EL PULPO RESTAURANT
2829 W Northwest Hwy Ste 525, Dallas, TX, 75220
Dallas Consumer Health Division score guide. 100–80: Meets Consumer Health Division standards.
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 25, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 80
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX
Violations (10)
- 10
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
5-205.11(B) Provide paper towels at every hand wash station (bar)
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-501.114(A) Observed no sanitizer at 3-comp sink bar (0 ppm Quat)
- 19
Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot Holding
3-403.11(A) Rapidly reheat food to 165 F for hot holding. Observed rice at 98F
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
3-501.16(A)(2) Keep all TCS cold hold food @ 41 F or lower at all times. Observed fried chicken at 66 F, pico de gallo at 55F, etc. in RIC. Observed opened containers of Clamato sitting out at room temperature
- 33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
4-301.11 Repair RIC observed to not be in good repair. Observed to iced over. Do not use until fixed
- 33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
3-501.15(A) Use shallow pans to cool food in WIC (pinto beans)
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
3-305.11(A) Store all food 6 inches off the floor
- 47
Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
4-501.12 Resurface cutting boards as needed
- 49
Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C) Clean dirty vent hood filters
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Observed consistent leak on 3-comp sink faucet
Source: Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.