Sam's Grill & Seafood

1607 REGAL ROW, Dallas, TX 75247 · Dallas County

98cited violations

35serious 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
2022	1	6	3
2021	2	18	6
2020	2	2	0
2019	3	27	10
2018	2	21	6
2017	2	15	6
2016	1	9	4

Inspections

Jul 25, 2022 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  observed raw eggs store next to tortilla and salad
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  rice 120'f, beef 118'f
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Provide grease trap cleaning
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide date marking for all foods in wic
Dec 8, 2021 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Provide grease trap cleaning for every 3 months
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  Provide pest control record
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Last warning will issue the citation if repeat violation
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  flour bins block the hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  Rice 11-29
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Keep all food cans above floor 6 ins
Jun 1, 2021 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  sanitizer sink: 0 ppm quat
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  provide date marking for all left over food (meats, potato)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  observed towel in the hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  observed standing water on the floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  provide grease trap tick
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Last warning will issue citation if repeat violation
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  beef 108'f
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  keep all boxes above floor 6 ins
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw meat store next to cooked meat
Nov 11, 2020 Routine Score 99
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  seal open gaps for front door
May 20, 2020 Routine Score 99
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  seal open gaps for the front door
Dec 6, 2019 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw meat, seafood, store next to tortilla raw eggs store next to cole slaw
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the prep area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  all foods in wic
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  ice machine is broken
- 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 all oil box above floor 6 ins
Nov 5, 2019 Routine Score 76
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  egg: 105'f, rice 64'f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  tortila
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  observed home depot bucket use as food container
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw chicken store next to lettuce
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  500 ppm quat
- 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
  
  all foods in wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  provide cover for food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  in wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  keep all pots above floor 6 ins
Jun 28, 2019 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Oct 16, 2018 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Empty light socket unshielded under Western vent hood. Two light bulbs not functioning under Eastern Vent hood.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Raw shell eggs in walk in cooler stored on shelf above ready to eat cole slaw.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Bulk storage containers not labeled. Foods stored in walk in cooler not clearly identified with contents.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Panels loose on icemaker. Multiple panels on other equipment missing or dislodged.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  Multiple ceiling tiles missing and/or displaced. Exposed wiring in walk in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Foods stored in walk in cooler not date marked.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  Registered Food Service Manager Certificate posted is expired and not issued by the City of Dallas. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083 Requirements are: -Photo ID -Evidence of successful completion of a Registered Food Service Manager course approved by the State of Texas Department of Health or a nationally recognized sanitarian foundations (ANSI or NSF). -$30.00 per year (Check, Credit Card, or Money Order) It is advised to call ahead on day of visit to verify above information. Please note the offices close from12:00pm to 1:00pm.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  Isopropyl alcohol over ready to eat candy pops. Hand soap and baby wipes stored over other ready to eat candy. Incense over instant soup. Comet cleaner above napkins.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  Ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Temperature Measuring- accurate +/- 2'F
  
  Thermometer for walk in cooler indicates internal temperature of 36°F Actual temperature was 45.8°F (or less)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Moist mop cloths stored on working kitchen surfaces. When not actively in use in employee's hands moist mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Ice scoop stored in ice such that handle in contact with food ice.
Apr 5, 2018 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  all drinks must above floor 6ins
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items stored above food/utensils
  
  bleach next to ore
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  all food in WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  more than 200 ppm in sanitizer bucket
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leaking at hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  lettuce 50° F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  heists RFSM with city of Dallas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  damaged tiles on the ceiling
Oct 16, 2017 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  No towel allow under the food containers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  sanitizer bucket: 0 Ppm chlorine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide sanitizer test Strip
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  all oil boxes must above floor 6ins
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  fish, squid
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Register RFSM with city of Dallas
Apr 11, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR FAUCET LEAK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se
  
  SANITIZE AFTER CLEANING
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW MEAT STORED OVER MASECA IN WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
Oct 18, 2016 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  RUST INSIDE ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  PREVENT AC LEAK FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN. LEAK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER CONTAMINATING FOOD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR FAUCET LEAK

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.