DREAM CAFE.

City of Dallas

6465 E MOCKINGBIRD LN #380 · LAKEWOOD, DALLAS

Last inspected 2024.

20 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jan 2024.

Last inspected Jan 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
VIOLATIONS
179
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

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

COMPLETELY SUBMERGE FOOD INSIDE OF OPEN TOP UNIT WITH ICE

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

BUILD UP INSIDE DRINK GUN IN BAR AREA

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

NO PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACES

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

NO TEST STRIP FOR DISHWASHER SANITIZER

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER AND GET THOSE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

HAND SINK USE FOR STORAGE

MAY 24
2022
PASS 5 violations
2 pts Other
*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o

NO TEST STRIP

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

DIRTY FLOOR OF WIC

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

2 pts Documentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM

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

WATER STORE ON FLOOR

DEC 3
2021
PASS 3 violations
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

HAIR RESTRAINTS NOT DONE BY ALL EMPLOYEES

2 pts Facility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

COOL HOLD NOT IN GOOD REPAIR NEED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

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JUN 21
2021
PASS 4 violations
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

EXPIRED RFSM

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

3 pts Other
*19 One Inch Air Gap

NO AIRSPACE

JAN 14
2021
PASS 2 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days

EXPIRE RFSM

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

DIRTY DRINK GUN

AUG 24
2020
PASS 7 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP SURFACE

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NO THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

HAND SINK ACCES BLOCK

1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 One Inch Air Gap

KEEP DAIN PAPER ONE INCH OF THE FLOOR DRAIN

APR 10
2020
PASS 3 violations
1 pts Other
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS

NO ICE SCOOP ON ICE

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

WIPPING TOWELS ON PREP SURFACE

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP.

DEC 23
2019
PASS 11 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

DATE MARK ALL PREP PRODUCT IN WIC

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

NAME ALL FOOD PRODUCT WITH COMMON NAMES

1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD

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

FLOUR IN DRY STORAGE AREA LEFT OPEN BESIDE TRASH BUCKET

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

ACCESS BLOCK FOR HAND SINK AND ALSO USED AS STORAGE

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND TIP OF SODA DISPENSER

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

NOT PROVIDED

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

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

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING BUCKET

JUN 28
2019
PASS 7 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

3 different ice scoops with there handle touching the ice

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

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

3 pts 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

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

unlabeled chemical spray bottles

3 pts 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

2 pts 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

1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

dust on ceilings and walls

DEC 14
2018
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

sanitizer bucket left in handsink in back

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

raw chicken next to tomato soup

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

cover everything in the walk in (gravy)

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

bare hand contact- employee picked up and cut toast

1 pts 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

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

light shields needed fix or replace bulbs not working

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean the shelves by the make line

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

push ceiling tiles back up- no exposed ceiling

NOV 20
2018
PASS 14 violations
3 pts 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

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

Scoops in bulk goods handles can not touch food

3 pts 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

1 pts 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

2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

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

1 pts 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

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

push up ceiling tiles- no exposed ceilings

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect

need weather stripping on back door

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

no paper towels a 3 different hand sinks

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Wet sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

sanitation bucket on prep surface

1 pts 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

MAY 15
2018
PASS 10 violations
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

bare hand contact

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

not using gloves

1 pts 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

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly

Acetaminophen on prep table

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label on spray bottle unreadable

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean bottom of RIC and RIF

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

container without handle used to scoop granola

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

bulk goods not covered

1 pts Other
*34 Live animals not allowed

allowing dogs on the patio without dog variance

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean soda nozzles

MAR 29
2018
PASS 12 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

dented cans

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained below 41 degrees F

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

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

1 pts 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

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

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

1 pts 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”.

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Temperatures not maintained below 41 degrees F

3 pts 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

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

Label all bulk goods with the common name

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

unlabeled chemical spray bottles . Must label with the common name

1 pts Other
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

cheese on top of a banana peel

MAR 29
2018
PASS 13 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

dented cans

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

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

1 pts 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

1 pts 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

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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

3 pts 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

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

Label all bulk goods with the common name

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

unlabeled chemical spray bottles must be labeled with common name.

1 pts Sanitation
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources

cheese on top of banana peel clean utensils touching power washer

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean build up walls, equipment, splash

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean can opener blade

1 pts 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”.

1 pts 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)

FEB 15
2018
PASS 14 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

employees need to wash hands before putting on new gloves

3 pts 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

3 pts 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

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

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

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest Control

replace weather strip

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

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

1 pts 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.

1 pts 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.

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

label bulk goods

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean air intake vents

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

replace bulbs in vent hood

1 pts Other
*45 Premises free of litter
1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

need hand washing only sign @ bar and grill hand sink

SEP 28
2017
PASS 8 violations
2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
3 pts 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

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ice machine moldy

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw burger patty 53.2 F

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

sink near WIC plumber on the way

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

label all

1 pts Other
*47 No carpeting in food & toilet area
SEP 26
2017
FAIL 20 violations
2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
2 pts Other
*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
1 pts Other
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

need splash guard replaced@ ice machine and bar

1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fruit flies near standing water

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

date with actual prep or discard day

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
3 pts Sanitation
*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

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

sink pipes leaking

1 pts Other
*40 Store single-service item in original package

or inverted

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

label all bottles, tubs

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

keep clean!

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

personal drink in ice

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

rotting tomatoes in RIC ice machine very dirty

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

remove or resurface all rough cutting boards no napkins

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

moldy tomatoes in WIC

1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

none on site need at least one onsite while operating

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

raw shrimp 54 F tomato salad 47 F

FEB 24
2017
PASS 11 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

cross contamination by arrangement

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

improper date marking

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
1 pts Other
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

closed all outer openings

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

provide hair restraints

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

cover all food

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

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