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City Tavern

1512 ELM ST, Dallas, TX 75204 · Dallas County

49cited violations
12serious tier
8inspections

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
2022295
2021271
2020120
20193316

Inspections

  1. Dec 17, 2022 Routine Score 86
    • 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.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      Heavy food accumulation on utensils storage shelf inside of coolers and freezers.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      Maintain copy of grease trap tickets on site at all times.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Provide CFM to be registered and displayed in public view.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Ceiling tiles in food prep area.

  2. Apr 25, 2022 Routine Score 93
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with *

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Reuse of single service articles

      can not reuse single use containers

  3. Oct 19, 2021 Routine Score 94
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

      panko

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

      vent hood

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Approved Food Contact Equip.

      Replace residential freezer and microwave with commercial units.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Establishment Permit

  4. Apr 20, 2021 Routine Score 94
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      Hang mop when not in use

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

  5. Aug 4, 2020 Routine Score 98
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

  6. Nov 25, 2019 Follow-up Score 80
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

    • 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.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      SEAL HOLES FROM WALLS

    • 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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      REPAIR LEAKING PIPE FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F

      THAWING PRODUCT UNDER RUNNING WATER

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • 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

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

      SINK TESTED AT 0 PPM

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      FLOUR ????

  7. Oct 23, 2019 Routine Score 74
    • 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.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      Repair leaks at prep sink and handwash sink.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Establishment Permit

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - accessible

      Large plastic lid on top of sink.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Approved Food Contact Equip.

      Replace residential microwave and freezer with commercial units.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Employee soup next to clean equipment.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      Cover food in coolers.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

      Provide scoops with a handle for dispensing dry storage items.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

      vent hood

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      Patch small holes in wall.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom

  8. Mar 26, 2019 Routine Score 93
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store single-service item in original package

      MAINTAIN COFFEE FILTERS IN PLASTIC BAG WHILE IN STORAGE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Approved Food Contact Equip.

      REPLACE RESIDENTIAL EQUIPMENT WITH COMMERCIAL- MICROWAVE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      OTHER VIOLATIONS

      DISPOSE OF MOP WATER AND HANG MOP WHEN NOT IN USE

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.