CAFE BRAZIL.

City of Dallas

2815 ELM ST · DEEP ELLUM, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
100
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 6
2024
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Plumbing System Construction

BACK HAND SINK HAS HOT WATER TURNED OFF DUE TO LEAK, FIX LEAK ASAP

2 pts Facility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

SECURE ICE MACHINE PANEL AND AC UNIT PANES BACK IN PLACE

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO SCREW TOP WATER BOTTLES ALLOWED IN KITCHEN AREA

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Other
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

COVER FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN THE INSIDE SIDE PANEL OF THE DISHWASHER, BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
1 pts Sanitation
*45Floors easily cleanable
AUG 23
2023
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

REACH IN COOLER FOODS WERE TEMPING ABOVE 41'F, SHALL BE 41'F OR LESS

1 pts Other
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

CONCRETE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SEALED. MULTIPLE WARNINGS.

FEB 11
2023
PASS 12 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove cardboard shelf liner under microwave

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

Register manager certificates with the City of Dallas & post

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed can opener with debris/product accumulation

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leak at 3 compartment sink

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Hot water knob observed not working at hand sink in front of dish machine

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Seal all outer perimeters properly to prevent entrance of inspects & rodents

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Box of product observed stored on the floor inside of WIF.

1 pts Other
*40 Store single-service item in original package

Maintain coffee filters inside of plastic bag when not in use

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Gaskets on RIC & WIC doors observed with product debris & block mold-like substance

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash can for women's restroom

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand sink signs for all hand sinks

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

Provide food handler certificates for all employees not manager certified & maintain on file at location to present upon inspection

AUG 10
2022
PASS 6 violations
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Ensure all drains have 1-inch air gap

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

Provide Quat(Ammonia) test strips to check concentration of 3-compartment sanitizer and sanitizer buckets

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

Do not use cloth towels for anything else other than to wipe surfaces

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Don't store knives in reach-in coolers (toppings section)

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean walls and stove range area

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Replace damaged or ill fitting ceiling tiles

DEC 28
2021
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY COOLER RACKS

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2 pts Other
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements
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JUN 8
2021
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY COOLER RACKS

2 pts Other
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
2 pts Sanitation
*33 Two-comp. sink-detergent-sanitizer label instruction
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements
DEC 3
2020
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Other
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
1 pts Sanitation
*45Floors easily cleanable
MAY 11
2020
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN MORE OFTEN

3 pts Other
*11 Distressed merchandise, segregation and location

DISCARD DENTED CANS

2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
1 pts Other
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
1 pts Sanitation
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY

DEC 11
2019
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Other
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

TOP OF DISH WASHER DIRTY

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements
JUN 11
2019
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 6
2018
PASS 4 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
JUN 21
2018
PASS 6 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
JAN 22
2018
PASS 6 violations
2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink

no soap at hand sink

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloth on counter

2 pts Facility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

microwave opener needs to be fixed (marked incorrectly on the paper report)

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

can opener tip needs cleaning/ice machine too

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

uncovered food in walk in cooler

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

chemical bottles not labeled

SEP 19
2017
PASS 11 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
2 pts Facility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
1 pts Facility Condition
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
1 pts Other
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
1 pts Other
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FEB 27
2017
PASS 3 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

chicken salad 46.5F, raw chicken in WIC 49.5F

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

using right side handwashing sink as a dump sink

2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Front line RIC not keeping food 41.0F and below

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