Catfish Smith

4620 BOTHAM JEAN BLVD, Dallas, TX 75215

88cited violations

13serious tier

13inspections

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	3
2022	1	6	0
2021	2	12	2
2020	1	4	0
2019	3	20	3
2018	2	18	4
2017	1	5	0
2016	1	4	1

Inspections

Aug 18, 2023 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, CLEAN MORE OFTEN AND THROUGHLY!
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food, utensils & equip under other sources
  
  ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF COOLERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises free of litter
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Premises-closing toilet room doors
Jan 28, 2023 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  Observed chlorox/bleach container stored next to clean equipment-maintain on chemical storage shelf
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Provide paper towels for hand sink next to prep table
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
  
  Discontinue use of foil on top of grill top
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  Dispose of mop water and hang mop when not in use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Employee beverage observed on prep table
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Moist cloth observed on prep table on top of cutting board-maintain in sanitizer bucket when not in use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Cover all product inside WIC. Observed fish & shrimp w/o.
May 26, 2022 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Two plastic containers were in sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  vent hood
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Replace broken or missing tile and coving along wall were needed.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  Sugar was stored in container that oysters come in.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Replace torn gaskets to RIC.
Nov 29, 2021 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
Mar 8, 2021 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
Feb 20, 2020 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  DIRTY COOLING RACKS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
Aug 9, 2019 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  ONE KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  CUT TOMATOES IN THE REACH IN COOLER AT 54.6 F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  DIRTY FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER CLEAN ALL REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  PICKLE CONTAINERS RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ( COVER ) FOR THE LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN FREEZER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE KITCHEN HAND SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  MISSING ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ONE KITCHEN WORKER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
  
  REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN
Aug 9, 2019 Routine Score 100
Mar 4, 2019 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE ( DEEP
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  WATER LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  KITCHEN COOK DOES NOT HAVE A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS MISSING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPLACE SEVERAL BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  STORE WET SANITIZING TOWELS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON CUTTING BOARD
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN VENT HOOD FILTERS ( GREASE BUILD UP PRESENT)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE BACK EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
Aug 10, 2018 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FLY FLYING AROUND IN THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW MEAT (CHICKEN AND FISH)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Premises
  
  CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOWL (TOILET) EMPLOYEE RESTROOM (FECAL REMNANTS)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  RAW EGGS ABOVE RELISH JARS (WALK IN COOLER) STORE EGGS ON THE BOTTOM OF STORAGE RACKS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD PRODUCT BOXES RESTING ON THE FLOOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF THE COOK DID NOT HAVE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER NOT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
Feb 20, 2018 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  RAW CATFISH: 61.8 F PLACE IN REACH IN COOLER IN BETWEEN USE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  NON LABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER EXPIRED ( 11/ 19 / 2017)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR THE STAFF
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name
  
  LARGE CAN OF 16 0Z. TARTAR SAUCE WITH NO LABEL
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  BACK REACH IN COOLER MISSING A THERMOMETER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SANITIZING BUCKET IN BETWEEN USE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB NOT SHINING UNDER THE FRONT VENT HOOD PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT BULB (WALK IN FREEZER) PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE UNIT MISSING ONE (IN THE KITCHEN)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
  
  DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BUILDING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR ALL HAND SINKS MISSING THEM (INCLUDING RESTROOMS)
Jun 4, 2017 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  post latest inspection report
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers--small diameter probe
  
  need probe thermometer
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  need CFM on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  handsink faucets handles are unclean
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  workers need food handler cards
Dec 10, 2016 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  tarter sauce 69 F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers--small diameter probe
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  WIC

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.