Warwick Melrose Hotel - Main Kitchen
3015 OAK LAWN AVE, 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 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 | 10 | 5 |
| 2018 | 2 | 11 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Inspections
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Sep 21, 2023 Routine Score 89
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
observed plastic to go bowl inside hand sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Single use articel wrapped or dispensed
maintain coffee filters in plastic bag or container when not in use
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
can opener observed with product debris accumulation
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
observed dish washer without hair restraint
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Drying Mops-air dry
hang mop when not in use
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
repair leak at 2 compartment sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Feb 24, 2023 Routine Score 94
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
Label bulk containers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Detail clean equipment and floors
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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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
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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)
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Sep 12, 2022 Routine Score 90
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM currently on site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest Control
Observed fruit flies in kitchen
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Observed wiping cloth left on prep counter
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Employees unable to provide food handlers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
Air intake vent soiled
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Deep fryers wheels crusted in grease
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Feb 2, 2022 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Hot water sanitizer surface temp. < 160'F
observed dishwasher rinse at 148 degrees. Must be 180 degrees
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Must have RFSM on site during all serving hours
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Establishment Permit
Man kitchen permit unavailable. Must be displayed
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
Wiping cloth left on counter near cold hold
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
utensil handle in flour in storage bin
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed displaced ceiling tile above dishwasher
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 30, 2021 Routine Score 91
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Several food items above temp in cold hold
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
3 compartment sink leaking
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
Missing hand wash sign in kitchen
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 5, 2021 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Address areas behind stove
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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)
Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Store lettuce in a protective seal
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Must have registered food service manager's certificate on site.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jul 28, 2020 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
no standing water
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean shelves, gaskets, coolers inside, pipe under 3 com sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
tomato cooked on 7/26/2020 in cooler temperature 47.6 degrees f-discarded
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
obtain rfsm certificate
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
invert clean utensils
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
light shield
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
provide hand washing sign
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
sanitizer bucket 0 ppm
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
observed food sit on floor
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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)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 9, 2019 Routine Score 93
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 30, 2019 Routine Score 86
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
RAW CHICKEN OVER RTE IN RIC
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Nonfood-contact surfaces material
NO TOWELS AS LINER OR UNDER CUTTING BOARD
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE- ROOM SERVICE
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
ITEMS IN RIC ~57-58 DEGREE F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
MOLDED CHEESE AND BERRIES
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
SERVICE RIC
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 18, 2018 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
INSIDE MICROWAVE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
AIR VENT TO BE FREE OF DUST
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
SERVICE COOLER #3 ON COOK LINE, ENSURE SERVICE ON COOLER WITH LEAK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
raw chicken 49 degree f
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 11, 2018 Routine Score 84
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
POOLED EGGS 50 DEGREE F, SOUP 45 DEGREE F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
SANITIZER BUCKET STORED ON PREP TABLE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Thermometer in good condition or discarded
REPLACE THERMOMETER AT DISH MACHINE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN AIR VENT TO BE FREE OF DUST
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DISCARD ITEMS IN COOLER PAST 7 DAYS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
NO DUMPING IN HAND SINK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
CONDENSATION IN COOLER
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 12, 2017 Routine Score 84
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
IN COOLERS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
SPRAY BOTTLE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CHICKEN 50 DEGREE F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
COLD HOLD BY GRILL NEEDS REPAIR AMBIENT TEMP 46 DEGREE F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
MEAT CUTTER, WARMER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Nonfood-contact surfaces material
NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Apr 6, 2017 Routine Score 97
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food thermometers provided and accessible
IN FISH COOLER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Oct 5, 2016 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Machine vending--automatic shut off-- Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
OVER 41`F
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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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
-Handwashing facilities are to be used for handwashing only.
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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.