Iron Cactus Mexican Mar
1520 MAIN ST 1ST F, Dallas, TX 75201 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 12 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
Inspections
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Oct 10, 2019 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cubed chicken at 85.6 degrees on the counter without refrigeraiton
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
Wash hands after handling dirty dishes
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw fish defrosting in one sink, with roasted peppers in the same set of sinks
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
Beard nets missing
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 25, 2019 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean can opener blade.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Unnecessary articles prohibited
Repair or remove broken ice machine.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
dish wash employee
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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
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
walk-in-cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
ice scoop
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
seasonings
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria
Shrimp was thawing in standing water.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 6, 2018 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
expired milk (2)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dusty fan cover
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
dirty microwave and ice machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 14, 2018 Routine Score 96
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
dirty microwave
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
dusty fan covers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 6, 2017 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
broken gaskets
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
ice build up in freezer cooling unit above food
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
dirty ice machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 21, 2017 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities
clean fans in coolers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
OTHER VIOLATIONS
provide 1' inch air gap at floor sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment has cracks and corners
replace chipped lids
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace light bulbs
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 24, 2016 Routine Score 86
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
handwashing sink used as dump sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
utensil handle on cole slaw
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
label all spray bottles
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
open drink on food prep surface
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
not washing hands before donning new gloves
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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 raw salmon in drawer cooler / liquid eggs above rte items in RIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cutting surfaces.
replace "fuzzy cutting board in bars"
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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.