City Tavern
1512 ELM ST, Dallas, TX 75204 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 9 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 31 | 6 |
Inspections
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Dec 17, 2022 Routine Score 86
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
Raw beef stored above raw fish fillets. Ready to eat food not protected from cross contamination.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Heavy food accumulation on utensils storage shelf inside of coolers and freezers.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
Maintain copy of grease trap tickets on site at all times.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Provide CFM to be registered and displayed in public view.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
Provide datemarking on prepped and RTE foods. Date not to exceed 7 days.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Ceiling tiles in food prep area.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Apr 25, 2022 Routine Score 93
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with *
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio
make sure there is more separation between raw beef and partly cooked chicken
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Reuse of single service articles
can not reuse single use containers
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Oct 19, 2021 Routine Score 94
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
panko
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
Replace residential freezer and microwave with commercial units.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food Establishment Permit
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Apr 20, 2021 Routine Score 94
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Other Violations
Hang mop when not in use
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Aug 4, 2020 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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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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Nov 25, 2019 Follow-up Score 80
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
OTHER VIOLATIONS
SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
SEAL HOLES FROM WALLS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PPEP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK STORED ABOVE UTENSIL
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
THAWING PRODUCT UNDER RUNNING WATER
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
DATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
SINK TESTED AT 0 PPM
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
FLOUR ????
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Oct 23, 2019 Routine Score 74
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food
Bottles of liquor and juices stored in ice bin.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leaks at prep sink and handwash sink.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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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)
Food Establishment Permit
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
Large plastic lid on top of sink.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
Replace residential microwave and freezer with commercial units.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
Employee soup next to clean equipment.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover food in coolers.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
Provide scoops with a handle for dispensing dry storage items.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
vent hood
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Patch small holes in wall.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 26, 2019 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
COVER ALL FOOD INSIDE RIC UNITS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store single-service item in original package
MAINTAIN COFFEE FILTERS IN PLASTIC BAG WHILE IN STORAGE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Approved Food Contact Equip.
REPLACE RESIDENTIAL EQUIPMENT WITH COMMERCIAL- MICROWAVE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
OTHER VIOLATIONS
DISPOSE OF MOP WATER AND HANG MOP WHEN NOT IN USE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 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.