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Kostas Cafe

4914 GREENVILLE AVE, Dallas, TX 75206 · Dallas County

150cited violations
47serious 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
20232143
20221137
20211123
202045719
20192174
20182278
20172103

Inspections

  1. Jul 24, 2023 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN FOR SIGHT AND TOUCH

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Maintain in Good Repair

      OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN DO NOT RE USE SINGLE USE CONTAINERS DAISY SOUR CREAM / MUST BE FOOD GRADE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      EMPLOYEE PERSONAL DRINKS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION- AWAY FROM FOOD

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP ( COOKING EQUIPMENT )

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      FLOOR IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE - OBSERVED NOT IN GOOD REPAIR REMOVE WET WIPING TOWELS UNDERNEATH COOLERS (COOK LINE)- REPAIR

  2. Jan 3, 2023 Routine Score 87
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

      Observed raw chicken stored over beef in WIC and RIF.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Observed dirty microwave and bread warmer.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

      Food items held longer than 24 hrs must be datemarked for no more than 7 days.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Observed dirty shelving, piping, and fan covers, all near food.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. Under refrigeration

      Observed frozen spinach thawing at room temperature.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      Observed dirty ceiling, walls, and floors in kitchen.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Lockers to be used to store personal items

      Store all personal items in appropriate place.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      Need handwash signage restrooms.

  3. Mar 30, 2022 Routine Score 71
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

      HANDLES STORED IN FOOD

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

      CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGEMENT

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      CERTIFY ALL STAFF

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- DEEP CLEAN EVERYTHING

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

      NO DATE MARKING

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASH HANDS

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      SAUCE 53.8 R. CHICKEN 50.8, PORK 52.0 & S. TOM 61.7

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      COVER ALL FOOD

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      GYRO 133.3, G. ROLLS 126.7

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

      BARE HAND CONTACT ON RTE FOOD

  4. Aug 19, 2021 Routine Score 81
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      CLEAN GASKETS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      CLOSE ALL GAS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cutting surfaces.

      RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      RIC(S)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      CLEAN VENTS IN KITCHEN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      HAND SINK USED AS DUMP SINK

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      SOIL WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      S. TOM 68.5

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      LABEL 3 COMP SINK

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      COVER ALL FOOD

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

      NO DATE MARKING

  5. Sep 21, 2020 Routine Score 72
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

  6. Sep 21, 2020 Routine Score 73
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

  7. Feb 28, 2020 Routine Score 81
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      SAUCE 51.3f, RICE, PORK 49.9141.4, GREENS 150.8

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      CLEAN VENTS IN KITCHEN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      REPLACE GASKETS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      LABEL 3 COMP SINK

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      One Inch Air Gap

      PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

      NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD ITEMS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

      COVER / INVERT DISHES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION

  8. Jan 27, 2020 Routine Score 70
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash after handling animals/aquatics

      LACK OF PROPERLY WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING THE TRASH, HANDLING OF RAW CHICKEN WITHOUT CHANGING OR WASHING HANDS, IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVE AND WASHING GLOVE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      THAWING OF SHRIMP IN HAND SINK ( FOR HAND WASHING ONLY)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      CLEAN VENTS IN KITCHEN

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      POST SIGN” CURRENT HEALTH INSPECTION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING GLOVE AT 3 COMP SINK

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      REPAIR LEAKING PIP AT HAND SINK & LEAKING PIPE AT 3 COMP SINK

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      S. TOMATOES 56.3 & C. TOMATOES 58.0 R. CHICKEN BREAST 48.3

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria

      IMPROPER THAWING OF SEAFOOD

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      REPAIR CRACKING FLOORS, WALLS, CEILING AND RESEAL AROUND BACK DOOR

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      CHEWING GUM IN KITCHEN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON BODILY FLUIDS CLEAN UP POLICY (DIARRHEA AND VOMITING)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      REPLACE DAMAGE GASKETS

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

      COOKED FOOD STORED WITH RAW MEAT IN WIC

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day

      NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD ITEMS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      LABEL 3 COMP SINK

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      FOOD IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR

  9. Jul 30, 2019 Routine Score 86
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting

      need weather stripping at back door

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

      ca not use a bowl as a scoop (WIC rice) you do not know where you have touched it

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      need light shields above the make like

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      need hair nets or hats

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean: clean the walk in door gaskets on all coolers make lines mildew and food build up mildew on the shelves in walk in clean tray and tray holder in wic

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      can not have tape on knife handle there is no way to sanitize can not use foil on the shelves rust shelves in wic can not use cloth to catch condensation or under cutting board

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      algae in the ice machine

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

      water standing in the bottom of the make line

  10. Jan 18, 2019 Routine Score 87
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      must wear hats or hair nets

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting

      need to seal the back door there should be no light showing to reduce the entrance of pests back door must remain shut

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      everything in the walk in must be covered- loosely if cooling

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use

      ice scoop handle touching the ice

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      raw fish next to lettuce

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      moldy cloth under cutting board- get cutting board mat remove foil from the handle of the knife remove the foil from the bottom of the hot hold

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      Clean: inside and out side of WIC door bottom half of the hot hold shelf between the grill and the hot hold all light switches

  11. Jun 18, 2018 Routine Score 86
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      Raw fish next to raw chicken

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect

      can not leave back door open

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor

      Utensils must be stored 6” off floor

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Ventilation,mechanical

      Need more return air

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Reuse of single service articles

      cannot reuse single use items

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      Need a sign in customer view saying “A copy of our last health inspection is available upon request”.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      exposed ceiling

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

  12. Apr 15, 2018 Routine Score 70
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      employee drink next to clean utensils

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Reuse of single service articles

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      cover food in walk in to prevent contamination

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      raw hamburger over RTE Beef, chicken, and shrimp next to each other

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect

      back door left open- must prevent the entry of insects and rodents

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      Need a “hand washing only “ sign at all hand sinks- HAnd sinks are for hand washing only.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

      Need a second covered trash can receptacle in the women’s restroom for woman waste

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

      can not use cloth under cutting board (get cutting board mats) all materials used in food production must be smooth, easily cleanable, durable, and non absorbent. can not have cloth to absorb moisture in make line- moisture must be wiped and removed

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Medicines labeled and stored properly

      eye drops and pain medication next to utensils and condiments

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      clea microwave

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Lockers to be used to store personal items

      personal items next to utensils and condiments

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

      employee did not was hands before putting on new gloved

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods

      employee bare hand contact- putting tomatoes on salad

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Temperatures not maintained below 41 degrees F

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Sanitation wipes must be in solution when not in use

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean dusts on vents and electric wires, clean gaskets on coolers, and make lines, build up in ice container

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

  13. Nov 6, 2017 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      SLICED TOMATO 54, NEEDS TO BE 45 AND BELOW

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

  14. Apr 26, 2017 Routine Score 91
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

      invert coffee fitters

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

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

      raw chicken over pita bread raw beef over cheese and sour cream it does not matter if the food is in boxes, arrange WIC properly

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Approved Food Contact Equip.

      cutting board too rough

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Chlorine exposure time table

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.