Eggsellent Cafe II

4218 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, TX 75219 · Dallas County

95cited violations

22serious 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	9	1
2022	2	16	2
2021	3	27	8
2020	3	31	6
2019	2	12	5

Inspections

May 3, 2023 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  French fries stored on the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Exposed ceiling
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Unnecessary chemicals not allowed
  
  39
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  Store pans in a clean place
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Aprons by the hand sink
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Dec 5, 2022 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
  
  remove zip ties attached to shelves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
Jun 9, 2022 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Diced ham observed at 48F. Cold foods must be maintained at 41F or below.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  Windex stored next to clean utensils
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No soap at handsink
  
  No soap at back hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  Roach on glue box
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Open employee drink observed in RIC/cookline
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Cutting boards observed not in good repair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Ventilation hood systems
  
  Vent-a hood filters must be in place while cooking (COS)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair door to the walk in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Keep back door closed during business hours.
Oct 5, 2021 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Cold hold in kitchen at 51
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Must have RFSM on site during serving hours
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Must date mark items over 24 hours
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Mech. warewash, hot water sanitizing, other machines
  
  Dishwasher not sanitizing
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Wiping cloths out of sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Soiled cooler gaskets
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  Soiled air intake vents
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Missing ceiling tile in kitchen
Sep 2, 2021 Routine Score 72
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Cold hold cooler unable to reach 42 degrees in more than 12 hours
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  Rotting green peppers in walk in cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Raw pork and eggs next to and above vegetables
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Sanitization
  
  Dishwasher tested 0 ppm sanitizer
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Hand wash sinks broken no hot water
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM present/ no RFSM documentation available
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  No date marking on items in reach in cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  Cleaning solution bottle in hand wash sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  Employee water bottles in reach in cooler next to restaurant food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wiping cloths left on prep table
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Food stored on floor in employee room
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Cooler gaskets soiled
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  food containers and utensils on floor in kitchen
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  Reach in cooler unable to get food items under 50 degrees
Mar 2, 2021 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Address issues in water pressure (hand wash sink)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Keep surfaces clean
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Provide grease trap manifest
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Oct 15, 2020 Follow-up Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxics according to additional condition
  
  MAINTAIN SANITIZER BUCKET AT 100 PPM. TESTED AT > 200 PPM.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  ADJUST WALK IN FREEZER DOOR, IT CAN'T CLOSE COMPLETELY.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  Heimlich maneuver sign 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 Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
  
  PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO ALL LOCATION.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  MACHINE TESTED AT 0 PPM. AIR TRAPPED IN LINE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN VENTHOOD (i.e. DRIPPING OIL), KEEP MEN'S ROOM FLOOR FREE OF ICE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA
Sep 15, 2020 Routine Score 74
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean gaskets, shelves, coolers, freezer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  provide hand washing sign
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  gaskets
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
  
  provide thermometer in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  obtain rfsm certificate with in 45 days. bring serv safe certificate, DL or ID and money $30.00 per yesr (checks, money orders, credit/debit cards, NO CASH) to Consumer Health Division located at 7901 Goforth RD Dallas TX 75238. First call 214 670 8083 and make appointment.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  raw beef 47, smoked salmon 48.6, ham 46.3, raw chicken 48.9, raw fish 47,6 degrees f
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  repair gap at entrance door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal drink
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Use toxics according to additional condition
  
  chlorine sanitizer bucket more than 200 ppm
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  milk in cooler 9/13/2020
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>
  
  provide food handler cards
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  wash hands before donning new gloves
Mar 26, 2020 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers--small diameter probe
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  Aluminum foil can't be used as a barrier.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Water leak in RIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Rusty surfaces and stains found in kitchen.
Oct 31, 2019 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  dishwasher has not sanitizer chlorine needs to be 50 ppm 3 Comp sink between 100-150ppm needs to be 200 ppm
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  can not a bowl as a scoop
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
  
  employees jackets and phones-can not be aboce or next to food or utensild
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN: handwashing sinks can opener stand bottom shelves of prep table side lip on the ice machine- none food contact surface
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  raw eggs over tortillas and next to peppers
Apr 30, 2019 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  biofilm/bacteria accumulation inside the soda gun nozzle and the holster
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager by next inspection( six months).
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Do not exceed manuf. use by date
  
  heavy cream with a use by date of 4/21/19
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  dented can of marinara sauce
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container

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.