Dairy Queen

14815 COIT RD, Dallas, TX 75248 · Dallas County

123cited violations

28serious tier

18inspections

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	8	2
2022	1	4	0
2021	2	19	4
2020	4	28	8
2019	4	44	12
2018	2	10	1
2017	2	3	0

Inspections

Feb 5, 2024 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  Maintain sanitizer at 200 ppm QA
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Provide Food Manger Certificate
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Cover cakes in WIF
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  Replace damaged/broken utensils - ice bucket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean under and behind equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  Clean vent hood
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  Hang mops to dry
Aug 14, 2023 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean and sanitize inside ice machine and soda fountain ice dispenser.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Certified Food Manger must be on site.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  Do not use cardboard as a liner.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Repair gap in back door.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean cooler gaskets, vents in dining room, and under equipment.
Jan 18, 2023 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  fix leak at the 3 comp sink fix handle on hot water side of hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  must have commercial grade stainless steel table in kitchen
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Apr 11, 2022 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
  
  Utensil boxes stored under grease vent
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  fix collapsed shelf in WIF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store maintenance equip away from food/food equip
  
  Store ladder out of food prep area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Ice buildup in walk in freezer
Oct 17, 2021 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water System Maintained
  
  WATER LEAK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
Apr 12, 2021 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty ice machine. ***Final Warning*** Observed dirty ice dispenser at soda machine.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Must service grease trap every 90 days and keep records on site for three years.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site. Call 214-670-8083 for information.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
  
  Must have manufacturer's label on customer grab-n-go item; frozen cakes.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Observed handwash sinks without paper towels.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines
  
  Repair/remove the ice build up in the walk-in-freezer and the customer grab-n-go freezer[water leaking from the condensers].
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Repair[or replace] all broken or damaged cooler/freezer doors and or cooler door gaskets. Replace broken food containers; lettuce, tomato, onion station.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean the floor in dry storage under shelves. Clean the Walk-in-freezer floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  Remove all broken or unused equipment from dry storage.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  All handwash sinks need handwash signage.
Dec 21, 2020 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVES AND ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  LABEL CAKES IN FRONT
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  LABEL TOPPINGS
Jun 10, 2020 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  the equipment where the frozen patties are stored does not close-the door needs to be replaced; the soap dispenser adjacent to the drive thru doesn't work efficiently. The cover comes off and soap is not easily dispensed.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  sticky syrup residue in the cabinet beneath the soda machines
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  boxes of food in the freezer are encased in ice from a leak
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  replenish every soap dispenser-corrected on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  ground beef-118 degrees F; chicken breast-120 degrees F
Jan 30, 2020 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed mold at soda machine ice dispenser.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Grease trap tickets not on site. Manager says next week.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  Food handling employees need food handler certificates.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Food must be covered between use(chocolate sauce).
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  Clean the cabinets beneath the soda machine. Clean area below cones.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  RFSM certificate must be posted.
Jan 9, 2020 Routine Score 77
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Observed hot dogs at 122 Degrees F and Burger Patties at 118 Degrees F. Corrected on site with proper reheating procedure.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Observed moldy cake in the WIC. [Discarded by manager]
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Need to clean inside microwaves, prep tables, ice dispenser, soda nozzles, and ice cream blender.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Maintain grease trap tickets on site. Warning.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  Food handling employees need food handler certificates.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Need to datemark items held for longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Observed no paper towels in Men's restroom.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  Employees need hair restraints.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Need to cover food between use. [Toppings]
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Need to clean inside coolers, the ice-cream-cone rack, and between equipment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Need to repair the handwash sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Need to post a choking poster in the dining area.
Dec 11, 2019 Routine Score 74
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean cutting board, ice dispenser, ice cream blender.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Need to clearly label chemical containers(Bucket in dry storage).
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Keep grease trap tickets on site.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Need RFSM on site.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  Food handlers need certificates on site.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
  
  Need establishment names on ice cream cakes.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Need to date mark items held for longer than 24 hrs for no longer than 7 days.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Provide thermometers in coolers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  Employees need hair restraints.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Need to clean non food contact surfaces throughout.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Need sign about inspection report.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Need to store wiping cloths in sanitizer.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Need to cover food products.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
  
  Do not thaw food under hot water.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  Need to air dry mops.
Nov 15, 2019 Routine Score 75
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CUTTING BOARD, COOLERS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  DO NOT STORE JALAPENO IN OPENED CAN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  PROVIDE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHED HIS CLOTHING AND CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE SAME GLOVES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO DRINKING IN FOOD PRPE. AREA ALLOWED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  OBSERVED CHICKEN DUMPING AND STRAWBERRY TOPPING THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  STRAWBERRY TOPPING 71'F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
  
  ICE CREAM CAKES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN" MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Jun 10, 2019 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Observed personal food and beverage items.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label container of chemical for grease trap.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean interior of reach in coolers throughout the kitchen. Clean interior of ice cream machine.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hands wash procedures-without soap
  
  Observed employee washing hands for less than 20 seconds.
Jan 7, 2019 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST " UP
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM OR FOOD EQUIPMENT IN HAND SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  CHILI 125'F, GROUND BEEF 126'F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  MILK 1-5-18
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  KEEP ICED TEA DISPENSERS COVERED
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  CITATION ISSUED! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: http://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/restaurantandbar/Pages/restaurant_food_mgrs.aspx
Jul 6, 2018 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  FINAL NOTICE! For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: http://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/restaurantandbar/Pages/restaurant_food_mgrs.aspx
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  CLEAN IT EVERY 3 MONTHS
Jan 19, 2018 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE IS WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ICE CREAM FROM WALK IN FREEZER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
Aug 7, 2017 Routine Score 98
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Feb 16, 2017 Routine Score 97
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site

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.