Stars Grocery & Grill

4848 MILITARY PKWY #A, Dallas, TX 75223 · Dallas County

151cited violations

41serious tier

15inspections

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	25	6
2022	1	3	0
2021	2	9	0
2020	1	4	2
2019	3	31	10
2018	2	20	5
2017	4	59	18

Inspections

Apr 11, 2023 Follow-up Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide sign about inspection report
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  provide grease trap ticket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  provide covered receptacle in restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  repair gap at entrance door
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  provide paper towels for hand sinks
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  lights in walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves in walk in cooler, clean gaskets, clean freezers, clean cooler doors, clean cabinets under coffee machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  provide registered food service manager certificate
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxics according to additional condition
  
  sanitizer solution more than 200 ppm
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair damaged ceiling tiles, floor tiles, cove base
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw ground meat stored above french fries in ric
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held
  
  remove non good food boxes from the shelves
Mar 24, 2023 Routine Score 76
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  upper inside panel of ice machine observed with pink slime
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
  
  remove cardboard shelf liner from shelf under prep sink. remove/peel tape cover from front of fryer.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood systems, adequacy
  
  ventilation
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
  
  post city of dallas health permit in public view
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  replace broken/missing floor tiles repair damaged ceiling over grill
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide chemical test strips to test sanitizer concentration
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  seal back door properly-replace door sweep
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  a certified food manager shall be present all hours of operation
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  provide pest control service and maintain records on file
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  service grease trap every 90 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  store large serving utensils with handles up
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  provide paper towels for hand sinks
Sep 20, 2022 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Renew food manager certificate and register it with City of Dallas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Replace damaged roof/ceiling tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Provide a choking poster/sign
Aug 17, 2021 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Feb 8, 2021 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Mar 2, 2020 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Aug 28, 2019 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  food temperature >135 F (120F)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  set up sanitizing bucket at prep area with concentration of 100ppm.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
  
  sanitizing bucket with high concentration of chlorine 200pm
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  equipment for hot hold program with maximum temperature of only 120 F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  provide wiping cloth for prep surface
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean ceiling and vent in wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace bulb in work in cooler and freezer.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities
  
  missing ceiling in wic storage area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
  
  hot hold do not have time as control measure.
Aug 14, 2019 Routine Score 79
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  expired food on shelf
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  no sanitizing bucket set up
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  rfsm not on site during operation
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  for permit not on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Warewashing equipment, cleaning agents
  
  three compartment sink not set up as required for cleaning
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wiping towel store on prep surface
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves single use
  
  change gloves after washing hands when task changes
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
  
  food in store and surfaces area having dust.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  floor in wic, and store erea area dirty, mold build up in dry storage area walls, front of ric, vent and ceilings.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace light in wic and wif
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities
  
  repair missing ceiling in dry storage, store area, and those wait from leaks.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  rfsm not on site during operation
Mar 4, 2019 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW CHICKEN WING 54
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  SPANISH RICE 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
Aug 24, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  PROVIDE HOT WATER AT HAND SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  INSULATION FALLING FROM CEILING IN RESTROOM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, CEILINGS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  INSIDE ICE MAKER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  CARDBOARD ON FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
  
  BAGGED ICE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  BAG OF ONIONS, BOX OF EGGS, AND BOX CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  BACK DOOR HAS GAP AT FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  MUST HAVE ONE REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  NEW EMPLOYEES HAVE 60 DAYS TO GET FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
  
  POT OF BEANS IN WALK-IN COOLER
Jan 9, 2018 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  rodent droppings in dry storage area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ice maker, inside ice maker in retail area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  plastic grocery bag used as liner for rice.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wiping cloths left on prep table
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves single use
  
  employee rinsed gloves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  floors under shelving, ceilings in Walk-in cooler, microwave
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  beans prepared 12/30/17, salsa 12/28/17
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  eggs on floor in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  store ice scoop on clean surface in back room, ice scoop stored inside ice maker in retail area
Jul 28, 2017 Routine Score 71
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  s. mushrooms 51.2, s. tomatoes 50.4, & S cheese 49.2F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  flies
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  no date marking on prepared foods
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Label 3 comp sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  clean light shields
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Close all holes sand gaps in ceilings
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Donning gloves without washing hands
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors and drains
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM on duty
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  no date marking on prepared food items
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  Cross contamination by arrangement
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  sandwich 130.0, fried chicken 125.8
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  mop stored in water
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  certify all staff
Jul 12, 2017 Routine Score 62
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  no RFSM on duty
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
  
  Label squeeze bottles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean floors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Label 3 comp sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  thermals in RIC(s)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  no date marking on prepared
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  provide lighting
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  improper gloves usage
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Conveying Sewage
  
  improper disposal of waste water
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  repair display case
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  certify staff
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  cross contamination by arrangement r. egg over RTE food item
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  flies
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructi
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  replace damage ceiling tiles
Jul 12, 2017 Routine Score 66
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  replace damage ceiling tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
  
  provide more lighting
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Label 3 comp sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  flies
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide thermals in RIC(s)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  Cross contamination by arrangement
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Donning gloves without washing hands
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  no RFSM on duty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  update
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  repair damage display case
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  no date marking on prepared food
Jan 4, 2017 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  shield lights above soda and slush machines.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  chicken was at 126.0 in the hot hold display unit. ( two burnt out bulbs in the case)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean the side of the fryers ( heavy grease buildup)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Broken gaskets on the refrigerator units ( two doors on left to right Prep table)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
  
  Replace dumpster lids ( top lids missing)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
  
  the flour in the packaging is expired dates ( aug 2016 etc. )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls easily cleanable and light in color
  
  Provide FRP or better material on the wall behind the toilet and up to the cinder brick wall to the marlite material on the wall
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  the card board and newspaper in the bottom of the reach prep table must be removed and clean the bottom of the reach in cooler of old food particles.

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.