Dream Cafe

6465 E MOCKINGBIRD LN #380, Dallas, TX 75214 · Dallas County

179cited violations

58serious tier

20inspections

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	1	12	3
2023	1	8	2
2022	2	11	2
2021	3	9	2
2020	2	10	3
2019	2	18	6
2018	6	72	26
2017	3	39	14

Inspections

Jan 26, 2024 Routine Score 81
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Limit bare hand contact with all other foods
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- 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
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Lockers to be used to store personal items
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  COMPLETELY SUBMERGE FOOD INSIDE OF OPEN TOP UNIT WITH ICE
Jun 25, 2023 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- 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
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors easily cleanable
Dec 19, 2022 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  BUILD UP INSIDE DRINK GUN IN BAR AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  NO PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
  
  NO TEST STRIP FOR DISHWASHER SANITIZER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER AND GET THOSE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  HAND SINK USE FOR STORAGE
May 24, 2022 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o
  
  NO TEST STRIP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  DIRTY FLOOR OF WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  WATER STORE ON FLOOR
Dec 3, 2021 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  HAIR RESTRAINTS NOT DONE BY ALL EMPLOYEES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  COOL HOLD NOT IN GOOD REPAIR NEED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
Jun 21, 2021 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  EXPIRED RFSM
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  NO HAIR RESTRAINTS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area
  
  EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  NO AIRSPACE
Jan 14, 2021 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
  
  EXPIRE RFSM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  DIRTY DRINK GUN
Aug 24, 2020 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP SURFACE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN VENT HOOD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  NO THERMOMETER IN COLD HOLD
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  HAND SINK ACCES BLOCK
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  ICE SCOOP STORE IN ICE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY, NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP FOR CLEANING AND DISH WASH NOT PULLING CHEMICAL
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  KEEP DAIN PAPER ONE INCH OF THE FLOOR DRAIN
Apr 10, 2020 Routine Score 95
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  OTHER VIOLATIONS
  
  NO ICE SCOOP ON ICE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  WIPPING TOWELS ON PREP SURFACE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Sanitization after Cleaning
  
  NO BUCKET SANITIZER SET UP.
Dec 23, 2019 Routine Score 80
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE MARK ALL PREP PRODUCT IN WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  NAME ALL FOOD PRODUCT WITH COMMON NAMES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
  
  NO TOWEL UNDER CUTTING BOARD
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food on display shall be protected from contamination
  
  FLOUR IN DRY STORAGE AREA LEFT OPEN BESIDE TRASH BUCKET
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  ACCESS BLOCK FOR HAND SINK AND ALSO USED AS STORAGE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND TIP OF SODA DISPENSER
- 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 thermometers provided and accessible
  
  NOT PROVIDED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria
  
  MEAT FOUND SITED UNDER SINK WITH NO WATER RUNNING OVER IT FOR THAWING
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING BUCKET
Jun 28, 2019 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  3 different ice scoops with there handle touching the ice
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  algae in ice machine clean the inside of the dishwasher lid deep clean meat slicer
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  move chicken closest to the grill. you can not bring raw over raw veggies
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  unlabeled chemical spray bottles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  guacamole container sitting directly on lettuce- you do not know where the bottom has been can not use dented cans
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  no cloth underr dressing containers get cutting board mats no card board between fries and sweet potato frys
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  dust on ceilings and walls
Dec 14, 2018 Routine Score 84
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
  
  sanitizer bucket left in handsink in back
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw chicken next to tomato soup
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover everything in the walk in (gravy)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  bare hand contact- employee picked up and cut toast
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  bowel and veggie tub used as a scoop must have a handle ice scoop handle touching ice
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  light shields needed fix or replace bulbs not working
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  clean the shelves by the make line
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  push ceiling tiles back up- no exposed ceiling
Nov 20, 2018 Routine Score 75
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ
  
  shelling eggs on prep table with clean equipment and utensils egg shell on top of plastic wrap
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  Scoops in bulk goods handles can not touch food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean can opener blade after every use Clean ice scoop holder Clean soda gun holder Clean soda gun clean microwaves Clean meat slicer clean chip bin
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace light bulbs or fix lights that are not working replace the light shields that are broken
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
  
  2 of the make lines not maintaining temperatures of 41 degrees F or below
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN: clean floor in the walk in cooler and shelves (under shelves) floors and gaskets in all reach in coolers and freezers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  push up ceiling tiles- no exposed ceilings
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  must be a RFSM (blue Certificate on site at all times food is being produced
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria by effective meansWindows or doors protect
  
  need weather stripping on back door
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  no paper towels a 3 different hand sinks
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  Wet sanitation cloths wipes must be solution when not in use
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  sanitation bucket on prep surface
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover all foods in the walk in loosely covered when cooling
May 15, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  bare hand contact
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  not using gloves
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  employee emptied used container in to knew with bare hands employee drink and change on prep table
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Medicines labeled and stored properly
  
  Acetaminophen on prep table
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  label on spray bottle unreadable
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  clean bottom of RIC and RIF
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  container without handle used to scoop granola
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  bulk goods not covered
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Live animals not allowed
  
  allowing dogs on the patio without dog variance
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean soda nozzles
Mar 29, 2018 Routine Score 77
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  dented cans
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Hand sink used for other purposes. Dump sink and soiled utensil storage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  food items must be covered in the walk in
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  Sanitation buckets must be off floor
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Registered food service manager must be on site at all times when food is being prepared
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw chicken next to beef and shrimp raw beef and chicken above shrimp
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label all bulk goods with the common name
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  unlabeled chemical spray bottles must be labeled with common name.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food, utensils & equip under other sources
  
  cheese on top of banana peel clean utensils touching power washer
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean build up walls, equipment, splash
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  clean can opener blade
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Need a sign saying “A copy of our last health inspection is available upon request”.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  bowls can not be used as a scoop in bulk goods (must have a handle)
Mar 29, 2018 Routine Score 76
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  dented cans
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Temperatures not maintained below 41 degrees F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Hand sink used for other purposes. dump sink and soiled utensil storage
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  Sanitation buckets must be off floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Keep utensils handles upright or protected
  
  bowls can not be used as scoops in bulk goods- must have handle
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  Need a sign saying “A copy of our last health inspection is available upon request”.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Registered food service manager must be on site at all times when food is being prepared
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Temperatures not maintained below 41 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  raw chicken next to beef or shrimp raw eggs next to whole vegetables in WIC Raw beef and chicken above raw shrimp
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label all bulk goods with the common name
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  unlabeled chemical spray bottles . Must label with the common name
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  cheese on top of a banana peel
Feb 15, 2018 Routine Score 76
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  employees need to wash hands before putting on new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Raw eggs next to RTE (cheese) in makeline
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  meat slicer dirty (build up) should be disassembled and cleaned after use; mold and algae in ice machine; clean soda nozzles
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  unlabeled spray bottle with blue chemical that is sitting on top of ice machine
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest Control
  
  replace weather strip
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  employee keys and phones in production area, open drink w/ straw (x2)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
  
  wet sanitation wipes must be in solution when not in use; sanitation buckets must be off the floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  panko and flour bags on floor -- all food items and utensils must be 6" off floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
  
  label bulk goods
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean air intake vents
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  replace bulbs in vent hood
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises free of litter
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Handwashing signage
  
  need hand washing only sign @ bar and grill hand sink
Sep 28, 2017 Follow-up Score 81
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw egg adj vegetables, orange juice raw egg over cheese, cooked meats raw ground beef over raw fish, raw steak cooked meat adj raw meats
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ice machine moldy
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  raw burger patty 53.2 F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  sink near WIC plumber on the way
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  label all
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  No carpeting in food & toilet area
Sep 26, 2017 Routine Score 62
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  need splash guard replaced@ ice machine and bar
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
  
  fruit flies near standing water
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  date with actual prep or discard day
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  raw eggs adj to and above fruit juices raw tuna adj vegetables raw chicken above cream, cheeses raw chicken sausage over raw steak and tuna, rte foods raw chicken adj tofu batter with raw eggs over salad
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  sink pipes leaking
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store single-service item in original package
  
  or inverted
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items labeling-non original container
  
  label all bottles, tubs
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil
  
  keep clean!
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  personal drink in ice
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  rotting tomatoes in RIC ice machine very dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
  
  remove or resurface all rough cutting boards no napkins
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  moldy tomatoes in WIC
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  none on site need at least one onsite while operating
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  raw shrimp 54 F tomato salad 47 F
Feb 24, 2017 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
  
  cross contamination by arrangement
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  improper date marking
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  closed all outer openings
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  provide hair restraints
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  cover all food
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided

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.