Koba Ethiopian To Go & Grocery Store
5528 ALPHA RD #105, Dallas, TX 75240
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 16 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Inspections
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Dec 13, 2023 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
Sanitizer concentration too high 200 ppm Cl.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
One Inch Air Gap
Need one inch air gap at front hand sink/prep sink drain.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
Provide Food Handler Certificates.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Curing food obtain variance
Provide written procedures for drying beef.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
Date mark all food held over one day- max 7 days.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
Provide Chlorine test strips.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Do not use cardboard. Remove plastic film.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean dust on ceiling and vents.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Cover spices when not in-use.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign
Label spices in grocery.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair ceiling in storage areas. Replace damaged/soiled ceiling tiles. Replace coving under 3-comparment sink.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 6, 2023 Routine Score 89
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
Must register food manager course with the City of Dallas
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
protect food and utensils from splash- coffee at back hand sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
No grease trap ticket with in the last 90 days
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Can not store utensils, food, on untreated wood cardboard or paper
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
clean microwave
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Feb 28, 2023 Routine Score 100
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Aug 3, 2022 Routine Score 83
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Replace dead bulb at vent hood
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment has cracks and corners
3 comp sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Provide a thermometer in warmer
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 3, 2021 Routine Score 91
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
Eggs must be stored below ready to eat foods
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Address leak at sink
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
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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.