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Dream Cafe

6465 E Mockingbird Ln #380, Dallas, TX 75214 · 75214 · Restaurant

Mostly clean — 15 of 20 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
20
15 passed
Last Inspected
2024-01-26
Pass Rate
75%
1 failure
Score
18/100
BEAT
18 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-01-26
Failed 1 inspection (2017)
62 sanitation violations found across 17 inspections
33 food storage & handling violations found across 12 inspections
Sanitation critical 62×
Food Storage & Handling critical 33×
Other critical 24×
Documentation & Training minor 14×
Employee Hygiene critical 13×
Food Temperature critical 13×
Facility Condition minor 12×
Plumbing & Waste serious
Chemical Safety minor
Pest Activity critical
2024-01-26 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 12
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Limit bare hand contact with all other foods

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Employee Hygiene

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

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Sanitation

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

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

minor Other

*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items

minor Other

*47 Other Violations

COMPLETELY SUBMERGE FOOD INSIDE OF OPEN TOP UNIT WITH ICE

2023-06-25 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

minor Employee Hygiene

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

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

minor Sanitation

*45Floors easily cleanable

2022-12-19 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

BUILD UP INSIDE DRINK GUN IN BAR AREA

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

NO PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACES

minor Sanitation

*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

NO TEST STRIP FOR DISHWASHER SANITIZER

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER AND GET THOSE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINK USE FOR STORAGE

2022-05-24 Pass Routine
5
minor Other

*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

NO TEST STRIP

minor Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

DIRTY FLOOR OF WIC

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM

minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

WATER STORE ON FLOOR

2021-12-03 Pass Routine
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

HAIR RESTRAINTS NOT DONE BY ALL EMPLOYEES

minor Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

COOL HOLD NOT IN GOOD REPAIR NEED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

2021-06-21 Pass Routine
4
minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

EXPIRED RFSM

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS

minor Documentation & Training

*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

serious Other

*19 One Inch Air Gap

NO AIRSPACE

2021-01-14 Pass Routine
2
minor Documentation & Training

* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

EXPIRE RFSM

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY DRINK GUN

2020-08-24 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP SURFACE

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NO THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HAND SINK ACCES BLOCK

minor Other

*47 Other Violations

ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY, NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP FOR CLEANING AND DISH WASH NOT PULLING CHEMICAL

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 One Inch Air Gap

KEEP DAIN PAPER ONE INCH OF THE FLOOR DRAIN

2020-04-10 Pass Routine
3
minor Other

*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

NO ICE SCOOP ON ICE

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPPING TOWELS ON PREP SURFACE

serious Sanitation

*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP.

2019-12-23 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

DATE MARK ALL PREP PRODUCT IN WIC

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

NAME ALL FOOD PRODUCT WITH COMMON NAMES

minor Other

*47 Other Violations

NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination

FLOUR IN DRY STORAGE AREA LEFT OPEN BESIDE TRASH BUCKET

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

ACCESS BLOCK FOR HAND SINK AND ALSO USED AS STORAGE

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND TIP OF SODA DISPENSER

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NOT PROVIDED

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

MEAT FOUND SITED UNDER SINK WITH NO WATER RUNNING OVER IT FOR THAWING

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING BUCKET

2019-06-28 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 7
minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

3 different ice scoops with there handle touching the ice

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

algae in ice machine clean the inside of the dishwasher lid deep clean meat slicer

critical Sanitation

*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

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

unlabeled chemical spray bottles

serious Food Storage & Handling

*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

minor Sanitation

*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

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

dust on ceilings and walls

2018-12-14 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

sanitizer bucket left in handsink in back

critical Sanitation

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

raw chicken next to tomato soup

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

cover everything in the walk in (gravy)

critical Employee Hygiene

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

bare hand contact- employee picked up and cut toast

minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

bowel and veggie tub used as a scoop must have a handle ice scoop handle touching ice

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light shields needed fix or replace bulbs not working

minor Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean the shelves by the make line

minor Facility Condition

*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
critical Sanitation

*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

minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Scoops in bulk goods handles can not touch food

serious Sanitation

*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

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace light bulbs or fix lights that are not working replace the light shields that are broken

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

2 of the make lines not maintaining temperatures of 41 degrees F or below

minor Sanitation

*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

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

push up ceiling tiles- no exposed ceilings

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

must be a RFSM (blue Certificate on site at all times food is being produced

minor Facility Condition

*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect

need weather stripping on back door

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

no paper towels a 3 different hand sinks

minor Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Wet sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.

critical Sanitation

*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

sanitation bucket on prep surface

critical Food Temperature

*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
critical Employee Hygiene

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

bare hand contact

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

not using gloves

critical Employee Hygiene

*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

serious Food Storage & Handling

*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Acetaminophen on prep table

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label on spray bottle unreadable

minor Sanitation

*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean bottom of RIC and RIF

minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

container without handle used to scoop granola

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

bulk goods not covered

minor Other

*34 Live animals not allowed

allowing dogs on the patio without dog variance

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean soda nozzles

2018-03-29 Pass w/ Conditions Routine
CRITICAL 25
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

dented cans

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained below 41 degrees F

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Hand sink used for other purposes. dump sink and soiled utensil storage

minor Chemical Safety

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

Sanitation buckets must be off floor

minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

bowls can not be used as scoops in bulk goods- must have handle

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Need a sign saying “A copy of our last health inspection is available upon request”.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Registered food service manager must be on site at all times when food is being prepared

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained below 41 degrees F

critical Food Storage & Handling

*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

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk goods with the common name

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

unlabeled chemical spray bottles . Must label with the common name

critical Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

cheese on top of a banana peel

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

dented cans

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Hand sink used for other purposes. Dump sink and soiled utensil storage

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

food items must be covered in the walk in

minor Chemical Safety

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

Sanitation buckets must be off floor

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Registered food service manager must be on site at all times when food is being prepared

critical Sanitation

*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

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk goods with the common name

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

unlabeled chemical spray bottles must be labeled with common name.

minor Sanitation

*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

cheese on top of banana peel clean utensils touching power washer

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean build up walls, equipment, splash

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean can opener blade

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

Need a sign saying “A copy of our last health inspection is available upon request”.

minor Sanitation

*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
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

employees need to wash hands before putting on new gloves

critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

Raw eggs next to RTE (cheese) in makeline

serious Sanitation

*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

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

unlabeled spray bottle with blue chemical that is sitting on top of ice machine

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest Control

replace weather strip

minor Employee Hygiene

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

employee keys and phones in production area, open drink w/ straw (x2)

minor Facility Condition

*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.

minor Sanitation

*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.

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

label bulk goods

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean air intake vents

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace bulbs in vent hood

minor Other

*45 Premises free of litter

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

need hand washing only sign @ bar and grill hand sink

2017-09-28 Pass Follow-up
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

critical Sanitation

*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

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ice machine moldy

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw burger patty 53.2 F

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

sink near WIC plumber on the way

critical Food Storage & Handling

*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

minor Food Storage & Handling

*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label all

minor Other

*47 No carpeting in food & toilet area

2017-09-26 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 20
minor Other

FAILED: *31 Individual, disposable towels

minor Other

FAILED: *26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking

critical Other

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

need splash guard replaced@ ice machine and bar

critical Pest Activity

FAILED: *34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fruit flies near standing water

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

date with actual prep or discard day

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

critical Sanitation

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

serious Plumbing & Waste

FAILED: *19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

sink pipes leaking

minor Other

FAILED: *40 Store single-service item in original package

or inverted

critical Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label all bottles, tubs

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

keep clean!

minor Employee Hygiene

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

personal drink in ice

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch

rotting tomatoes in RIC ice machine very dirty

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

remove or resurface all rough cutting boards no napkins

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

moldy tomatoes in WIC

minor Chemical Safety

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

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *21 RFSM - Not On Site

none on site need at least one onsite while operating

minor Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw shrimp 54 F tomato salad 47 F

2017-02-24 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Storage & Handling

*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

cross contamination by arrangement

serious Sanitation

*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

critical Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

minor Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

improper date marking

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

minor Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

closed all outer openings

minor Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

provide hair restraints

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

cover all food

minor Facility Condition

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

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