Big Mama's Chicken & Waffles

9810 FOREST LN, Dallas, TX 75243

109cited violations

28serious 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	3	1
2022	2	25	7
2021	2	12	5
2020	2	10	2
2019	2	17	3
2018	2	19	6
2017	2	14	4
2016	1	9	0

Inspections

Dec 7, 2023 Routine Score 100
Jun 7, 2023 Routine Score 95
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  Sanitizer bucket below 150 ppm Quat.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Invert to go containers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean dust above utensil shelf and prep areas.
Dec 8, 2022 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Must wash hands before donning new gloves.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label all chemical bottles.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM for manager on duty.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Cannot store food in the WIF on the floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label all bulk containers.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Cannot use for other purposes.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
  
  Need QAC (Quaternary Ammonium Concentration) test strips.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  Cannot have utensil handles touching food.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  0 ppm chlorine concentration at 3 comp sink.
Nov 7, 2022 Routine Score 73
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Chicken leg 129.5 and chicken thigh 127.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Expired potato salad.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
  
  Did not see employee sanitize pans after washing.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Cannot have drain of dirty water leaking into hand sink. Cannot use hand sink for any other purposes than hand washing.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Cannot store food on the floor, must stay in sanitizer.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Cannot store food on the floor, must be 6 inches off the floor.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label all chemical bottles.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  No thermometer in RIC.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  No food handler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
  
  Cannot store clean trays on dirty greasy shelves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean shelves, dust off the ceiling, WIC, WIC floors, and walls.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Need light shield.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Broken tile.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Need hand washing sign.
Dec 14, 2021 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  chicken wing 125 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
  
  dumpster area needs to be thoroughly cleaned
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Jun 24, 2021 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
  
  set up as follows: wash, rinse, and sanitize
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  hole in the ceiling
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw fish stored in a container below a container of raw chicken inside the walk in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  waffle maker needs to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
Dec 10, 2020 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  three comp sink measured at 10 ppm of chlorine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  rusty shelves/racks inside the walk in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler
May 4, 2020 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  seal the gaps at the back door
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  observed a bucket being washed inside the designated hand wash sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler
Oct 3, 2019 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  expired permit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
  
  raw chicken improperly thawed in the 3-compartment sink without cold running water
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  replenish every hand soap dispenser
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  heavy dust accumulation on the fan covers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  observed an employee eating food while preparing/serving food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
  
  warewash sanitizer measured at 10 ppm-must be at 50 ppm
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  chicken measured at 105 degrees F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  holes/openings in the ceiling tiles
Apr 2, 2019 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  NO CARDBOARD LINER ALLOWED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  REPLACE WORN GASKET FROM BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  FINAL NOTICE! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS ALSO NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX 75238 AFTER YOU PROVIDE PROOF OF PASSING THE EXAM FROM AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/Admin1/ApplyforaPermit/Pages/FoodServiceMgr.aspx
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY CHEMICAL ABOVE SINK AND FREEZER
Oct 17, 2018 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH GLOVES AND ATTEMPT CONTINUE TO USE IT. INSTRUCT EMPLOYEE TO CHANGE GLOVES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" UP
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC: Cooked and served, within 4 hours, exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded 4 hours
  
  MARK CHICKEN BREAST WITH TIME AS INSTRUCTED ABOVE. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO LABEL THE PRODUCTS WITH 4 HOURS LIMIT EVEN IT WAS JUST COOKED 30 MINUTES AGO WHEN YOU ARE USING TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Plumbing System Construction
  
  RE-DIRECT AC DRAIN LINE AWAY FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH BIGGER WEATHER STRIP
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN DUSTY WALL AND CEILING
Apr 4, 2018 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  WING 122'F, BREAST 126'F , 130'F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage, prohibited areas in toilet rooms
  
  NO FOOD EQUIPMENT IN HAND SINK ALLOWED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN DUSTY AIR VENTS FROM CEILING , VENT HOOD, REMOVE ICE FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR, REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY CHEMICAL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER AT 50 PPM. TESTED AT 0 PPM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  First Aid
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  FLOUR???
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: http://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/restaurantandbar/Pages/restaurant_food_mgrs.aspx
Oct 4, 2017 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
Jun 10, 2017 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  food storage shelf contains debris
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  chicken wash at 70'f , mintain at 91'f
Dec 19, 2016 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  MOLD GROWING ON WINDOW SILLS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids
  
  DOORS OPEN SURROUNDING TRASH
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Toilet tissue, availability

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.