Dream Cafe
6465 E Mockingbird Ln #380, Dallas, TX 75214 · 75214 · Restaurant
Mostly clean — 15 of 20 passed, one prior failure
2024-01-26 Pass Routine CRITICAL 12
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*15 Limit bare hand contact with all other foods
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
*47 Other Violations
COMPLETELY SUBMERGE FOOD INSIDE OF OPEN TOP UNIT WITH ICE
2023-06-25 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*45Floors easily cleanable
2022-12-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
BUILD UP INSIDE DRINK GUN IN BAR AREA
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NO PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACES
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
NO TEST STRIP FOR DISHWASHER SANITIZER
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER AND GET THOSE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINK USE FOR STORAGE
2022-05-24 Pass Routine 5
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
NO TEST STRIP
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
DIRTY FLOOR OF WIC
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
WATER STORE ON FLOOR
2021-12-03 Pass Routine 3
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC
*35 Hair Restraints effective
HAIR RESTRAINTS NOT DONE BY ALL EMPLOYEES
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
COOL HOLD NOT IN GOOD REPAIR NEED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
2021-06-21 Pass Routine 4
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
EXPIRED RFSM
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
*19 One Inch Air Gap
NO AIRSPACE
2021-01-14 Pass Routine 2
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
EXPIRE RFSM
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY DRINK GUN
2020-08-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP SURFACE
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NO THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
HAND SINK ACCES BLOCK
*47 Other Violations
ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY, NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP FOR CLEANING AND DISH WASH NOT PULLING CHEMICAL
*19 One Inch Air Gap
KEEP DAIN PAPER ONE INCH OF THE FLOOR DRAIN
2020-04-10 Pass Routine 3
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
NO ICE SCOOP ON ICE
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPPING TOWELS ON PREP SURFACE
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP.
2019-12-23 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL PREP PRODUCT IN WIC
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
NAME ALL FOOD PRODUCT WITH COMMON NAMES
*47 Other Violations
NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination
FLOUR IN DRY STORAGE AREA LEFT OPEN BESIDE TRASH BUCKET
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
ACCESS BLOCK FOR HAND SINK AND ALSO USED AS STORAGE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND TIP OF SODA DISPENSER
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
NOT PROVIDED
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
MEAT FOUND SITED UNDER SINK WITH NO WATER RUNNING OVER IT FOR THAWING
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING BUCKET
2019-06-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
3 different ice scoops with there handle touching the ice
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
algae in ice machine clean the inside of the dishwasher lid deep clean meat slicer
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
move chicken closest to the grill. you can not bring raw over raw veggies
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
unlabeled chemical spray bottles
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
guacamole container sitting directly on lettuce- you do not know where the bottom has been can not use dented cans
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
no cloth underr dressing containers get cutting board mats no card board between fries and sweet potato frys
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
dust on ceilings and walls
2018-12-14 Pass Routine CRITICAL 9
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
sanitizer bucket left in handsink in back
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken next to tomato soup
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover everything in the walk in (gravy)
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
bare hand contact- employee picked up and cut toast
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
bowel and veggie tub used as a scoop must have a handle ice scoop handle touching ice
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
light shields needed fix or replace bulbs not working
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean the shelves by the make line
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
push ceiling tiles back up- no exposed ceiling
2018-11-20 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
shelling eggs on prep table with clean equipment and utensils egg shell on top of plastic wrap
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Scoops in bulk goods handles can not touch food
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean can opener blade after every use Clean ice scoop holder Clean soda gun holder Clean soda gun clean microwaves Clean meat slicer clean chip bin
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace light bulbs or fix lights that are not working replace the light shields that are broken
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
2 of the make lines not maintaining temperatures of 41 degrees F or below
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN: clean floor in the walk in cooler and shelves (under shelves) floors and gaskets in all reach in coolers and freezers
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
push up ceiling tiles- no exposed ceilings
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
must be a RFSM (blue Certificate on site at all times food is being produced
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect
need weather stripping on back door
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
no paper towels a 3 different hand sinks
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wet sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
sanitation bucket on prep surface
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all foods in the walk in loosely covered when cooling
2018-05-15 Pass Routine CRITICAL 10
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
bare hand contact
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
not using gloves
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
employee emptied used container in to knew with bare hands employee drink and change on prep table
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly
Acetaminophen on prep table
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label on spray bottle unreadable
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material
clean bottom of RIC and RIF
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
container without handle used to scoop granola
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
bulk goods not covered
*34 Live animals not allowed
allowing dogs on the patio without dog variance
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean soda nozzles
2018-03-29 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 25
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented cans
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temperatures not maintained below 41 degrees F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Hand sink used for other purposes. dump sink and soiled utensil storage
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
Sanitation buckets must be off floor
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected
bowls can not be used as scoops in bulk goods- must have handle
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Need a sign saying “A copy of our last health inspection is available upon request”.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Registered food service manager must be on site at all times when food is being prepared
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temperatures not maintained below 41 degrees F
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
raw chicken next to beef or shrimp raw eggs next to whole vegetables in WIC Raw beef and chicken above raw shrimp
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk goods with the common name
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
unlabeled chemical spray bottles . Must label with the common name
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
cheese on top of a banana peel
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
dented cans
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
Hand sink used for other purposes. Dump sink and soiled utensil storage
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
food items must be covered in the walk in
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
Sanitation buckets must be off floor
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Registered food service manager must be on site at all times when food is being prepared
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken next to beef and shrimp raw beef and chicken above shrimp
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label all bulk goods with the common name
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
unlabeled chemical spray bottles must be labeled with common name.
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
cheese on top of banana peel clean utensils touching power washer
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean build up walls, equipment, splash
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean can opener blade
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
Need a sign saying “A copy of our last health inspection is available upon request”.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
bowls can not be used as a scoop in bulk goods (must have a handle)
2018-02-15 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 14
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employees need to wash hands before putting on new gloves
*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Raw eggs next to RTE (cheese) in makeline
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
meat slicer dirty (build up) should be disassembled and cleaned after use; mold and algae in ice machine; clean soda nozzles
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
unlabeled spray bottle with blue chemical that is sitting on top of ice machine
*34 Pest Control
replace weather strip
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
employee keys and phones in production area, open drink w/ straw (x2)
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wet sanitation wipes must be in solution when not in use; sanitation buckets must be off the floor.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
panko and flour bags on floor -- all food items and utensils must be 6" off floor.
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
label bulk goods
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean air intake vents
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace bulbs in vent hood
*45 Premises free of litter
*47 Handwashing signage
need hand washing only sign @ bar and grill hand sink
2017-09-28 Pass Follow-up CRITICAL 8
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw egg adj vegetables, orange juice raw egg over cheese, cooked meats raw ground beef over raw fish, raw steak cooked meat adj raw meats
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ice machine moldy
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw burger patty 53.2 F
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
sink near WIC plumber on the way
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
label all
*47 No carpeting in food & toilet area
2017-09-26 Fail Routine CRITICAL 20
FAILED: *31 Individual, disposable towels
FAILED: *26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
FAILED: *37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
need splash guard replaced@ ice machine and bar
FAILED: *34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
fruit flies near standing water
FAILED: *28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
date with actual prep or discard day
FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw eggs adj to and above fruit juices raw tuna adj vegetables raw chicken above cream, cheeses raw chicken sausage over raw steak and tuna, rte foods raw chicken adj tofu batter with r
FAILED: *19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
sink pipes leaking
FAILED: *40 Store single-service item in original package
or inverted
FAILED: *18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
label all bottles, tubs
FAILED: *39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
keep clean!
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
personal drink in ice
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
rotting tomatoes in RIC ice machine very dirty
FAILED: *47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
FAILED: *32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
remove or resurface all rough cutting boards no napkins
FAILED: *07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
moldy tomatoes in WIC
FAILED: *36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site
none on site need at least one onsite while operating
FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw shrimp 54 F tomato salad 47 F
2017-02-24 Pass Routine CRITICAL 11
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
cross contamination by arrangement
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
improper date marking
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
closed all outer openings
*35 Hair Restraints effective
provide hair restraints
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
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