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Cool River Cafe Crc01

8008 CEDAR SPRINGS RD C2111, Dallas, TX 75235 · Dallas County

78cited violations
37serious tier
13inspections

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
2024182
20232136
2022141
20212104
2020121
20192126
2018185
201732112

Inspections

  1. Jan 24, 2024 Routine Score 86
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Observed cut tomato @ 46.7 F, shrimp @ 67 F, tuna @ 51 F, crab cake @ 57.6 F, roast beef @ 55 F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Observed dirty can opener blade

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

      Repair the RICs in the kitchen observed not to hold temps @ 41 F or lower at all times

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

      Provide working thermometers in every RIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

      Do not use ramekins as scoops/ladles

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean exterior of equipment and dirty RIC gaskets

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Health permit posted

  2. Jul 18, 2023 Routine Score 85
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Observed cut tomatoes @ 55F, Fish @ 50 F in RIC

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance

      no written documentation for chicken in hot holding unit @ 99.5 F and cut tomatoes @ 50 F in RIC

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      Observed lots of water on floor, observed leaking 3-comp faucet and leaking hand sink on faucet

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      Repair RIC observed to not hold temps @ 41 F or lower

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean dirty floor drains and under equipment

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest control-routine inspections for

      Observed gnats in multiple spots in establshment

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Sanitization after Cleaning

      hot water sanitizing observed at 138 F

  3. Jan 25, 2023 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Clean moldy ice machine from inside and soda gun (moldy) at bar

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      Major leaks observed throughout establishment (dish machine (repairing during time of inspection), 3-comp faucet by dish pit, and hand wash sink @ bar)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Observed wet-cloth sitting out.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Observed ice build-up on food boxes in WIF

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean dirty venthood, A/C vents in WIC, and inside RICs at bar

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      Repair lights under venthood

  4. Jan 28, 2022 Routine Score 94
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Observed dirty can opener blade, ice machine, and soda gun.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest control-routine inspections for

      Observed fruit flies at the bar.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      Observed dirty floor at the bar.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Health permit posted

      Health permit not posted. Call 214-670-8083 for info.

  5. Aug 3, 2021 Routine Score 92
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Observed dirty soda nozzle and nozzle holder

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      Observed fast flow leak at hand sink and leak in pipe under bar 3-comp sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

      Observed knife stored in gap between prep tables

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Observed dirty bottom of beer cooler. Dirty floors and drains.

  6. Jan 13, 2021 Routine Score 89
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      Observed debris/hair/fibre on cheese

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      Observed chemical spray bottle next to glasses

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment has cracks and corners

      Observed cracked food container lid

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest Control

      Observed fruit flies

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil

      Observed dirty sanitizer in bucket

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Observed dirty buildup on caulk around dish machine

  7. Jun 30, 2020 Routine Score 95
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      Observed unlabeled spray bottle next to drink cans

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food thermometers provided and accessible

      Provide working thermometers in all RIC's

  8. Oct 30, 2019 Routine Score 91
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

      Machine observed <10 ppm chlorine. Observed dirty inside RIC's

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      Service grease traps at least every 90 days

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      Observed many expired food handler cards

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Observed dirty WIF floor w/ ice buildup

  9. Mar 21, 2019 Routine Score 81
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      cheese 55'f, lime 57'f, orange 58'f

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      observed raw pork store next to ham and above pasta

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      observed mold ice machine, soda gun

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

      sanitizer sink: 0 ppm

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      cheeses

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      floor, wic floor

  10. Sep 13, 2018 Routine Score 81
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      Raw eggs and bacon store together

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      sanitizer bucket next to hamburgers bun.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      provide cover for all open packages of cheese

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      observed open cup of watr in prep area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      provide cleaning for ice machine, cod

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      observed raw eggs at table without time on temp control

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

  11. Dec 27, 2017 Routine Score 91
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      clean shelve where utensils are stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      observed slices of apples in a cabinet

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

      sanitizer in bar was not reading tests strip of chlorine

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

  12. Aug 29, 2017 Routine Score 82
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

      bell pepper

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      salsa: 54° F

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      observed mold in ice machine

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      Ran Eggs and cheese, ham, salad store-together

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      provide cover/ lid for cheese container

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Expired RFSM I need to renew Asap

  13. Jan 19, 2017 Routine Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      lettuce 54, cheese 69'f, tomato 54

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      food containers put directly onto salas

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      provide cleaning for the ice machine, ric, prep area

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria

      set up sanitizer bucket

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

      lime, celery

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      cheese

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      floor in wic, wif

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.