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Cafe Express

5600 W LOVERS LN #109, Dallas, TX 75209 · Dallas County

48cited violations
15serious tier
7inspections

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
2020151
20192234
2018284
20172126

Inspections

  1. Mar 26, 2020 Routine Score 92
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      Observed chemical spray bottles with no label

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      No RFSM on site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Observed wiping cloth buckets on floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Seal hand sink to wall

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      Replace unreadable hand wash sign

  2. Oct 31, 2019 Routine Score 82
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Observed cheese 43.8 degrees F, parmesean cheese 44 degrees F.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,

      observed raw shelled eggs over RTE foods

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      Observed several spray bottles without labels

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      Observed filling pitcher from hand sink. Hand sink for hand washing only.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      Observed employees prepping sandwiches with no hair restraint.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      observed towel used under cutting board.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Observed clean plates contaminated with dust and food debris.

    • 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 ingredients. Scoop must have handle and stick out of product.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      Observed dry ingredient containers incorrectly labeled and not labeled.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Observed shelf with dust and food debris under and around microwave.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      Observed gap at back door

  3. Apr 29, 2019 Routine Score 83
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      Observed chemical spray bottle next to clean dishes - cos.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      Do not have test strips for the microbial fruit/vegetable.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      RTE must be date marked.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment has cracks and corners

      Remove damaged plastic containers (bowls)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest Control

      Dead roach observed in sanitizing water of 3-compartment sink. Eliminate roaches.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Observed heavy dust build-up on air vents - food prep area.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Observed thawing raw shrimp out at room temperature inside 3-compartment sink.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Reuse of single service articles

      Do not reuse single use food containers.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Vent hood filters - dirty underneath vent hood. Clean inside of ingredient container - residue seen. Clean all the interior/exterior of cooking equipment.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

      Replace blown-out light - dry storage room

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Repair leak underneath hand sink/3-compartment sink. Repair leak underneath water sprayer (PVC piping). Repair/unclog drain at 3-compartment sink. Low grout seen on flooring throughout kitchen area.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      New ownership - apply for new permit with the City of Dallas Department of Code Compliance as soon as possible.

  4. Oct 16, 2018 Routine Score 91
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly; thoroughly clean the soda gun nozzle holster inside the bar

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      raw eggs stored on the second shelf from the top; must be at the bottom of the reach in cooler

  5. Mar 15, 2018 Routine Score 92
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Sanitization after Cleaning

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

  6. Sep 22, 2017 Routine Score 84
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      Raw turkey and salad store together

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      cheese. 53° F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

      0 ppm chlorine

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      cheese

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      fans in WIC

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

  7. Mar 16, 2017 Routine Score 87
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      provide cover for all food containers

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

      observed raw eggs and meat store together

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      all food in ric

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chemical separate by spacing - Retail Sale

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.