RecordWell Data

Cafe Brazil

2815 ELM ST, Dallas, TX 75226 · Dallas County

100cited violations
20serious tier
15inspections

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

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024181
20232183
2022161
20212152
20202153
2019281
20183167
20172142

Inspections

  1. Feb 6, 2024 Routine Score 89
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Plumbing System Construction

      BACK HAND SINK HAS HOT WATER TURNED OFF DUE TO LEAK, FIX LEAK ASAP

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Maintain in Good Repair

      SECURE ICE MACHINE PANEL AND AC UNIT PANES BACK IN PLACE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      NO SCREW TOP WATER BOTTLES ALLOWED IN KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

      COVER FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN THE INSIDE SIDE PANEL OF THE DISHWASHER, BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors easily cleanable

  2. Aug 23, 2023 Routine Score 92
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      REACH IN COOLER FOODS WERE TEMPING ABOVE 41'F, SHALL BE 41'F OR LESS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

      CONCRETE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SEALED. MULTIPLE WARNINGS.

  3. Feb 11, 2023 Routine Score 81
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

      Remove cardboard shelf liner under microwave

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

      Register manager certificates with the City of Dallas & post

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Observed can opener with debris/product accumulation

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      Repair leak at 3 compartment sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Hot water knob observed not working at hand sink in front of dish machine

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      Seal all outer perimeters properly to prevent entrance of inspects & rodents

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      Box of product observed stored on the floor inside of WIF.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store single-service item in original package

      Maintain coffee filters inside of plastic bag when not in use

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Gaskets on RIC & WIC doors observed with product debris & block mold-like substance

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

      Provide covered trash can for women's restroom

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      Provide hand sink signs for all hand sinks

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      Provide food handler certificates for all employees not manager certified & maintain on file at location to present upon inspection

  4. Aug 10, 2022 Routine Score 91
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      One Inch Air Gap

      Ensure all drains have 1-inch air gap

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      Provide Quat(Ammonia) test strips to check concentration of 3-compartment sanitizer and sanitizer buckets

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

      Do not use cloth towels for anything else other than to wipe surfaces

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

      Don't store knives in reach-in coolers (toppings section)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean walls and stove range area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

      Replace damaged or ill fitting ceiling tiles

  5. Dec 28, 2021 Routine Score 89
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      DIRTY COOLER RACKS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Approved Food Contact Equip.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor contruction requirements

  6. Jun 8, 2021 Routine Score 88
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      DIRTY COOLER RACKS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Approved Food Contact Equip.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Two-comp. sink-detergent-sanitizer label instruction

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor contruction requirements

  7. Dec 3, 2020 Routine Score 89
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Approved Food Contact Equip.

    • 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)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors easily cleanable

  8. May 11, 2020 Routine Score 87
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CLEAN MORE OFTEN

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Distressed merchandise, segregation and location

      DISCARD DENTED CANS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY

  9. Dec 11, 2019 Routine Score 88
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Approved Food Contact Equip.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows

    • 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)

      Floor contruction requirements

  10. Jun 11, 2019 Routine Score 100
  11. Dec 6, 2018 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

  12. Jun 21, 2018 Routine Score 89
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

  13. Jan 22, 2018 Routine Score 88
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      No soap at handsink

      no soap at hand sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      wiping cloth on counter

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Maintain in Good Repair

      microwave opener needs to be fixed (marked incorrectly on the paper report)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      can opener tip needs cleaning/ice machine too

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      uncovered food in walk in cooler

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      chemical bottles not labeled

  14. Sep 19, 2017 Routine Score 85
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Maintain in Good Repair

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      OTHER VIOLATIONS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

  15. Feb 27, 2017 Routine Score 93
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      chicken salad 46.5F, raw chicken in WIC 49.5F

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      using right side handwashing sink as a dump sink

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

      Front line RIC not keeping food 41.0F and below

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.