SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

CAFE BRAZIL.

BEAT. 47/100

2815 ELM ST · DEEP ELLUM, DALLAS

Last inspected February 6, 2024 · passed

16 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
15 passed
VIOLATIONS
100
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 6
2024
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Plumbing System Construction

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

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

SECURE ICE MACHINE PANEL AND AC UNIT PANES BACK IN PLACE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

NO SCREW TOP WATER BOTTLES ALLOWED IN KITCHEN AREA

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

COVER FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
MINORSanitation
*45Floors easily cleanable
AUG 23
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

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

TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY

MINORFacility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

CONCRETE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SEALED. MULTIPLE WARNINGS.

FEB 11
2023
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

Remove cardboard shelf liner under microwave

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

Register manager certificates with the City of Dallas & post

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed can opener with debris/product accumulation

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

Repair leak at 3 compartment sink

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

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

MINORFood 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.

MINOROther
*40 Store single-service item in original package

Maintain coffee filters inside of plastic bag when not in use

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

Provide covered trash can for women's restroom

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand sink signs for all hand sinks

MINORDocumentation & 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
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 One Inch Air Gap

Ensure all drains have 1-inch air gap

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

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

MINORSanitation
*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

MINORSanitation
*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)

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean walls and stove range area

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

Replace damaged or ill fitting ceiling tiles

DEC 28
2021
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY COOLER RACKS

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

DIRTY COOLER RACKS

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

CLEAN MORE OFTEN

SERIOUSOther
*11 Distressed merchandise, segregation and location

DISCARD DENTED CANS

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

TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY

DEC 11
2019
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOROther
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

TOP OF DISH WASHER DIRTY

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements
JUN 11
2019
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 6
2018
PASSED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
JUN 21
2018
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
JAN 22
2018
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

no soap at hand sink

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wiping cloth on counter

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

can opener tip needs cleaning/ice machine too

MINORFood 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

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

chemical bottles not labeled

SEP 19
2017
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORFacility Condition
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MINORFacility Condition
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
MINOROther
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
CRITICALOther
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
FEB 27
2017
PASSED
3 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

chicken salad 46.5F, raw chicken in WIC 49.5F

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

using right side handwashing sink as a dump sink

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Front line RIC not keeping food 41.0F and below

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