Air Culinaire

8001 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, TX 75209

108cited violations

25serious tier

15inspections

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
2024	2	25	7
2023	2	13	3
2022	1	8	1
2021	2	11	0
2020	2	9	2
2019	2	19	7
2018	3	16	1
2017	1	7	4

Inspections

Feb 12, 2024 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed provolone cheese @ 52 F in RIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty can opener blade
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Repair leak under hand was sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  In WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Maintain floor clean throughout operations, WIF floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair floor and wall tiles, and ceiling tiles
Jan 12, 2024 Routine Score 72
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  drinking cups (open observed at food prep areas)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
  
  Replace worn cutting boards
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean dirty floors underneath equipment (dirty)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  cooked grilled chicken observed @ 51.9F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Detail clean all food contact surfaces of equipment - sight & touch (observed dirty surfaces)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Receptacles and waste Units-contructed
  
  Replace damaged trash cans
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair door of the topping cooler to allow it to close, ceiling tiles over the dumbwailer. Floor leading to WIC #9 not in good condition. Wall behind cracker storage must be repaired. Replace damaged ceiling tiles/missing over WIC #9
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
  
  Observed staff wipe off knives without washing properly
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  Heavy dust build-up on ceiling tiles/over food prep areas
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  Observed chemicals stored next to clean dishes
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Replace worn light bulbs under vent a system
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No CFM manager on duty the time of inspection
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
Jul 28, 2023 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Do not store smoked salmon (not cooked) over RTE fruit in RIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed soiled can opener blade
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Repair torn/damaged gaskets on RICs/RIFs
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  in WIF and dry storage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Repair RICs handles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean dirty RIC/RIF/WIC/WIF gaskets
Feb 27, 2023 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Observed raw chicken stored next to cooked sausage patties in WIC
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Repair torn gasket on RICs/RIFs
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables from ready-to-eat fo
  
  Separate different cut veggies to avoid cross-contamination
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Repair RIC lid and door on other RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean dirty RIC gaskets and WIF floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Provide light shield above drying racks
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair prep sink (not working) or remove if not needed. REpair floor tile in kitchen
Aug 4, 2022 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Cold hold food must be kept at 41 F or lower at all times (cheese at 48.8 F)
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed food containers on floor in WIF, keep 6 inch off floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  Observed utensils stored on floor in dry storage. Keep 6 inch off floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Dissasembled Equipment & Utensils- cleaning
  
  Observed food debris on meat slicer (kitchen)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean dirty floors in kitchen, WIF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  light shield needed above grill area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  Air-dry mops when done using
Dec 7, 2021 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Warewashing machine, sink - cleaning frequency
  
  Observed dirty dish machine, on top.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed boxes of food stored on the floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Observed ice build up in WIF.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Observed dirty floor in dry storage.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  Hang mops to dry.
May 17, 2021 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Observed no RFSM on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  Observed soy milk exp. 5/7/21
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed food in hand sink. Use for hand wash only
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Observed broken RIC door and handle.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty floor and dirty outsides of dry food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  Hang mop to allow air dry
Nov 4, 2020 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw bacon over RTE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Observed food on floor in WIF
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  Observed hand sanitizer and sanitizer bucket next to food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed cup left in WIC to scoop food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
  
  Hang mop to allow air dry
Mar 23, 2020 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
  
  Observed insect device over clean dishes
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Observed using cups as scoop
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty top of dish machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Observed leaky 3-comp faucet
Sep 5, 2019 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed dirty microwave and can opener blade
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Observed some severely dented cans
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  Observed employee touch floor then handle food without washing hands and changing gloves.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Observed leak at handsink faucet
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  Do not cut plastic lids. Food-contact surface must be easily cleanable.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control devices-not over food/food prep
  
  Observed insect device over clean dishes
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Repair RIC door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Observed dirty fan covers in WIC, dirty shelves under fans.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair floor tiles that are cracked and replace wall tiles that are missing (wall corner) Seal hand sink to wall.
Mar 3, 2019 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  MOLD OBSERVED ON SLICED CHEESE IN RIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CAN OPENER OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT ACCUMULATION
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  LEAKS OBSERVED AT HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
- 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)
  Approved Food Contact Equip.
  
  REMOVE CARDBOARD SHELF LINER NEXT TO FRYERS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  FAN COVERS INSIDE WIC DIRTY
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  SEAL HAND SINK TO WALL PROPERLY
Aug 9, 2018 Routine Score 97
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  no RFSM with the city of Dallas
Jul 7, 2018 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor contruction requirements
Jan 10, 2018 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  replace broken gaskets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date
  
  date mark all cut/preportioned foods
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  All employees handling food need to have food handler cards on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Obtain City of Dallas registered food service manager certificate, at least one employee needs to have it that is on site at all times
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Have latest inspection report posted where customers can see or have a sign stating that inspection report is available upon request
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee or conditional employee shall report to PIC the information as specified under (
  
  establishment needs to have written procedures for employees to report foodborne symptoms or ask for dr note when returning to work
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean dirty gaskets
Mar 16, 2017 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  provide lid/cover for all fruit in ric
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw eggs and store together
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  provide date marking for the cheese, meat
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  register rfsm with city of dallas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

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.