DICKEY'S BARBECUE.

City of Dallas

8008 HERB KELLER WAY C2190 · LOVE FIELD, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

14 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Nov 2023.

Last inspected Nov 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
97
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 27
2023
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed potato salad @ 56.7 F

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed soiled potato slicer equipment while not in use

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Observed employee donning new gloves without washing hands

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leaking backflow device

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

Do not store personal drink above utensils

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

keep pickles 6 inches off floor in WIC

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair light shield in WIC, repair storage shelf wrapped by saran wrap, RIF light

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty can opener; clean dirty/mold RIC/RIH gaskets

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leak on faucet @ utility sink and 3-comp sink; repair missing ceiling tiles

JUL 19
2023
PASS 12 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed colesaw @ 52.3 F and potato salad @ 54.8 F

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed Ribs @ 126.5 F, sausage @ 123.4 F, chicken @ 119 F

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed soiled can opener blade and mold inside ice machine

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Observed leaking back flow device on mop sink; Leak on utility sink faucet

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Sanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

not at 3-compartment sink

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed multiple gnats @ bar hand sink/dump sink

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

do not thaw food @ room temperature

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean RIC gasket and dirty can opener

JAN 18
2023
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean moldy ice machine from inside and observed debris accumulation on can opener

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Individual, disposable towels

At every hand wash sink

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

Observed personal drinks on prep tables

1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

pickles in WIC

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Observed ice scoop handle directly touching ice

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean dirty floors

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair leak on faucet @ prep sink and hot valve knob

JAN 26
2022
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener blade and ice machine cover.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not on site.

2 pts Other
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Observed cardboard used as a food container and trash can.

1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floors and walls.

1 pts Other
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Hang mops to dry.

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

Permit not posted. Call 214-670-8083 for info.

JUL 15
2021
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observe potato salad 51 degrees F, cheese 49 degrees F

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener blade

3 pts Sanitation
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

Observed rinsing hands without soap and without drying

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Observed no paper towels at both hand sinks

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Observed container lid broken and cracked

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed RIF missing bottom panel

1 pts Other
*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Hang mop to allow air dry

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DEC 15
2020
PASS 10 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cheese 49 degrees F.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos

Observed not sanitizing dishes

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

Observed not washing hands before donning gloves

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed chemicals next to cookware

2 pts Sanitation
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

Observed washing hands in produce sink

2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Observed no paper towels at hand sink

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Use hair restraints

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

Observed sanitizer bucket on floor

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed onions on floor

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Observed missing RIC front bottom panel

MAY 12
2020
PASS 3 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

Label spray bottle

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Observed items in hand sink. Use for hand washing only

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed WIC floor dirty

OCT 30
2019
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed potato salad 50.6 degrees F

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Renew expired RFSM

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food

Date mark prepped food if not used in less than 24 hours.

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Replace torn RIC gaskets

MAR 28
2019
PASS 5 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

chicken 104'f rib 117'f

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

provide pest control record

SEP 12
2018
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cole slaw 52° F

3 pts Other
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

400 ppm

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

cheese

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
JUL 30
2018
PASS 6 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

observed employee personnel food and beverage on prep table next to clean equipment and product.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

replace front panel of RIF. Repair or remove broken hot box. All equipment shall be utilized for its intent and purpose.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

all employees shall obtain a food handler certification if not Food Manager certified within 30 days of employment.

1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations
JAN 25
2018
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

baked beans 110F asked to reheat

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

date mark all items prepared on site coleslaw/onions/chives in walk in cooler observed not date marked

2 pts Sanitation
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean ice machine filters

2 pts Sanitation
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request

3 pts Other
*12 A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (

establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

clean reach in coolers, and hot warmers

JUN 30
2017
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

sausage 107'f, ham 109'f, beef 115'f

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

last warning

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

cheese, cole slaw

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

utensils block the hand sink

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

all drinks and food must store above floor 6 ins

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
JAN 18
2017
PASS 5 violations
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
3 pts Other
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

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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