Cedars Woodfire Grill

12200 PRESTON RD #100, Dallas, TX 75230 · Dallas County

85cited violations

29serious tier

12inspections

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
2023	2	20	5
2022	1	9	2
2020	2	2	1
2019	3	28	11
2018	2	12	4
2017	2	14	6

Inspections

Aug 3, 2023 Follow-up Score 88
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  provide food handler cards
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  replace cutting boards gaskets broken and cooler door needs be in good repair
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  provide sanitizer test strips
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean shelves, gaskets, dish machine, caulk around sinks
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  provide label for food storage containers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean shelves, coolers for sight and touch
May 13, 2023 Routine Score 74
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  chlorine at dish machine observed at 0 ppm
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  cut salmon 55 degrees f
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  heavy build up on air vent
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  label all chemical spray bottles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean build up food at top of dish machine clean air vents
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  hang wet mops to dry
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  replace damaged cutting boards
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  all food handlers must be trained in food safety
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  grease trap must be serviced every 90 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  no rfsm on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  label all squeeze bottles with common name
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
  
  no hot water at the hand sink
Apr 1, 2022 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  Observed mango prep date label 03-21. Food in WIC and RIC is only good for 7 days (day 1 is considered the prep date).
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Store wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket between use
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Invert plates in storage area near prep area
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Replace cover for ice machine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Observed raw bacon above raw salmon in RIC, consider rearranging.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  Provide lockers for personal items (purse, clothes, jackets)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM must be on site and current
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label bulk food items in storage area with common names (flour, sugar)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed chicken under the grill in cold holding at 46.8 F. Cold holding food must be at 41 F or lower.
Jul 29, 2020 Routine Score 99
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wiping cloths stored in sanitizer between uses
Jan 15, 2020 Routine Score 97
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  WATER LEAK AT HANDSINK
Jul 16, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  provide label for chemical spray bottles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  clearly date mark and use TCS food for 7 days only
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal drinks
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean coolers inside, outside
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
  
  resurface cutting boards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  observed wet cloths sit on prep tables
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  manager not on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
  
  reheat TCS food at 165 degrees f for 15 seconds before place the food containers on hot holding table
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw shelled eggs stored above marinara sauce, beans and soup in cooler
Feb 20, 2019 Follow-up Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw eggs stored above beef in reach in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  obtain rfsm certificate within 45 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean coolers, dish washer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
  
  observed cloth under cutting board
Jan 25, 2019 Routine Score 70
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  provide label for chemical spray bottles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  hot food product not maintained 135 degrees f or above observed rice 86.3, beans 118.3, tortilla soup 95 degrees f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw turkey patties stored above muchroom/fish/beef
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
  
  provide written procedures for coffee creamer (4 hours max)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  use utensils with handle to scoop food no cups
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  observed utensil in hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  observed food on floor
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  dish washer 0 ppm
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath
  
  no room temperatures
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
  
  provide thermometer in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM certificate expired 9/2018
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  sign about inspection report
Jul 25, 2018 Routine Score 95
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  bleach 0 ppm
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean coolers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cutting surfaces.
Jan 10, 2018 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  employees need to provide food handler certificates within 2 weeks-Follow up
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr
  
  coffee creamers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  provide label for sanitizer spray bottles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean grills, clean dish washer (exterior), clean coolers, caulk around dish washer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  provide a sign about inspection report
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  observed utensil in hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose
  
  observed cloth under cutting boards and tea machine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  sanitizer bucket 0 ppm
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace broken light shield above dish machine
Aug 12, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
  
  bacon soup 58F, grilled onions 51F ensure hot food cooled properly
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  store knives air dried/ clean between uses
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine exposure time table
  
  0 ppm
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  storing wood in top sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  chick ? at 57F internal temp
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
Jan 25, 2017 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PICKED UP ITEM FROM FLOOR AND CONTINUE TO WORK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED A CUP OF BEVERAGE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  DO NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ON FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELF
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  SALSA 68'F

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.