Charlies Creole Kitchen
2129 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 · 75206 · Restaurant
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2026-03-30 Pass Retail Food 2025
No violations found.
2024-04-30 Pass New Retail Food 2022
No violations found.
2023-02-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw animal products stored over RTE foods in RIC and RIF.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade and soda gun nozzle.
*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Must datemark prepared foods for no more than 7 days.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
All coolers must have easily viewable thermometers.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed [containers of] food stored on the floor.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty RIC handles.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed kitchen floor in disrepair.
*47 Handwashing signage
Need handwash signage at all handwash sinks.
2022-09-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean mold from inside of ice machine and clean dirty can-opener (debris)
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label non-original chemical bottle with common name
*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents
Observed dishmachine not automatically dispense sanitizer (0 ppm CL)
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
observed ice build up from inside RIF on food product
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty RIC/RIF gaskets, floor under equipment (dish machine, grill)
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair floor tiles in kitchen and properly seal handwash only sink properly to floor/wall
*47 Handwashing signage
Post 'handwash' sign at each station
2021-09-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN RIC(S)
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAK @ HAND SINK
*32 Damaged Equipment
REPLACE GASKETS
*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaning frequency
CLEAN BEFORE USING PREP SINK
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
CLOSE ALL GAPS
*35 Hair Restraints effective
PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAIN
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
INVERT DISHES
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR FLOORS
2021-07-15 Fail Routine CRITICAL 19
FAILED: *34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
FAILED: *42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
FAILED: *14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
FAILED: *24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
FAILED: *47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
FAILED: *06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
FAILED: *32 Can openers-cleanability
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
FAILED: *20 Grease Trap Tickets
FAILED: *37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
FAILED: *39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
2020-03-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN GASKETS & WALLS
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO RFSM ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
*39 Cutting surfaces.
RESURFACES CUTTING BOARDS
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
CROSS CONTAMINATION R. EGGS STORED RTE FOOD
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR WALLS, CEILINGS, & FLOORS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
GRITS 133.2, & M. POTATOES 127.0F
2019-09-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
Replace residential microwave with commercial unit.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dust from floor fan.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair holes in wall and floor where damaged.
2019-03-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law
label all squeeze bottles
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
certify all staff
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
observed cut veggies at room temp
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair floors
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
shield lights in RIC
*47 Other Violations
Label 3 comp sink
*14 Wash hands after all other activities
lack of washing hands after all activities
*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day
no date marking on prepared foods
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert dishes to prevent cross contamination
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items to prevent cross contamination
2018-06-13 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 11
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
no RFSM on duty
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
repair floors
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items to prevent cross contamination
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Lack of adequate refrigeration (not enough refrigeration)
*47 Other Violations
Label 3 comp sink
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
provide more lighting
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Certify all staff
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean food contact equipment
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
pickles 57.1F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking at hand sink
2018-06-04 Fail Routine CRITICAL 18
FAILED: *27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Lack of adequate refrigeration -Discontinue use of beverage refrigerator and ice bath as a cold hold for TCS food items
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
soiled wiping clothes improper stored on equipment
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
Unsanitary conditions- clean all
FAILED: *15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
Bare hand contact is not allowed in COD
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on duty
FAILED: *47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Post signage “Current health inspection report is available upon request"
FAILED: *14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Donning gloves without washing hands
FAILED: *32 Damaged Equipment
remove rust from racks
FAILED: *37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food items to prevent cross contamination
FAILED: *19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
leaking hand sink
FAILED: *39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
utensils improperly stored
FAILED: *43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Clean vents
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
FAILED: *25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
fruit flies
FAILED: *30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
apply for a name change Charlie's Creole Kitchen
FAILED: *34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
close all holes sand gaps in ceilings
FAILED: *38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
improper thawing of french fries
FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
hand sink is for hand washing only!
2017-07-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
walls behind grills, reach-in cooler
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
*31 No soap at handsink
bar hand sink
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
RFSM is at Sam's at the time of inspection.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark all prepared food in reach-in coolers
*37 Beverage tubing and cold-plate beverage cooling
ice bin at bar
*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
sanitizer bucket
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
discolored tiles in prep area. some ceiling tiles in prep area not smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable.
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
0ppm at dishwasher, sanitizer bucket over 200ppm
2016-12-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
for oysters
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
remove foil from shelves
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
2016-11-03 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 8
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
do not put food contact items on trash can need new cutting board@ bar
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover foods when not in use
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
0 ppm in dishwasher
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date mark all foods
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw oyster 43.6 F
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
do not stick utensils between wall and equip
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
vent hood too greasy
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