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Warwick Melrose Hotel - Main Kitchen

3015 OAK LAWN AVE, Dallas, TX 75219 · Dallas County

79cited violations
23serious tier
14inspections

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
20232122
20222122
2021282
20201123
20192105
20182115
20172113
2016131

Inspections

  1. Sep 21, 2023 Routine Score 89
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      observed plastic to go bowl inside hand sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Single use articel wrapped or dispensed

      maintain coffee filters in plastic bag or container when not in use

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      can opener observed with product debris accumulation

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      observed dish washer without hair restraint

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Drying Mops-air dry

      hang mop when not in use

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      repair leak at 2 compartment sink

  2. Feb 24, 2023 Routine Score 94
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      Label bulk containers

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Detail clean equipment and floors

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Store ready to eat foods in a manner that avoids cross contamination

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

  3. Sep 12, 2022 Routine Score 90
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      No RFSM currently on site

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest Control

      Observed fruit flies in kitchen

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Observed wiping cloth left on prep counter

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      Employees unable to provide food handlers

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      Air intake vent soiled

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Deep fryers wheels crusted in grease

  4. Feb 2, 2022 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Hot water sanitizer surface temp. < 160'F

      observed dishwasher rinse at 148 degrees. Must be 180 degrees

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Must have RFSM on site during all serving hours

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Establishment Permit

      Man kitchen permit unavailable. Must be displayed

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Wiping cloth left on counter near cold hold

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

      utensil handle in flour in storage bin

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Observed displaced ceiling tile above dishwasher

  5. Aug 30, 2021 Routine Score 91
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Several food items above temp in cold hold

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      No RFSM on site

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      3 compartment sink leaking

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      Missing hand wash sign in kitchen

  6. Jan 5, 2021 Routine Score 95
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Address areas behind stove

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Store lettuce in a protective seal

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Must have registered food service manager's certificate on site.

  7. Jul 28, 2020 Routine Score 80
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      no standing water

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean shelves, gaskets, coolers inside, pipe under 3 com sink

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF

      tomato cooked on 7/26/2020 in cooler temperature 47.6 degrees f-discarded

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      obtain rfsm certificate

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

      invert clean utensils

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      light shield

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      provide hand washing sign

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

      sanitizer bucket 0 ppm

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      observed food sit on floor

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      pineapple 47.9, oat meal 47.8, tomato 47.6 degrees f (prepared two days ago)

  8. Oct 9, 2019 Routine Score 93
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      temperatures not maintained ar 41 degrees f or below peas *51 cheese *46.5 rice *47.5 gumbo 135

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

      standing water in the bottom of the make line have make line checked to see where condensation is coming from

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

      cloth used to catch condensation in the make line food stored on paper in the make line can not store utensils on cloth

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      CLEAN: all Gaskets- replace cracked ones dust on the ceiling bulk food containers clean all creases , corners in the kitchen build up ice cream freezer

  9. Apr 30, 2019 Routine Score 86
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      RAW CHICKEN OVER RTE IN RIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces material

      NO TOWELS AS LINER OR UNDER CUTTING BOARD

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE- ROOM SERVICE

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      ITEMS IN RIC ~57-58 DEGREE F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      MOLDED CHEESE AND BERRIES

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      SERVICE RIC

  10. Oct 18, 2018 Routine Score 92
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      INSIDE MICROWAVE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      AIR VENT TO BE FREE OF DUST

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      SERVICE COOLER #3 ON COOK LINE, ENSURE SERVICE ON COOLER WITH LEAK

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      raw chicken 49 degree f

  11. Apr 11, 2018 Routine Score 84
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      POOLED EGGS 50 DEGREE F, SOUP 45 DEGREE F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      SANITIZER BUCKET STORED ON PREP TABLE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Thermometer in good condition or discarded

      REPLACE THERMOMETER AT DISH MACHINE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN AIR VENT TO BE FREE OF DUST

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      DISCARD ITEMS IN COOLER PAST 7 DAYS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      NO DUMPING IN HAND SINK

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CONDENSATION IN COOLER

  12. Oct 12, 2017 Routine Score 84
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food thermometers provided and accessible

      IN COOLERS

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      SPRAY BOTTLE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      CHICKEN 50 DEGREE F

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      COLD HOLD BY GRILL NEEDS REPAIR AMBIENT TEMP 46 DEGREE F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      MEAT CUTTER, WARMER

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Nonfood-contact surfaces material

      NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

  13. Apr 6, 2017 Routine Score 97
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food thermometers provided and accessible

      IN FISH COOLER

  14. Oct 5, 2016 Routine Score 94
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Machine vending--automatic shut off-- Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      OVER 41`F

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHILE NOT IN USE INSIDE APPROVED SANITIZER AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION EX. CLOTHS ON COUNTER NOT BEING USED SEC. 17-5.3. WIPING CLOTHS AND SPONGES. (b) A food products establishment that uses moist cloths or sponges for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall: (3) store the cloths or sponges in the sanitizing solution between uses. SEC. 17-5.3. WIPING CLOTHS AND SPONGES. (b) A food products establishment that uses moist cloths or sponges for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall: (1) clean and rinse the cloths or sponges frequently in a sanitizing solution permitted in Section 17-5.2; SEC. 17-5.3. WIPING CLOTHS AND SPONGES. (c) A food products establishment that uses moist cloths or sponges for cleaning non-food-contact surfaces of equipment, such as counters, dining table tops, and shelves, shall: (3) store the cloths or sponges in the sanitizing solution between uses. (Ord. 18682)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      -Handwashing facilities are to be used for handwashing only.

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.