Cool River Cafe Crc01
8008 CEDAR SPRINGS RD C2111, Dallas, TX 75235 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 13 | 6 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 12 | 6 |
| 2018 | 1 | 8 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 | 21 | 12 |
Inspections
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Jan 24, 2024 Routine Score 86
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide working thermometers in every RIC
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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)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
Do not use ramekins as scoops/ladles
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean exterior of equipment and dirty RIC gaskets
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Health permit posted
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jul 18, 2023 Routine Score 85
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed cut tomatoes @ 55F, Fish @ 50 F in RIC
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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
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Repair RIC observed to not hold temps @ 41 F or lower
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty floor drains and under equipment
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
Observed gnats in multiple spots in establshment
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Sanitization after Cleaning
hot water sanitizing observed at 138 F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 25, 2023 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Clean moldy ice machine from inside and soda gun (moldy) at bar
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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)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed wet-cloth sitting out.
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean dirty venthood, A/C vents in WIC, and inside RICs at bar
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
Repair lights under venthood
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 28, 2022 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty can opener blade, ice machine, and soda gun.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
Observed fruit flies at the bar.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Observed dirty floor at the bar.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Health permit posted
Health permit not posted. Call 214-670-8083 for info.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 3, 2021 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Observed dirty soda nozzle and nozzle holder
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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
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty bottom of beer cooler. Dirty floors and drains.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 13, 2021 Routine Score 89
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
Observed debris/hair/fibre on cheese
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed chemical spray bottle next to glasses
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment has cracks and corners
Observed cracked food container lid
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
Observed fruit flies
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty buildup on caulk around dish machine
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 30, 2020 Routine Score 95
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
Observed unlabeled spray bottle next to drink cans
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
Provide working thermometers in all RIC's
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 30, 2019 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Machine observed <10 ppm chlorine. Observed dirty inside RIC's
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
Service grease traps at least every 90 days
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
Observed many expired food handler cards
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Observed dirty WIF floor w/ ice buildup
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 21, 2019 Routine Score 81
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cheese 55'f, lime 57'f, orange 58'f
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
observed mold ice machine, soda gun
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
sanitizer sink: 0 ppm
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
cheeses
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floor, wic floor
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 13, 2018 Routine Score 81
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
Raw eggs and bacon store together
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
sanitizer bucket next to hamburgers bun.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
provide cover for all open packages of cheese
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed open cup of watr in prep area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for ice machine, cod
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
observed raw eggs at table without time on temp control
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 27, 2017 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean shelve where utensils are stored
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Always set wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed slices of apples in a cabinet
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
sanitizer in bar was not reading tests strip of chlorine
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 29, 2017 Routine Score 82
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
bell pepper
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
salsa: 54° F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
observed mold in ice machine
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
provide cover/ lid for cheese container
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Expired RFSM I need to renew Asap
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 19, 2017 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
lettuce 54, cheese 69'f, tomato 54
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
food containers put directly onto salas
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
provide cleaning for the ice machine, ric, prep area
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
set up sanitizer bucket
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
lime, celery
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
cheese
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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)
Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
floor in wic, wif
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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.