Soulman's Bar-b-que

8018 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas, TX 75241 · Dallas County

109cited violations

29serious 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
2024	1	7	1
2023	2	25	5
2022	2	19	4
2021	2	15	5
2020	1	4	2
2019	2	19	5
2018	2	15	5
2017	1	4	1
2016	1	1	1

Inspections

Feb 5, 2024 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  provide handwashing sign
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean ice machine properly and no sanitizer on dishwashing machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  clean all vents
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
  
  employee wearing hanging chains on hand
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  resurface chopping board
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  provide thermometer inside ric, wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
  
  observed ice dripping on food boxes in wif
Aug 2, 2023 Follow-up Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  provide label for chemical spray bottles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  observed cups sit on floor in dry room
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets, shelves, oven utensils dispenser, caulk around sinks
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for food storage containers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide sign about inspection report
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair damaged walls, cover holes
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  no food manager certificate
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  frame around ice machine damaged-replace
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
  
  jewelry not allowed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  repair gaps on doors
Apr 27, 2023 Routine Score 77
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  dish machine observed not dispensing sanitizer
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  label all squeeze bottles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  staff must wash hands after every contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  properly store wet wiping towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  relabel bulk ingredients bins
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  expired
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  observed in use utensils in ingredient bins
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  hang wet mops to dry
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  observed cutting boards not in good repair
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  chemical spray bottles observed not labeled
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  observed gnats in the kitchen prep area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  clean air vents on vent covers in wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood systems
  
  clean vent a hood filters
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  observed employee without proper hair restraint
Oct 29, 2022 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  Chemical spray bottle hanging over bread rack
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Open employee drink stored throughout the kitchen area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  observed gnats at dish washing area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Pot(ato) salad at serving line observed at 47 F/must be maintained at 41 F or below
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Sausage observed inside the warmer at 120 F/ must be maintained at 135 F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Encrust grease build-up on grids/heating elements (serving line)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  Provide a rack/hook for personal jackets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM observed during the inspection
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  All food handlers must be trained in food safety
Mar 18, 2022 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Upper inside panel of ice machine observed with pink slime. Can opener observed with product debris and accumulation
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  Discard chipped rubber spatulas
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  Maintain hands sinks accessible. Observed large container stored on top.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  Provide the guidelines for the cleanup of bodily fluid and spill kits
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Seal back door properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  Patch holes in walls where needed. Seal hand sinks to wall properly
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
  
  Maintain outside dumpster doors closed when not in use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Wall and ceiling above cook and serving line observed with heavy dust and grease accumulation
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  Thaw product properly. Observed 2 large beef cuts thawing at room temperature in back room area and meat thawing in standing water
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Provide a splash guard on right side of hand sink in prep area
Aug 16, 2021 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  COLESLAW ON LINE: 49.7 F POTATO SALAD ON LINE: 50.5 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  COOKED BEANS: 126.1 F ( ON SERVING LINE ) COOKED GREEN BEANS: 128.5 F ( ON SERVING LINE )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WET SANITIZING TOWEL NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ONE SANITIZING BUCKET ( LESS THAN 200 PPM, Q.A.)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
  
  DIRTY, SOILED SODA NOZZLES ( CUSTOMER SODA FOUNTAIN )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  DIRTY FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  DIRTY, HEAVY BUILD UP ON THE INTAKE VENT NEAR THE DRY STORAGE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  LAST LIQUID WASTE MANIFEST ON SITE WAS FROM ( 04/ 15/ 2021 ) BEYOND 90 DAYS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE ONSITE STAFF
Jan 26, 2021 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  SEE ORIGINAL FOR SIGNATURE RFSM: JAMES GAROUTTE / 26625 / EXPIRATION DATE: 03/ 28/ 2023 PEST CONTROL: SDS PEST MANAGEMENT 01/ 20 / 2021 GREASE REMOVAL: LES 01/ 08/ 2021
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED ( WALK IN COOLER )
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  CONDENSATION LEAK IN THE WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OPEN PERSONAL DRINK IN THE SERVING LINE AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  DUSTY INTAKE VENT DUSTY VENT HOOD FILTERS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  COLESLAW: 52.1 F
Jul 6, 2020 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  POTATO SALAD: 47.2 F MAINTAIN AT 41.0 F OR LESS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  COOKED GREEN BEANS: 123.8 F MAINTAIN AT 135.0 F or below
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN INTAKE VENT NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA ( KITCHEN )
Dec 18, 2019 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  COOKED CHICKEN UNDER TEMPERATURE ON SERVING LINE HELD AT 131.3 F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  FOOD WORKERS ON SITE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER / MANAGER CERTIFICATES. PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF IMMEDIATELY
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
  
  COOKED BRISKET AND SMOKED TURKEY (IN THE WALK IN COOLER, NOT DATE MARKED)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  KITCHEN STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE KITCHEN INTAKE VENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR THE HAND SINKS MISSING THEM IN THE KITCHEN
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ( HEAVY BUILD UP PRESENT )
Jun 19, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMERS FOOD ITEMS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE IN WOMENS RESTROOM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL : ICE MACHINE & ETC...
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls shall be light in color
  
  REPAIR WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  ITEM STORED IN HANDSINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  COLE SLAW ON SERVING LINE 55.*F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Aug 19, 2018 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ice machine w/moldlike. Can opener blade w/food. Must be washed and sanitized.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  HWS used to store towels. HWS must be sued for hadwashing only.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Employee drinks on prep area. Must be stored in designated area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Must be stored in sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food identity and accurate representation
  
  Squeeze bottles not labeled. Must be labeled.
Mar 30, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  TRAY STORED ON TOP OF SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE BREAD WITH BARE HAND
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  HAM 125.6*F, M POTATO 131*F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food, utensils & equip under other sources
  
  PREPPING WHILE DISH WATER IN 3 COMP SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER SHELVES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
  
  FAILURE TO CHANGE GLOVES; MUST WEAR A GLOVE ON EACH HAND
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES IN DRY STORAGE AREA
Apr 15, 2017 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  RECENT HEALTH INSPECTION NOT POSTED
Oct 26, 2016 Routine Score 97
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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.