City Cafe to Go
5757 W Lovers Ln #103, Dallas, TX 75209 · 75209 · Restaurant
Passed all 11 inspections — critical violations noted
2023-04-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed pasta @ 53.2 F and cheese @ 48 F
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
provide thermometers for produce WIC
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
clean exterior of all equipment
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Repair ceiling lights in kitchen
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair exposed walls and ceiling in establishment (under construction)
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair broken RIC
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2022-03-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed milk stored at 45 Degrees F in WIC.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ice machine and can opener blade.
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
All coolers/freezers need easily viewable thermometers.
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Observed gaps in wall in boiler room.
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Observed food stored not covered in RIC.
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
Observed a lot of grease build up on side of grill.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty floors throughout kitchen.
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
Observed no lights in boiler room.
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
2021-04-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed crab cake 52.4 degrees F, lasagna 48.3 degrees F, salmon 56.5 degrees F. Unit reads 60 degrees F.
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed pooled eggs over RTE
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed chemical spray bottle w/ no label
*30 Food Establishment Permit
Operating in other kitchen that is not on permit.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed onions on floor
2021-03-10 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed chicken 48.5 F. Unit reads 60 degrees F.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed moldy figs
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed beef over RTE foods.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade, dirty inside microwave, dirty inside flour container.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Observed chemicals not properly labeled
*30 Food Establishment Permit
No not use kitchen that is not on permit for food preparation.
*31 No soap at handsink
Observed no soap at hand sink
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners
Observed cracked food storage containers in WIC
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Observed cut avocados exposed to splash from hand sink
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed damaged display cooler, damaged gaskets
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty walls, shelves, outsides of food containers, floors under shelves/equipment, top of dishwasher, mold growth on WIC wall.
*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
Provide light in storage closet
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed holes cut in walls, damaged/missing baseboards. Repair faucet handle at hand sink Seal sinks/fixed equipment to wall.
*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
2020-02-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed baked potato 45 degrees F, Pasta 46 degrees F, hummus 49 degrees F, mashed potato 44.3 degrees F. Unit 50 degrees F.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty ladles put away
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label chemical spray bottles
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
Observed unfinished wood as shelf liner in WIC
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Observed some food uncovered in dry storage and WIC
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed broken/cracked containers w/ cookie dough
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed some dirty shelves in WIC
2020-01-28 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Observed rice placed in display cooler 95.5 degrees F. Food must be cooled before being placed in cooler.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed pasta 54 degrees F, salmon 48.9 degrees F, meatloaf 53 degrees F, fried chicken 51.6 degrees F, cut melon 54.6 degrees F, brussel sprouts 48 degrees F, red potato 49.6 degrees F
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed debris in sugar
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw shelled eggs over berries and dough.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty inside food containers.
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Wash hands before donning gloves.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Label spray bottle. Observed chemical bottles with missing lids.
*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
Observed insect device over clean dishes
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
provide thermometers for all coolers.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed onions on floor
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed scoop handles in flour, baking soda.
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk ingredients with common name of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean throughout (shelves, walls, corners, etc.)
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Light out in RIF w/ no light shield.
*47 Handwashing signage
Provide hand wash signs in restrooms.
2018-12-27 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
keep food storage containers clean
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Inside microwave
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
2018-06-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
cutting board contaminated by emplyee
*42 Ventilation hood systems
replace hood filter
2017-12-20 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*47 Health permit posted
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
evidence of drinking
2017-04-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. ALLOWED. OBSERVED A CUP OF WATER ON PREP. TABLE
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CAN OPENER, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR
*31 Individual, disposable towels
DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA
*47 Handwashing signage
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
WHERE HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET
*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy
WALK IN COOLER
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN AIR CURTAIN MACHINE BY BACK DOOR
2016-10-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Store food products on the shelves of cooler/freezer from top to bottom according to the following order: 1) ready to eat products 2) raw seafood products. 3) raw pork products. 4) raw beef pro
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.
REMOVE WOOD PANELS FROM WALK IN COOLER
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
OBSERVED ONE DROPPING BELOW DISH WASHER
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
OBSERVED DISHWASHER WASHED HIS HANDS FOR 2 SECONDS.
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED A CUP OF COFFEE ABOVE FOOD PRE.TABLE
*47 Handwashing signage
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