Whataburger #827
8501 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75241 · 75241 · Restaurant
Passed all 14 inspections — critical violations noted
2026-02-26 Pass Retail Food 2025
No violations found.
2023-11-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
sliced tomatoes observed with expired time stamp at sandwich ,make area
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces as often as needed
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
observed flies in the front of the store cover trash can when not in use
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
exterior of all food service equipment must be cleaned for sight / touch
*47 Other Violations
locate the sour smell near the shake machine. detail clean the floor drain underneath drink area
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair wash sink compartment / it will not hod correctly
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
grease trap must be serviced every 90 days
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
all food handlers must be trained in food safety - no certificates seen at time of inspection
2023-03-16 Pass Routine 4
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site during the inspection.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean exterior of breakfast table to remove buildup.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair leak at 4 compartment sink.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease trap avery 90 days. (Latest 10/22)
2022-09-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed chicken fried steak at 123 F, hot holding must be at 135 F or greater
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair faucet at 3 compartment sink and mop sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM certifcate must be on site (managers on duty)
*35 Hair Restraints effective
Observed manager without hairnets, all employees should wear hairnet
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Clean fryer are and counters
2022-03-06 Pass Routine 5
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Patch holes in side wall of WIC by exit door (back)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Fan covers inside WIC observed with dust accumulation
*30 Food Establishment Permit
Post health permit in public view
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Register food manager certificates with the city of Dallas and post
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease trap every 90 days and maintain trap ticket on file to present upon inspection
2021-03-10 Pass Routine 6
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS ( OVER GRILL FOR RAW MEAT) CORRECTED ON SITE
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
GREASE ON FLOORS ( NEXT TO FRYERS )
2020-08-05 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE EXPIRED CERTIFICATE ON SITE ( DOROTHY HOOD / 30627 / EXPIRATION DATE: 08/ 30/ 2019 )
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN UPPER REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE ( DINING ROOM )
*47 Handwashing signage
POST THE CITY OF DALLAS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT
2020-01-24 Pass Routine 2
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN TOILET SEATS ( UNDERNEATH ) IN BOTH RESTROOMS
2019-07-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
VISIBLE BUILD UP ON THE SODA CASING HOUSING ( CUSTOMER SODA FOUNTAIN )
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
TOWELS RESTING IN THE FRONT HAND SINK
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
DRIED GREASE ON THE FLOOR (BELOW GRILL )
*47 Health permit posted
POST THE CITY OF DALLAS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
2019-01-30 Pass Routine 4
*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date
EXPIRED CREAMY DIPPING SAUCES (NOV AND DECEMBER 2018 EXPIRATION DATES)
*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters
REPLACED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN REMOVE LIGHT FECAL REMNANTS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE MEN'S RESTROOM TOILET BOWL
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE UPPER DOOR GASKETS OF THE BACK REACH IN FREEZER
2018-06-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
REMOVE THE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENT IN THE KITCHEN
*32 Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN FREEZER GASKETS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER REGISTER THE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS BY 07/ 06/ 2018
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MOLD PROLIFERATION ON THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
2018-01-03 Pass Routine 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. REGISTER BY 01/ 13/ 2018
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SANITIZING TOWELS STORED ON A FOOD PREP TABLE WHERE SANDWICHES (BURGERS) WERE BEING ASSEMBLED
*46 Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN TOILET SEAT (MEN'S RESTROOM)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN REACH IN COOLER GASKET (VISIBLE BUILD UP )
2017-07-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
need current RFSM certifications
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
food containers missing date marking inside WI cooler unit
*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair
front drainage clogged prep area
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
soiled floors -slippery all areas - clean floors before operational hours to avoid grease contamination
*13 Discharges from the Eyes, Nose, a3nd Mouth
missing writing procedures for body fluids / spill kit
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
front soda machine leaking water
2017-02-10 Pass Routine 3
*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils
need remove soil from equipment grills and RI coolers units
*45 Clean facilities as often as necessary.
floors need to clean in operational hours when is possible ceiling need to be clean as necessary to avoid oil residues in shields and tiles ceiling
*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
missing writing employee health policies
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