Cool River Cafe Crc01
8008 Cedar Springs Rd C2111, Dallas, TX 75235 · 75235 · Restaurant
Passed all 13 inspections — critical violations noted
2024-01-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*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
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade
*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
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide working thermometers in every RIC
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Do not use ramekins as scoops/ladles
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean exterior of equipment and dirty RIC gaskets
*47 Health permit posted
2023-07-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cut tomatoes @ 55F, Fish @ 50 F in RIC
*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
*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
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair RIC observed to not hold temps @ 41 F or lower
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty floor drains and under equipment
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Observed gnats in multiple spots in establshment
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
hot water sanitizing observed at 138 F
2023-01-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean moldy ice machine from inside and soda gun (moldy) at bar
*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)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed wet-cloth sitting out.
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Observed ice build-up on food boxes in WIF
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty venthood, A/C vents in WIC, and inside RICs at bar
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Repair lights under venthood
2022-01-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade, ice machine, and soda gun.
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Observed fruit flies at the bar.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty floor at the bar.
*47 Health permit posted
Health permit not posted. Call 214-670-8083 for info.
2021-08-03 Pass Routine 4
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty soda nozzle and nozzle holder
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Observed fast flow leak at hand sink and leak in pipe under bar 3-comp sink
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Observed knife stored in gap between prep tables
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty bottom of beer cooler. Dirty floors and drains.
2021-01-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed debris/hair/fibre on cheese
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed chemical spray bottle next to glasses
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners
Observed cracked food container lid
*34 Pest Control
Observed fruit flies
*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil
Observed dirty sanitizer in bucket
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty buildup on caulk around dish machine
2020-06-30 Pass Routine CRITICAL 2
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed unlabeled spray bottle next to drink cans
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide working thermometers in all RIC's
2019-10-30 Pass Routine 4
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Machine observed <10 ppm chlorine. Observed dirty inside RIC's
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease traps at least every 90 days
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Observed many expired food handler cards
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty WIF floor w/ ice buildup
2019-03-21 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese 55'f, lime 57'f, orange 58'f
*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
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
observed mold ice machine, soda gun
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
sanitizer sink: 0 ppm
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
cheeses
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floor, wic floor
2018-09-13 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw eggs and bacon store together
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
sanitizer bucket next to hamburgers bun.
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
provide cover for all open packages of cheese
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed open cup of watr in prep area
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for ice machine, cod
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
observed raw eggs at table without time on temp control
*31 Individual, disposable towels
2017-12-27 Pass Routine 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean shelve where utensils are stored
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed slices of apples in a cabinet
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
sanitizer in bar was not reading tests strip of chlorine
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
2017-08-29 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
bell pepper
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
salsa: 54° F
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
observed mold in ice machine
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Ran Eggs and cheese, ham, salad store-together
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
provide cover/ lid for cheese container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Expired RFSM I need to renew Asap
2017-01-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
lettuce 54, cheese 69'f, tomato 54
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
food containers put directly onto salas
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for the ice machine, ric, prep area
*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
set up sanitizer bucket
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
lime, celery
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
cheese
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floor in wic, wif
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