
Sep 19, 2019 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - air gap
  
  Sanitizer dispensing hose in 3 comp sink stored below water line.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
  
  Female employee with bracelets.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean floor under equipment and shelves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
Mar 17, 2019 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Exterior walls:protection
  
  SEAL BACK DOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
Sep 5, 2018 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  NO FOOD HANDLER PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  DRINK STORED IN FRONT HAND SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  CHEESE 53.7*F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 48.6*F STORED ABOVE ICE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Constructing / Remodeling without approval
  
  ADDED WIC IN BACK STORAGE AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN AREA ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AND FAN COVERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  REMOVE EXPOSED WOOD AND NEWSPAPER FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  PROVIDE NSF APPROVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION: DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD
Mar 8, 2018 Follow-up Score 71
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM BOTTOM OF RIC; REMOVE EXPOSED WOOD FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  LETTUCE AT 45.9*F ON TOP OF ICE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  CHILI IN HHU 118*F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  PROVIDE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  LAST WARNING: DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Constructing / Remodeling without approval
  
  MUST APPLY FOR HEALTH PERMIT ADDED WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
  
  FAILURE TO CHANGE GLOVES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  SINGLE SERVICE STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
Dec 19, 2017 Routine Score 70
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
  
  PROVIDE IN WIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD ON SERVING LINE. MUST PROVIDE NSF APPROVED COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION FOR CONDIMENTS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
  
  EMPLOYEE USING SAME GLOVES AFTER CHANGING TASK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOODS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Constructing / Remodeling without approval
  
  MUST APPLY FOR HEALTH PERMIT. ESTABLISHMENT ADDED WIF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
  
  CLEAN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  DICED TOMATOES 55*F, LETTUCE 53*F, SHREDDED CHEESE 52*F ALL STORED ON TOP OF ICE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTH STORED IN PREP AREA
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
  
  PROVIDE AT HANDSINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
  
  LACK OF HOT WATER AT HANDSINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
May 27, 2017 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean ice machine, mold build up and ice scoop holder
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  fruit flies observed
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  replace broken ice scoop
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  provide food handler certificates
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  food items shall not be stored on the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  use sanitizer solution to store wiping cloths

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.