SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

DREAM CAFE.

BEAT. 28/100

6465 E MOCKINGBIRD LN #380 · LAKEWOOD, DALLAS

Last inspected January 26, 2024 · passed

Failed an inspection 8 years ago. 55 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
19 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
179
includes 55 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 26
2024
PASSED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Limit bare hand contact with all other foods
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORSanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINOROther
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

COMPLETELY SUBMERGE FOOD INSIDE OF OPEN TOP UNIT WITH ICE

JUN 25
2023
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
MINORSanitation
*45Floors easily cleanable
DEC 19
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

BUILD UP INSIDE DRINK GUN IN BAR AREA

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

NO PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS

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

TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACES

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

NO TEST STRIP FOR DISHWASHER SANITIZER

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER AND GET THOSE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINK USE FOR STORAGE

MAY 24
2022
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

NO TEST STRIP

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

DIRTY FLOOR OF WIC

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

WATER STORE ON FLOOR

DEC 3
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

HAIR RESTRAINTS NOT DONE BY ALL EMPLOYEES

MINORFacility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

COOL HOLD NOT IN GOOD REPAIR NEED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

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JUN 21
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

EXPIRED RFSM

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

SERIOUSOther
*19 One Inch Air Gap

NO AIRSPACE

JAN 14
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

EXPIRE RFSM

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY DRINK GUN

AUG 24
2020
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP SURFACE

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NO THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HAND SINK ACCES BLOCK

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 One Inch Air Gap

KEEP DAIN PAPER ONE INCH OF THE FLOOR DRAIN

APR 10
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

NO ICE SCOOP ON ICE

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

WIPPING TOWELS ON PREP SURFACE

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP.

DEC 23
2019
PASSED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE MARK ALL PREP PRODUCT IN WIC

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

NAME ALL FOOD PRODUCT WITH COMMON NAMES

MINOROther
*47 Other Violations

NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food on display shall be protected from contamination

FLOUR IN DRY STORAGE AREA LEFT OPEN BESIDE TRASH BUCKET

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

ACCESS BLOCK FOR HAND SINK AND ALSO USED AS STORAGE

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND TIP OF SODA DISPENSER

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NOT PROVIDED

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

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

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

STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING BUCKET

JUN 28
2019
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

3 different ice scoops with there handle touching the ice

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

unlabeled chemical spray bottles

SERIOUSFood 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

MINORSanitation
*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

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

dust on ceilings and walls

DEC 14
2018
PASSED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

sanitizer bucket left in handsink in back

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

raw chicken next to tomato soup

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

cover everything in the walk in (gravy)

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

bare hand contact- employee picked up and cut toast

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light shields needed fix or replace bulbs not working

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean the shelves by the make line

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

push ceiling tiles back up- no exposed ceiling

NOV 20
2018
PASSED
14 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Scoops in bulk goods handles can not touch food

SERIOUSSanitation
*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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

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

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

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

MINORSanitation
*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

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

push up ceiling tiles- no exposed ceilings

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

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

need weather stripping on back door

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

no paper towels a 3 different hand sinks

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

Wet sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use

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

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.

CRITICALSanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

sanitation bucket on prep surface

CRITICALFood 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

MAY 15
2018
PASSED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

bare hand contact

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

not using gloves

CRITICALEmployee 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

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Acetaminophen on prep table

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label on spray bottle unreadable

MINORSanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean bottom of RIC and RIF

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

container without handle used to scoop granola

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

bulk goods not covered

MINOROther
*34 Live animals not allowed

allowing dogs on the patio without dog variance

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean soda nozzles

MAR 29
2018
PASSED
12 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

dented cans

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

Temperatures not maintained below 41 degrees F

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

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

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

Sanitation buckets must be off floor

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

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

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

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

Temperatures not maintained below 41 degrees F

CRITICALFood 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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk goods with the common name

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

unlabeled chemical spray bottles . Must label with the common name

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

cheese on top of a banana peel

MAR 29
2018
PASSED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

dented cans

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

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

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

food items must be covered in the walk in

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

Sanitation buckets must be off floor

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

Label all bulk goods with the common name

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

unlabeled chemical spray bottles must be labeled with common name.

MINORSanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

cheese on top of banana peel clean utensils touching power washer

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean build up walls, equipment, splash

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean can opener blade

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

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

MINORSanitation
*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)

FEB 15
2018
PASSED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

employees need to wash hands before putting on new gloves

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

Raw eggs next to RTE (cheese) in makeline

SERIOUSSanitation
*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

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

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

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest Control

replace weather strip

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

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

MINORFacility 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.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

label bulk goods

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean air intake vents

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace bulbs in vent hood

MINOROther
*45 Premises free of litter
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

need hand washing only sign @ bar and grill hand sink

SEP 28
2017
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
CRITICALSanitation
*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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ice machine moldy

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

raw burger patty 53.2 F

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

sink near WIC plumber on the way

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label all

MINOROther
*47 No carpeting in food & toilet area
SEP 26
2017
FAILED
20 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*31 Individual, disposable towels
MINOROther
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
CRITICALOther
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

need splash guard replaced@ ice machine and bar

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fruit flies near standing water

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

date with actual prep or discard day

MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
CRITICALSanitation
*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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

sink pipes leaking

MINOROther
*40 Store single-service item in original package

or inverted

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label all bottles, tubs

MINORSanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

keep clean!

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

personal drink in ice

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

rotting tomatoes in RIC ice machine very dirty

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
MINORSanitation
*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

remove or resurface all rough cutting boards no napkins

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

moldy tomatoes in WIC

MINORChemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

none on site need at least one onsite while operating

MINORFood Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw shrimp 54 F tomato salad 47 F

FEB 24
2017
PASSED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

cross contamination by arrangement

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
MINORDocumentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
MINORFood Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

improper date marking

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

closed all outer openings

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

provide hair restraints

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

cover all food

MINORFacility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

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