COOL RIVER CAFE CRC01.

City of Dallas

8008 CEDAR SPRINGS RD C2111 · LOVE FIELD, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

13 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jan 2024.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 24

2024

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cut tomato @ 46.7 F, shrimp @ 67 F, tuna @ 51 F, crab cake @ 57.6 F, roast beef @ 55 F

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener blade

2 pts Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Repair the RICs in the kitchen observed not to hold temps @ 41 F or lower at all times

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide working thermometers in every RIC

1 pts Chemical Safety

*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

1 pts Sanitation

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

Do not use ramekins as scoops/ladles

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean exterior of equipment and dirty RIC gaskets

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

JUL 18

2023

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed cut tomatoes @ 55F, Fish @ 50 F in RIC

3 pts Food Temperature

*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance

no written documentation for chicken in hot holding unit @ 99.5 F and cut tomatoes @ 50 F in RIC

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Observed lots of water on floor, observed leaking 3-comp faucet and leaking hand sink on faucet

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair RIC observed to not hold temps @ 41 F or lower

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty floor drains and under equipment

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed gnats in multiple spots in establshment

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

hot water sanitizing observed at 138 F

JAN 25

2023

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean moldy ice machine from inside and soda gun (moldy) at bar

3 pts Sanitation

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Major leaks observed throughout establishment (dish machine (repairing during time of inspection), 3-comp faucet by dish pit, and hand wash sink @ bar)

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Observed wet-cloth sitting out.

1 pts Other

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

Observed ice build-up on food boxes in WIF

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty venthood, A/C vents in WIC, and inside RICs at bar

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair lights under venthood

JAN 28

2022

PASS 4 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener blade, ice machine, and soda gun.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed fruit flies at the bar.

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floor at the bar.

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Health permit posted

Health permit not posted. Call 214-670-8083 for info.

AUG 3

2021

PASS 4 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty soda nozzle and nozzle holder

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Observed fast flow leak at hand sink and leak in pipe under bar 3-comp sink

1 pts Sanitation

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

Observed knife stored in gap between prep tables

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty bottom of beer cooler. Dirty floors and drains.

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JAN 13

2021

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed debris/hair/fibre on cheese

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed chemical spray bottle next to glasses

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Observed cracked food container lid

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

Observed fruit flies

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil

Observed dirty sanitizer in bucket

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty buildup on caulk around dish machine

JUN 30

2020

PASS 2 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed unlabeled spray bottle next to drink cans

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide working thermometers in all RIC's

OCT 30

2019

PASS 4 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

Machine observed <10 ppm chlorine. Observed dirty inside RIC's

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Service grease traps at least every 90 days

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Observed many expired food handler cards

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty WIF floor w/ ice buildup

MAR 21

2019

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

cheese 55'f, lime 57'f, orange 58'f

3 pts Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw pork store next to ham and above pasta

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed mold ice machine, soda gun

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

sanitizer sink: 0 ppm

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

cheeses

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floor, wic floor

SEP 13

2018

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw eggs and bacon store together

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

sanitizer bucket next to hamburgers bun.

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover for all open packages of cheese

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

observed open cup of watr in prep area

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for ice machine, cod

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

observed raw eggs at table without time on temp control

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

DEC 27

2017

PASS 5 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean shelve where utensils are stored

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

observed slices of apples in a cabinet

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

sanitizer in bar was not reading tests strip of chlorine

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

AUG 29

2017

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

bell pepper

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

salsa: 54° F

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed mold in ice machine

3 pts Sanitation

*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Ran Eggs and cheese, ham, salad store-together

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover/ lid for cheese container

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Expired RFSM I need to renew Asap

JAN 19

2017

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

lettuce 54, cheese 69'f, tomato 54

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

food containers put directly onto salas

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the ice machine, ric, prep area

3 pts Sanitation

*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

lime, celery

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

cheese

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

1 pts Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floor in wic, wif

Public inspection records from City of Dallas Code Compliance — Consumer Health Division. Records current as of 2026-07-12. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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