El Rinconsito

3438 SAMUELL BLVD, Dallas, TX 75223 · Dallas County

213cited violations

52serious tier

18inspections

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	2	23	7
2022	2	14	3
2021	2	22	6
2020	2	21	8
2019	4	51	8
2018	3	45	11
2017	3	37	9

Inspections

Aug 26, 2023 Routine Score 66
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
  
  OBSERVED TWO LARGE CONTAINERS OF BEEF TONGUE COOLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE UNDER PREP TABLE ON BOTTOM SHELF. TEMP. OF PRODUCT WAS 126F. WHEN ASKED THEY SAID THEY LEAVE IT THERE FOR TWO HOURS BEFORE PLACING INSIDE WIC. PROPER COOLING METHODS SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED TO COOL DOWN PRODUCT FROM 135F-70F IN 2 HRS & THEN FROM 70F-41F IN ADDITIONAL 4 HRS BEFORE PLACING/ HOLDING 41F OR BELOW . DOCUMENT WITH LOG CHART & /OR STICKERS(TIME STAMPS).
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  OBSERVED DICED TOMATO, SALSA, QUAIL, ETC INSIDE RIC AT 55F. MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS 41F OR BELOW.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CONTAINER USED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR LEAK AT HAND SINK IN FRONT OF 3 COMP SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  SERVICE GREASE TRAP EVERY 90 DAYS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Responding correctly to the inspector#s questions as they relate to the specific food operation.
  
  CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE BASIC FOOD KNOWLEDGE ON COOLING PROCESS, PROPER HOLDING TEMPS, ETC. RECOMMEND THAT RAINING BE TAKEN AGAIN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES NOT MANAGER CERTIFIED. MAINTAIN ON FILE AT LOCATION TO PRESENT UPON INSPECTION
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
  
  DATE MARK ALL PRODUCT WITH A USE BY DATE NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST BLEACH SANITIZER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT OF 3 COMP SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE. OBSERVED HAND SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS NEXT TO COOK/PREP AREA
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD SHELF/ DAMAGE RACK SHELF LINERS REMOVE TAPE FROM EXTERIOR OF NEW RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR MALE DISH WASHER/ EMPLOYEE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  PROVIDE SANITIZER BUCKETS FOR ALL WORK/ SERVICE AREAS IN KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  COVER ALL FOOD INSIDE WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  STORE LARGE CLEAN UTENSILS W/ HANDLES FACING THE SAME DIRECTION . OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, & INSIDE WIC OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT/ DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. GASKETS OF ALL WIC/RIC/RIF UNITS OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION & BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS & CEILING THROUGHOUT BACK OF HOUSE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
  
  MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER DOOR CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable
  
  REPLACE UNAPPROVED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT BACK OF HOUSE
Feb 16, 2023 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Salsa 46'f, Tomato 46.7'f, Chicken 45.5'f. Keep at 41'f or lower.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean RIF, Shrimp not in container
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Date mark all RTE food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean below 3CS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean facilities as often as necessary.
  
  Take out boxes/trash regularly to avoid clutter
Aug 10, 2022 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean inside microwave
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Dispose items more than 7 days old (WIC).
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  No soap at hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Store in use utensils properly
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean shelves and inside RIF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Replace lights under vent hood
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Pump grease trap every 90 days and keep record
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Store food containers 6" off floor and cover food in WIC
Jan 12, 2022 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Tomatoes found at 45.1'f and potato in same cooler at 44.7'f
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Re-new RFSM
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Provide thermometers for all coolers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Store ice scoop with handel out of ice
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean drink cooler and 3CS handle
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Replace lights under vent hood
Jul 29, 2021 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Need probe thermometer for measuring cold food items
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Ice Maker
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Exterior cover of food equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  In walk in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Apr 4, 2021 Routine Score 79
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Observed cooked beef out of temperature. Must be maintained at 135 F/Higher.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Detail clean to remove food build-up.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  Spill kit/SOP for diarrhea vomit policy.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label all chemical spray bottles.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  September 2020.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  All cooked RTE foods must be datemarked with expiration date.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  Observed residential refrigerator, should be commercial grade(RIC).
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Properly store personal drink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Cutting board at prep table not in good repair.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Heavy build-up on walls behind fryer. Detail clean vent a hood filters.
Sep 14, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  missing lids or covers on food containers must be have lids and covers on all food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  a/c vents units dirty with grease and soils accumulations must be clean or replace filters to avoid cross contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe
  
  using recycle and thank you bags as food containers must be have approved containers to avoid chemical contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
  
  missing food handler cards on site must be have food handler cards on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  PIC must be repair all equipment inside kitchen area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  missing current grease trap ticket on site must be have current grease trap ticket on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
  
  missing employee health policies and procedures
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  missing food labels on food containers must be have food labels on all food containers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date marking on food containers must be have date marking on all food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  vent hood dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  floors, walls and ceiling dirty with soils accumulations, grease, spills and drippings must be clean to avoid cross contamination
Jan 13, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW CHICKEN OVER RTE FOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  AT HAND SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
  
  LABEL BULK BINS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE TORTILLAS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE MARK ITEMS STORED MARE THAN 24 HRS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  AT HAND SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN OUTSIDE OF MICROWAVE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  LABEL SANITIZE BUCKET
Jul 9, 2019 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use maintained dry
  
  wiping cloth place on prep area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  permit not displace
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  hand sink used for other purpose***storage of utensil
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  employee's need handlers certificate
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  in venthood replace light that are not lighting
Jul 3, 2019 Routine Score 74
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  IN WIC COOK FOOD ARE NOT COVERED
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  NO SANITIZING BUCKET AVAILABLE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  NO HANDLERS CERTIFICATE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
  
  NO HOT OR COOL WATER IN HAND SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  FOOD IN WIC NOT DATE MARK FOR THE CORRECT
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food/water Temperature measuring device -Numerical scale
  
  PROVIDED NOT WORKING THERMOMETER//HELP TO CALIBRATE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  NOT ON SITE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  PREP SURFACE ROUGH, ADVICE TO REPAR OR REPLACE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTH NO STORE IN SANITIZERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC AND KITCHEN AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
  
  THAWING FOOD SITTING AMONG DIRTY PLATE ON THREE COMPARTMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  DIRTY WIC FLOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash cans and designated storage areas
  
  TRASH OR DUPSTAND NOT COVERED, DIRTY SMILING WATER RUNNING OUT OF IT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  DIRTY CEILING IN WIC AND PREP ARE
Jun 24, 2019 Routine Score 67
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  food store in wic with no cover, meet store on the floor under dirty shelf without covering it.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  NO SANITIZING BUCKET AVAILABLE, WIPE CLOTH PLACE ON PREP SURFACE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cloth glove--use
  
  WASH HANDS AFTER REMOVING GLOVES BEFORE REPLACING WITH A NEW ONE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  NO FHC FOR EMPLOYEES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  RIF NEED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  FOOD STORE IN WIC WITHOUT DATE MARK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  NO THERMOMATER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  NOT AVAILABLE , ADVICE TO GET COPY FROM OFFICE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  NOT ACCESSIBLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  COFFEE OPEN AND PLACE ON SHELF..EMPLOYEE MILK IN WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTH PLACE ON PREP SURFACE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  FOOD IN WIC NOT COVERED, SOME ALREAD DECAYING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  BOTH WIC AND PREP FLOOR ALL DIRTY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  LIGH BULB IN PREP AREA NEED REPLACEMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  PREP AREA AND BESIDE SINK, CEILING NEED REPAIR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility
  
  TOILET SIT I WOMAN TOILET NEED REPAIR
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  LEAKAGE AAT HAND SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  POST HANDWASHING SIGN,LAST INSPECTION REPORT OPEN REQUEST.
Jan 8, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  CARNE ASADA 57
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  FOOD IN HANDSINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
Dec 29, 2018 Routine Score 64
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Observed personal food/drink throughout kitchen.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  shredded beef
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Replace damaged ceiling tiles. Repair leak at mop sink. Repair self-closing device at back door. Fill low spots near front of WIC. Gaps observed with standing water.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Clean and organize storage area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  Replace vegetable cutting surface.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
  
  Repair leaking toilet at men's restroom.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean shelving inside walk-in-cooler.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  beef/beans 84 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
Jun 18, 2018 Follow-up Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
  
  FOOD LEFT TO COOL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food, utensils & equip under other sources
  
  IMMERSION BLENDER STORED IN MOP SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
  
  KITCHEN CEILING TILES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  PORK ON PREP TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DESSERTS IN CUSTOMER SELF SERVE COOLER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
  
  DESSERTS IN CUSTOMER SELF SERVE COOLER, MARSHMALLOW LOLLIPOPS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  CHILE 47.9°F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  VENT HOOD COVERS, FRYER EXTERIOR, SODA SHELVING, FREEZER SHELVES, FREEZER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD
May 9, 2018 Routine Score 73
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  BEEF LEFT ON PREP TABLE 128.6°F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  WALL WITH FOOD SPLATTER, CEILING AIR VENTS, REACH-IN FREEZERS, VENT HOOD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  PROVIDE LIDS OR WRAP COVERS TO PREPARED FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ON SHELVES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  EMPLOYEES DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR ALL LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  WALL BORDERS PEELED OFF WALLS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  POST AT ALL HAND SINKS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  INSIDE ICE MAKER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER LACKED DATE MARKING; DESSERTS LACKED DATE MARKING AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION - COS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  LABEL SANITIZER BUCKET AND DETERGENT BUCKET
Oct 26, 2017 Follow-up Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  ceiling vents, inside freezers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  chile 10/11/17; chile enchiladas 10/19/17, chicharon 10/16/17
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  cloth under cutting boards
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  Employees that do not have a Food Service Manager certificate are required to have a food handlers card. FOOD HANDLERS CLASS.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  inside ice maker
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw beef patty over cooked chicken, raw chicken over cooked chicken, raw beef fajita over cooked chicken
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  sugar and salt bins
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  label deserts in display
Sep 15, 2017 Routine Score 70
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  unsanitary conditions- clean all food contact surfaces- deep clean
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  provide hand washing signs
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  all employees eating while preparing food in the kitchen upon entering establishment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover all food items
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  donning gloves without washing hands
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
  
  Label bulk containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  close all outer openings
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  no RFSM on duty during inspection
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  certify all staff
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean drains , floors, and walls
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  equipment improperly stored on floors
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair holes in walls
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  flies
Mar 23, 2017 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  provide grease trap trip tickets. second warning
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Licensed pest control applicator only
  
  Provide updated records on all pest controls
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  all moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  the wood under the mixer base should be removed ( use legs or rolling wheels )
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  date all cooked foods stored in the walk in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Missing the paper towels in both restrooms Missing paper towels at the hand sink across from cash register.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  the broken gaskets must be replaced or repaired . ( broken on the reach in prep cooler across from the stove) second warning
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Provide labels on all cooked food in the walk in cooler . second warning
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  Provide a thermometer for the deep freezer . second warning
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  All food should be six inches off the floor. ( sacks of flour , rice etc. ) second warning

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.