HOUSE OF BLUES
2200 N Lamar St, Dallas, TX, 75202
Dallas Consumer Health Division score guide. 100–80: Meets Consumer Health Division standards.
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 19, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 91
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 25
- Jurisdiction
- Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX
Violations (25)
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-601.11(A) Establishment failed to clean ice machine at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of soil or mold.
Permit A74EEE4E-1BB6-49C7-B865-AE146A1F2DEC
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED OPENED CHILI JUG PLACED IN DRY STORAGE, NOT IN FRIDGE. TIME OF PLACEMENT UNKNOWN, CHEF VOLUNTEERED TO DISPOSE.
Permit A74EEE4E-1BB6-49C7-B865-AE146A1F2DEC
- 43
In-use utensils; properly stored
3-304.12 OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PLACED AGAINST A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE, USE OFFICIAL ICE SCOOP HOLDER
Permit A74EEE4E-1BB6-49C7-B865-AE146A1F2DEC
- 44
Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
4-904.11 OBSERVED UTENSILS IN CABINET NOT STORED IN ONE DIRECTION, please store utensils with food contact portions facing inward, handles facing outward.
Permit A74EEE4E-1BB6-49C7-B865-AE146A1F2DEC
- 47
Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
4-501.11(A) BEHIND GRILLS AND EQUIPMENT HAS POOLING, POSSIBLE LEAK
Permit A74EEE4E-1BB6-49C7-B865-AE146A1F2DEC
- 47
Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
4-501.12 Observed used cutting blocks and boards that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
Permit A74EEE4E-1BB6-49C7-B865-AE146A1F2DEC
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-601.11(A) Establishment failed to clean ice machine at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of soil or mold.
Permit 26803EEF-934F-407A-96FE-6B240A2629EF
- 47
Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
4-101.19 OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, REMOVE FILM
Permit 26803EEF-934F-407A-96FE-6B240A2629EF
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
6-501.11 CEILING TILE DAMAGED AND NOT IN PLACE IN BACK ROOM
Permit 26803EEF-934F-407A-96FE-6B240A2629EF
- 10
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
6-301.14 Observed no handwashing sign posted at the hand sink(s).
Permit 50342F75-6075-4F79-9FE1-992001FC3BF9
- 45
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
4-903.11(A) and (C) OBSERVED TEA FILTERS NOT IN CONTAINERS OR PROTECTIVE PACKAGING. KEEP IN PROTECTIVE PACKAGING
Permit 50342F75-6075-4F79-9FE1-992001FC3BF9
- 47
Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
4-501.11(A) OBSERVED COOLER WITH MISSING KICK PANEL
Permit 50342F75-6075-4F79-9FE1-992001FC3BF9
- 10
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
6-301.14 Observed no handwashing sign posted at the hand sink(s).
Permit E9547FCF-30EA-4CC6-8C05-B72ABA5282D5
- 41
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
3-304.14(A) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH USED AS ABSORBENT SURFACE LINER FOR RECENTLY CLEANED BEER HOSES AND WASHED UTENSILS, place on bar mats or nonabsorbent food contact surfaces instead
Permit E9547FCF-30EA-4CC6-8C05-B72ABA5282D5
- 47
Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
4-202.16 OBSERVED TAPE ON BEER HOSE, REMOVE TAPE AND ENSURE GOOD REPAIR
Permit E9547FCF-30EA-4CC6-8C05-B72ABA5282D5
- 10
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
5-205.11(B) OBSERVED HANDWASH STATION WITH HOSE ATTACHED IN ORDER TO WASH DISHPIT SURFACE, KEEP HANDWASH AS HANDWASH ONLY
Permit C15D4FCC-2FD9-4CEA-84C8-E2DB246D5016
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED CAN OPENER BLADE WITH AGED DEBRIS. CHEF TOOK IT AWAY TO WASH
Permit C15D4FCC-2FD9-4CEA-84C8-E2DB246D5016
- 23
Proper Date Marking and Disposition
3-501.18(A) OBSERVED PICKLED JALAPEÑOS IN WIC, DATE MARKED SINCE 7/21. Foods must prepped and persihable shall ONLY be stored for 6 days after date mark. Note: The pickle juices were also gone
Permit C15D4FCC-2FD9-4CEA-84C8-E2DB246D5016
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
3-305.11(A) OBSERVED INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER, ICE FORMATIONS FROM THE AC UNIT FALLING/FORMING ONTO THE FOOD BOXES. Keep foods protected and repair AC unit
Permit C15D4FCC-2FD9-4CEA-84C8-E2DB246D5016
- 47
Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
4-501.11(A) OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET FROM WORKING COOLER AND THAT WORK IN COOLER WAS HOLDING AMBIENT TEMP OF 51*F. must be checked out, ensure it holds foods below 41*F
Permit C15D4FCC-2FD9-4CEA-84C8-E2DB246D5016
- 47
Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
4-501.12 Observed used cutting blocks and boards that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
Permit C15D4FCC-2FD9-4CEA-84C8-E2DB246D5016
- 47
Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
4-202.16 OBSERVED WATER HEATER BOOSTER AT DISHPIT WITH PROTECTIVE FILM ON, REMOVE FILM.
Permit C15D4FCC-2FD9-4CEA-84C8-E2DB246D5016
- 52
Sewage and waste water properly disposed
5-402.11 OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE FOR DISHWASHER IS GOING INTO GROUND DRAIN, IT MUST BE CUT OR LIFTED WITH A 1 INCH AIR GAP
Permit C15D4FCC-2FD9-4CEA-84C8-E2DB246D5016
- 10
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
6-301.14 Observed no handwashing sign posted at the hand sink(s).
Permit 989C04DD-10F0-493F-BEE5-F9AE6805BB31
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-601.11(A) Establishment failed to clean ice machine at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of soil or mold but it is very minor. Clean ice machine
Permit 989C04DD-10F0-493F-BEE5-F9AE6805BB31
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.