Buzzbrews Kitchen Deep Ellum

2801 COMMERCE ST, Dallas, TX 75226 · Dallas County

98cited violations

20serious tier

13inspections

Historical record. Historical: the City of Dallas published this dataset from October 2016 to February 2024 and then ended it (dataset ended 2024). Later inspections are not in it. Points follow the Texas inspection form: Priority items 3 points (shown as serious), Priority Foundation 2, Core 1.

Establishment

Type: Food establishment
Inspected by: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset)
Official record: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset) inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2024	1	11	1
2023	2	13	4
2021	2	13	2
2020	2	17	2
2019	1	7	2
2018	2	11	3
2017	3	26	6

Inspections

Feb 21, 2024 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems
  
  Observed water leaking at 3-comp sink , fix asap
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  Remove old date stickers, shall only date mark for a max of 7 days
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  Obtain thermometers for reach in coolers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Replace any damaged/worn out cutting boards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Cover all foods items in coolers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Store cleaned utensils away from other personal/paper items
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean the interior of coolers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  Clean vent hood filters
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  Replace ceiling tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Hand washing sign needed at sinks
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Personal water bottles should be placed away from cooking area
Sep 12, 2023 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  DIRTY POTATO SLICER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ASAP
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Plumbing System Construction
  
  FIX WATER LEAK AT MULTIPLE FAUCETS. DRAIN AT KITCHEN HAND SINK IS SLOW DRAINING, FIX ASAP
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP FROM REACH IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF RIC, CLEAN UNDER EQUIPMENTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
Feb 24, 2023 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide chlorine test strips to test dish machine concentration.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  observed utensils on cook line stored in container with water 71 degrees f, water shall be 135 degrees f
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  fan covers and floor inside wic observed with dust and debris accumulation
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  shelves inside wic units not observed clean to the touch. observed with debris build up.
Aug 31, 2021 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Plumbing System Construction
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor contruction requirements
Feb 25, 2021 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Jun 9, 2020 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
Jan 9, 2020 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  DIRTY ICE MACHINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPLACE COOLER GASKETS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food preparation
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  TOP OF DISH WASHER DIRTY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors easily cleanable
Jun 26, 2019 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Storage
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Dec 20, 2018 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Jun 14, 2018 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Dec 8, 2017 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  light bulb not working on hood
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leak on 3 com sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  holes on wall by 3 com sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  food items stored on floor in wic
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  food items missing use by date
Jun 27, 2017 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  BAR SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  FLIES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CUTTING BOARDS, INTERIOR OF BAR COOLER AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  REGISTER MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
May 14, 2017 Routine Score 79
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  ENSURE ALL PHF/TCS ARE HELD BELOW 40 DEGREE F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE WITH FOOD ACCUMULATION
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  PLASTIC BAG HOLDING A PIPE AT THE HAND SINK/ MOP SINK TOGETHER REPAIR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
  
  REACH IN COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN ALL TCS/PHF BELOW 40 DEGREE F OR BELOW
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  NO DATE MARKING ON PICO, CHEESE, MELONS- PROVIDE A DAY OF EXPIRATION IF NOT USED IN 1 DAY
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Temperature Measuring- accurate +/- 2'F
  
  THE THERMOMETER AT DISH IS READING 40-50 DEGREE F- REPAIR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  GASKET AT ICE MACHINE IS HELD TOGETHER WITH TAPE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  MULTIPLE FLIES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  PERSONAL DRINKS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA- STORE IN A SEPARATE LOCATIONS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING- CLEAN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  BUTTER SCOOP STORED IN STANDING WATER

Source: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset). History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.