El Catrin
835 W JEFFERSON BLVD, Dallas, TX 75208 · Dallas County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 | 17 | 5 |
| 2018 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Inspections
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Dec 29, 2023 Routine Score 89
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Handsink blocked by huge trash can , need small er size for hand sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
Ceiling tiles repair work not finished, shall close all openings
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
mold in ice machine needs to cleaned to sight
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
date mark items in display ( sweet cakes) for 7 days from opening
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
toxic spray bottle adjacent to sugar and vinegar
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jun 18, 2023 Routine Score 89
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Sep 2, 2022 Routine Score 84
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM NOT ONSITE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN REACH IN COOLERS WITHOUT DATE MARKS, PROVIDE DATE MARK FOR ALL PREPARED FOOD AFTER 24HRS.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
OBSERVED EXPOSED WALLS, FALLING COVE BASE,
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
REPLACE DAMAGED SEALS/GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES, GRIME ON FANS OF REACH IN COOLERS.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OBSERVED STEAK MEAT STORED ABOVE BREAD AND TORTILLAS IN REACH IN COOLER. STORE FOOD PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
OBSERVED ONIONS AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, STORE 6" MINIMUM OFF FLOOR.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
OBSERVED TWO MILK CONTAINERS STORED IN ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED ICE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Jan 12, 2021 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
WIPING CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Health permit posted
POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
LACK OF DATEMARKING
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
ITEMS STORED IN HAND SINK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HANDWASHING
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
PROVIDE FOR ALL NON ORIGINAL FOOD CONTAINERS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK WITH CUSTOMERS FOOD ITEMS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE FOR ALL
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI
PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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May 11, 2020 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store single-service item in original package
KEEP CONTAINERS PROTECTED
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SHRIMP 48*F STORED ON PREP TABLE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food, utensils & equip under other sources
FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED ON MOP SINK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
PROVIDE FOR ALL
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
PROVIDE FOR ALL IN COOLER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
EMPLOYEE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
LACK OF HANDWASHING
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
NO CURRENT RECORDS PROVIDED
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 24, 2019 Routine Score 81
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE REACH IN COOLER MISSING ONE IN KITCHEN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE MUST REGISTER BY 11/ 08/ 2019
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Number of Toilets and urinals
FECAL REMNANTS UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
SOAP NEEDED IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
KITCHEN WORKERS WORKING IN KITCHEN WITHOUT CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES REGISTER BY 11/ 08/ 2019
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
NO HAND WASH SIGNS IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD ( KITCHEN )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
SLICED FRUIT AND PICS NOT DATE MARKED
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
BEER BOTTLES STORED IN DRINK STATION CUSTOMER ICE BIN (ALSO ICE SCOOP LAYING IN ICE )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Apr 22, 2019 Routine Score 84
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
missing sanitizing solution sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Chlorine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
missing grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
expired RFSM certification must be have current FSM registered with the city
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 18, 2018 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held
dent cans and expired package food must be dispose to prevent cross contamination
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
food shelving is dusty with soils accumulations must be clean food shelving areas to protected from contamination
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
missing some thermometers inside RI cooler units front area must be have visible and working thermometers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 23, 2018 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Heating/ventilation: designed and installed
missing dripping oil receptacle using a plastic receptacle at floor level must be have the correct dripping oil receptacle lights not working must be repair lights inside vent hood
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
missing labeling in squeeze food containers must be have labeling all food containers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
missing food handler cards must be have food handler cards
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
missing date marking some food containers inside cooler units must be have date marking for public health control
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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.