Dante's Italian Eatery

12101 GREENVILLE AVE #100, Dallas, TX 75243 · Dallas County

99cited 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
2023	1	0	0
2022	2	25	5
2021	2	18	4
2020	2	6	4
2019	2	10	3
2018	2	14	4
2017	2	21	7
2016	1	5	2

Inspections

Mar 14, 2023 Routine Score 100
Aug 18, 2022 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Improper cold holding after 24 hrs. Lasagna held at 44.8, ground beef at 46.1, RIC 45.1, and RIC 45.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Must label all chemical bottles.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  No date marks in RIC/WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  No personal food in RIC or WIC on top of customer food (need to label and separate).
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Need lids or plastic wrap over food, can not store food in unapproved bags.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label all containers taken from original containers with common name. Can not store meatballs in taziki sauce container with proper label.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean RIF, outside ice machine, RIC, floors, and ceilings.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Invert to go containers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Tile broken, hole in wall.
Jul 14, 2022 Routine Score 72
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Improper cold holding.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Mold inside ice machine, utensils stored on counters before and after use (counters were dirty), clean microwave on top, mold above shelves in WIC.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  All chemical bottles must be labeled.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Does not have an RFSM for manager on duty, could not provide one.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  No food handler's certificates for everyone working on the shift.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Items in RIF were not frozen from day before.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Improper date marking. No food in the entire WIC was date marked.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  No thermometers available in freezers or coolers.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Cardboard on clean utensils (cardboard was dirty), shelves had mold on it, fans in WIC are dirty with dust, broken tile hole in the wall.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean bottom on microwave, refrigerators inside and out, gaskets, and shelves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Food should not be stored on the floor in WIC, needs to be at least 6 inches above the floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Personal drinks on counters and under counters, needs designated area for personal food and drinks.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  No choking poster posted.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Food containers with no common name labeled.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  Clean utensils stored up against a dirty wall and on dirty counters.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
  
  Single serve items not in a package or free from dust. (Stored on top of RIC) Needs to be inverted to prevent contamination.
Dec 29, 2021 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  Employee observed washing hand with gloves on
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  Bleach observed stove over cooking oil
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  Employees unable to provide food handlers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Did not observe date marking on foods in coolers over 24 hrs
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed live German roach in kitchen hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  Observed employees without hair restraints preparing food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  Observed scoop with broken handle in pasta sauce
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed cooler and freezer gaskets soiled
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  Observed fan in WIC covered in dust
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Observed missing ceiling tiles near female restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  Must have covered trash can in female restroom
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  Observed build up in drinks fountain nozzles
Jun 2, 2021 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINKS MUST BE SEGREGATED
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW CHICKEN SAME SHELF AS MARINARA SAUCE/CHEESE/PEPERONI
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  LIGHT BULB OUT IN VENT HOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT
Nov 20, 2020 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use
  
  HANDSINKS NOT USEABLE DUE TO BACKUP
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Maintain hands, arms clean
  
  HANDSINKS NOT USEABLE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Conveying Sewage
  
  GREY WATER COMING UP FROM DRAIN - GET DRAIN BY HANDSINK SNAKED ASAP - FOLLOWUP REQUIRED
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ICE MACHINE DIRTY
Apr 22, 2020 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Nov 15, 2019 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
  
  large pot of alfredo sauce 55 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  dishwasher not sanitizing
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date mark all sauces held for more then 24 hours - large pots
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  cloths stored in sanitizer between uses
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
May 20, 2019 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean freezers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  health permit not posted
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  repair gaskets around walk in cooler, cooler wall
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  chemical spray bottle store above prep area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  clearly date mark TCS for 7 days only
Nov 19, 2018 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  use approved food grade bags not shopping bags
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  provide label for chemical spray bottles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  do not reuse single use articles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  manager not on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw eggs stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  repair gap at exit door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide sign about inspection report
May 23, 2018 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  cove base
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  dish washer 0 ppm
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets around cooler doors, freezers inside
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  use utensils with handle
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  repair gap at exit, entrance doors
Nov 21, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No Water
  
  no cold water at hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  no hair nets
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw eggs over cooked food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  food must be 6 inches off the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  sliced chicken in single service container
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  keep cloth not in solution
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  provide rfsm from City of Dallas
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  mold in ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  observed employees not washing hands in designated hand sink
May 27, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  romain lettuce 47F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
  
  provide written procedures for pizza time as a public control
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean tea nozzles and ice machine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Conveying Sewage
  
  drain back -up at front hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  no RFSM on duty
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  certify staff
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wiping clothes store improper
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
  
  invert single service articles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  shield lights s on service line
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
Nov 19, 2016 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  chemical bottles shall be stored away from food related items
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean food prep table ( debris and food build up)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date all prepped food in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean behind equipment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  expired RFSM

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.