Green Papaya
3211 OAK LAWN AVE #B, Dallas, TX 75219 · 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 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 20 | 7 |
| 2021 | 3 | 40 | 13 |
| 2020 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 | 31 | 8 |
| 2018 | 2 | 21 | 7 |
| 2017 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jun 6, 2023 Routine Score 85
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Sliced tomato 64 F, cooked egg 64 F, mushroom sauces 64 F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace missing & broken lights under vent hood
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Outfitter-Certified Food Manager
Register all food manager certificates with City of Dallas & post
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Provide food handler certificates for all employees not manager certified. Maintain on file at location to present upon inspection
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed ice scoop stored inside of ice machine laying on top of ice
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Drying Mops-air dry
Hang mop when not in use>observed stored inside mop bucket
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Provide proper hand sink signs for all hand sinks
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak at 3 compartment sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 20, 2022 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Drying Mops-air dry
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 12, 2022 Routine Score 65
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Shrimp observed at 47.5 degrees. Cut cucumbers and Carrots left on counter 6+ hours
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed soil build up in ice machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw meat stored net to cooled food in walk in cooler and reach in cooler
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Observed 3 compartment sink sanitizer at 0ppm
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash
EMployees did not wash hands after walking into the store to start serving
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Observed employee put her hand in the ice machine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Employee was unable to produce a food handler certificate
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
Restaurant did not have any advisory for raw tuna
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
No items in the walk in cooler have been date marked
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Restaurant unable to provide sanitizer test strips
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
Observed rear kitchen hand sink missing paper towels
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
Observed insects on plates, near hand sink and rat droppings on dishwasher
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed employee food next to restaurant food on counters, RIC and WIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed wiping cloths left on kitchen prep counters
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed food stored on floor in kitchen, WIC and rear storage area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Observed utensils stored on floor in rear storage area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed walls, floor and floor drains covered in grease and rotted food
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
Broken light shield in kitchen
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 17, 2021 Routine Score 84
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cold hold malfunctioning food above temp ( advised to use ice)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands
Employees not observed washing hands
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Must have RFSM on location
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Reach in coolers running high
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Must have Chemical test strips
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
Roach activity / Roaches observed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloths left on kitchen counters / prep surface
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee food items next to single use food containers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Grease build up under stoves
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 13, 2021 Routine Score 58
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Food unable to reach 42 in 2+ days
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cold hold unable to reach 42
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw meat stored above and next to cooker vegetables and cooked meat
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands
Employees (owner) observed not washing hands before preparing food
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Butane fuel stored above prep table and utensils
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Leaking hand wash sink and floor drains clogged
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on location
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Walk in cooler at 50 degrees
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
No date markings on soups or other food items in walk in cooler
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
No chemical test strips available
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
Rear hand wash sink out of soap
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Employee items stored in ice maker ( cans, water bottles and protein shake)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
Roaches seen throughout entire kitchen on places and other utensils. Evidence of rodent activity
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee food and drinks next to restaurant food on prep surfaces and in coolers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping clothes left on prep counters ( no sanitizer buckets evident)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
soiled cloths left to cover food and personal medication above food
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. Under refrigeration
Meat product left on floor to thaw
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
Cooking pots and pants left on ground
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Cooler gaskets soiled, walls soiled, rotten food and grease on floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Vent hood soiled, vent hood lights broken
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Refuse/recyclables area maintained in good repair
large amount of trash in the rear of the store
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Missing ceiling tiles, holds in walls, broken base plates and repulsive odor in the rear of the store
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
OTHER VIOLATIONS
Missing hand wash signs at hand wash sinks
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 5, 2021 Routine Score 84
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Licensed pest control applicator only
you can not do your own pest control. Must be a licensed applicator- raid spray
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
eliminate harborage
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
deep clean meat slicers microwave ice machine bottoms of all make lines soda gun holder drain is clogged
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw chicken next to cut vegetables
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Temperatures not maintained at 135 degrees F or above. Violations marked with * Chicken 78.8*
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food when not in use- bulk goods
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
get light cover for vent a hood
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean all splash and buildup in the floor, walls, and equipment
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 11, 2020 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean interior of reach in coolers
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Washing a knife in hand sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Discard dented cans
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Dec 10, 2019 Routine Score 91
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food & utensils must be store 6" off the floor. Onions, bag of Sugar, straws Chicken in WIC
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN: dirty rice cookers Vegetable strainers Hot boxes, Rice scoop. Algae & mildew in ice machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Bottom of food container sitting on lettuce, clean single use containers Sitting on lettuce
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN: RIC Door Build up of grease on floor Bottom of all coolers Build in bottom of all RIC and make line Handles on all doors & Make line & RIC handles. Clean WIC Door Light switches Clean dust an ceiling
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
You can not use a bowl as a scoop. It must have handle ice scoop handle touching ice
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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May 29, 2019 Follow-up Score 83
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Observed no handwashing sign in the bar area.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Observed no grease dripping pans under venthood.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed damp cloth not in sanitizing bucket.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Handsink was used for other purpose in the bar area.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
Observed baby roaches in mop sink area.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk items with common name.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
Observed utensils in the bar area was not stored 6 inches the ground.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed that pipes were connected with shoelaces, no rubber tips on the table, were using porcelain as stability, damaged ceiling tiles. Also baseboards weren't cleaned, cove and seal openings.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty ceiling tiles, dirty door gaskets, dirty shelves in walk in cooler and in kitchen.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food items were not stored 6 inches off the ground.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty interior of ice bin.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Eggs temperature was found at 48.4F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 1, 2019 Routine Score 77
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
chicken strip observed at 54'f, shrimp 51.8'f
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chicken breast observed @98'f
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
use proper shelving order inside wic and ric units
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean equipment shelves and ric, wic unit shelving observed with product debris and accumilation
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
replace torn gaskets on ric unit where needed throughout BOH replace residential equipment with comercial : RIF units and microwave replace cardboard liners from shelving thought BOH
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
Harbor age conditions observed in back conrer with excess item on floor and piled on top of one another. Remove and/or organize to prevent an area whre insects and rodents can hide and harbor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed various employee beverages throughout BOH next to or on to of clean equipment/food. observed employee eating next o prep area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ice scoop observed stored inside ice machine observed bowls and cup being used as a scoops
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
store plastic ware with handles facing the same direction in caddies
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floor inside wic observed with product/debris accumulation especially under the shelves and along corners fans covers inside wic observed with heavy dust accumulation
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace the broken lights under the vent hood
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
replace unapproved ceiling tile in dry storage and prep areas as needed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food prep/utensil wash/mop sink not for hand wash
dispose of mop water and hang mop to dry when not in use
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 4, 2018 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
provide time out of temp log for spring rolls not to exceed 4 hrs when removed from 41 or below
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
back mold like substances observed on inside wall of ice machine
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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 SOP or spill kit for clean up of body fluids
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
maintain hand sink accessible at all times
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
replace residential equipment with commercial/NSF approved RIc, Rif, and microwaves
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
store all products and boxes away from walls in dry storage area to prevent an area where insects and rodents can hide and harbor.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
female employee observed chewing on tooth pick
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
use proper scoop to dispense product. observed bowl being used
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food identity and accurate representation
label all food containers w/common name when removed from its original pkg/containers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace the broken light under the vent hood
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 31, 2018 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
Evidence of roaches throughout the kitchen area.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
shield the lights over the food prep area
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
the chemical sanitizer to strong ( over 50 ppm at the dish machine)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
label all chemical bottles
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
raw eggs over the veggies that are sitting on the floor.( bean sprouts)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
rusty tops of the deep freezer ( resuraface the tops) remove the wood ( provide legs or wheels on all equipment. clean the pipes and plumbing that have heavy food particles. Remove the rust from the bottom shelves
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
the racks have buildup of old food particles in the walk in cooler.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
missing the cove base in the back storage and prep area.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
chicken and beef not maintained at 135 degrees and above. (chicken at 108)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jun 22, 2017 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 7, 2016 Routine Score 95
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
SEPARATE RAW BEEF FROM OTHER FOOD ITEMS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
COVER OPENINGS BY THE CORNERS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
DO NOT USE WIPING TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
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Serious
Priority (3 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.