The Slow Bone
2234 IRVING BLVD, Dallas, TX 75207 · 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 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 | 12 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 14 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
Inspections
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May 27, 2023 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed employee drinking in food prep area (drink in designated area)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
Replace damaged cutting boards
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Outfitter-Certified Food Manager
RFSM expired 02/23-renew
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
In service bowls seen in bulk ingredient bins
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk ingredients (floor/sugar)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Nov 30, 2022 Routine Score 91
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All employees who working with the food must have food handler certificate
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marking for the fried chicken tray
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Register RFSM with city of Dallas
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discard TCS in vending machine if exceeds time/temp
slaw base 11/22
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Mar 16, 2022 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Observed turkey and beef store together
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
fried chicken 72'f, 68'f Chili 128'f
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marking for the rib and chicken
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Nonfood-contact surfaces material
No towel allow under the cutting board
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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)
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Aug 19, 2021 Routine Score 87
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
observed leaking from the ceiling
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
expired food container
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
register RFSm with city of Dallas
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Provide cleaning for ice machine, shelf in wic
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw eggs store above milk
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Feb 23, 2021 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
fried chicken 92'f
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handler-Certificate Not on site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for the left over foods
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under the cutting board, utensils
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 3, 2020 Routine Score 89
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed dressing and raw eggs store together
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
observed sanitizer bucket store next to the food
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
PIC to ensure no unapproved indiv in food prep are
employee must have food handler card
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under the cutting board
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 12, 2020 Routine Score 85
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
fried chicken 100F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
observed sanitizer bucket sstore next to food container
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Nonfood-contact surfaces material
no towel allow under cutting board
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 28, 2019 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Feb 16, 2019 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
two employees were missing hair restraints.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
small leak at the three-compartment sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Aug 8, 2018 Routine Score 87
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Hose with sprayer stored on hand wash sink near smoker. Hand wash sinks should be available at all times.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Registered Food Service Manager certificate issued by the City of Dallas not on display at time of inspection. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083 Requirements are: -Photo ID -Evidence of successful completion of a Registered Food Service Manager course approved by the State of Texas Department of Health or a nationally recognized sanitarian foundations (ANSI or NSF). -$30.00 per year (Cash, Check, or Money Order) It is advised to call ahead on day of visit to verify above information.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Sanitizer bucket tested at 0ppm Quaternary Ammonium.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Plumbing design, construction, and install.
Plumbing under hand wash sink leaking onto floor. Hand wash sink is slow draining, during hand washing water was backing up into basin.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Return air for air conditioning has buildup of dust, lint, and soot.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Scoops stored in bulk foods with handles touching foods. Scoop for batter under cooktop stored with handle resting on batter.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Mop cloths stored on service line. When not in employee's hands moist mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Ceiling tile missing from toxic materials storage area.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Feb 5, 2018 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Dented cans on shelves. Must be removed.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
No SOP for bodily spills clean up. Must provide SOP.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HW used to store spoon, gloves. HW must be used for hand wash only.
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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
Boxes stored on floor on WIC. Must be stored 6" above the floor.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Light bulb not working on hood. Must be replaced.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities
GAP between HW/wall restroom area. Must be sealed.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 16, 2017 Routine Score 88
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Feb 6, 2017 Routine Score 91
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 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.