El Pulpo Restaurant

2320 W TWELFTH ST, Dallas, TX 75208 · Dallas County

82cited violations

23serious 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
2024	1	2	1
2023	2	12	4
2022	1	5	2
2021	2	7	1
2020	2	5	1
2019	2	7	1
2018	1	4	1
2017	4	40	12

Inspections

Jan 25, 2024 Routine Score 95
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  place raw food in RIC below RTE food to prevent cross contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  do not use grocery bags to hold RTE/ hot hold food, use proper food approved bags
Aug 1, 2023 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  pico de gallo in WIC observed at 54F, chopped onions in WIC at 46.6F. place all TCS food that are in WIC into working cold hold equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw foods stored above salsas in RIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  heavy grime on can openers, clean and sanitize
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Restricted use pesticides
  
  observed Raid can in establishment(bar area), remove from premises.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  replace heavily damaged white food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover dry ingredients and uncovered foods in WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
  
  frozen foods, in nonworking freezer, were observed thawed out, date mark foods.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  repair WIC and RIF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean inside of equipment.
Feb 9, 2023 Routine Score 97
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  observed large gap at bottom of back exterior door, provide a tight seal.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  grime build up observed inside of rif, grime on gaskets of cold hold equipment, clean.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  post current tax permit. then review tax permit(most recent tax permit may not be posted), tax permit and health permit must have different name of owner
May 3, 2022 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  observed large pots store upright and not covered. store inverted or covered to prevent possible contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  observed a heavily dented can stored with other non dented cans. remove and place in separate area if getting credit back if not dispose of can. COS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed ready to eat food stored below raw steak and raw fish. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination. COS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  observed food thawing in large hand sink, hand sink is for washing hands only. COS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  grime build up on shelves located in walk in cooler. clean shelves.
Oct 25, 2021 Routine Score 97
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
  
  observed grime build up on inside of ice machine, observed no water dripping from grime. clean as soon as possible.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean grime build up on shelves.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  observed damaged wall in grill area.
Apr 13, 2021 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  beans date marked for 04-11-21 were observed at 44.7F. lower temperature of walk in cooler. thermostat was observed at 40F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  walk in cooler was not able to maintain cold hold temperature. temperature was set to 40F adjust temperature.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  observed 4 salt/spice shakers without name of food in shaker, was food has been removed from original package and place in new container label the new container with name of food.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  thermometer in walk in cooler not place in warmest area of walk in cooler. observed on fans and temperature was reading 41F. Placed own thermometer in warmest area nd temperature reached 45F.
Oct 5, 2020 Routine Score 96
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  salsa and shredded lettuce was observed under raw fish and meat in reach in cooler. ARRANGE PROPERLY.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  dust like substance on ceiling of storage room, clean.
Apr 3, 2020 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  handle on scoop use for sugar is touching sugar. keep upright.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  shrimp left uncovered in walk in cooler.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  sausage date marked for 03-14-20 found in reach in cooler.
Sep 12, 2019 Routine Score 98
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  sanitizer buckets at floor level on all areas must be out 6 inches out the floor level
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  RI cooler door broken at kitchen area must be repair or replace to proper condition plastic curtain inside WI cooler unit broken must be replace or repair to proper condition
Mar 26, 2019 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  bar cooler units dirty must be clean to avoid cross contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  external door frame missing weather strip must be have weather strip to prevent pest harboring
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  RI cooler units doors not properly close must be replace or repair to proper condition
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises cleaned when minimal food is exposed
  
  trash and food debris outside trash containers must be clean to avoid smells and pest harboring
Jun 15, 2018 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  broken seals front sandwich cooler unit must be replace to maintain temperatures in good condition
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  cooking equipment encrusted with oil accumulation and food debris must be clean to avoid food contamination as public hazard contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  water and food contamination inside front RI cooler unit mus be clean to avoid food contamination as public hazard control
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean facilities as often as necessary.
  
  dirty floors behind equipment inside kitchen area must be clean to avoid food contamination
Dec 4, 2017 Routine Score 98
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  ceiling need repair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  back exit door fix weather strips must be seal properly not holes or gaps ceiling need close gaps close to water collection tube
Nov 16, 2017 Routine Score 72
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises cleaned when minimal food is exposed
  
  premises in all areas need to be clean during operational hours
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  food containers and single utensils boxes at floor level
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
  
  dirty cooler units must clean inside and outside of the units must use sanitizing after cleaning all areas
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  squeeze bottles missing labeling name must had labels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  fly activity observed
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  cutting prep tables cracks and black colors food containers not NSF approved
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
  
  missing writing employee health policies
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
  
  missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date marking food containers inside cooler and prep area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact
  
  seals broken
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  missing food handler cards
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  blocked hand sink back area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
  
  CTS food containers mixed with raw food containers must be separate raw food from cooked food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site must be RFSM present at operational hours
Jul 11, 2017 Routine Score 74
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW OYSTERS: 58.3 F SALSA: 54.9 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  LEAK UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK PIPING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
  
  UNLABELED LARGE CONTAINER OF CEVICHE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  FRONT HAND SINK BEING USED TO THAW SHRIMP
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FLIES OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR THE TWO HAND SINKS MISSING THEM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW ANIMAL MEAT STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD
Jan 4, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  HOT HOLD: COOKED BEEF: 107.2F COOKED CHICKEN: 107.0 F SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  RAW BEEF AND RAW SHRIMP STORED IN THE SAME CONTAINER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOODS HELD AND INTENDED FOR LATER USE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE LIGHT THAT HAS BURNED OUT UNDER THE VENT HOOD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  SEAL CEILING IN THE MAINTENANCE ROOM (HOT WATER) REPAIR WALL BOARD IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM

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.