10,523 food establishments inspected by the City of Dallas. Average score: 91.9 out of 100.
Food inspections in Dallas are conducted by the City of Dallas Environmental and Health Services department. Inspectors visit restaurants, food trucks, grocery stores, and other food establishments to evaluate compliance with the Texas Food Establishment Rules. Each inspection results in a numeric score from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better compliance.
The city currently tracks 10,523 food establishments. The average inspection score is 91.9 out of 100, and 68.1% of establishments scored 90 or above on their most recent inspection. Unlike cities such as Los Angeles or New York, Dallas does not assign letter grades -- only numeric scores are used. Establishments scoring below 70 are considered to have significant compliance issues.
Common violations found during Dallas inspections include improper food temperature control, inadequate handwashing facilities, and cross-contamination risks. Establishments with serious violations may face follow-up inspections, fines, or temporary closure orders. All inspection data is publicly available through the Dallas Open Data portal.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOYD'S OLD FASHION BURGER | 5723 SINGLETON BLVD | 53 | May 13, 2020 |
| THE ALLIGATOR | 9540 GARLAND RD STE 862 | 60 | Aug 03, 2017 |
| SHIVAS BAR & GRILL | 1907 GREENVILLE AVE | 60 | May 30, 2019 |
| ORALE TAQUERIA | 11770 FERGUSON RD A | 62 | Aug 17, 2018 |
| EL MIGUELENO CAFE | 10788 HARRY HINES BLVD #G-10 | 63 | Apr 21, 2018 |
| LA AUTENTICA LH TAQUERIA | 10061 WHITEHURST DR #101 | 63 | Feb 23, 2018 |
| CRAB HOUSE | 2508 MAPLE AVE | 63 | Sep 09, 2021 |
| TIENDA Y RESTAURANT LA CENTRAL | 2220 HIGHLAND RD #B | 64 | Aug 26, 2023 |
| GO FISH POKE | 3001 KNOX AVE #108 | 64 | Feb 10, 2022 |
| OLDIES KITCHEN | 8020 S POLK ST | 64 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| PHO MIDWAY | 17610 MIDWAY RD #140 | 65 | Aug 13, 2023 |
| OKEY RESTO BAR | 14902 PRESTON RD #706 | 65 | Feb 21, 2024 |
| PERA | 2405 N HENDERSON AVE | 66 | Sep 22, 2017 |
| EL RINCONSITO | 3438 SAMUELL BLVD | 66 | Aug 26, 2023 |
| TACOS CHILO | 1109 S WALTON WALKER BLVD | 67 | Feb 08, 2024 |
Dallas uses a 100-point scoring system where inspectors deduct points for each violation found. The average score across 10,523 establishments is 91.9. Unlike some cities, Dallas does not assign letter grades -- only numeric scores are used.
While Dallas does not have an official pass/fail threshold, establishments scoring below 70 are considered to have significant compliance issues and may face enforcement action. Currently 68.1% of establishments score 90 or above.
Dallas Environmental and Health Services inspects food establishments on a risk-based schedule, typically 1 to 2 times per year. Establishments with low scores or complaints may receive additional unannounced inspections. All results are publicly available.