Dairy Queen Restaurant

332 S ST AUGUSTINE DR, Dallas, TX 75217 · Dallas County

119cited violations

22serious tier

16inspections

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	5	2
2023	1	4	0
2022	1	13	1
2021	2	15	2
2020	2	14	2
2019	2	15	1
2018	3	25	5
2017	3	18	4
2016	1	10	5

Inspections

Jan 13, 2024 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  tenders under 135F temperature
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  no grease trap invoices on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  no RFSM on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  no food handler cards on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  clean inside ice cream reach in cooler
Jun 14, 2023 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  an open can of peanut butter observed on dry storage shelf
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  observed employee personal food and beverage on back prep table next to open product > ie container of chopped onion
Dec 2, 2022 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  rfsm certificate expired
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  cover food container with food sit on lettuce
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No Water
  
  no hot water at front hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  resurface cutting board
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  observed fruit flies in the kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
  
  jewelry not allowed
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide sign about inspection report
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  food handler cards are expired
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
  
  check plumbing system in restroom within 24 hours women restroom is out of order
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  repair damaged lids on freezers attach drain line in walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean coolers, clean shelves in walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  replace damaged ceiling tiles, cove base
Nov 15, 2021 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FRUIT FLIES PRESENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Premises
  
  DIRTY AND SOILED TOILETS AND UNDERNEATH SEATS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  FOOD INSIDE HAND SINK ( TOMATOES )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  OPEN CONTAINERS OF CUT TOMATOES AND ONIONS IN THE WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLUTTER / TRASH UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS
May 7, 2021 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  NO ONE INCH AIR GAP ( FRONT FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND EQUIPMENT )
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  COOKED FOOD NOT DATE MARKED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  CHILD OF AN EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN (UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE KITCHEN )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER )
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKET
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  DUSTY INTAKE VENT ( KITCHEN )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FLIES OBSERVED INSIDE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
Nov 4, 2020 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  PRONOUNCED LEAK UNDER THE KITCHEN PREP SINK PIPING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  STANDING WATER ( WALK IN COOLER )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
  
  DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE ( IN THE DINING ROOM )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
Apr 28, 2020 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ( DAIRY SPILLAGE ON THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER )
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES ON SITE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FRUIT FLIES FLIES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  PERSONAL CELL PHONE RESTING ON FOOD PREP TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  NO HAIR RESTRAINTS BEING WORN BY STAFF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Premises
  
  LIGHT URINE SPOTS UNDER THE TOILET SEAT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED IN THE RESTROOM
Oct 4, 2019 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN REACH IN ICE CREAM DOOR COOLER GASKET ( BUILD UP PRESENT )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  FRONT COUNTER STAFF NOT WEARING HAIRNETS UPON ARRIVAL ( CORRECTED ON SITE )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE FRONT REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THEM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED FOR THE RESTROOM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  INTAKE VENT LOOSE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM
Apr 18, 2019 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  SEVERE LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHTING UNITS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT THAT ARE NO LONGER SHINING ( FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREAS RESPECTIVELY)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  PERSONAL EMPLOYEE FROZEN DRINK BEING STORED INSIDE THE REACH IN DEEP FREEZERS WHERE FOOD FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION IS STORED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  PERSONAL WATER BOTTLE RESTING IN ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  TWO KITCHEN COOKS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST RENEW WITHIN 30 DAYS OR FACE CITATION AFTER 05/ 18/ 2019
Oct 19, 2018 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  A COUPLE OF FLIES FLYING AROUND THE ESTABLISHMENT
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  DAMAGED EQUIPMENT: BROKEN FREEZER DOOR
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE SPILL IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE FRONT REGISTER CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  THE CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER NOT ON SITE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  EVIDENCE OF EATING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA (KITCHEN)
May 14, 2018 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THEM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  VISIBLE LEAK BEHIND THE ICE CREAM MACHINE AND FRONT HAND SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR BOTH HAND SINKS IN THE PUBLIC RESTROOMS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
  
  FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH IN COOLER WITH DATE MAKES OF OF FEBRUARY 2018
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
  
  REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND IN THE KITCHEN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL EMPLOYEE FOOD AND OPEN PERSONAL DRINKS IN THE KITCHEN (RESTING ON FOOD EQUIPMENT)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE (VISIBLE FOOD SOIL PRESENT)
May 14, 2018 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  PERSONAL CELL PHONE IN USE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REACH IN COOLER UNITS MISSING THEM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
  
  REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  WATER COMING UP THROUGH THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN LEAK AT THE BACK OF THE FRONT HAND SINK AND ICE CREAM MACHINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL FOOD AND OPEN PERSONAL DRINKS IN THE KITCHEN (RESTING ON FOOD EQUIPMENT)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND IN THE KITCHEN / FOOD PREPARATION AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR BOTH HAND SINKS IN THE PUBLIC RESTROOMS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF
  
  DATE MARKING NOT ACCURATE (DATE MARKS ON FOOD PRODUCT FROM FEBRUARY 2018)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
Dec 28, 2017 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine exposure time table
  
  NO CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN THE SANITIZING BUCKET
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  TWO FOOD WORKERS DID NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OPEN PERSONAL DRINK IN THE KITCHEN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  PERSONAL DRINK STORED INSIDE HAND SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD STORE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN FRONT REACH IN DAIRY COOLER GASKET
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  REMOVE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENTS (RESTROOM)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
  
  REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE (IN THE DINING ROOM)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE ONE SINK MISSING ONE (KITCHEN)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN
Jul 11, 2017 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  missing sanitizer solutions sanitizer bucket 400 ppm QA 3 compartment sink 200 ppm QA test strips missing
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  after clean equipment need to be sanitize with Chlorine or Quat
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date marking food containers inside Wi cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  not on site at the inspection need a RFSM on site during operational hours
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean all equipment after use to sight and touch
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean facilities as often as necessary.
  
  floors need clean properly
Jan 13, 2017 Routine Score 97
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  ceiling gaps need to be fix
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  missing paper towels in the men restroom
Dec 2, 2016 Routine Score 76
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  all areas need to be clean properly
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  fly activity observed
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  missing thermometers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  walls and doors including equipment need to be repair properly
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  have a leak under equipment front area ( wet floors in front area )
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  not on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
  
  missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  harboring fruit fly and flies pest under equipment areas need to be clean properly

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.