Phatt Matt's

2451 W LEDBETTER DR STE #A, Dallas, TX 75233 · Dallas County

139cited violations

34serious 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	19	5
2022	2	15	3
2021	2	21	4
2020	2	17	4
2019	2	12	0
2018	2	25	6
2017	3	30	12

Inspections

Dec 7, 2023 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw chicken wings stored above produce; arrange properly to prevent cross contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  sanitizer at 200+PPM for chlorine, have at 50-100PPM.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  missing grease trap tickets.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  CFM not onsite.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide thermometer for freezers.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  provide soap at handsink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  clean grease build up on stove and fryer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean grease off walls and floors.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  clean vents and filters.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair damaged ceiling tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
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Apr 12, 2023 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  GRIME ON WALL, CEILING AND ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDE OF FRYER AND GRILL, CLEAN.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  BEEF PATTY AT 48.1F.PLACE FOOD IN PREP REACH IN COOLER TO WORKING COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  GRIME BUILD ON POTATO SLICER AND ON CAN OPENER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER USE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  GRIME ON FLOORS AND GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  NO AVAILABLE TOWELS AT HAND SINK. PROVIDE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  GRIME BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
Oct 27, 2022 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  HAVE PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE. REPEAT OFFENSE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASE AND LEAK COMING FROM CEILING, REPAIR.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD, CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  GREASE ON WALLS AND CEILING, CLEAN.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED FRIES IN REACH IN COOLER.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  OBSERVED SANITIZER AT 200+PPM. NEEDS TO BE BETWEEN 50-100PPM.
Mar 14, 2022 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable
  
  no ceiling tile above coke rack area, provide ceiling tile.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  grime build up on wire racks, on surfaces of equipment, on gaskets of cold hold equipment, CLEAN.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed sausage links store below raw chicken and fish. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
  
  date mark wrapped pork chops.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide thermometer for cold hold equipment that does not have reading device.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide consumer health sign that is visible to customers. MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  grease build up on fryers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  grease build up on vents.
Sep 14, 2021 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  register employees food service manager certificate.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  dust build up observed on intake vents, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  grime build up on shelves, grease build up on ceiling and on equipment. CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  observed roaches coming from drain locate underneath 3 comp sink. call pest control
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  grime on ice machine ice guard. water dripping from read and brown grime. melt ice and clean and sanitize equipment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  observed missing cove base at wall located next to upright reach in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  grease build up on cooking equipment. clean.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide thermometer in prep reach in cooler.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  missing soap at hand sink, provide.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date mark sides that are in containers.
Mar 9, 2021 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  grime build up on ice machine. clean and sanitize.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
  
  observed home use pesticide in kitchen, remove from premises.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  missing grease trap reports.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  food removed from original package (raw fish and chicken wings) missing date mark.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  hand sink missing soap, provide.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wet cloth on table, place in sanitizer bucket.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  soiled non food contact surfaces.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  squeeze bottles missing label.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  grime on floors and walls, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  falling wall base, repair.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide consumer health sign. most recent health report is available.
Jul 16, 2020 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw chicken wings stored above beef and pickles, arrange properly.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Pesticides/ toxic tracking powder
  
  poison powder for pest found in kitchen, remove.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date mark on cole slaw.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  missing thermometer in RIC, provide.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  missing soap and paper towels at hand sink. provide.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  defrost chest freezer, heavy ice.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  grime on walls and floor, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  grease on vent hood, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Jan 9, 2020 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean frp behind fryer, wall covered in grease.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  Provide instructions on how to clean up bodily fluid clean up.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw chicken wings stored above ranch and pickles.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leak from 3 comp sink, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  large sugar container not labled.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
  
  sliced cake not labeled. label.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  register expired Food Service manager certificate.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date marked sliced cakes that are in individual containers.
Jul 22, 2019 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  take vent above coke rack is covered in dust. clean.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  label container of beans.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date mark bean in clear container.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide thermometer in reach in cooler.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  Provide a spill kit or instructions on how to clean up bodily fluids.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Provide a sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Jan 15, 2019 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  grease dripping from vent hood.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  ice build up in reach in freezer.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean non food contact surfaces.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  no thermometer in reach in cooler and in upright freezer. provide a device.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  label containers of spices.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wet cloth out at on counter top. place in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
Jul 2, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  sliced tomato at 54.2F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Prep cooler still not maintaining cold hold. ALL FOOD: condiments, cut produced must be kept at 41 degree F or below.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  need thermometer in cold hold unit.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  Needed restroom
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Need hand wash signs.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Need a RFSM onsite at all times. SECOND and FINAL WARNING. third offense will warrant an citation to who ever is in charged during time of inspection.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date mark food in coke cooler.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Fix damaged handle of coke cooler.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Need grease trap ticket with last 90 days.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Need paper towels at hand wash station.
May 24, 2018 Routine Score 72
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours
  
  Ground beef thawing at room temperature.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  Need a covered waste container in restroom.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not onsite.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Mold in ice machine.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  Air vents have accumulation of dust.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Date mark food in RIC, fish, batter and opened bags of food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Needed at Hand wash station
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  label sugar container.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  need a handled utensil in sugar container.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Leak underneath 3 comp sink.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Raw wings and sliced tomato not at required cold hold temperature.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Prep cold hold table is not keeping food to temperature. Remove all food and place in RIC. Dispose of sliced tomato.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean inside coke cooler.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Need thermometer in reach in coolers.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Need grease trap ticket within 90 days of inspection.
Nov 19, 2017 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean to sight a touch the blade for the can opener.
- 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)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  the squeeze bottle not labeled.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  the wall between the hot water heater and the walls must be sealed.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  Light bulb is not working.
May 31, 2017 Follow-up Score 80
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
  
  RAW BACON/PORK STORED NEAR RTE FOODS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
  
  IN DRY STORAGE AREA
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  PHAT MATT SAUCE STORED ON COUNTER 63.9*F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  EMPLOYEES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  IN KITCHEN
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  REPLACE NON WORKING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  RESEAL PEDESTAL SINK TO WALL & REMOVE TAPE FROM DRINK COOLER DOOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
Feb 2, 2017 Routine Score 70
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN STANDING WATER WITH NO RUNNING WATER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW CHICKEN 67.5*F IN 3 COMP SINK, RAW FISH 54.1*F IN NON WORKING DRINK COOLER, TARTER SAUCE 53.5*F, JALAPENO 74*F STORED ON PREP TABLE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  EMPLOYEE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT 3 COMP SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  NO DATEMARKING PROVIDED FOR TARTER SAUCE & SLICED TOMATOES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  FINAL WARNING: MUST REMOVE NON WORKING DRINK COOLER & PROVIDE NSF APPROVED REFRIGERATION FOR OPEN FOOD STORAGE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Pesticides/ toxic tracking powder
  
  OBSERVED ALONG THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  PROVIDE FOR ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL : ICE MACHINE , BOTTOM OF RIC , AND ETC...
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW FISH STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN BEVERAGE COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  NO CURRENT RECORDS

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.