Micheladas Restaurant

2828 WEBB CHAPEL EXT, Dallas, TX 75220 · Dallas County

240cited violations

66serious tier

20inspections

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
2024	3	48	12
2023	2	20	7
2022	1	10	4
2021	3	39	9
2020	4	48	16
2019	3	37	9
2018	1	9	1
2017	2	17	5
2016	1	12	3

Inspections

Feb 2, 2024 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed WIC steak @ 45.5 F, WIC menudo @ 45.2 F, caldo @ 46.3 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Observed salsa @ 123.7 F and veggie soup @ 126.7 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Repair leak under bar 3-comp sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Repair all RICs and repair WIC observed to not hold temps @ 41 F or lower at all times
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Do not store items on hand wash sink. Keep accessible
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Repair rusted shelves in WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean behind and underneath equipment, exterior of equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned
  
  Maintain garbage disposal (dumpster) site clean and free of litter
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair walls and baseboards in kitchen
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
Jan 22, 2024 Routine Score 69
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed in WIC, Rice @ 44.8 F, pastor @ 45.1 F, raw beef @ 45.1 F, raw chicken @ 45.1 F, beans @ 44.7 F (refried), in RIC fajita @ 61.5 F, tripa @ 58.7 F, pastor @ 60.7 F, raw chicken @ 56.6 F, trompo @ 58 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Observed raw beef over RTE food, veggies, fries, observed raw eggs stored over cooked food in WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed mold inside ice machine and debris/food stains inside microwave, observed soiled knifes stored in RIC and on wall hangers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  after handling raw food (fish)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Repair leak under 3-comp sink @ bar
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Provide Food Manager on site during all hours of operation
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  not 3-comp sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Repair RICs observed not to hold temps @ 41 F or lower in kitchen and taco area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Repair damaged/torn gaskets on RIC/WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Store food container in WIC under rusted shelfs with protective covering
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  molcajetes, knifes in kitchen and taco area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean exterior of equipment when contamination occurs or if dirty/soiled, clean dirty venthood and RIC/WIC gaskets, remove tape covering on storage shelves in kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Solid waste to be discarded in approved landfill
  
  Maintain garbage container site clean and free of litter/debris
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair baseboards and walls in hallway
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Post 'choking poster' sign for public view
Jan 11, 2024 Routine Score 67
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed WIC steak @ 44.5 F, Beef WIC @ 44.2 F, menudo meat @ 44 F, pastor @ 46.4 F in RIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
  
  Rapidly reheat birria in taqueria area to 165 F before placing in hot holding. Observed @ 91 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Do not storer raw eggs over RTE food and raw steak over jimaca juice in WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed inside of microwave dirty with food debris/accumulation and moldy soda nozzles @ fountain machine. Clean inside dirty RIF/RIC/WIC (food debris and loose liquids)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping
  
  Provide shellstock tags for oysters dating back 90 days. Only three tags observed on site.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  Provide food thermometer and a thermometer in RIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Replace rusted storage shelves in WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
  
  Observed food employee with loose jewelry on wrists
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Keep bucket of chips 6 inches off floor, keep bucket of meat 6 inches off floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  molcajete
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
  
  Separate cut veggies & fruits stored together in same container
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Deep clean kitchen (exterior of equipment, counter/shleves), clean dirty RIF/RIC/WIC gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Repair light under venthood
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Refuse/recyclables area maintained in good repair
  
  Clean and maintain garbage container (dumpster outside) free of debris and litter
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair broken floor tile, walls, baseboards, and loose faucet @ bar
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Post 'choking poster' sign up for public view
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Premises
  
  Repair urinals in men's restroom
Oct 21, 2023 Routine Score 78
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Walk in cooler not cooling properly- door has no gaskets
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Observed dirty panel inside ice machine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Sanitizer bucket not set up
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: do not mix shellstock
  
  Shell tags for oysters not on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Observed prepared foods without date markings
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Observed cooler (white cooler) without thermometer.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
  
  Displayed food permit does not have proper CC code
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed hand sink with lemons (bar hand sink)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  Observed dirty bar shelves where glasses are stored. Observed salt/tajin in cooler doors. Stagnant water in reach in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Current inspection report not displayed or signage stating it's available.
Feb 17, 2023 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed clamato bottle (opened) in RIC @ 47.7 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  (9) Observed employee preparing oysters on soiled food-contact surface (push cart) with food debris/accumulation
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  Observed employee cut open RTE oysters with bare hands
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Leak under 3-comp sink behind bar and leaking faucet in women's restroom
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  ConsumerHealthRFSMandTemp.Dallascityhall.com
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Observed cockroach crawling on dish machine and gnats in back corner of kitchen behind WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Observed ice build-up on food packages in RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed ice scoop handle at bar touching ice directly, keep handle upright
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
Apr 13, 2022 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed salsa in WIC held at 55 Degrees F. Observed cooked beef in RIC stored at 49 Degrees F.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Observed salsa held at 110 Degrees F. Observed barbacoa held at 119 Degrees F.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw shrimp stored over shredded cheese in RIC.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty soda gun at bar. Observed dirty ice machine in kitchen.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM expired. Call 214-670-8083 for renewal.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed handwash sink at bar used for storage.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Observed gaps at back door.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed ice scoop handle touching ice.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty gaskets at RIC in bar. Observed dirty vent hood filters.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  Store all personal items in appropriate place.
Nov 2, 2021 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Observed raw shrimp stored over a sauce in RIC.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  Dish machine sanitizer observed at 0 ppm Cl. Bottle empty.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  All coolers/freezers need easily viewable thermometers.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed handsink used for other purposes. Holding equipment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Observed gaps in door at top, bottom, and handle.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Food not in use must be covered, walk-in-cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Replace broken trashcan, by the side door in kitchen.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean inside coolers and gaskets in kitchen and bar.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair holes in the wall near side door.
Sep 26, 2021 Routine Score 67
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  Flies observed throughout. Roaches observed at dishwash area.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
  
  Repair water pressure to women's restroom.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  Observed employee just rinse vegetable dishes without sanitizing.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Restricted use pesticides
  
  RAID not approved for food service areas.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
  
  Properly set-up sink with wash, rinse, and sanitize.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Detail clean the entire kitchen area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair damaged wall in hallway. Repair leak at handwash sink. Replace missing floor tiles.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Rusty shelves observed in WIC.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
  
  Do not reheat beef in food warmer.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
  
  drink dispensers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Employee beverage stored above prep table.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  vent hood
Feb 10, 2021 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw shrimp with cooked raw shrimp, raw chicken over cooked pork, raw beef over vegetable and drinks.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Observed bucket <100 Q.A.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Observed improperly labeled sanitizer bucket, chemical spray bottle not labeled
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Observed salt uncovered
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed ladles in food stored in RIC.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Observed contact paper used as shelf liner, duct tape on ice machine lid
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed buildup on cooking equipment (non-food-contact)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Receptacles prevent debris, insect, rodents, allow for cleaning
  
  Observed trash littered around dumpster
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  Cover trash in womens restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  provide hand wash signs
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  observed wiping cloths left on prep tables
Aug 19, 2020 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed opened clamato kept at ambient temperature
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw red meat over RTE food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands between raw and RTE foods
  
  Observed transition from handling raw meat to cooking shrimp without washing hands or changing gloves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Remove dead/trapped pests
  
  Observed cockroach nymph in hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed food on floor in WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Do not use cups as scoops.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair baseboards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Plumbing design, construction, and installation
  
  Observed broken toilet tank cover patched with duct tape.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
Jul 20, 2020 Routine Score 74
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Observed moldy cheese
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw shrimp over RTE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Observed dish machine 0 ppm Chlorine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  Do not touch RTE food with bare hands.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label all spray bottles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
  
  Cool food in smaller portions on ice, lightly covered.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Provide thermometers in all coolers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Do not use hand sink for washing dishes. Use for hand washing only.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Cover food in coolers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Repair ice machine lid.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty shelves, dirty outsides of food containers, dirty walls/floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  dump mop water when finished mopping
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Refuse/recyclables area maintained in good repair
  
  Observed excessive trash in outdoor area outside of dumpster.
Jan 23, 2020 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Observed bean soup 103 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw shrimp in container with cooked shrimp
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
  
  Observed hand sink at bar with no cold water
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - allow convenient
  
  Do not block hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  Observed fish at ambient temperature
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Observed cracked and damaged plate
Jan 13, 2020 Routine Score 62
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed diced onions 54 degrees F. Unit was 47 degrees F.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Observed beef 89 degrees F and 80.4 degrees F.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  Observed raw chicken over raw beef.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
  
  Observed sanitizer bucket <150 ppm.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label spray bottles.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
  
  insufficient hot water.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
  
  Observed rice cooling in large portion at ambient temperature.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
  
  Observed inconsistent date marking
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Observed several missing thermometers.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Shellfish tags kept for 90 days: record keeping
  
  Keep shell stock tags on site for 90 days past harvest date.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  No soap at hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  Observed duct tape used throughout kitchen. Must be easily cleanable.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Provide pest control records.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  Observed employee in kitchen without hair restraint.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Observed open containers in WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed using cups as scoops.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty throughout kitchen.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
  
  Oserbed garbage overflowing from dumpster, litter around dumpster, and grease spilled from barrel.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair floor tiles, seal sinks to wall.
Jul 3, 2019 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans
  
  Place food in smaller shallow containers to cool more rapidly.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
  
  Observed raw meat and seafood over vegetables and RTE foods.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Provide thermometers inside all coolers and stem thermometer for food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover food while cooling
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Repair ice machine and WIC gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair floor and ceiling tiles.
Jul 2, 2019 Routine Score 59
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Machine vending--Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below) criteria
  
  Observed juice opened and stored at room temperature. Label says "refrigerate after opening*
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Observed rotten tomato. Debris floating in drink mixer.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
  
  Dishes sanitized at <10ppm chlorine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Wash hands before donning gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  Observed touching cut onions with bare hands.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  Provide air gap for ice machine drainage.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  No food handler certificates.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
  
  No date marking observed
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Provide thermometers in all coolers. Provide stem thermometer.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed dishes in hand sink.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Do not use shopping bag as food contact surface.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed excessive flies in establishment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Cover food in coolers. Cover black pepper while in storage behind bar.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Invert clean dishes
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Standing water observed on floor. Clean floors, walls, shelves throughout kitchen. Clean bottom of RIC. Clean top of dish machine.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair broken floor and ceiling tiles. Keep attic closed.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  Provide covered trash in womens restroom.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Provide hand wash signage at all hand sinks including restrooms.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
  
  Observed raw meat and seafood over vegetables and RTE foods.
Jan 15, 2019 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  broken ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
  
  cover all foods inside the wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Jul 8, 2018 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Nov 30, 2017 Routine Score 80
- 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
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  open top reach in cooler not under 45
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
  
  no date marking on all prepared food
- 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)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  need test strips for chlorine (dishmachine) and quatenary test strips for bar sinks
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  HACCP-Method for monitoring & controlling
  
  HACCP method is needed for ceviche menu item
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  repair or replace reach in cooler with open top on prep station
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  hot steam table not at 135
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  clean bar straws container holder
May 8, 2017 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  reach in cooler needs repairs;
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  dusty fan covers inside the walk in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  separate raw chicken from raw seafood in the reach in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking pipe under the 3-compartment sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  clean the ice machine thoroughly
Nov 9, 2016 Routine Score 77
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
  
  raw eggs left out on the counter. measured temperature at 75 degrees F. employee abruptly discarded the eggs
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  raw eggs stored on the third shelf above cooked foods in walk incooler;
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  carrots stored on the floor of the walk in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leak at hand sink next to the three compartment sink in the food prep area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  ice scoop must be inside the ice machine with the handle upright
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
  
  date mark all potentially hazardous foods
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  repair the shelves of the coolers in the food prep area.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  no paper towels at the hand sink inside the taqueria
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  flies observed in the food prep area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  The registered food service manager must be present at all times
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean dirty fan covers inside the cooler in the bar area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  all employees that work directly with food must obtain a valid food handler card

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.