Hickory House Bbq

600 S RIVERFRONT BLVD #A, Dallas, TX 75207

128cited violations

45serious tier

15inspections

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	3
2022	3	30	9
2021	2	18	6
2020	2	19	10
2019	1	10	4
2018	3	19	5
2017	2	17	8

Inspections

Dec 23, 2023 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Machine vending--Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below) criteria
  
  DICED TOMATOES / CUT LETTUCE OBSERVED AT 57F- MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F/ BELOW
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  HOT FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 135F HOT FOOD ON SERVING LINE OBSERVED AT 120F /LOWER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  OBSERVED FOOD STAFF OBSERVED HANDING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK - COOK LINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  OBSERVED FLIES THROUGHOUT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Storage
  
  DO NOT STORE KNIFES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ALLOW CLEAN DISHES TO AIR DRY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
  
  INVERT SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ( TO GO CONTAINERS)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING ,FLOORS, AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPAIR M3 RIC - OBSERVED IN GOOD REPAIR REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMP SINK
Apr 30, 2023 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  fan covers inside wic observed with dust accumulation
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
- 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 Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  provide food handler certificates for all employees not manager certificate
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  dispose of mop water and hang mop when not in use
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
  
  remove black bag shelf liner under cutting boar prep table
Oct 26, 2022 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Provide cleaning for the WIC, ric, rif
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide date marking for all the foods in the coolers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  No towel allow to wrap the bacon
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  No towel allow under and containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Observed flies in the prep area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Fix/repair the damaged handle of RIC and RIF
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Observed raw chicken store next to sauce container
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Provide cleaning for the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Provide cover for all food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  Fix the broken tiles on the ceiling
Mar 31, 2022 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Provide cleaning for the prep area, coolers,
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Seal open gaps for the back doors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Provide cleaning for the entire kitchen
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Replace the damaged cutting board
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Provide cover for all food containers in the cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide date marking for all foods in the coole s
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw meat store next to cabbage raw eggs store next to coffee mate and ham
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  sausage 85'f, brisket 110'f
Mar 31, 2022 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Seal open gaps for the back doors
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Provide cover for all food containers in the cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Observed raw meat store next to cabbage raw eggs store next to coffee mate and ham
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide date marking for all foods in the coolers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Provide cleaning for the entire kitchen
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Replace the damaged cutting board
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  sausage 85'f, brisket 110'f
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Provide cleaning for the prep area, coolers
Sep 20, 2021 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Provide cover for the food containers in the cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  no towel, no paper towel allow under the togo cup
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  tomato 58'f, tomato 52'f
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  observed open cup of soda in the prep area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Provide cleaning for the wic, coolers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  observed side door is open
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw meat store next to lettuce raw eggs store next to rte
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide date marking for all foods in the WIC
Mar 30, 2021 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  provide date marking for all foods in wic, cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw meat store with produce raw chicken store with dressing
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the coolers,
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  fix the damaged handle of ric
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  no towel allow under the equipment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  the oven must be commercial approval
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
Aug 3, 2020 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  tomato 55'f, cheese 55'f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw chicken above milk and sausages
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the prep area, wic, coolers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking under the hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  PIC to ensure no unapproved indiv in food prep are
  
  employee who working with the food must have food handler card
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  provide date marking for all foods in coolers, wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  observed flies in the kitchen
Jan 28, 2020 Routine Score 76
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  raw egg 69'f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  observed cooke meat put directly on towel
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw eggs, raw meats above butter, bbq sauces
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the ref
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  provide date marking for all foods in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  observed employee eating candy in prep area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  no towel allow under the cutting board
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Aug 1, 2019 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RIBS @ 53 F HAM @ 54 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  FOOD DEBRIS ON CLEAN DISHES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxic according to manufacturer direction
  
  NO USE OF "RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY" PESTICIDES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM EXPIRED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  FLY IN WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED INSIDE OF SANITIZER SOLUTION
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  NO REUSE OF SOUR CREAM CONTAINER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN SHELF IN WALK IN COOLER
Dec 31, 2018 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw beef stored adjacent to raw eggs in the ric; raw chicken stored on the second shelf inside the ric
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Jun 13, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  utensil in hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
  
  set up sanitizer bucket
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  cheese 52° F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for RIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw chichen above raw meat raw meat and juice store together
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  all food in WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  keep side door close at time
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Jan 5, 2018 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  potato stored on floor
- 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)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  dust accumulation on dust cover
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  squeeze bottles
Jul 24, 2017 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  FLIES OBSERVED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, OTHER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Jan 17, 2017 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

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.