Cafe Brazil
2815 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226 · 75226 · Restaurant
Passed all 16 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-04-24 Pass w/ Conditions New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2024-02-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*19 Plumbing System Construction
BACK HAND SINK HAS HOT WATER TURNED OFF DUE TO LEAK, FIX LEAK ASAP
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
SECURE ICE MACHINE PANEL AND AC UNIT PANES BACK IN PLACE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO SCREW TOP WATER BOTTLES ALLOWED IN KITCHEN AREA
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
COVER FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE INSIDE SIDE PANEL OF THE DISHWASHER, BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
*45Floors easily cleanable
2023-08-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
REACH IN COOLER FOODS WERE TEMPING ABOVE 41'F, SHALL BE 41'F OR LESS
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
CONCRETE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SEALED. MULTIPLE WARNINGS.
2023-02-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Remove cardboard shelf liner under microwave
*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager
Register manager certificates with the City of Dallas & post
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed can opener with debris/product accumulation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak at 3 compartment sink
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Hot water knob observed not working at hand sink in front of dish machine
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Seal all outer perimeters properly to prevent entrance of inspects & rodents
*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.
*40 Store single-service item in original package
Maintain coffee filters inside of plastic bag when not in use
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Gaskets on RIC & WIC doors observed with product debris & block mold-like substance
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered trash can for women's restroom
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide hand sink signs for all hand sinks
*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
2022-08-10 Pass Routine 6
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Ensure all drains have 1-inch air gap
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide Quat(Ammonia) test strips to check concentration of 3-compartment sanitizer and sanitizer buckets
*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
*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)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean walls and stove range area
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Replace damaged or ill fitting ceiling tiles
2021-12-28 Pass Routine 7
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY COOLER RACKS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*45 Floor contruction requirements
2021-06-08 Pass Routine 8
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY COOLER RACKS
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*33 Two-comp. sink-detergent-sanitizer label instruction
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*45 Floor contruction requirements
2020-12-03 Pass Routine 7
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*45Floors easily cleanable
2020-05-11 Pass Routine 8
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN MORE OFTEN
*11 Distressed merchandise, segregation and location
DISCARD DENTED CANS
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY
2019-12-11 Pass Routine 8
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
TOP OF DISH WASHER DIRTY
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
*45 Floor contruction requirements
2019-06-11 Pass Routine
No violations found.
2018-12-06 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
2018-06-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
2018-01-22 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*31 No soap at handsink
no soap at hand sink
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloth on counter
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
microwave opener needs to be fixed (marked incorrectly on the paper report)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
can opener tip needs cleaning/ice machine too
*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
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
chemical bottles not labeled
2017-09-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2017-02-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
chicken salad 46.5F, raw chicken in WIC 49.5F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
using right side handwashing sink as a dump sink
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Front line RIC not keeping food 41.0F and below
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