DEC 23
2019
PASS · 0 violations
KESSLER PARK BISTRO.
City of Dallas
2511 WEDGLEA DR #C · COCKRELL HILL, DALLAS
Last inspected 2019.
8 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Dec 2019.
Last inspected Dec 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
VIOLATIONS
57
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 24
2019
PASS 4 violations
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed utensils, towel in the hand sink
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for the freezer
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
register rfsm with city of dallas
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
DEC 28
2018
PASS 10 violations
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all food containers
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw chicken, raw meat, pickle store together raw eggs and chocolate syrup store together
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for all coolers, prep area
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed spoiled bell pepper without container, date marking in cooler
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
observed no RFSM display
*31 Individual, disposable towels
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
oils boxes on the floor
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*47 Health permit posted
NOV 20
2018
PASS 11 violations
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
observed raw eggs at table without temp or time control
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed open packages of cheese, lettuce, tomato without containers
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw meat and cheese store togethe
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for the whole kitchen
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all foods in coolers
*32 Damaged Equipment
ice machine
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
tables, shelves
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floor
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*18 Pesticides and rodenticides application criteria
observed insect trap above soda machine
*41 Food Label - Bulk food w/ manufatuter labeling
MAY 22
2018
PASS 9 violations
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
RFSM Certificate not issued by the City of Dallas. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certifica
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
New York Strip Steak in reach in cooler date 1/8/18. Steaks appears to be in distressed condition. Management agreed to discard.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Multiple items in reach in cooler not date marked. Employees should date mark and identify all foods processed on site.
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
Permit on display does not match signage for business. Please contact our office to see about getting a name change. Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Handle broken to microwave. Deflector on interior of back ice machine (near hand wash sink) missing central attachment. Non-functioning walk in cooler used for dry storage (please note such equipm
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Light missing near entrance to kitchen. Light bulb not functioning near kitchen hand wash sink. Light bulb not functioning over three compartment sink.
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
Sanitizer bucket and soap buckets not clearly identified.
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
Equipment used in kitchen not designed for commercial applications.
*31 Individual, disposable towels
Hand Wash sink near dish pit missing individual disposable towels.
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MAR 20
2018
PASS 15 violations
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
No test strips for sanitizer available at time of inspection.
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
Light not functioning near entrance to kitchen from main service cunter. Light not functioning above three compartment sink.
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F
Hand wash sink in main production area of kitchen reached a maximum temperature of 107.2°F and then started declining. Ensure all hand wash sink shall reach minimum temperature of 110°F
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
Permit on record shows establishment to be "Kessler Park Bistro" under the ownership of "The View DFW LLC" Business is operating as "Rod's Kitchen". Ownership is undetermined as management unable
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Ice deflector in ice machine missing a mounting. Reach in cooler in front service area at 55°F Walk in cooler not functioning. Interior is warm and enclosed.
*47 Health permit posted
No permit on display or available at time of inspection.
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
Management unable to provide evidence that the grease interceptor system has been serviced on a regular basis.
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Scoops stored in bulk food with handles resting in and on foods. Brown sugar is considered a ready to eat food.
*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site
Raw shell eggs stored on counter had temperature of 75.2°F. Management indicated that they are brought up to temperature prior to baking. If time is used as a control, written procedures should be
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No individual disposable towels at hand wash sink at main service counter. No individual disposable towels at hand wash sink in main dishwashing area.
*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources
Grill brushes, grill cleaning scouring pads stored over main cooking surfaces under vent hood. Please relocate to where these articles are not over food. 'Cleaned' mop cloths stored on top of cl
*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Bulk food should be clearly labeled. Flour, salt (?), Brown sugar(?), et al stored in plastic bins with no clear identifier as to contents.
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw shell eggs stored in reach in cooler over ready to eat cakes and other foods.
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Can of opened corn in reach in cooler lacks date marking.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No staff able to provide evidence of successful completion of a Registered Food Service Manager course. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all t
AUG 31
2017
PASS 4 violations
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTS
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ICE GUARD AT ICE MACHINE
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
SINGLE SERVICE CUPS
FEB 22
2017
PASS 4 violations
*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN ICE GUARD AT ICE MACHINE
*31 Individual, disposable towels
AT ALL HAND SINKS
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
FIX LEAK AT FRONT HAND SINK BY DRINK MACHINE
Public inspection records from City of Dallas Code Compliance — Consumer Health Division. Records current as of 2026-07-12. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →
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