Kems Restaurant
4500 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX 75219 · 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 | 9 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 14 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 16 | 5 |
Inspections
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Jun 11, 2023 Routine Score 84
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Drying Mops-air dry
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace blown out of lights - vent system
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
remove food/debris at the top of the dish machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
black build-up seen on soda nozzles. Clean and sanitize then to remove build-up
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
provide wrapped / dispenser for coffee stirrers
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Dec 13, 2022 Routine Score 91
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
Provide paper towel for the hand sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
Replace the damaged handle of the RIC Fix/repair the WIF (leaking)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Observed raw eggs store next to the cheese and above the drink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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May 20, 2022 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Observed raw eggs store next to french Potatoes
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marking for all foods in the cooler
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Seal open tiles on the ceiling
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Provide cleaning for the can opener, all coolers
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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)
Handler-Certificate Not on site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Prevent contamination from pesticides
Observed flies catcher above the prep table
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
Repair the the WIF, observed leaking from the wif
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Nov 10, 2021 Routine Score 88
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Fix the broken tile on the baseboard
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Provide date marking for the salsa container in RIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Provide cover for the potato container
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
observed mold in the strawberry container
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Provide cleaning for the ice machine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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May 3, 2021 Routine Score 87
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
provide cleaning for the wic
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
fix the broken tiles on the baseboard, floors, ceiling
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
replace the broken lights
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
observed raw eggs store together with the milk and above cheese
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for all the foods in the coolers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer bucket 0 ppm chlorine
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
expired RFSM
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 29, 2020 Routine Score 96
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
expired milk and orange juices
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
fix the damaged tiles on the ceiling
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 28, 2020 Routine Score 100
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Sep 20, 2019 Routine Score 87
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
REPAIR TILE IN WALK IN COOLER HOLE IN WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA TO RETROFIT FAN INTO WALL TO BLOW ON BROKEN COMPRESSOR
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TORTILLAS AND CHOPPED FRUIT
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
COVERED TRASH FOR UNISEX RESTROOM
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
LEAKING HANDSINK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
<<<COLD HOLD (41øF)>>>
BEANS @ 49 STEAK @ 51 BURGER @ 53
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
REPAIR HANDLE ON REACH IN COOLER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 27, 2019 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
openings/holes in the ceiling tiles
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dust accumulation on the fan covers
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
replace a broken gasket inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen prep area
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
carton of strawberries with white fuzz on them
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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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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Sep 19, 2018 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage
Hand wash sink not firmly attached to wall.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Nonfood-contact surfaces material
Rusty drain plug in ceiling of walk in cooler.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
Insect control device in beverage service area over carafes and small conveyor oven
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Moist mop cloths stored on counter. When not actively in use in employee's hands moist mop cloths should be stored in sanitizing solution.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
Ceiling tile displaced over commercial ovens. Panel not secured on ceiling of dry storage
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 7, 2018 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
small leak under 3 cs
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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)
Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
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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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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
ice scoop
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
holes on the walls
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 20, 2017 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
DAMAGED COOLER HANDLE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
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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)
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)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor contruction requirements
REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 9, 2017 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
TOMATO: 52'f
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
seal open package of food
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
raw chicken and cooked meat store together
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
500 ppm quat
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
set up sanitizer bucket
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
provide date marking for cheese, lettuce, all food in wic
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
fix the broken baseboard, door
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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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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Nonfood-contact surfaces material
provide cleaning for prep area
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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.