Chicken Express
6124 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, TX 75209 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 12 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 20 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Inspections
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Jan 12, 2024 Routine Score 83
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
properly store personal drinks ( observed at food prep area )
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Pesticides applications/ hazard to employees
Raid is not allowed fr commercial establishments
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
red/ black substance found inside handsink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food, utensils & equip under other sources
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair continental RIC - running high
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
label bulk ingredients bins ( spicy seasoning)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
detail / clean all floor drains to remove build up
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide chlorine test strips
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on site at time of inspection
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
no current food handlers training certificates
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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May 23, 2023 Routine Score 84
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed mashed potatoes @ 117 F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
for chicken tenders observed @ 124 F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
observed dirty can opener. deep clean.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
provide test strips for 3-compartment sink sanitizer
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed personal food stored above food in RIH
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean dirty WIC doors, gaskets, A/C vents
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Nov 17, 2022 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside dirty microwave, clean mold from inside ice machine, observed food debris on can opener
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label all non-original toxic chemical containers with common name of chemical used
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dusty A/C vents in WIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
Clean area around grease box waste
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 19, 2022 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice dispenser at drink machine.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Observed gaps at back door.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines
Observed water leaking onto tea jugs in RIC.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty fan cover in RIC.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Observed handwash sink at restrooms missing handwash signage.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Nov 18, 2021 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice dispenser and soda nozzles. Observed dirty WIC door. Observed dirty microwave.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed chemical spray bottle without a label.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Need handwash signage at handwash sinks and restrooms.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 5, 2021 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling for original container
Observed label peeled off of chemical spray bottle
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed scrubber in hand sink. Use for hand washing only.
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Register Manager Certificate with the City of Dallas.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 27, 2020 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
dirty can opener blade
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label sanitizer bucket
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed 6 drinks throughout food prep area.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
Observed broken light shield.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 24, 2020 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Observed items in hand sink. Use for handwashing only.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Provide hand wash sign at hand sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Oct 2, 2019 Routine Score 82
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cole slaw in RIC at 45 degrees F. Cooler was 50 degrees F.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Observed buildup on can opener blade.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Observed spray on top of shortening
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Obtain Food Manager certificate and register with City of Dallas
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Obtain food handler cards for all employees.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
Date mark for 7 days (TCS food)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean ice buildup in WIF
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Unnecessary articles prohibited
Separate personal items from food for restaurant
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 29, 2019 Routine Score 83
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean and sanitize shelves inside WIC
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
No certified food manager - RFSM certificate with the City of Dallas
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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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide thermometers inside WIC and RIC
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Do not use hand sinks as dump sinks.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Food employee observed drinking over food prep area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wet wiping towels in sanitizing solution when not used.
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Reuse of single service articles
Do not re-use foil containers - must only use once.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leak at mop sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
Keep ice machine door closed (close to window)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 7, 2018 Routine Score 89
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CAN OPENER BLADE WITH FOOD PARTICLES. MUST BE WASHED AND SANITIZED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS/RFSM/AND SOPS FOR BODILY SPILLS CLEAN UP
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS/RFSM/AND SOPS FOR BODILY SPILLS CLEAN UP
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE. MUST BE STORED PROPERLY WITH HANDLE UP
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
COVING TILE MISSING NEXT TO WIC. MUST BE SEALED
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 30, 2018 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
jalapeno in handsink
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Aug 17, 2017 Routine Score 97
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
observed mold in ice machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 13, 2017 Routine Score 97
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
0 ppm quat
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Serious
Priority (3 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.