Samad Cafe

2706 MANOR WAY, Dallas, TX 75235 · Dallas County

122cited violations

42serious tier

16inspections

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	8	2
2023	1	4	1
2022	2	12	4
2021	4	40	12
2020	2	15	5
2019	2	16	6
2018	2	12	2
2017	1	6	4
2016	1	9	6

Inspections

Jan 20, 2024 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Must date mark ready to eat food stored more than 24 hrs - RIC/expiration date
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Properly store siled wiping towels when not in use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Detail clean cooking equipment to remove build up (stove top/grill)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Premises
  
  Clean entire restroom (sink, walls, floors)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair small leak at 3 compartment sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Service grease trap every 90 days (latest 8/5/23)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Provide current pest control report latest 4/5/23
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean all food contact surfaces of equipment
Jun 2, 2023 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean inside dirty microwave (food debris)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Remove cardboard from inside RIC shelve
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  deep clean kitchen (floors, walls, ceiling)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair faucet leak @ hand wash sink by restrooms, repair floor tile
Dec 7, 2022 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean inside dirty microwave, interior of RIC (detail clean the gaskets, shelves, inner panels, A/C vents)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Provide recent grease trap ticket (7-14-22)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Date mark food product in RIC (soup)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean floors (under equipment & 3-comp sink too), clean walls
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  remove all unnecessary from within establishment (paper, utensils, empty bottles)
Apr 21, 2022 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty shelving inside RIC.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  TCS food must be datemarked properly; Name, prepdate, expiration date.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Remove dead/trapped pests
  
  Observed dead roach in dry storage.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Observed rice not covered in dry storage.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty shelving in kitchen.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  Observed unnecessary articles at counter.
Nov 30, 2021 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  Observed expired yogurt drink in RIC, 10/24/21.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty microwave inside.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  Observed sanitizer stored with dry ingredients.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Grease trap must be serviced every 90 days.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  Datemarks must have name of product, prep date, and expiration date.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Remove dead/trapped pests
  
  Observed dead roach in dry storage.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Observed open bag of rice in dry storage.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  Observed equipment stored on the floor in dry storage.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean walls and floors throughout.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  Remove all unused or unnecessary articles from establishment.
Nov 2, 2021 Routine Score 76
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
  
  Replace residential equipment with commercial units (microwave, freezer). Use food grade bags to store open food products.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  tomato 66 F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean floor under equipment throughout.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean prep table and shelves, exterior of all equipment, stove and range, storage shelves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Apr 15, 2021 Routine Score 97
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty inside tortilla container
Mar 16, 2021 Routine Score 75
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label chemical spray bottles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
  
  Observed no date marking
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty outsides of food containers, shelves, walls, floor, drain,
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed beef 66 degrees F sitting out on counter top. Observed TCS food in non-working RIC. RIC is 80 degrees F.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  Do not re-use single-service items (plastic yogurt tub, etc)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  Observed dirty vent hoods
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  Observed cutting board, trays, and baking sheets stored on floor.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Wash hands before donning gloves
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Observed using paper towel as shelf liner
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Keep wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution. Observed no sanitizer bucket.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
  
  Observed restroom door kept open
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Provide hand washing sign in restroom.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Seal sinks to wall
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Observed sanitizer test strips no longer working well, no color reference chart
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  Heavily cluttered and dirty areas create potential harborage conditions.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Obsserved onions stored on ground outside
Aug 27, 2020 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label spray bottles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed flies. Provide pest control records
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Cover food to prevent contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
  
  Keep plastic forks/spoons protected
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Cleaning needed throughout. Vent hood, shelves, walls
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  Remove unnecessary clutter
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
  
  Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes properly, in order
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
  
  Keep restroom door closed.
Feb 25, 2020 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Observed beef 120 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance
  
  Record time food is put out when not kept in temperature control.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed some dirty plastic foks/knives
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover food to protect from contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  Keep utensil handles facing same way
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean floor, shelves throughout kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  Seal hand sink to wall
Jul 29, 2019 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Store eggs below RTE foods.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty inside of plasticware container.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover foods
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Observed cracked bowls
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean floor, walls, shelves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair floor tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
  
  Keep door closed.
Feb 18, 2019 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  observed staff hndling ready to eat food with bare hand without second barrier must wear second barrier
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  chicken kabob observed at 119 'f plate at work table
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  clean to remove clutten behind front cooler out of service cooler remember to install the light in ric replace/ provide panel to cover display cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  detail and deep clean all surfaces of equipment and cooking equipment air vent over food prep clean dish storage must be cleaned and replace
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking under 3 comp sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  must clean and sanitize food contact surfaces down after each use (work table by grill)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  must register RFSM with city of dallas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  do not reuse single use container (food storage)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cleaning floors, dustless methods
  
  clean floor drain to remove food debris
Aug 6, 2018 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  chlorine 0 ppm
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date marked yogurt sauce, cut raw chicken
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  display inspection report sign
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  rice not proper tem
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean spices shelf, stove
Jan 22, 2018 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Have handwash signs at each handsink area, including restrooms
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  replace paint/ kitchen ceiling tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wiping cloths sitting in counter and not in a sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  clean vent hood/exterior of the cooler
Apr 25, 2017 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  food container on top of ice
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw meat above ice
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  0 ppm chlorine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
  
  set up sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  rice, kabab
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Oct 18, 2016 Routine Score 77
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  for all food containers in the ref
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  provide food container for all food in ref, no plastic wrap allow
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  provide label for the sanitizer
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  0 ppm chlorine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  77'f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for all the food containers, all trays, bowls, utensils.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide sanitizer (chlorine) test strip
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  organize the freezer, separate raw meat with veggies, corn

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.