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EL PULPO RESTAURANT

2829 W Northwest Hwy Ste 525, Dallas, TX, 75220

Score 80

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.