DREAM CAFE.
6465 E MOCKINGBIRD LN #380 · LAKEWOOD, DALLAS
Failed an inspection 8 years ago. 55 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 262024PASSED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
COMPLETELY SUBMERGE FOOD INSIDE OF OPEN TOP UNIT WITH ICE
JUN 252023PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 192022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
BUILD UP INSIDE DRINK GUN IN BAR AREA
NO PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACES
NO TEST STRIP FOR DISHWASHER SANITIZER
RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER AND GET THOSE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED
HAND SINK USE FOR STORAGE
MAY 242022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NO TEST STRIP
DIRTY FLOOR OF WIC
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
WATER STORE ON FLOOR
DEC 32021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC
HAIR RESTRAINTS NOT DONE BY ALL EMPLOYEES
COOL HOLD NOT IN GOOD REPAIR NEED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
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JUN 212021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
EXPIRED RFSM
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
NO AIRSPACE
JAN 142021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
EXPIRE RFSM
DIRTY DRINK GUN
AUG 242020PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP SURFACE
REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD
NO THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD
HAND SINK ACCES BLOCK
ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY, NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP FOR CLEANING AND DISH WASH NOT PULLING CHEMICAL
KEEP DAIN PAPER ONE INCH OF THE FLOOR DRAIN
APR 102020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NO ICE SCOOP ON ICE
WIPPING TOWELS ON PREP SURFACE
NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP.
DEC 232019PASSED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DATE MARK ALL PREP PRODUCT IN WIC
NAME ALL FOOD PRODUCT WITH COMMON NAMES
NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD
FLOUR IN DRY STORAGE AREA LEFT OPEN BESIDE TRASH BUCKET
ACCESS BLOCK FOR HAND SINK AND ALSO USED AS STORAGE
CLEAN BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND TIP OF SODA DISPENSER
NOT PROVIDED
MEAT FOUND SITED UNDER SINK WITH NO WATER RUNNING OVER IT FOR THAWING
STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING BUCKET
JUN 282019PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
3 different ice scoops with there handle touching the ice
algae in ice machine clean the inside of the dishwasher lid deep clean meat slicer
move chicken closest to the grill. you can not bring raw over raw veggies
unlabeled chemical spray bottles
guacamole container sitting directly on lettuce- you do not know where the bottom has been can not use dented cans
no cloth underr dressing containers get cutting board mats no card board between fries and sweet potato frys
dust on ceilings and walls
DEC 142018PASSED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.
sanitizer bucket left in handsink in back
raw chicken next to tomato soup
cover everything in the walk in (gravy)
bare hand contact- employee picked up and cut toast
bowel and veggie tub used as a scoop must have a handle ice scoop handle touching ice
light shields needed fix or replace bulbs not working
clean the shelves by the make line
push ceiling tiles back up- no exposed ceiling
NOV 202018PASSED14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
shelling eggs on prep table with clean equipment and utensils egg shell on top of plastic wrap
Scoops in bulk goods handles can not touch food
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
replace light bulbs or fix lights that are not working replace the light shields that are broken
2 of the make lines not maintaining temperatures of 41 degrees F or below
CLEAN: clean floor in the walk in cooler and shelves (under shelves) floors and gaskets in all reach in coolers and freezers
push up ceiling tiles- no exposed ceilings
must be a RFSM (blue Certificate on site at all times food is being produced
need weather stripping on back door
no paper towels a 3 different hand sinks
Wet sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.
sanitation bucket on prep surface
cover all foods in the walk in loosely covered when cooling
MAY 152018PASSED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
bare hand contact
not using gloves
employee emptied used container in to knew with bare hands employee drink and change on prep table
Acetaminophen on prep table
label on spray bottle unreadable
clean bottom of RIC and RIF
container without handle used to scoop granola
bulk goods not covered
allowing dogs on the patio without dog variance
clean soda nozzles
MAR 292018PASSED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
dented cans
Temperatures not maintained below 41 degrees F
Hand sink used for other purposes. dump sink and soiled utensil storage
Sanitation buckets must be off floor
bowls can not be used as scoops in bulk goods- must have handle
Need a sign saying “A copy of our last health inspection is available upon request”.
Registered food service manager must be on site at all times when food is being prepared
Temperatures not maintained below 41 degrees F
raw chicken next to beef or shrimp raw eggs next to whole vegetables in WIC Raw beef and chicken above raw shrimp
Label all bulk goods with the common name
unlabeled chemical spray bottles . Must label with the common name
cheese on top of a banana peel
MAR 292018PASSED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
dented cans
Hand sink used for other purposes. Dump sink and soiled utensil storage
food items must be covered in the walk in
Sanitation buckets must be off floor
Registered food service manager must be on site at all times when food is being prepared
raw chicken next to beef and shrimp raw beef and chicken above shrimp
Label all bulk goods with the common name
unlabeled chemical spray bottles must be labeled with common name.
cheese on top of banana peel clean utensils touching power washer
clean build up walls, equipment, splash
clean can opener blade
Need a sign saying “A copy of our last health inspection is available upon request”.
bowls can not be used as a scoop in bulk goods (must have a handle)
FEB 152018PASSED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
employees need to wash hands before putting on new gloves
Raw eggs next to RTE (cheese) in makeline
meat slicer dirty (build up) should be disassembled and cleaned after use; mold and algae in ice machine; clean soda nozzles
unlabeled spray bottle with blue chemical that is sitting on top of ice machine
replace weather strip
employee keys and phones in production area, open drink w/ straw (x2)
wet sanitation wipes must be in solution when not in use; sanitation buckets must be off the floor.
panko and flour bags on floor -- all food items and utensils must be 6" off floor.
label bulk goods
clean air intake vents
replace bulbs in vent hood
need hand washing only sign @ bar and grill hand sink
SEP 282017PASSED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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
ice machine moldy
raw burger patty 53.2 F
sink near WIC plumber on the way
label all
SEP 262017FAILED20 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
need splash guard replaced@ ice machine and bar
fruit flies near standing water
date with actual prep or discard day
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
sink pipes leaking
or inverted
label all bottles, tubs
keep clean!
personal drink in ice
rotting tomatoes in RIC ice machine very dirty
remove or resurface all rough cutting boards no napkins
moldy tomatoes in WIC
none on site need at least one onsite while operating
raw shrimp 54 F tomato salad 47 F
FEB 242017PASSED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
cross contamination by arrangement
improper date marking
closed all outer openings
provide hair restraints
cover all food
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