EL PULPO RESTAURANT.

City of Dallas

2320 W TWELFTH ST · BISHOP ARTS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

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

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
82
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 25
2024
PASS 2 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

place raw food in RIC below RTE food to prevent cross contamination

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

do not use grocery bags to hold RTE/ hot hold food, use proper food approved bags

AUG 1
2023
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

pico de gallo in WIC observed at 54F, chopped onions in WIC at 46.6F. place all TCS food that are in WIC into working cold hold equipment

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

observed raw foods stored above salsas in RIC

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

heavy grime on can openers, clean and sanitize

3 pts Pest Activity
*18 Restricted use pesticides

observed Raid can in establishment(bar area), remove from premises.

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing

replace heavily damaged white food containers

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

cover dry ingredients and uncovered foods in WIC

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen

frozen foods, in nonworking freezer, were observed thawed out, date mark foods.

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

repair WIC and RIF

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean inside of equipment.

FEB 9
2023
PASS 3 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

observed large gap at bottom of back exterior door, provide a tight seal.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

grime build up observed inside of rif, grime on gaskets of cold hold equipment, clean.

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Other Violations

post current tax permit. then review tax permit(most recent tax permit may not be posted), tax permit and health permit must have different name of owner

MAY 3
2022
PASS 5 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

observed large pots store upright and not covered. store inverted or covered to prevent possible contamination

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed a heavily dented can stored with other non dented cans. remove and place in separate area if getting credit back if not dispose of can. COS

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

observed ready to eat food stored below raw steak and raw fish. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination. COS

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

observed food thawing in large hand sink, hand sink is for washing hands only. COS

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

grime build up on shelves located in walk in cooler. clean shelves.

OCT 25
2021
PASS 3 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

observed grime build up on inside of ice machine, observed no water dripping from grime. clean as soon as possible.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean grime build up on shelves.

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed damaged wall in grill area.

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APR 13
2021
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

beans date marked for 04-11-21 were observed at 44.7F. lower temperature of walk in cooler. thermostat was observed at 40F

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

walk in cooler was not able to maintain cold hold temperature. temperature was set to 40F adjust temperature.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

observed 4 salt/spice shakers without name of food in shaker, was food has been removed from original package and place in new container label the new container with name of food.

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

thermometer in walk in cooler not place in warmest area of walk in cooler. observed on fans and temperature was reading 41F. Placed own thermometer in warmest area nd temperature reached 45F.

OCT 5
2020
PASS 2 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

salsa and shredded lettuce was observed under raw fish and meat in reach in cooler. ARRANGE PROPERLY.

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

dust like substance on ceiling of storage room, clean.

APR 3
2020
PASS 3 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

handle on scoop use for sugar is touching sugar. keep upright.

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

shrimp left uncovered in walk in cooler.

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

sausage date marked for 03-14-20 found in reach in cooler.

SEP 12
2019
PASS 2 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

sanitizer buckets at floor level on all areas must be out 6 inches out the floor level

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

RI cooler door broken at kitchen area must be repair or replace to proper condition plastic curtain inside WI cooler unit broken must be replace or repair to proper condition

MAR 26
2019
PASS 5 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

bar cooler units dirty must be clean to avoid cross contamination

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

external door frame missing weather strip must be have weather strip to prevent pest harboring

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

RI cooler units doors not properly close must be replace or repair to proper condition

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Premises cleaned when minimal food is exposed

trash and food debris outside trash containers must be clean to avoid smells and pest harboring

JUN 15
2018
PASS 4 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

broken seals front sandwich cooler unit must be replace to maintain temperatures in good condition

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment encrusted with oil accumulation and food debris must be clean to avoid food contamination as public hazard contamination

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

water and food contamination inside front RI cooler unit mus be clean to avoid food contamination as public hazard control

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

dirty floors behind equipment inside kitchen area must be clean to avoid food contamination

DEC 4
2017
PASS 2 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

ceiling need repair

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

back exit door fix weather strips must be seal properly not holes or gaps ceiling need close gaps close to water collection tube

NOV 16
2017
PASS 14 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*45 Premises cleaned when minimal food is exposed

premises in all areas need to be clean during operational hours

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

food containers and single utensils boxes at floor level

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

dirty cooler units must clean inside and outside of the units must use sanitizing after cleaning all areas

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

squeeze bottles missing labeling name must had labels

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

fly activity observed

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

cutting prep tables cracks and black colors food containers not NSF approved

3 pts Other
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION

missing writing employee health policies

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth

missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit

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

missing date marking food containers inside cooler and prep area

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

seals broken

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

missing food handler cards

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

blocked hand sink back area

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio

CTS food containers mixed with raw food containers must be separate raw food from cooked food

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

RFSM not on site must be RFSM present at operational hours

JUL 11
2017
PASS 14 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RAW OYSTERS: 58.3 F SALSA: 54.9 F

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES

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

LEAK UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK PIPING

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

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF

UNLABELED LARGE CONTAINER OF CEVICHE

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

FRONT HAND SINK BEING USED TO THAW SHRIMP

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

FLIES OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USE

1 pts Other
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR THE TWO HAND SINKS MISSING THEM

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

RAW ANIMAL MEAT STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD

JAN 4
2017
PASS 10 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

HOT HOLD: COOKED BEEF: 107.2F COOKED CHICKEN: 107.0 F SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

RAW BEEF AND RAW SHRIMP STORED IN THE SAME CONTAINER

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE

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

WASH HANDS BEFORE DONNING NEW GLOVES

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

DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOODS HELD AND INTENDED FOR LATER USE

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

BROKEN REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE

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

CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHT THAT HAS BURNED OUT UNDER THE VENT HOOD

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

SEAL CEILING IN THE MAINTENANCE ROOM (HOT WATER) REPAIR WALL BOARD IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM

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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