J & S Catfish
4831 S LANCASTER RD #A, Dallas, TX 75216 · 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 | 11 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 11 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 20 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 | 14 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Inspections
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Apr 13, 2023 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Label all bulk food grade containers (meal/ flour)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
grease trap must be serviced every 90 days
-
Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
degreaser stored by open food, store sep
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
no paper towel at hand sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
Rubber gasket on 2 door cooler observed not in good repair
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
observed flies through out the kitchen area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Drying Mops-air dry
hang wet mops to dry. Provide a mop rack/hook
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
no hot water at hand sink- restroom
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food handlers must have food handlers training- state approved
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean exterior of the reach in cooler (doors) observed dirty
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Provide RFSM
-
Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jul 1, 2021 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Hands wash procedures-without lathered fingers
LACK OF HAND WASHING
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food, utensils & equip under other sources
DISH WATER IN SINK WITH RAW SHRIMP
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
BOXES OF FRIES STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
TARTER SAUCE 78*F STORED ON TABLE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
PROVIDE FOR ALL INCLUDING RESTROOM
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 27, 2020 Routine Score 86
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
NO RECORDS PROVIDED
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
OBSERVED RIC LEAKING
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
PROVIDE ON BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
OPEN CASE OF DRINK STORED ON FLOOR
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
PROVIDE FOR ALL
-
Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOR ALL
-
Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON FOOD ITEMS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 19, 2018 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATEMARKING
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH HANGING FROM EMPLOYEE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
UNDRAINED ICE STORED IN IGLOO COOLERS: DISCONTINUE USE OF IGLOO COOLER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS (DISCARDED ALL)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
CLOSE GAP IN WALL
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness
PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Lockers to be used to store personal items
PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON PREP TABLE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
-
Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL ITEMS IN STORED PREP AREA
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
-
Jun 26, 2018 Routine Score 88
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN KITCHEN; PERSONAL DRINKS STORED ON MAKE REASY COOLER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
DISCONTINUE USE OF IGLOO MUST BE IN APPROVED SELF DRAINING BINS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN IN CUSTOMER VIEW
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
PROVIDE ON BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness
PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 8, 2017 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL ALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
FRIES STORED AT ROOM TEMP
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
LACK OF NSF APPROVDED REFRIGERATION: STORING OPEN FOODS IN BEVERAGE COOLER ONLY
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc
LACK OF HANDWASHING ALL EMPLOYEES : EMPLOYEE FAILED TO WASH HANDS AFTER COMING FROM OUTSIDE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
ICE AND FISH STORED IN STANDING WATER
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
BOXES OF FRIES STORED IN FRONT OF HANDSINK
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PICKLES AND TARTER SAUCE STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN ALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 13, 2017 Routine Score 94
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
flies were observed in the facility
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
replace or repair torn gaskets seals 9fish cooler)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
provide proper chemical bottles and label properly
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Nov 19, 2016 Routine Score 91
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
need proff of food handlers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
label chemical spray bottle- 3 comp sink not set up
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
need test strips for chlorine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
trash handsink
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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.