SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

COOL RIVER CAFE CRC01.

BEAT. 47/100

8008 CEDAR SPRINGS RD C2111 · LOVE FIELD, DALLAS

Last inspected January 24, 2024 · passed

23 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
13 passed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 24
2024
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty can opener blade

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Provide working thermometers in every RIC

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

Do not use ramekins as scoops/ladles

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean exterior of equipment and dirty RIC gaskets

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted
JUL 18
2023
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

CRITICALFood 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

SERIOUSPlumbing & 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

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

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

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean dirty floor drains and under equipment

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed gnats in multiple spots in establshment

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

hot water sanitizing observed at 138 F

JAN 25
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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)

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

Observed wet-cloth sitting out.

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

Observed ice build-up on food boxes in WIF

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Repair lights under venthood

JAN 28
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Observed fruit flies at the bar.

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Observed dirty floor at the bar.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Health permit posted

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

AUG 3
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed dirty soda nozzle and nozzle holder

SERIOUSPlumbing & 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

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

Observed knife stored in gap between prep tables

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

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JAN 13
2021
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed debris/hair/fibre on cheese

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed chemical spray bottle next to glasses

MINORSanitation
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Observed cracked food container lid

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

Observed fruit flies

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

Observed dirty sanitizer in bucket

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty buildup on caulk around dish machine

JUN 30
2020
PASSED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

Observed unlabeled spray bottle next to drink cans

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide working thermometers in all RIC's

OCT 30
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Service grease traps at least every 90 days

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

Observed many expired food handler cards

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Observed dirty WIF floor w/ ice buildup

MAR 21
2019
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed mold ice machine, soda gun

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

sanitizer sink: 0 ppm

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

cheeses

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floor, wic floor

SEP 13
2018
PASSED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

Raw eggs and bacon store together

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

sanitizer bucket next to hamburgers bun.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover for all open packages of cheese

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

observed open cup of watr in prep area

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for ice machine, cod

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

observed raw eggs at table without time on temp control

MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
DEC 27
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean shelve where utensils are stored

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

Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses

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

observed slices of apples in a cabinet

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

sanitizer in bar was not reading tests strip of chlorine

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
AUG 29
2017
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

bell pepper

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

salsa: 54° F

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed mold in ice machine

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

Ran Eggs and cheese, ham, salad store-together

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

provide cover/ lid for cheese container

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Expired RFSM I need to renew Asap

JAN 19
2017
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

lettuce 54, cheese 69'f, tomato 54

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

food containers put directly onto salas

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

provide cleaning for the ice machine, ric, prep area

SERIOUSSanitation
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

set up sanitizer bucket

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

lime, celery

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

cheese

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

floor in wic, wif

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