Cafe Herrera
665 S LAMAR #140, Dallas, TX 75202 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 12 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 | 21 | 9 |
| 2016 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
Inspections
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Apr 8, 2023 Routine Score 85
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
can opener observed with product debris accumulation
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
various spray bottles observed hanging on hand sinks at bar area. store in separate area with chemicals away from food and clean equipment
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
cover all food inside wic-observed 6 containers without
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
replace torn gaskets on ric units on cook line
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
hand sink in dish wash area and for all 3 hand sinks in bar observed without paper towels
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
rfsm
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Drying Mops-air dry
dispose of mop water and hang mop when not in use
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Jewelry Prohibition
female employee observed with excessive rings
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 26, 2022 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
Observed large container of salsa inside WIC at 104 F. Maintain log chart or time stamps to document proper cooling parameters are met
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Jewelry Prohibition
Observed female employee with unapproved ring. Only 1 plain/smooth band ring allowed on hands + arms
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Drying Mops-air dry
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
Post 'most recent health inspection available upon request' sign up
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 9, 2022 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Dirty can opener Algae in the ice machine Detail clean mix drink maker
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Chemicals next to utensils
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 8, 2021 Routine Score 89
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
ice scoop
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean floors under equipment. Clean walls throughout dish area and WIC.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Properly store personal drinks.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Reuse of single service articles
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Mech. warewash, hot water sanitizing, other machines
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Nov 14, 2019 Routine Score 86
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Horizontal utility lines/pipes can't sit on floor
Lines crossing the floor
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
One Inch Air Gap
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage, prohibited areas in mechanical rooms
Single service stored in the garbage area
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding
Reheating rice in the warmer
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
Wood boards
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
Beard nets missing
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 11, 2019 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dispensing equipment protect from manual contact
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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)
Soda nozzles and ice bin clean as specified
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 20, 2018 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 18, 2018 Routine Score 88
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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)
Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 28, 2017 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Sanitizer @ 100ppm, Req 150-400ppm. Have Serviced.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 22, 2017 Follow-up Score 86
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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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)
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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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 9, 2017 Routine Score 76
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
employees are washing hands in 3 comp sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
no paper towels at bar hand washing sink, front line-middle handwashing sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw Shrimp in three comp sink at 65.0F, Raw chicken on front line top hold 55.3F raw beef 52.3F raw shrimp 52.1F.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw beef and raw chicken stored above shredded cheese, tortillas in RIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
refried beans stored on floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
ALL WIPING CLOTHES NEEDS TO BE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. Employees cannot wear wiping clothes, or dry hands with soiled clothes.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
RIC on far end at the front line, not keeping food at temp.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
employees not washing hands before donning new gloves
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
no sanitizing test strips on site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
bartender bare hand contact with limes, cook bare hand contact with lettuce and tacos on front line
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
open cup drinks stored in back area and dish washing area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
tongs stored in room temp water on front line
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Dec 7, 2016 Follow-up Score 84
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
bag of blood oranges in ice for consumption
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cutting surfaces.
heavily chipped and "fuzzy" cutting boards
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Do not exceed manuf. use by date
expired milk, 11-25-16,12-04-16
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos
using only sanitizer in sanitizer bucket to clean utensils
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
personal drinks on prep table in front line
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
food equipment in hand washing sink in dish washing area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
all wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses. wiping cloths under cutting boards
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
no sanitizing test strips for dish washer or quart solution
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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.