Ivy Tavern

5334 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, TX 75209 · Dallas County

110cited violations

25serious tier

14inspections

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	10	3
2023	2	17	2
2022	2	15	2
2021	1	7	1
2020	3	17	9
2019	2	16	3
2018	2	22	3
2016	1	6	2

Inspections

Jan 12, 2024 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Wash hands after all other activities
  
  staff must wash hands after every contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  raw chicken at 3 comp sink measured 55F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  encrusted grease seen on a equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  replace missing light shield over food prep area
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Restricted use pesticides
  
  home defense is not approved for commercial use
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  back hand sink must have soap and hand towels
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  at least one CFM must be present for inspection
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
  
  label bulk ingredients bins with common name
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  all food staff must be trained in food safety
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  store wet wiping cloths properly
Jul 20, 2023 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed pimento cheese @ 54.1 F, hummus @ 61.4 F, white cheese @ 53.9 F, beef @ 56.5 F, raw beef patty 56.2 F, olives 61.2 F, feta @ 62.6 F, mushrooms @ 82.2 F, ham @ 61.3F, turkey @ 58.1 F, cheddar @ 63.6 F, cut tomatoes @ 57.4 F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed pots and pans stored in hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  observed personal drink & food in food prep area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  Observed too much ice build-up in RIF touching food packages
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Repair RIC observed to not hold temperatures @ 41 F or lower *COS*
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean floors under equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  provide light shields under venthood and kitchen ceiling
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  repair ceiling tiles and floor tiles (kitchen)
Feb 15, 2023 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean dirty bread maker in kitchen
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Repair torn gasket and torn inner panel inside RIF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
  
  Cover straws on bar counter top
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Reuse of single service articles
  
  Do not reuse sour cream container to store other types of food (pico de gallo)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair tile on floor and ceiling throughout restaurant, around equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Deep clean under and around equipment, walls, floors
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  ConsumerHealthRFSMandTemp.Dallascityhall.com
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to th
  
  Observed ice build-up inside RIF thats touching food packages
Aug 10, 2022 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean inside RIC #2/#3. Observed food accumulation in the back
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Date mark food product thats TCS if kept longer than 24 hours (raw meat and cut veggies)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers--small diameter probe
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  Observed ice build up on food package RIC #4
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  Observed thawing chicken with no running water and beef patties at room temperature
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean floor and walls in kitchen (dirty)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair floor tiles and ceiling tile in kitchen
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Jan 24, 2022 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty soda machine pipes touching ice at bar.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not registered with the City of Dallas. Call 214-670-8083 for info.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at bar.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Replace or remove broken handsink in kitchen.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Observed dirty walls, floors, and vents in kitchen.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  Observed dirty vent hood.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair holes in walls and ceiling.
Jul 21, 2021 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Observed chemical spray bottles not labeled
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Observed no paper towels at hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed cup used as scoop in dry ingredient
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty prep table shelf, dirty drain under 3-comp
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Observed broken/missing floor tiles, RFP coming detached from wall
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  Provide covered trash in womens restroom
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Observed no RFSM on site
Dec 30, 2020 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Wash hands before donning gloves
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Provide thermometers in all coolers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
  
  Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Replace ceiling tiles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw sausage over RTE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Deep cleaning needed in kitchen
Jun 24, 2020 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed pizza sauce in RIC 59.8 degrees F.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty can opener blade
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Observed spray bottles w/ no label
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Observed damaged RIC panel
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  Provide trash w/ lid in womens restroom.
Jan 29, 2020 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw chicken over dough and bacon
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty inside microwave
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  Observed using sanitizing and wash compartments of 3-comp while using middle compartment to thaw chicken.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Provide thermometers in coolers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean walls, shelves, floors in corners
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  Provide cover for trash in womens restroom
Jul 11, 2019 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  Observed raw chicken stored over bacon
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  Provide thermometer in RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Do not put handle of soda dispenser in ice.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean chest freezer (gaskets, inside rim, ice buildup inside). Clean walls throughout kitchen. Clean hand sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Provide light shield inside RIC, repair light over fryers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Seal hand sinks to wall. Repair leaky 3-comp faucet. Repair floor tiles by 3-comp sink. Seal 3-comp sink to wall.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
  
  Provide covered trash in womens bathroom.
Jan 24, 2019 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  OTHER VIOLATIONS
  
  register RFSM with CoD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
Jul 7, 2018 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  slow drain on hw in kitchen area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage
  
  seal between handwash and wall
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  used to store pans
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  must clean and sanitize can opener blade
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  holes in wall must be sealed
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
  
  bulbs out in vent hood
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Jan 11, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  observed a roach in the kitchen, contact pest control
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  cover all exposed ceiling areas in kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  keep sanitizers off the floor at least 6 inches
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  provide food thermometer for cooks in the kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping
  
  vent hood needs to be cleaned
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (
  
  establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Walls easily cleanable and light in color
  
  clean walls in kitchen by reach in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide thermometer for bar reach in coolers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  Establishment has to have a spill kit OR written instructions for vomit//diarrhea clean up so employees know how to properly clean
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Obtain City of Dallas registered food service manager certificate, at least one employee needs to have it that is on site at all times
Oct 19, 2016 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
  
  DO NOT STORE BOTTLES IN ICE BIN
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS IN RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN INSIDE OF COOLER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water System Maintained
  
  LEAK IN BACK SINK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  RFSM NOT DISPLAYED

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.