Ihop

4770 VISTA WOOD BLVD, Dallas, TX 75232 · Dallas County

123cited violations

32serious tier

14inspections

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	11	3
2023	2	17	5
2022	3	30	4
2021	1	6	1
2020	2	17	3
2019	1	10	4
2018	1	11	3
2017	2	13	5
2016	1	8	4

Inspections

Feb 27, 2024 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  expired food handler card
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  observed molded tomatoes inside wic
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  date mark original pacakage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  observed meat package on the floor of wic
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean fan cover inside wic
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean the microwave properly
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  seal the gap on back door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  fix the light on venter hood
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  plates facing upright
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  observed cold hold at 60f
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  observed food debris in mop sink
Sep 3, 2023 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  SAUSAGE LINKS OBSERVED AT 111F MUST BE AT LEAST 135F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACE OF EQUIPMENT (IE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS / COOKLINE) CLEAN FOR SIGHT AND TOUCH THE GREEN DRY STORAGE SHELVES (DISH WASHING AREA)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES OVER STORED NEXT TO SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED IN FOOD SAFETY
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS / CINNAMON SUGAR -COS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN DESIGNATED LOCATION AT COOKLINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
  
  INVERT SINGLE SERVICE TO GO CONTAINERS WHENNOT USED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH / AROUND FOOD EQUIPMENT CLEAN & SANITIZE THE BLACK FOOD CARTS AS OFTEN AS NEEDED CLEAN AROUND THE FAUCET HANDLES TO REMOVE BUILD UP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB ( VENT SYSTEM)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  ADJUST AIR VENT OVER BREAK AREA REPAIR ( LEAKING) WATER FILTER AT SIDE OF THE BAG -N - BOX AREA
Feb 9, 2023 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  REPLACE CRACKED SLIDING DOOR FROM ICE MACHINE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  KEEP SCOOP IN HOT WATER OF 135'F OR HIGHER , ON TIMEER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  GRAVY 97'F COS.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN GRILLS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, REACH IN COOLERS.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  EXPIRED
Oct 16, 2022 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Detail clean the area underneath the waffle maker. COS Remove encrusted grease build up, pass thru window. Clean/replace black panel at bag-n-box.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Properly store personal drinks, food prep area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating and tobacco areas.
  
  Properly store personal drinks in the kitchen area. Properly store employee drinks inside RIC's.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Packaged turkey stored over load limit, RIC.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean and sanitize all surfaces. RIC to remove build up.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Recommend to repair the handwashing alarm. When was the water filter replaced?
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  Provide used by dates on RTE foods stored inside the the WIC. Clean walls and floors throughout food prep area.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Invert all single service items.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  Label all food squeeze bottles.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM on site/expired.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  All food staff must be trained in food safety.
Apr 13, 2022 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  Provide soap at all hand sinks
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Observed rice in RIC not date marked, all items in RIC should be date marked
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed food (seasoned hashbrowns) on the floor near storage area. Food must be 6 inches off the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Invert plates near dishwasher storage area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  Observed jackets laying in the kitchen prep area. Provide lockers for personal clothing items
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed ham at 50.3 F, cold holding temperatures must be at 41 F or lower
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  Measured sanitizer conc. at dishwasher at 0 ppm. Sanitizer must be used to clean dishes and cookware
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM certificate must be current and on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting - Oute
  
  Close exit door to prevent insect infestation
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean floors with food debris
Mar 18, 2022 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  Chlorine dish machine observed at 0 ppm. Maintain between 50-100ppm for popper sanitation.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  Post current health permit.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Renew expired manager certificates.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Utilize hand sinks for hand wash only. Not as a dump sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Seal back door properly to prevent entrance of insects an rodents.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Jewelry Prohibition
  
  Excessive jewelry observed on kitchen employees(Watches and bracelets). Only a plain band ring allowed.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Boxes of product observed on floor inside WIF. Maintain 6" off the floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Gaskets of RIC units observed dirty.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
  
  Maintain side doors of outside dumpsters closed when not in use.
Mar 26, 2021 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN (MICROWAVES, BOTTOM OF COOLERS )
- 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 ( VARIOUS )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  FOOD DEBRIS ON THE KITCHEN FLOORS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Premises
  
  HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SOIL ( RESTROOM TOILET SEATS )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handler-Certificate Not on site
  
  PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF WITHOUT THEM
Sep 2, 2020 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  DATE MARKING LABELS NOT CHANGED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE FLIES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  HAIR NETS NEEDED FOR WAIT STAFF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS
Jan 29, 2020 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CARDS FOR ALL STAFF IMMEDIATELY
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPLACE BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKETS AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  DO NOT STORE PERSONAL CELL PHONES ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
  
  THAW ALL FROZEN FOODS UNDER RUNNING WATER ( WITH WATER THAT IS 70.0 F OR LESS )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN / REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP FROM THE UPPER REACH IN COOLER / FREEZER DOOR GASKETS IN KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Premises
  
  CLEAN / REMOVE FECAL / URINE / SOIL / FROM UNDERNEATH TOILET SEATS ( IN RESTROOMS )
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  PROVIDE A HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK
Jul 15, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  TURKEY 48*F STORED ABOVE COLD HOLD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS WITH BARE HANDS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Package integrity
  
  REMOVE ALL DENTED CANS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  INVERT ALL UTENSILS / EQUIPMENT
Aug 9, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
  
  LACK OF HAND WASHING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  MUST REGISTER CFM BY 8/14/18
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS AND FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  OBSERVED POT ROAST THAWING IN SAME SINK WITH DIRTY EQUIPMENT AND SINK
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REMOVE DAMAGE/CHIPPED PLATES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  INVERT ALL
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTH STORED IN PRPE ARE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WIC PAST USED BY DATE
Oct 2, 2017 Routine Score 95
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  UPON ARRIVAL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WERE NOT WEARING GLOVES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  PLATES AND BOWLS IN CLEAN STORAGE ARE NOT INVERTED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  WALL BEHIND GRILL HAS DRIPPING SPLATTERS
Mar 27, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
  
  HOT WATER AT 85*F IN MENS AND WOMEN RESTROOMS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REMOVE ALL DAMAGED PLATES AND LID
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  KEEP HANDLES PROTECTED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  OBSERVED OPEN DOOR
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
  
  PIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  OBSERVED DUMPING IN HANDSINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
  
  RAW EGGS ON SERVING LINE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS WITH DISCARD DATE OF 3/25/17
Nov 11, 2016 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  margarine 55 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to washWhen to wash hands after coughing/sneezing/eating/etc
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover margarine and apple butter
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  many expired foods being used
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  margarine and apple butter containers not labeled
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  certified but not registered

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.