Cafe Brazil
2815 ELM ST, Dallas, TX 75226 · Dallas County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 18 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 15 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 15 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 16 | 7 |
| 2017 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
Inspections
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Feb 6, 2024 Routine Score 89
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Plumbing System Construction
BACK HAND SINK HAS HOT WATER TURNED OFF DUE TO LEAK, FIX LEAK ASAP
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
SECURE ICE MACHINE PANEL AND AC UNIT PANES BACK IN PLACE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO SCREW TOP WATER BOTTLES ALLOWED IN KITCHEN AREA
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE INSIDE SIDE PANEL OF THE DISHWASHER, BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors easily cleanable
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 23, 2023 Routine Score 92
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
CONCRETE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SEALED. MULTIPLE WARNINGS.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 11, 2023 Routine Score 81
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Remove cardboard shelf liner under microwave
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Outfitter-Certified Food Manager
Register manager certificates with the City of Dallas & post
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Observed can opener with debris/product accumulation
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leak at 3 compartment sink
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
Seal all outer perimeters properly to prevent entrance of inspects & rodents
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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.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store single-service item in original package
Maintain coffee filters inside of plastic bag when not in use
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Gaskets on RIC & WIC doors observed with product debris & block mold-like substance
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
Provide covered trash can for women's restroom
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
Provide hand sink signs for all hand sinks
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Aug 10, 2022 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
One Inch Air Gap
Ensure all drains have 1-inch air gap
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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
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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
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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)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean walls and stove range area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Replace damaged or ill fitting ceiling tiles
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 28, 2021 Routine Score 89
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY COOLER RACKS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor contruction requirements
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 8, 2021 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY COOLER RACKS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Two-comp. sink-detergent-sanitizer label instruction
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor contruction requirements
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 3, 2020 Routine Score 89
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors easily cleanable
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 11, 2020 Routine Score 87
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN MORE OFTEN
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Distressed merchandise, segregation and location
DISCARD DENTED CANS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 11, 2019 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
TOP OF DISH WASHER DIRTY
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor contruction requirements
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 11, 2019 Routine Score 100
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Dec 6, 2018 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 21, 2018 Routine Score 89
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jan 22, 2018 Routine Score 88
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
no soap at hand sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
wiping cloth on counter
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
microwave opener needs to be fixed (marked incorrectly on the paper report)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
can opener tip needs cleaning/ice machine too
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
chemical bottles not labeled
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Sep 19, 2017 Routine Score 85
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
OTHER VIOLATIONS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Feb 27, 2017 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
chicken salad 46.5F, raw chicken in WIC 49.5F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
using right side handwashing sink as a dump sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
Front line RIC not keeping food 41.0F and below
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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.