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Don Jorge's Cocina

1436 S BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas, TX 75217 · Dallas County

75cited violations
22serious 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

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20232103
2022292
20212103
20202145
20192114
20182113
20172102

Inspections

  1. Nov 27, 2023 Routine Score 92
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Jewelry Prohibition

      jewelry not allowed

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

      broken gasket in ric

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean gaskets in coolers clean exterior ice machine

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      employees must wash hands before donning new gloves or changing task

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

      rusty shelves in walk in freezer

  2. May 22, 2023 Routine Score 90
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      broken gaskets around cooler doors

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      expired

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      clean ice machine, clean can opener

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      raw hamburger patty above rte food in cooler

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean gaskets, shelves, ovens

  3. Nov 8, 2022 Routine Score 95
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      remove personal items (water bottles) from prep area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

      observed plates on floor

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      provide foodhandler cards

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean gaskets, soda machine exterior, microwave, grills, drawers

  4. Mar 14, 2022 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      repair leaking faucet on hand sink

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      clean ice machine

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean dusty shelves, gaskets, shelves, soda machine

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

      rusty shelves

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      cove base

  5. Sep 7, 2021 Routine Score 90
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handler-Certificate Not on site

      keep on site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean dust around fan, shelves, ice machine, cooler

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      provide label for chemical spray bottles

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

      shopping bags

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      observed raw chicken above seafood

  6. Mar 9, 2021 Routine Score 92
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

      cove base

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Ventilation hood systems

      vent a hood

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Machine vending--Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below) criteria

      lettuce 60, chicken 59.3 degrees f

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

      store utensils 6 inches off the floor

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Maintain in Good Repair

      cooler 58 degrees f

  7. Sep 14, 2020 Routine Score 84
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      replace light shield

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Ventilation hood systems

      clean vent a hood system

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      open personal drink

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      provide label fos chemical spray bottle

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      hand sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      observed food on floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cutting surfaces.

      cutting boards

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      raw beef stored above raw fish in reach in cooler

  8. Feb 27, 2020 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      observed raw eggs stored above vegetables and fruits in cooler

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

      tongs stored next to trash can and tongs touched the trash can/bag

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding

      reheat food up to 165 degrees f

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

      do not use shopping bags as food storage bads

  9. Sep 9, 2019 Routine Score 84
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      DIRTY ICE MACHINE

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

    • 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)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

  10. Feb 27, 2019 Routine Score 96
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria

  11. Aug 2, 2018 Routine Score 91
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      PINK SLIME/MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE OBSERVED ON INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

      REPLACE NON COMMERCIAL GRADE EQUIPMENT WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR COMMERCIAL PLASTIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      SEASONING SHAKERS/ SQUIRT BOTTLES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      PROVIDE CURRENT (EXP 3/18)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Storage

      STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY

  12. Feb 12, 2018 Routine Score 88
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

      ICE SCOOP STORED ON FOUNTAIN DRINK STAND

    • 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 Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      SANITIZER BUCKET STORED ON PREP TABLE

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

  13. Jul 13, 2017 Routine Score 90
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Labeling- with common name of the food

      label all containers in the reach in cooler with name of the product on the inside of the container.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

      all scoops must have handles and handle must be in the upright position while in the foood.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      Provide hair restraints for employees in the kitchen.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

      provide expiration dates on all TCS and ready to eat foods.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Moist wiping clothes should be in sanitizer when not in use.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

      dumpster should be closed when not in use

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      all drinks stored on the prep tables. ( designate an area for

  14. Jan 13, 2017 Routine Score 95
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      back door screen have gaps in the entry area

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

      missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean facilities as often as necessary.

      need clean all areas more often

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.