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Chicken Express

6124 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, TX 75209 · Dallas County

78cited violations
21serious 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
20241102
2023193
20222123
2021284
2020262
20192204
20182111
2017222

Inspections

  1. Jan 12, 2024 Routine Score 83
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      properly store personal drinks ( observed at food prep area )

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Pesticides applications/ hazard to employees

      Raid is not allowed fr commercial establishments

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      red/ black substance found inside handsink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food, utensils & equip under other sources

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      repair continental RIC - running high

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

      label bulk ingredients bins ( spicy seasoning)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      detail / clean all floor drains to remove build up

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      provide chlorine test strips

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      no RFSM on site at time of inspection

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      no current food handlers training certificates

  2. May 23, 2023 Routine Score 84
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      Observed mashed potatoes @ 117 F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

      for chicken tenders observed @ 124 F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      observed dirty can opener. deep clean.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      provide test strips for 3-compartment sink sanitizer

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Observed personal food stored above food in RIH

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean dirty WIC doors, gaskets, A/C vents

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned

      maintain garbage disposal area site clean of debris. Observed area to be cover with litter

  3. Nov 17, 2022 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Clean inside dirty microwave, clean mold from inside ice machine, observed food debris on can opener

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      Label all non-original toxic chemical containers with common name of chemical used

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean dusty A/C vents in WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

      Clean area around grease box waste

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      tighten faucet on handsink in dish pit area, repair small leak on faucet outlet

  4. Apr 19, 2022 Routine Score 91
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Observed dirty ice dispenser at drink machine.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

      Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      Observed gaps at back door.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines

      Observed water leaking onto tea jugs in RIC.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Observed dirty fan cover in RIC.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      Observed handwash sink at restrooms missing handwash signage.

  5. Nov 18, 2021 Routine Score 91
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Observed dirty ice dispenser and soda nozzles. Observed dirty WIC door. Observed dirty microwave.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      Observed chemical spray bottle without a label.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

      Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      Need handwash signage at handwash sinks and restrooms.

  6. May 5, 2021 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling for original container

      Observed label peeled off of chemical spray bottle

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      Observed scrubber in hand sink. Use for hand washing only.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      Observed corn nugget 119 degrees F. Maintain 135 degrees or keep time record.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Register Manager Certificate with the City of Dallas.

  7. Oct 27, 2020 Routine Score 92
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      dirty can opener blade

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      Label sanitizer bucket

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Observed 6 drinks throughout food prep area.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      Observed broken light shield.

  8. Mar 24, 2020 Routine Score 97
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      Observed items in hand sink. Use for handwashing only.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      Provide hand wash sign at hand sink

  9. Oct 2, 2019 Routine Score 82
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Observed cole slaw in RIC at 45 degrees F. Cooler was 50 degrees F.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Observed buildup on can opener blade.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items stored above food/utensils

      Observed spray on top of shortening

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Obtain Food Manager certificate and register with City of Dallas

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      Obtain food handler cards for all employees.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

      Date mark for 7 days (TCS food)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean ice buildup in WIF

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Unnecessary articles prohibited

      Separate personal items from food for restaurant

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks.

  10. Apr 29, 2019 Routine Score 83
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Clean and sanitize shelves inside WIC

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      No certified food manager - RFSM certificate with the City of Dallas

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      All food handlers must be properly trained in food safety and obtain food handler certificates.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food thermometers provided and accessible

      Provide thermometers inside WIC and RIC

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      Do not use hand sinks as dump sinks.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Food employee observed drinking over food prep area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Store wet wiping towels in sanitizing solution when not used.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

      Clean air vents to remove dust build-up

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Reuse of single service articles

      Do not re-use foil containers - must only use once.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Repair leak at mop sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      Keep ice machine door closed (close to window)

  11. Oct 7, 2018 Routine Score 89
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CAN OPENER BLADE WITH FOOD PARTICLES. MUST BE WASHED AND SANITIZED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS/RFSM/AND SOPS FOR BODILY SPILLS CLEAN UP

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS/RFSM/AND SOPS FOR BODILY SPILLS CLEAN UP

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      BOX OF PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR WIF. MUST BE STORED 6 IN ABOVE FLOOR

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

      ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE. MUST BE STORED PROPERLY WITH HANDLE UP

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

      COVING TILE MISSING NEXT TO WIC. MUST BE SEALED

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

  12. Mar 30, 2018 Routine Score 93
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site

    • 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 Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      jalapeno in handsink

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Obtain City of Dallas registered food service manager certificate, at least one employee needs to have it that is on site at all times

  13. Aug 17, 2017 Routine Score 97
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      observed mold in ice machine

  14. Mar 13, 2017 Routine Score 97
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

      0 ppm quat

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.