Dallas
BEAT

Golden Corral

1540 N Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75211 · 75211 · Restaurant

Passed all 15 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
15
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-11-22
Pass Rate
93%
0 failures
Score
20/100
BEAT
15 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-11-22
No failures across all 15 inspections on record
40 sanitation violations found across 13 inspections
8 other violations found across 7 inspections
Sanitation critical 40×
Facility Condition minor 13×
Food Storage & Handling serious
Other critical
Food Temperature critical
Pest Activity critical
Documentation & Training critical
Plumbing & Waste serious
Employee Hygiene minor
2025-11-22 Pass New Retail Food 2022

No violations found.

2023-10-04 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Several critically dented cans observed not separated out

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Replace thermometer that are not working

minor Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Replace can opener blade

critical Pest Activity

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Doors in back left open with no air current>allows access to pest

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Replace missing tire/wheel on reach-in cooler in kitchen

critical Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean encrusted grease on cooking equipment

minor Employee Hygiene

*44 Outdoor enclosures constructed

Trash bins/dumpsters not enclosed thus allowing illegal

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Front/main entrance doors not closing properly>must fix or adjust to ensure they close properly

2023-03-02 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Multiple severely/critically dented cans observed

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Keep hand sink accessible to>observed tray/bin on it

minor Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Remove plastic off side panel of ice machine

critical Sanitation

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

live/dead cockroach observed>clean any evidence of pest

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean underneath service line equipment

2022-09-12 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Seafood salad observed at 54 F

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Oven where pot roast is cooked was covered in grease

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

Fix gaps on rear exit doors

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Store all food at least 6 inches off floor

critical Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean encrusted grease on cooking equipment

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix gaskets of reach-in cooler

2022-03-12 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean equipment shelves observed with dust accumulation/not clean to the touch. Quat sanitizer observed at 100ppm>, maintain b/w 200-400ppm.

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leaks at back prep sink and 2 compartment sink

critical Food Temperature

*31 Individual, disposable towels

Provide paper towels for hand sink by front service area by hot hold items. Provide designated hand sink signage for all hand sinks.

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Replace missing top front panes of ice machine. Remove protective peel from back side of hot box.

minor Sanitation

*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

Order of 3 compartment sink shall be: Wash/rinse/sanitize observed in wrong order.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Seal all outer perimeters properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents. Back door side and bottom observed with gaps exposing daylight and air blowing through.

critical Other

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

Cover all product inside WIF> corn on the cob.

minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Store clean utensils with handles facing/laying same direction in clean equipment bin in dish wash area.

minor Facility Condition

*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

Maintain outside dumpster doors closed when not in use

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Seal hand sinks to wall properly. Patch holes in FRP wall in prep room and where needed throughout BoH. Seal 2 compartment sink to wall properly.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*47 Other Violations

Store bags and boxes of product away from walls in dry storage area

2021-06-08 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 5
minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

carpets on dining area reap and broken must be replace or repair to proper condition

critical Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors under equipment and shelving area dirty with stagnant water, food debris, litter and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination ceiling in different areas dirty with spills

critical Pest Activity

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

lights shields sot close properly leaving a gap between ceiling must be replace or replace to avoid pest harboring and chemical contamination by construction material

critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

shelving and food surfaces inside prep meat cooler room dirty with soils accumuations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

minor Sanitation

*25 Devices used for on-site generation of chemicals used in the washing/peeling of fruits and veget

missing chemical to clean vegetables must be change container when empty the solution during operational hours

2020-12-15 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

men toilet leaking water must be replace or repair to proper condition

critical Sanitation

*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.

trash back room must be clean as necessary to avoid pest harboring

serious Other

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

missing employee health policies and procedures must be have health policies on site

minor Other

*45 First Aid

incomplete first aid kit must be have complete first aid kit

critical Sanitation

*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard

electric pizza cooked out of vent hood system must be have cooking equipment under vent hood system to avoid unlawful discharges

critical Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors behind equipment and inside WI cooler meat unit dirty with soils, blood drippings and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination ceiling dirty with dust, grease and soils accum

critical Sanitation

*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease

cooking equipment encrusted with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

2020-06-18 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 3
minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

floors skirts and floors tiles on WI cooler bakery area broken must be repair to proper condition

critical Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors inside utility room dirty and unlawful smells must be clean and sanitize during operational hours floors behind equipment dirty must be clean to avoid cross contamination some floors with

critical Sanitation

*10 Clean Surface Different Foods

preparation food surfaces dirty with food debris, spills and grease clean food surfaces after observed contamination during operational hours to avoid cross contamination

2019-11-14 Pass Follow-up
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

all cooler equipment must be clean to avoid cross contamination doors back WI cooler unit dirty must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

critical Pest Activity

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

open bags on shelving food areas must be maintain in an hermetic food containers to avoid cross contamination and pest harboring

serious Other

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

missing writing employee health policies

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

missing cover lids for trash containers must be have lids for sanitary conditions

critical Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

walls, ceiling and floors behind equipment dirty with litter soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination floors behind equipment dirty must be clean to avoid pest ha

critical Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

rust and oxidize equipment in all areas must be replace or repair to avoid cross contamination warmers must be maintain proper temperature during operational hours

minor Sanitation

*45 Premises free of litter

PIC must be ensure to remove litter during operational hours from mop cleaning room

2019-10-08 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 14
minor Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy

back vent hood at meat station not working all vent hoods must be working properly to prevent grease buildup on walls and ceilings

critical Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floors behind equipment and general floors dirty in all areas must be clean to avoid contamination ceiling and walls with grease and solis accumulations by equipment out the vent hood areas must

critical Sanitation

*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

all equipment dirty in all areas must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination

critical Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

a/c covers in front areas dirty with soils and grease deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination a/c vents and filters with accumulations of encrusted grease and soils deposits must be

minor Sanitation

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

missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit

critical Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

PIC must be ensure that employees are sanitize food surfaces during contamination or during operational hours to avoid cross contamination

critical Pest Activity

*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest

serious Other

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

missing writing employee health policies

critical Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

PIC must verified all equipment is working properly- coolers -warmers - ovens etc. not water leaks, not drippings or oil accumulations to avoid cross contamination all equipment must be replace, re

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

faucets with water leaks in all areas must be replace or repair all leaks in all areas to proper condition

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

missing thermometers inside in all cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

missing RFSM certification must be have current FSM registered with the city

critical Pest Activity

*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - air curtain

air curtains not working at back door -trash and debris room- must be replace or repair to proper condition to avoid pest harboring

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

missing current food handler cards must be have current food handler cards

2019-04-04 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cheese 58'f, pepperoni 58'f

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

observed food boxes, cases on the wet floor

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

observed sanitizer bucket store next to foods (raw beef, oil box) and utensils

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

cheese, broccoli, fruits

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

provide cleaning for the floor

2018-10-02 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
minor Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

minor Facility Condition

*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

critical Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

critical Documentation & Training

*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

2018-03-11 Pass Routine
3
minor Facility Condition

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

Holes on wall, gap between ICS/Wall. Must be sealed.

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Dented cans on racks. Must be removed (COS)

serious Other

*19 Water System Maintained

Small leak IC faucet. Must be fixed.

2017-09-25 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
minor Sanitation

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

EGG STATION

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

BLOCKED BY MEAT CART

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

NEXT TO NACHO CHEESE CAN

serious Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

POT ROAST 126 DEGREE F

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN DISHWASHER TO BE FREE OF DEBRIS

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

PICO AT HOT STATION 52 DEGREE F IF USING THC PLACE TIME STICKER

critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED IN HAND SINK

2017-03-23 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

SPRAY BOTTLE OVER POTATO

serious Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

MIX WITH DATE OF 3/22, MUST DISCARD AT USE BY DATE

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS TO BE FREE OF DIRT FOOD DEBRIS CLEAN ON TOP OF DISHWASHER

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

ground beef 49, pico 47 degree f

Columbia Hospital at Medical City - Physician Lounge Raul S. Quintanilla Sr. Middle School Steam Academy Fruteria Guerrero Arrm Conoco Mart #6 LA Michoacana Meat Market #7

Data sourced from City of Dallas Code Compliance · Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency. · How we score
View official record on city data portal →
Eat or Beat scores are independent editorial analysis of public records and do not represent official government ratings.