Empire Central Cafe & Grill
8435 N STEMMONS FRWY STE 101, Dallas, TX 75247 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
| 2018 | 2 | 12 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 | 18 | 8 |
| 2016 | 1 | 9 | 4 |
Inspections
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Jan 8, 2019 Routine Score 78
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
mold on the door of the walk in cooler
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Licensed pest control applicator only
raid spray observed in the food prep area
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
bag of rice and sugar stored on the floor in te food prep area; bottled waters stored on the floor in a separate storage room
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
most recent is from july 2018
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
bacteria buildup inside the soda gun nozzles
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Do not exceed manuf. use by date
four pint-sized dairy pure milk unopened containers with a date of 12/23/18; one gallon-sized open container of member's mark vitamin d milk with a date of 12/23/18; six pint-sized dairy pure milk with a date of 12/30/18
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
egg, cheese, and sausage croissant measured at 75 degrees F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink
set up the three-compartment sink as follows: wash, rinse, and sanitize
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dusty fan covers
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Nov 12, 2018 Routine Score 74
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Tuna Salad at 53.2°F at Salad Bar. If time is used as a control provide written procedures & maintain logs. Otherwise, surround containers w/ icw
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Staff observed donning gloves without first washing hands.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
No towels at HW Sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Pita sandwich at 115.6°F Egg roll 100.4°F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Please date mark & label foods stored under refrigeration
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items stored above food/utensils
Toiletries over chips on display
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
Light out vent hood
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Equipment and Utensils Storage
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Worn cutting boards
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
Packages of food left open on floor.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 10, 2018 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Nov 2, 2017 Routine Score 80
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Nonfood-contact surfaces material
No foil allow to wrap the table
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
bell pepper: 68^F onion: 63° F
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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
observed la Raw chicken and raw meat store together w meat above cooked meat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
cheese, potato
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
sanitizer bucket: 200 ppm
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Apr 12, 2017 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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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)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPAIR DAMAGED WALK IN COOLER FLOOR
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Trash can provided for papertowel waste
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 13, 2016 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
REGISTER CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS
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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 at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.
CORRECTION ON SITE
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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.