The Barley House

5612 SMU BLVD, Dallas, TX 75206 · Dallas County

128cited violations

33serious tier

12inspections

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	10	3
2022	1	8	3
2021	1	12	3
2020	3	40	9
2019	1	7	2
2018	2	22	5
2017	2	20	6
2016	1	9	2

Inspections

Feb 23, 2023 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw chicken stored over pizza dough in WIC.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty ice machine near bar. Observed dirty shelving in WIC.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  Observed chemical spray bottles stored with clean utensils at bar. COS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Register at dallascityhall.com.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  Must datemark food items for no more than 7 days.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Observed handsink without paper towels.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Observed dirty fan covers at kitchen and bar WIC's.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Observed dirty floors, walls, and cooking equipment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Observed missing light shield at vent hood.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  Permit not posted. Call 214-670-8083 for replacement.
Sep 16, 2022 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Keep all produce boxes above floor 6 in
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed cheese store next to raw beef raw beef above carrot
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Provide cleaning for the coolers, all food containers , wic
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Expired RFSM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations
  
  salsa 9/7 queso 8/4
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pets in common dining areas-cleaning
  
  Observed dog inside the restaurant
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide date marking for all foods in the coolers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed spoon in the hand sink
Mar 22, 2021 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping raw animal foods shall be kept separate
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Sep 16, 2020 Follow-up Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  NO DATE MAKING ON PREPARED FOOD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPAIR DAMAGE GASKETS & REPAIR / REMOVE ALL RUST FROM FOOD EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH HANDLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  CLOSE ALL HOLES & GAPS AND RESEAL AROUND DOORS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR CEILING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  SUPPLIES/ PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN GASKETS, FAN VENT COVERS, WALLS( BY DISH MACHINE) & FLOORS ( BEHIND EQUIPMENT)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPAIR LIGHTING
Sep 4, 2020 Routine Score 67
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN GASKETS, WALLS & REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN/ PREP AREA
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  LABEL TOXICS SPRAY BOTTLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  CLOSE ALL HOLES & GAPS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  COVER/ INVERT DISHES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
  
  CERTIFY ALL STAFF
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  CROSS CONTAMINATION R. CHICKEN STORED WITH RTE FOOD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  PROVIDE SOAP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS & FAILURE TO WASH HANDS AFTER OTHER ACTIVITIES DURING PREP OF FOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPAIR LIGHTING UNDER VENT HOOD SYSTEM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO RFSM ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  NO DATE MAKING ON PREPARED FOOD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- DEEP CLEAN EVERYTHING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  LABEL 3 COMP SINK AT BAR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPAIR GASKETS & REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES
Jan 17, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
  
  NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO RFSM ON DUTY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Jun 21, 2019 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean all soda nozzles (soak in water overnight) and soda nozzle holders ****This is the second inspection in a row that the soda nozzles have been dirty. this is a direct food contact surface if it is found again a citation will ne issued clean algae in ice machine clean dough trays
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  raw beef next to italian sausage and hotdogs in wic raw beef next to cheese in makeline
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  protect food and utensils from splash- move paper towels get table for the sauce bowls- splashing on to the boxes of food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace the light bulbs that are not working replace all missing damaged or sagging light shields
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  ice scoop handles touching ice
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean dust from walls shelves and ceilings clean dust and mold in wic clean splash and build up on walls and equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  can not have exposed ceiling (in kitchen by the WIC door)
Nov 26, 2018 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  employee drinks on prep surfaces
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  handsink blocked
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  sanitation buckets can not sit directly on the floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean soda gun holder Clean soda gun Clean algae/mildew from ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  fix hole in the ceiling- no exposed ceiling
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace light shield above makeline
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  clean build up/splash on walls floors equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  make lines not maintaining temperature
May 23, 2018 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean algae/mold in ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  hand sink used as a dump sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  chemicals next to utensils
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
  
  replace weather strip on back door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  replace broken ceiling tile - no exposed ceiling have vent a hood cleaned dripping
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean build u, splash, and dust in production area - equipt, floors, walls, ceilings. dust in WIC. clean build up on top of oven, clean trays in dough proofer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace broken light shields
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Need a “hand washing only “ sign at all hand sinks kitchen & bar Need a “Employees must was hands before returning to work” sign in mens restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  Need a second covered trash can receptacle in the women’s restroom for woman waste
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  open employee drink above utensils
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Wet sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Nov 8, 2017 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ice machine with black mold like substances
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  gap between hand sink and wall
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  squeeze bottles
- 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)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  employee in kitchen not wearing hair net
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing dates on food items
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  employee cutting rte food with bare hands
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
May 25, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  drain at bar backed up, fruit flies breeding- clean immediately
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  bartender handling garnish with bare hands
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  personal items must be stored away from customer items (bartender)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  need towels @ bar
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
  
  bartender did not wash hands after using cash register
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  rearrange meats
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  marked as #40 by mistake
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
Nov 15, 2016 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls easily cleanable and light in color
  
  cover or seal wood wall at ice area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  last done in March, scheduled for ASAP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
  
  keep straws protected from contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  need to replace cover for ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  far end of bar
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  date containers after opening
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine exposure time table
  
  dish machine reading O ppm
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
  
  raw ground beef over hot dogs hot dogs are all precooked like lunchmeat

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.