Shinsei Restaurant

7713 INWOOD RD, Dallas, TX 75209 · Dallas County

87cited violations

23serious tier

13inspections

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	1	9	3
2023	1	10	3
2022	1	7	2
2021	2	12	6
2020	2	10	1
2019	2	20	3
2018	2	11	2
2017	2	8	3

Inspections

Jan 13, 2024 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  detail clean the floors throughout (cookline)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
  
  must use time as a public control- cooked food stored out of temperature (crab/chicken/fried rice)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  label all food squeeze bottles- common name
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  in service utensils stored inside of bulk ingredients
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  green shelving inside walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace blown out light vent/ system
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  wall observed not in good repair/ fry station, low spots observed in the floor/ dish area, repair small leak at drain under 3 comp. sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Wash hands after all other activities
  
  food staff must wash hands after every contamination (ie leave work station/ wash hands)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  Hot water not reaching 180F
Apr 22, 2023 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed diced tomatoe @ 47.8 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  observed employee grab ice in ice machine with bare hands
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  do not thaw food inside hand wash sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Remove absorbent cloth from inside sushi rice containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  repair plastic strip on exterior of ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Repair light under venthood
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  do not reuse single-use ramakin as dry-ingredient scoop
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Provide cover for fruit @ bar counter, for uncovered straws too
Aug 12, 2022 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  No sanitizing utensil after wash and rinse. Observed employee not sanitize knife after rinse
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Repair major leak under 3-compartment sink in dish pit area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Do not wash utensils at handsink. Observed employee rinsing knife in handsink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Food on floor in WIF. Keep 6' inch off floor
- 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)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean dirt WIF floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Repair light under venthood
Dec 7, 2021 Routine Score 95
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty ice machine, upstairs. Observed dirty soda nozzles at main bar.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Replace light shield in dry storage near walk-in-cooler(WIC).
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair WIF[walk-in-freezer] door.
May 10, 2021 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw beef and ginger on same cutting board
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed heavy buildup on can opener blade
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Obsrerved handling raw meat and garbage and changing gloves without washing
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Restricted use pesticides
  
  Observed Raid. Not allowed in food establishments.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Observed backflow device on dish machine leaking
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed fish and spoon in hand sink. Use for hand washing only
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food, utensils & equip under other sources
  
  Observed personal items (phones, backpacks, hat) on prep table, food storage shelf, and clean dishes shelf.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed tongs hanging on stove handles, cup used as scoop in diced vegetables.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Heating/ventilation: designed and installed
  
  Observed vent covers coming detached in dish area.
Nov 18, 2020 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF
  
  Observed sauce placed in WIC while hot
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  Observed hand sink blocked
- 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)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Observed dish machine leaking
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Replace missing light shields
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair 3-comp sink seal underneath.
Apr 29, 2020 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  Observed crab thawing at ambient temperature
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed handle in food, using cup as scoop
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Observed missing light shield, light not working
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Observed damaged ceiling tile
Nov 21, 2019 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed tofu 59 degrees F, broccolini 52 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw shrimp over avocados
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  label chemical spray bottles.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  Provide sanitizer test strips
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Observed foil used as shelf liner. Must be durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
  
  Observed wiping cloth under cutting board.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Observed wall dirty in dish area.
- 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
  
  Observed cup used as scoop. Some scoop handles in contact with dry ingredients.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Observed missing light shields in dish area and main prep area.
Apr 30, 2019 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Oct 5, 2018 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  can opener blade with food particles must be washed & sanitized
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  use date marking missing in food items must be mark dated
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  employees on cool line without hair nets must wear hair restraints
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  squeeze bottles not labeled must be labeled
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  must provide trash with lid on restroom
Mar 28, 2018 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (
  
  establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls easily cleanable and light in color
  
  clean walls under vent hood
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  set sanitizer bucket six inches off the floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean
Aug 10, 2017 Routine Score 98
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide sanitizer test strip
Feb 22, 2017 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  no towel allow to wrap the food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw eggs, mushroom raw meat store together
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  provide date marking for all food in rif
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  seal open gaps for the back door
- 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
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
  
  set up sanitizer bucket

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.