Joe Leo Cantina
2722 N FITZHUGH AVE, Dallas, TX 75204 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 16 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Inspections
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Feb 9, 2024 Routine Score 87
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
OBSERVED COOKED BEANS IN WIC AT 50'F MADE YESTERDAY
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEANED CONTAINERS STILL SOILED, CLEAN AGAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
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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)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 19, 2023 Routine Score 79
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Observed tortilla soup @ 84F and charro beans at 104.9F inside WIC- both in large containers & placed inside WIC to cool. Practice proper cooling methods & keep record/cooling log or time stamp to show product is cooled from 135F-70F in 2 hours & from 70F-41F in an additional 4 hours.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Charro beans observed at 118.6F and spanish rice at 109F on expo line. Maintain all hot hold items 135F or greater.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Interior walls of ice machine observed with black mold like accumulation.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
Provide quat test strips to test 3 comp sink and sanitizer buckets concentration.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
Provide a trash can for hand sink in back prep area.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
Replace torn gasket on RIC door in bar.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Patch holes in FRP walls where needed.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Observed employee beverage inside RIF next to product. Observed male waiter eating on expo line.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
Cover all product inside WIC.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed bowls being used to scoop in dry ingredient bins.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Seal hand sink next to ice machine to the wall properly.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Provide designated hand sink signs for all hand sinks.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 10, 2023 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions
Cool using smaller portions
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean floor drain baskets/ near floor drain
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Salsa found at 45'f, keep at 41'f or lower
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 5, 2022 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Cheese found at 56'f, keep at 41'f or lower
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Discard un-ripe peppers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean inside ice machine
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Store wiping cloths properly
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Store serving plates inverted
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean under 3CS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Nov 30, 2021 Routine Score 95
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Pico found at 49.1'f, Keep at 41'f or lower
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean floor of WIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Place handwash sign in restroom
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 26, 2021 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Warewashing machines thermometer in F.rinse tank
Provide thermal labels or dish thermometer to test final rinse of high temp dish machine.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
Designate a handsink at bar, provide handsink with sign and paper towels.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
Seal back door properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Jewelry Prohibition
Watch and bracelet observed on kitchen staff, only a plain ring allowed on hands and arms.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
Dust observed on ceiling tile above prep table area.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 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.