JUL 13
2023
PASS 2 violations
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Mold inside ice machine (top).
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Invert plates to prevent contamination while not in use.
HOUSE OF BLUES MAIN KITCHEN.
City of Dallas
2200 N LAMAR ST · WEST END, DALLAS
Last inspected 2023.
10 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jul 2023.
Last inspected Jul 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
60
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 21
2022
PASS 4 violations
*18 Toxic items labeling for original container
PLEASE LABEL CHEMICALS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*32 Damaged Equipment
DOOR GASKETS NEED REPLACING AND BROKEN CONTAINER LIDS IN WALK IN COOLER (POINTED IT OUT TO THE CHEF)
OCT 20
2021
PASS 7 violations
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean ice machine black spores on top panel
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leak at 3CS
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
outdated records, 06/10/21
*31 Individual, disposable towels
paper towels needed
*34 Pest Control
gnats in dish area
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean inside EXPO fridge
*45Physical Facilities
clean ice off of ground in wif and seal holes in the wall throughout the kitchen
MAR 18
2021
PASS 5 violations
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
BACK OF KITCHEN
*32 CIP-Cleanability
THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT, REACH IN COOLERS, WIPE DOWN WALLS
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
KITCHEN CEILING TILES
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAK AT 2CS
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
DENTED CANS
FEB 15
2020
PASS 7 violations
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
found moldy onions, tomatoes, and dented cans
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaky faucet at prep sink
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager
please register with the City of Dallas
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
gnats and fruit flies
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
cloths can't be used underneath cutting board must have rubber mats
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
2-3 lights burnt out
*45Physical Facilities
clean walls in dish area, mold spores on the walls, heavily dirty
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AUG 27
2019
PASS 4 violations
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OBSERVED DRINK WITH NO LID
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils
TOXIC ITEM STORED ABOVE EQUIPMENT
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ENSURE ITEMS ARE PROPERLY
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
MILK WASH 62 DEGREE F- COS
NOV 29
2018
PASS 7 violations
*32 Package integrity
DENTED CANS WITH NON DENTED CANS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DELI MEAT
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ICE GUARD AT ICE MACHINE
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
103.1 DEGREE F
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*47 Handwashing signage
AT HAND SINK
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS
MAY 22
2018
PASS 10 violations
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER PAST 7 DAYS, ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES FOR DATING
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SPRAY BOTTLE STORED NEXT TO DISHES- COS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SAUCE 50 DEGREE F (MADE 5/18)
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*47 Handwashing signage
AT SERVER AREA
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INSIDE MICROWAVE, DELI SLICER
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN TOP OF EXPO LINE TO BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
IN RIC MICROWAVE
*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking
ENSURE ITEMS ARE CLEAN PRIOR TO RESTOCKING- COS
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
LABEL SPICES IN NON ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOV 28
2017
PASS 8 violations
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN EXCESSIVE POOLING ON BOTTOM OF RIC
*39 Loosely cover cooling foods
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
NO UTENSILS IN HAND SINK
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SANITIZER BUCKETS
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
HEAVY CREAM PAST USE BY DATE
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
IN OPEN TOP
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RICE 51 DEGREE F, DICED TOMATO 48 DEGREE F, CHEESE 52 DEGREE F
MAR 24
2017
PASS 6 violations
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Bulk containers of sugar and flour not labeled.
*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
If time is to be used as a control, written procedures must be created. Time and temperature logs should be maintained. Shredded chicken at 121.4°F Fried chicken 127.0°F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloths must be either in use or stored in sanitizing solution.
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Sanitizer bucket at back prep area tested at 100ppm Q.A. Please ensure employees replace sanitizer as needed. Periodic auditing after busy times is advised.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Chips stored under ultraviolet pest control device. No foods may be stored under or near these units. Ice machine shows significant infection. Machine should be taken out of service, emptied, cle
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Ice buildup in on drain line for walk in freezer. Handle to walk in cooler broken and not functioning properly.
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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