The Empanada Cookhouse
1001 ROSS AVE #118, Dallas, TX 75202 · 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 | 9 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Inspections
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Aug 11, 2023 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Bottom shelf of RIF observed w/ product debris accumulation
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease trap every 90 days. Maintain manifest on file to present upon inspection.
-
Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
Replace broken lights under vent hood.
-
Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
Provide pest control service records
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 22, 2023 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
grease trap must be serviced every 90 days.
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm certificate observed expired, renew cfm certificate with the city of dallas
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label drink dispensers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert clean dishes when in storage.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store single-service item in original package
invert single service containers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 22, 2022 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
NO CURRENT RECORDS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINKS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN INTERIOR OF RICS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 2, 2021 Routine Score 86
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
EXPIRED MILK DATED 07/29/21
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
NO RECORDS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
NOT ON FILE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
BLACK RUBBER GASKETS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
NO RECORDS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
NEED ON DISPLAY MENU AND PAPER MENUS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 20, 2021 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
NEEDED IN RIC
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Person in charge must be on site at all times.
DOES NOT HAVE RFSM
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
last record is 11/30/2020
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
no records, didn't have them the last inspection
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jul 21, 2020 Routine Score 89
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
blown out bulb under the vent hood
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
pipe leaking at 3CS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean interior of reach in cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert mops in storage area and no standing water should be left in the mop bucket
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label bulk container of flour
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Report Sickness
NEED WRITTEN DOCUMENT FOR EMPLOYEE SICKNESS AGREEMENT
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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.