ITALIA EXPRESS.

City of Dallas

4000 CEDAR SPRINGS RD #A · OAK LAWN, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

16 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jun 2023.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

142

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 6

2023

PASS 9 violations

1 pts Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

Hang mop when not in use

1 pts Sanitation

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

Use proper scoops to dispense product in dry ingredient bins

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Fan covers inside WIC observed w/dust accumulation

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Maintain hand sinks accessible & utilize for hand wash ONLY-not as a dump sink

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Provide proper hand sink signs for all hand sinks

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Inside upper panel & interior walls of ice machine observed w/ black mold-like substance accumulation

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Service grease trap every 90 days. Maintain manifest on file for location to present upon inspection

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Provide food handler certificates for all employees not manager certified. Maintain on file at location to present upon inspection

2 pts Sanitation

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

Provide the guidance for the clean-up of bodily fluid &/or Bloodborne pathogen spill kit

DEC 6

2022

PASS 7 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean floors, walls, surrundings

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

1 pts Sanitation

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

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

APR 27

2022

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

meat ball : 125'f

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Provide cleaning for the racks in the wic, prep area, food containsers

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Expired Rfsm

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Fix the broken ice machine

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Remove the trays, mopping, cleaning tools in front of the hand sink

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Provide date marking for all food containers

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cheese: 47'f

3 pts Sanitation

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

Observed raw chicken above raw shrimp

OCT 7

2021

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

No cold water in kitchen hand wash sink

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

hand sink blocked with dishes ( kitchen )

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

House flies in kitchen

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Food on floor in walk in cooler

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

Air intake vent soiled

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Hole in rear ceiling

SEP 23

2021

FAIL 18 violations

3 pts Documentation & Training

*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr

No records kept on front display pizzas

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Eggs over vegetables/ meat next to shrimp and calamari/ bacon on tomatoes

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

Dishwasher at 0ppm sanitizer

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands

Employee did not wash hands only used hand sanitizer

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

toxic cleaning chemicals next to utensils

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM available

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

No date marking on food in walk in cooler

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

No sanitizing test strips available

2 pts Sanitation

*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents

dishwasher unable to dispense sanitizer

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

Employee drink next to food items on prep table

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Wiping cloths left on prep tables

1 pts Sanitation

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

Employee bags and speakers next to utensils and food items

1 pts Sanitation

*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

Single use condiment containers used to scoop cheese

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Cooling unit gaskets and interior or cleaning units soiled/ floors soiled

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Broken wall tiles and missing ceiling tile

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Missing covered trash can in female restroom

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

plastic bin in hand wash sink (kitchen)

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

Vent hood dripping grease

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APR 1

2021

PASS 10 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Cold holding temps of 41 and below must be maintained for foods.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Cross contamination risk in reach in cooler must be addressed

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Ice machine and reach in cooler must be clean to sight and touch

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Raw chicken may not be stored above ready to eat foods

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Clean floors and dusty walls by pizza oven

1 pts Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

1 pts Other

*40 Reuse of single service articles

Plastic bags used to store items in cooler

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NOV 3

2020

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Observed raw ground beef placed on prep above veggies

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Machine tested <10 ppm Cl

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

OObserved several spray bottles above/next to food items and service items

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Observed items in hand sink

1 pts Sanitation

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

Observed cup used as scoop

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty walls/shelves

1 pts Other

*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

Observed personal items above/next to food/service items

FEB 14

2020

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

RIC 58, BUTTER 55

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

3 pts Other

*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

CAKES

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN ABOVE VEGGIES

SEP 5

2019

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean interior of the ice bin

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

Clean inside reach in cooler, the fan inside of it, reach in freezer

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed flies

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

Cloths are not to be used under cutting board, corrected on site.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk food items

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Change burnt out venthood lights (2 total)

1 pts Sanitation

*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Clean walls, ceiling,

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Obtain covered trash receptacle.

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

Notification of health report signage indicating current report available.***PROVIDED***

MAR 27

2019

PASS 5 violations

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

GRILLED CHICKEN 91, PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

RAW SHELL EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE MUSHROOMS IN WIC

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

2 pts Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

REPLACE ALL BROKEN GASKETS

1 pts Chemical Safety

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

FEB 26

2019

PASS 13 violations

3 pts Other

*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

FOR PIZZA ITEMS

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Other

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

2 pts Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

IN WIC

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

1 pts Sanitation

*39 No equipment & utensil under contamination sources

DO NOT STORE TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD

JAN 20

2019

PASS 15 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Air-drying required after cleaning & sanitiziing

observed food employee rinse off clean pot. Must allow dishes time to air dry. Replace damaged cutting boards-- replace worn ones as often as needed. Do not store small cup/utensils inside of ingr

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food shall be honestly presented

label all food squeeze bottles/bulk dry ingredients

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Cleaning floors, dustless methods

Clean the floors throughout the food prep and front line area. i.e. around large mixer.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Air, water, pressure / temperature devices

provide a food service thermometer to take food temperatures (WIC)

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean and sanitize shelf over food prep sink Detail clean all non-food contact surfaces behind the front counter... restrooms--OK!

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

Cooked RTE stored inside of WIC must be date marked (i.e. pasta, chicken and meat sauce.)

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Observed rusted shelving inside of the WIC

1 pts Other

*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

Must register CFM with the City of Dallas

3 pts Food Temperature

*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

Alfredo sauce observed stoarged inside RIC at 65F. Hot food must be cooled properly to 41F/before storing inside Unit.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

All food staff must be properly trained--state approved.

3 pts Other

*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

Must use timer for using time as a public health control. No time stamps on pizzas.

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Wet wiping towels observed between food equipment

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Do not use hand sink as a dump sink.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Provide Current

JUL 12

2018

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean can opener blade

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

must renew RFSM 8-18-17

2 pts Sanitation

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

must provide instructions for bodily fluid clean up

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

splash guard loose must be sealed

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

small leak on faucet 3 comp sink must be fixed

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

DEC 18

2017

PASS 11 violations

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

provide hair restraints when prepping food.

3 pts Other

*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

provide a registered food service manager on site during operation

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

broken scoop in the flour ( replace with a new one)

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

chicken in the plastic tubes sitting on the floor.

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label the food in the walk in cooler ( pasta, sauce etc. )

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

provide a covered lid trash can in the ladies restroom .

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

They must be displayed for public viewing.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

the dish machine is not working correctly ( all dish should be washed at the three compartment sink. )

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Missing the stoppers to fill the dish machine. ( this should be setup wash rinse and sanitizer at the three compartment sink.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Missing a thermometer in the reach in cooler.

JUN 7

2017

PASS 3 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor covering, mats and duckboards

DO NOT USE CARDBOARD ON FLOOR

NOV 21

2016

PASS 6 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Cutting surfaces.

DO NOT PUT TOWELS UNDERNEATH CUTTING BOARD

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHILE NOT IN USE INSIDE APPROVED SANITIZER AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION EX. CLOTHS ON COUNTER NOT BEING USED SEC. 17-5.3. WIPING CLOTHS AND SPONGES. (b) A

3 pts Sanitation

*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

USE SANITIZER BUCKET

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

DO NOT STORE UTENSILS ON THE FLOOR

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

DO NOT TOXIC ITEMS ON TOP OF FOOD ITEMS

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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