Salsa Verde

2950 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, TX 75220 · Dallas County

101cited violations

36serious 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

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2023	2	15	5
2022	1	6	2
2021	3	26	12
2020	3	29	10
2019	2	6	1
2018	2	13	5
2017	1	6	1

Inspections

Oct 26, 2023 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  Sanitizer bucket reads 0 ppm in wait station
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  observed wiping cloths not sitting in sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  observed permit not posted where visible to public
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  display current inspection report or signage
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  clean inside meat prep cooler next to walk in fridge
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  have spill kit or clean up procedures (written)
Mar 22, 2023 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed beef @ 44.6 F, 53.8 F, 59.9 F, 77.2 F, 60.8 F in WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean dirty can opener
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Observed leaks @ mop sink (hot knob) and @ prep sink on faucet
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Remove wet-cloths from under cutting boards
- 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)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  tighten hand wash sink near front counter
Apr 13, 2022 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed TCS foods stored in WIC at 47 Degrees F. Correct Immediately.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw beef stored next to shredded cheese in RIC.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cool TCS foods using other effective means
  
  Observed hot/cooked beef stored in a bus tub filled to rim in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Observed wet wiping cloths.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
  
  Observed light not working in WIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  Observed permits covered by stored sodas. [Not able to view]
Nov 17, 2021 Routine Score 95
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty can opener holder.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Observed broken floor tile.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  Health permit not posted.
Aug 9, 2021 Routine Score 77
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
  
  Observed beans in RIC 98.8 degrees F. Cool to 70 degrees before placing in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed nopales 53 degrees F, cheese 51 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Observed beef 112.6 degrees F, tripe 99 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw pork over RTE, raw beef over cilantro
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty scoop, buildup on can opener blade, dirty ice machine panel
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  Observed meat thawing in standing water and in box on prep table
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed onions on floor, container of radishes on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  Observed personal bags on food service items (to-go containers, paper food wrap)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Observed personal drinks on prep table
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed spray bottle top in hand sink. Use for hand washing only
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Observed no RFSM on site
Jun 22, 2021 Routine Score 71
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
  
  Observed food placed in WIC before sufficiently cooled (Observed fajita meat 79 degrees F).
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed ham 49 degrees F in WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw beef over drink, raw beef dripping onto cutting board with cooked beef.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Observed changing gloves between tasks without washing hands
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Observed chemical spray bottle with no label.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers--small diameter probe
  
  Provide probe thermometer
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
  
  Observed sanitizer in 3-comp sink <150 ppm Q.A.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed washing knife in hand sink.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Observed using towels under cutting boards
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
  
  set up 3-comp sink properly in order: Wash, rinse, sanitize. Observed washing in 2 compartments and skipping the rinse step before placing in sanitizer.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Observed no RFSM certificate on site.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  Observed fly tape hanging above food prep area in kitchen
Nov 24, 2020 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw beef over RTE. RTE foods under prep table contaminated by raw beef cutting.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Observed bucket <10 ppm Cl
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label spray bottle
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Observed shopping bag used as food-contact surface.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed food on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Bread exposed to splash from hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed cups used as scoops
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
  
  cool food on ice
Oct 22, 2020 Routine Score 75
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed cheese 52 degrees F, cheese and milanesa left out at ambient temperature with no time control.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  observed dirty can opener blade, dirty interior ice machine panel
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil
  
  Observed not washing hands/changing gloves between handling dirty object and cutting meat
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label spray bottles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  WIC completely packed. Meat in boxes that will not physically fit inside refrigeration units available.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  Observed hand sink physically blocked with items inside
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  Observed washing hands in 3-comp sink. Use hand sink only.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
  
  Observed fly tape above food prep area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Observed towels hanging above hand sink to dry. Must keep wiping towels in sanitizer bucket and store and launder properly after use.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Pork in box exposed to splash from mop sink. Washed cilantro not protected from people walking by.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. Under refrigeration
  
  Observed boxes of meat thawing in kitchen at ambient temperature
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed scoop handle in ice.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty floor and shelves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  Observed several personal drinks throughout next to and above food. Keep all personal items separate.
Mar 25, 2020 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Observed employee jackets in box of cut radishes
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty can opener blade and flour scoop.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label chemical spray bottle
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Obtain RFSM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed box of radishes on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed ice scoop handles in ice
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty RIC gasket
Sep 18, 2019 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
  
  Observed raw meat stored over cooked meat
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Observed plastic shopping bag used as food contact surface
- 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)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  Thaw under running water of in refrigeration.
Mar 28, 2019 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Provide test strips for sanitizer
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  Order new permit and post it.
Sep 30, 2018 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  INVERT MOP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Mar 14, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wiping cloths not stores in sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  no paper towels in handsink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  not on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  meath thawing on top of serrano peppers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  repair leaking faucet in front area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  label windex / spray containers with name
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  salsas and cilantro in aluminum only store at container level
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
  
  no sanitizer buckets set up
Jul 31, 2017 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  employees must use a designated hand wash sink to wash hands. they cannot utilize the three-compartment sink to wash hands
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  observed an employee fail to wash hands before donning a new pair of gloves.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  jalapeno peppers and limes stored on the floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  observed employee eating while at the serving line

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.