City Cafe To Go

5757 W LOVERS LN #103, Dallas, TX 75209

95cited violations

32serious tier

11inspections

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

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2023	1	8	2
2022	1	9	2
2021	2	19	8
2020	2	22	10
2018	2	10	3
2017	2	17	4
2016	1	10	3

Inspections

Apr 13, 2023 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed pasta @ 53.2 F and cheese @ 48 F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  provide thermometers for produce WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  clean exterior of all equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Repair ceiling lights in kitchen
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair exposed walls and ceiling in establishment (under construction)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Repair broken RIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Mar 28, 2022 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed milk stored at 45 Degrees F in WIC.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty ice machine and can opener blade.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  All coolers/freezers need easily viewable thermometers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  Observed gaps in wall in boiler room.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Observed food stored not covered in RIC.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  Observed a lot of grease build up on side of grill.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Observed dirty floors throughout kitchen.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
  
  Observed no lights in boiler room.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  Store all personal items in appropriate place.
Apr 7, 2021 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed crab cake 52.4 degrees F, lasagna 48.3 degrees F, salmon 56.5 degrees F. Unit reads 60 degrees F.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed pooled eggs over RTE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Observed chemical spray bottle w/ no label
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  Operating in other kitchen that is not on permit.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed onions on floor
Mar 10, 2021 Routine Score 72
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed chicken 48.5 F. Unit reads 60 degrees F.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Observed moldy figs
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed beef over RTE foods.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty can opener blade, dirty inside microwave, dirty inside flour container.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Observed chemicals not properly labeled
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  No not use kitchen that is not on permit for food preparation.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  Observed no soap at hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment has cracks and corners
  
  Observed cracked food storage containers in WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Observed cut avocados exposed to splash from hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Observed damaged display cooler, damaged gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty walls, shelves, outsides of food containers, floors under shelves/equipment, top of dishwasher, mold growth on WIC wall.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage
  
  Provide light in storage closet
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Observed holes cut in walls, damaged/missing baseboards. Repair faucet handle at hand sink Seal sinks/fixed equipment to wall.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
Feb 27, 2020 Routine Score 86
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed baked potato 45 degrees F, Pasta 46 degrees F, hummus 49 degrees F, mashed potato 44.3 degrees F. Unit 50 degrees F.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty ladles put away
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label chemical spray bottles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  Observed unfinished wood as shelf liner in WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Observed some food uncovered in dry storage and WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Observed broken/cracked containers w/ cookie dough
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed some dirty shelves in WIC
Jan 28, 2020 Routine Score 70
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF
  
  Observed rice placed in display cooler 95.5 degrees F. Food must be cooled before being placed in cooler.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed pasta 54 degrees F, salmon 48.9 degrees F, meatloaf 53 degrees F, fried chicken 51.6 degrees F, cut melon 54.6 degrees F, brussel sprouts 48 degrees F, red potato 49.6 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Observed debris in sugar
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw shelled eggs over berries and dough.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty inside food containers.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Wash hands before donning gloves.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  Label spray bottle. Observed chemical bottles with missing lids.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
  
  Observed insect device over clean dishes
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  provide thermometers for all coolers.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed onions on floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed scoop handles in flour, baking soda.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label bulk ingredients with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean throughout (shelves, walls, corners, etc.)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Light out in RIF w/ no light shield.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  Provide hand wash signs in restrooms.
Dec 27, 2018 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Washing hands only at a designated hand sink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  keep food storage containers clean
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Inside microwave
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
Jun 18, 2018 Routine Score 94
- 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)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  cutting board contaminated by emplyee
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood systems
  
  replace hood filter
Dec 20, 2017 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Trash can provided for papertowel waste
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  evidence of drinking
Apr 19, 2017 Routine Score 82
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. ALLOWED. OBSERVED A CUP OF WATER ON PREP. TABLE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CAN OPENER, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Backflow prevention device - installed
  
  WHERE HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy
  
  WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN AIR CURTAIN MACHINE BY BACK DOOR
Oct 28, 2016 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Store food products on the shelves of cooler/freezer from top to bottom according to the following order: 1) ready to eat products 2) raw seafood products. 3) raw pork products. 4) raw beef products. 5) raw poultary products
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  REMOVE WOOD PANELS FROM WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  OBSERVED ONE DROPPING BELOW DISH WASHER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hands wash procedures-without soap
  
  OBSERVED DISHWASHER WASHED HIS HANDS FOR 2 SECONDS.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED A CUP OF COFFEE ABOVE FOOD PRE.TABLE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  RESTROOM

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.