BENGAL FOOD STORE.

City of Dallas

3003 S BUCKNER BLVD · PIEDMONT, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

151

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 14

2024

PASS 13 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace broken light shields, light bulbs

1 pts Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

do not reuse single use articles

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

missing pipe under hand sink

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

chemicals stored above food

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged walls, floor tiles, ceiling tiles, seal hand sink to the wall

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

gap at door observed

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food sit on floor in wic

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

broken ice scoop

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, freezers, gaskets, fan covers in wic

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

store sanitizer bucket off floor

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

tongs hang on suppression system on vent a hood

AUG 8

2023

PASS 12 violations

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

missing pipe under hand sink by mop sink

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

broken ice scoop

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace broken light shield

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS rte food for 7 days only

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

provide food manager certificate

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

store sanitizer bucket off the floor

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, shelves in walk in coolers, reach in coolers, pipe under 3 com sink

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair cove base, replace damaged and missing ceiling tiles

FEB 10

2023

PASS 12 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged ceiling tiles, floor tiles, cove base

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

cover hair

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed cloth under cutting boards

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

no rfsm certificate

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

missing pipe under hand sink leaking faucets on 3 com sink

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

new employee-obtain food handler card

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, shelves, coolers, freezers

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap ticket

JAN 10

2023

PASS 16 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw shelled eggs stored above rte food

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace broken light shield, and replace non working light bulbs

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

broken ice scoop, broken food containers

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, ice cream freezers, coolers inside, tables

2 pts Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

store sanitizer bucket off the floor

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

provide label for chemical spray bottles

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap ticket

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

observed marker/sharpy and pencil stored together with clean utensils

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

missing pipe under hand sink, 3 compartment sink is clogged

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

sign about inspection report

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed drink bottles in hand sinks

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine, microwave

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged ceiling tiles

1 pts Sanitation

*46 Physical Facilities Premises

clean restroom

JUN 17

2022

PASS 12 violations

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap ticket-within 24 hours

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

still fruit flies-pest control service done on 6/16/2022 eliminate fruit flies

2 pts Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

working on rfsm certificate 45 days

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine, microwave

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

thawing process under cold running water not room temperatures

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food sit on floor

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed drink bottles in hand sink

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair all damaged ceiling tiles, floor tiles, mop sink shall be in good and working condition, light shield above shelves

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

IMPORTANT: CLEAN WALK IN COOLERS SHELVES, CLEAN GASKETS, CLEAN ICE CREAM FREEZER, CLEAN DRINK COOLERS, CLEAN ICE MACHINE (EXTERIOR), CLEAN FANS/COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS, SHELVES FOR DRY FOOD

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JUN 7

2022

FAIL 19 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace broken light shield above microwave and replace light bulb in reach-in freezer

2 pts Pest Activity

*25 Rodent control: using control methods

Observed mice droppings around floor coolers

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Mop sink pipe is disconnected

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Unnecessary items found at hand sink by 3-compartment sink, and money found in hand sink in food prep area

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Food found sitting on floor

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

Resurface cutting board

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Could not produce current grease trap ticket upon inspection

1 pts Other

*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

Outside dumpsters need to be closed and free of refuse

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

Must date mark any food that is on site for longer than 24 hours.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean coolers, shelves, gaskets

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

No hand washing sign at both sinks

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean ice machine

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

Replace broken lids on food containers

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Must wash hands before putting on new gloves

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Must provide probe thermometer to check food temperatures.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Cover all holes, replace damaged ceiling tiles

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Personal food items stored next to food for sale

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Fruit flies found upon inspection.

NOV 22

2021

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, cover all holes, edges

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floo

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets, coolers, fans

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

provide paper towels at back hand sink

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

tomato 59 degrees f, onion/cilantro 59 degrees f

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

resurface cutting boards

2 pts Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

obtain rfsm certificate

MAY 11

2021

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

3 pts Other

*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr

provide written procedures about food

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed unnecessary articles in hand sink

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

premises shall be in good repair-repair broken floor tiles, replace wet ceiling tiles

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

provide hand washing sign

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

store utensils 6 inches off the floor

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips immediately

2 pts Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

obtain RFSM certificate from the City of Dallas

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean shelves, gaskets, ice machine, fans in walk in coolers

NOV 4

2020

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

keep utensils 6 inches off the floor

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine, microwave

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

hand sink used for different purposes

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap ticket

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean walk in cooler, gaskets, caulk

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

sanitizer test strips

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

entrance door

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

provide

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

provide rfsm certificate

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

check floor drain 30 days

APR 21

2020

PASS 12 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

repair entrance door

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

observed utensils sit on floor

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed utensils in hand sink

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

keep sanitizer bucket off floor

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide sign about inspection report

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

observed food sit on floor

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide sanitizer test strips

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean freezers, coolers, shelves

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap ticket

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

2 pts Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

obtain rfsm certificate

OCT 9

2019

PASS 4 violations

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

OCT 8

2018

PASS 5 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

EXPIRED MILK

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

APR 11

2018

PASS 3 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

OCT 25

2017

PASS 4 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

MAR 28

2017

PASS 6 violations

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

expired RFSM certificate

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

need repair restroom urinal and toilet leak

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

floors need to be clean properly inside WI cooler unit

1 pts Facility Condition

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

open gaps top of WI cooler units wall

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

1 pts Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held

dent cans

Public inspection records from City of Dallas Code Compliance — Consumer Health Division. Records current as of 2026-07-12. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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