Thomas L. Marsalis Elementary Steam Academy
5640 S MARSALIS AVE, Dallas, TX 75241 · 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 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Inspections
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May 8, 2023 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Nov 10, 2022 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
More than 3 flying insects spotted during inspection, last pest service 3/7/22
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
Paper towel
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Provide CFM to Register with city of Dallas
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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May 9, 2022 Routine Score 94
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide thermometer to RIF on serving line
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Label - Nutrition Labeling
Label food product (cookies) in storage area
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
Put soap dispenser on wall
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Nov 3, 2021 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
DAMAGED CEILING ( DRY STORAGE )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUSTY INTAKE VENT ( RESTROOM )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY / SOILED GASKETS ( REACH IN COOLER )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED IN THE RESTROOM
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Apr 19, 2021 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
VENT HOOD NOT OPERATING PROPERLY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION NO FAN MOVEMENT
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handler-Certificate Not on site
TWO WORKERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Oct 14, 2020 Routine Score 96
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE THE FILTER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handler-Certificate Not on site
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
-
Nov 20, 2019 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REPLACE ALL CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
NO CURRENT RECORDS PROVIDED
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN ALL DOOR GASKETS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH FOOD ITEMS FOR STUDENTS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Package integrity
REMOVE ALL DENTED CANS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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May 24, 2019 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
OBSERVED FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AREA
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location
CLEAN AIR VENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
PEELING PAINT AT VENT A HOOD SYSTEM.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 12, 2018 Routine Score 93
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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
Core (1 points)
Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM CEILING
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN IN KITCHEN
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN RIC DOOR GASKETS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CHEESE ON SERVING LINE 54.3*F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 1, 2018 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
NUGGETS 131.2*F IN HHU
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
SANITIZER BUCKET STORED ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON CEILING
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN RIC DOOR GASKETS AND FANS IN KITCHEN (OBSERVED DUST)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Nov 8, 2017 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Drying Mops-air dry
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN DOOR GASKETS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
CLEAN ALL
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 23, 2017 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORE NEAR SINGLE SERVICE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SANITIZER STORE NEAR EQUIPMENT
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
MUST REPAIR HOT WATER WITHIN 2HRS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
SEAL ALL HOLES & GAP
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Nov 29, 2016 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Gloves single use
EMPLOYEES
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ALL
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
REPAIR ALL
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
PERSONAL DRINK STORED NEAR EQUIPMENT
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Serious
Priority (3 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.