Spring Creek Barbeque

2827 W WHEATLAND RD, Dallas, TX 75237 · Dallas County

142cited violations

28serious 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	22	2
2022	2	20	3
2021	1	6	0
2020	2	13	3
2019	2	12	0
2018	2	22	6
2017	3	47	14

Inspections

Nov 17, 2023 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Observed staff drinking over prep area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  observed soiled towels not stored properly
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  Food staff observed without effective hair restraint
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Wash hands after all other activities
  
  staff must wash hands after every contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
  
  Invert single service to go containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean walls underneath dishwasher machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  clean wall ceiling above serving line to remove dust
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities
  
  counter top at baking area needs repair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
  
  label all bulk containers with common name
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  cutting surface observed in poor condition
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  label all food squeeze bottles with common name
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  cooked beef in WIC observed no date marking - must have expiration date
Mar 23, 2023 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Observed staff drinking behind the food prep area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair missing door to ice machine/to go station; Seal around floor drain/ in front of the WIC; bottom of WIC doors - observed not good repair (meat/salad)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  observed gnats at drink station
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  invert single service/use containers at serving line/kitchen
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  observed grease build-up on wall/side of fryer. Remove dust build-up on ceiling tiles over food prep tables/walls above/under food prep areas
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  prep area/fryer
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  gasket on sealed RIC - not in good repair
Sep 14, 2022 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM certificate must be on site and current
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Conveying Sewage
  
  Repair floor drain with conveying sewage present
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Repair and replace lid for ice machine and paper towel dispenser
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Repair leaking faucet at prep sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Date mark items in WIC, food left > 24 hours needs to be date marked
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed gnats near dishwasher area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  Observed gatorade, personal drinks laying around. Designate an area for employee drinks and food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Observed wiping cloths laying around, wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer bucket between use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed food on the floor (bucket of pickles, food items in WIC)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  Observed utensils without handles laying inside bulk container of ingredients, scooper must have a handle to prevent hand food contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label bulk items of sugar and floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean floors, portable fan, and counters
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  Repair large hole in the ceiling tile near WIC
Mar 9, 2022 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Replace torn gaskets to WIC.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Repair leak at prep sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Employee beverage observed on shelf in dish pit area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean fan covers inside WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Patch holes in wall where needed. Seal handwash sink to wall properly.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Apr 21, 2021 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  SEVERAL BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  VISIBLE BUILD UP ON THE VENT HOOD FILTERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  DAMAGED FLOORING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR ALL LIGHTING UNITS MISSING THEM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE
Oct 28, 2020 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine exposure time table
  
  DISHWASHER CHLORINE CONCENTRATION LESS THAN 50 PPM CHLORINE BLEACH SANITIZER COMPLETELY OUT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  TWO UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  SEVERAL EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS UPON ARRIVAL (CORRECTED ON SITE )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ( AIR CURTAIN ON THE BACK DOOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  SEVERAL DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
  
  FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR KITCHEN STAFF NOT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
Mar 25, 2020 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  EXCESS WATER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SALAD COOLER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  FRONT DOOR AJAR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  SPILL ( RAW ANIMAL BLOOD ) ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER
Sep 22, 2019 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  Replace residential freezer with commercial unit.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean fan cover to WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Patch holes in wall where needed.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Mar 16, 2019 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide chemical test strips to test quat buckets and dishwasher
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  provide soap at back prep station
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting
  
  seal back door properly to prevent entrance of rodents and insects
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  food must be stored 6 inches off floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  fan cover and gasket in wic dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  must wear hair net or hat
Sep 28, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  NO RUNNING WATER ON ICE SCOOP/ HANDLE DOWN IN RESVOIR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
  
  HOT WATER <110*F WITHIN 20 SEC IN DESSERT AREA
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  PROVIDE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION FOR COD HOLD : DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
  
  IMPROPER DOCUMENTATION: MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE FOR TCS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLD UNIT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  CHICKEN 127*F ON CUTTING BOARD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE
Jan 19, 2018 Follow-up Score 81
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REMOVE DAMAGED PLATES AND REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  LITE RANCH WITH PREP DATE OF 1/10/17 IN WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL FOOD STORED WITH CUSTOMER FOODS IN WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON PREP TABLE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  COOKED CHICKEN 126*F, 124*F,BEEF 132.9*F UNDER HHU
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
  
  REPLACE IN WIF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES USED FOR SCOOPING IN PEPPER; STORE HANDLES UPRIGHT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  NO DATE MARKING ON SOME ITEMS IN WIC
Dec 27, 2017 Routine Score 62
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  CHICKEN AT 127*F , BEEF AT 133*F ON CUTTING BOARD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  WINDEX STORED ABOVE 3 COMP SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES FOR SCOOPING : NO BOWLS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  PROVIDE AT HANDSINK IN DESSERT AREA
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  MUST DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD AND PROVIDE NSF APPROVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION FOR COLD HOLD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  COLE SLAW 56*F, CHEESE 45*F ON ICE, SOUR CREAM 45.3*F ON ICE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  OPERATING WITHOUT A VALID HEALTH PERMIT
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL IN COOLERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  REPAIR ALL DAMAGE FLOOR TILE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
  
  REPLACE ALL
Jun 19, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  COLE SLAW AT 49.5*F, POTATO SALAD 49*F STORED ON TOP OF ICE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  OBSERVED BOWLS USED FOR SCOOPING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY : WIF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REMOVE DAMAGE PLATES, WORK OUT COOLER LID, AND REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  FOOD ITEMS WITH NO DATE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AND AT DRINK STATION
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  PROVIDE NSF APPROVED COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION FOR COLD HOLD: MUST DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO RFSM ON SITE
Mar 30, 2017 Routine Score 70
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  COLE SLAW 49.5*F ON SERVING LINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  REPAIR ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  OBSERVED BOWLS/ CUPS USED FOR SCOOPING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE RTE BBQ SAUCE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  WWD40 STORED ABOVE EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE BROKEN SHIELDS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE FOR AL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AT 3 COMP SINK: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL

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.