Creekside Pines
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Creekside Pines five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation and lighting”, which has been cited two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Dallas restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions at hand washing sink. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. COS: PIC provided paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
90
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open box of raw bacon stored directly above ready to eat deli meat in walk in cooler. Observed open box of raw pork sausage stored directly touching open box of pre cooked sausage in walk in cooler. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage ready-to-eat foods and separating types of raw animal foods from each other during storage by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC moved open box of raw bacon and opened box of raw pork sausage to bottom shelf where it won't cross contaminate ready to eat foods.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods (liquid eggs, sliced cheese, shredded cheese) stored on ice holding at a temperature higher than 41 degrees F in main kitchen. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F. COS: PIC stated that food had been out of temp for less than 4 hours therefore PIC choose to move foods to the freezer to rapidly cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple refrigerated TCS foods (ham, turkey, spinach) held in reach in cooler past discard date. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. COS: PIC discarded all foods held past discard date.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open container or pre cooked chicken and cooked potatoes in reach in cooler stored in facility for greater than 24 hours without proper date mark. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. COS: PIC discarded all items without proper date mark.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed a pattern of non compliance and obvious failures by the PIC to ensure that employees are complying with duties listed. CA: PIC should ensure that written procedures and plans are implemented and maintained where required. PIC will have procedures implemented and maintained by correct by date.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy available in facility. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC will have employee health policies available by correct by date.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit available in facility. CA: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment. PIC will have bodily fluid clean up kit available by correct by date.
511-6-1.03(6)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling food with fingernails longer than the tips of the fingers. CA: Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. PIC stated that she will have nails trimmed by correct by date.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no food service permit posted in facility. CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will post food service permit by correct by date.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed suds coming up from drain under three compartment sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. PIC will have plumber out to clean drain by correct by date.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee phones stored on prep top counter and not in their designated areas to avoid any possible contamination. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: PIC moved phone and placed in designated areas.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee reusable coffee cup and employee water bottle stored in main kitchen. CA: Only drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination is allowed. COS: PIC moved reusable coffee cup and water bottle to office.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed oatmeal and grits cooling at room temperature and not on track to reach 70 degrees within 2 hours. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished by using one or more of the approved methods. COS: PIC placed foods in freezer to rapidly cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
30
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee phones stored on prep top counter and not in their designated areas to avoid any possible contamination. CA: PIC moved phones and placed them in designated areas.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
95
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing jewelry (watch) that is not a plain smooth ring in main kitchen. CA: PIC had jewelry removed.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Creekside Pines last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Creekside Pines on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Creekside Pines?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Creekside Pines.
How does Creekside Pines compare to other restaurants in Dallas?
Creekside Pines most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dallas average of 92.
Has Creekside Pines' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Creekside Pines have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Creekside Pines means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Creekside Pines inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Creekside Pines is inspected around two times per year on average.
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