EL BOLERO.

City of Dallas

1201 OAK LAWN AVE #160 · DESIGN DISTRICT, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Dec 2023.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

116

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 9

2023

PASS 11 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair small leak at 3 com sink provide sink stopper for 3 com sink remove all unnecessary items from inside mop sink

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe

provide a food service thermometer to check food temperatures

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

heavy build up seen underneath vent a hood

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

grease trap must be serviced every 90 days

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

store clean utensils

1 pts Pest Activity

*47 Other Violations

provide current pest control report

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

no paper towels

2 pts Other

*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food

post a consumer advisory undercooked meat

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

food must be stored 6 inches off the floor

MAR 20

2023

PASS 5 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

3 pts Other

*19 One Inch Air Gap

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

1 pts Sanitation

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

OCT 12

2022

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

mustroom 10/7

3 pts Sanitation

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

Observed raw chicken store next to raw beef

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Keep towel in sanitizer bucket between use

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed flies in prep area

3 pts Employee Hygiene

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

No towel allow to wrap any food (tortilla)

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

Observed bare hand contact with the taco

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

No towel allow under the cutting board

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

rice 120'f

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed bucket in the hand sink

FEB 17

2022

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw chicken store next to juice and raw meat

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

sanitizer bucket : 0 ppm chlorine

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed containers in the hand sink

3 pts Other

*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.

Issued 1 citation for no hot water, Must have hot water within 24hrs

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Provide date marking for all foods in the wic

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

with tortilla

AUG 19

2021

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

No towel allow under the cutting board, food container

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

provide quat test strip

1 pts Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

observed expired qunino 8/18 marination 8/3 Ponlsnr 8-15

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw chicken above meat

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

electric wire block the handsink

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Can openers-cleanability

provide cleaning for the can opener

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MAR 1

2021

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

beef: 72'f, chicken 'f

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

Pozole expired 2/19, 2/26

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw chicken and corn store together tomato store next to raw eggs

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

no bowl allow to use as a scoop

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no towel allow under the cutting board

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

0 ppm chlorine

SEP 28

2020

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

lettuce 9/18, onion 9/26

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw eggs store next to produce

3 pts Pest Activity

*18 Prevent contamination from pesticides

observed flies catcher above oil box and to go cups

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

potato

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

observed scoops in the hand sink

FEB 24

2020

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Sanitation

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

observed raw seafood store next to cabbage

3 pts Other

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

0 ppm quat

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

keep all food containers above floor 6 ins

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

no towel allow under the cutting board

AUG 19

2019

PASS 7 violations

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

FEB 15

2019

PASS 6 violations

1 pts Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Backflow Prevention. The plumbing system shall preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas cont

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

AUG 3

2018

PASS 8 violations

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Reach in coolers missing easily readable thermometer. Back masa/tortilla reach in cooler has thermometer mounted on exhaust of condenser. This does not accurately represent the overall temperature

2 pts Sanitation

*31 No soap at handsink

Hand wash sinks in bar area lacking soap.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Deflector of ice machine infected with pink biofilm. Commercial dicer shows left on food debris. Cooling racks show food debris remaining on surfaces. Can opener shows buildup of food debris on

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

Food Products Establishment Permit issued by the City of Dallas not on display at time of inspection. Corrected on site.

3 pts Food Temperature

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Sauce on production line at 118.4°F If reheated from a cooled state, please cook to 165°F before placing into hot hold. If production area is not active, please consider covering foods when not

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Trash can in women's restroom should have a cover.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Buildup of dust on return air of air conditioning system.

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials-safe

Glassware stored on cloth towels at waiter's beverage station and at bar. Cloth material is prohibited from being in contact with potential lip contact surfaces. Rust apparent on cooling racks in

FEB 5

2018

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

Can opener blade with food particles. Must be washed and sanitized.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Small leak on 3CS faucet. Must be fixed.

2 pts Sanitation

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

No SOP for bodily spills clean up. Must provid SOP.

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HW blocked and used to store a bucket. HW must be used for Handwash only.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing

Squeeze bottles not labeled. Must be labeled.

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Lights on hood not working (2 light bulbs). Must be replaced.

AUG 15

2017

PASS 5 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

CUP IN HAND SINK

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

FEB 27

2017

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Sanitation

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

RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER SOUP IN WALK IN COOLER

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

1 pts Chemical Safety

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

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ICE SCOOP IN HAND SINK

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

FEB 14

2017

FAIL 17 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Chlorine test strips not available

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

trahcan for hand sink

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

evidence of drining

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Handsink in bar area

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

dishwasher in bar area. Broken side oanel

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Concentration too weak in dishwasher in bar area

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Watermelon cut in WIC

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

Handsink in bar area

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

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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