El Dorado Cafe
8310 C F HAWN FRWY #100, Dallas, TX 75217 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 16 | 7 |
| 2021 | 2 | 13 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 | 18 | 6 |
Inspections
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Jan 24, 2024 Routine Score 82
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
observed food debris inside microwave, no sanitizer on dishwashing machine (0ppm)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
observed no labeling on spray bottle
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
properly date mark rte and tcs food
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
remove mop head from the handwashing sink
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
clean the can opener( food debris all around it)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
observed gap on the back door, needs to seal it
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
observed drink on the table( inside kitchen)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
no sanitizer on sanitizing buckets
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
food boxes inside wic and wif must be 6 inch above off the floor
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Keep utensils handles upright or protected
utensils must be kept facing down on shelves
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
needs to fix lights of venter hood
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Mar 19, 2023 Routine Score 86
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Time as PHC: Cooked and served, within 4 hours, exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded 4 hours
Use time as a public health control(hash browns)-hash browns observed at room temperature.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
Repair lights underneath the vent system.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cutting surfaces.
Repair worn cutting boards.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable
Do not use togo bags as food containers. Replace damaged food containers(dry food product).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
All food handlers must be trained in food safety.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions
Clean and organize all storage areas(dry storage).
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean walls around mop sink.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
Water pressure low at hand sink in the women's restroom/ Increase pressure.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Nov 18, 2022 Routine Score 86
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
shredded cheese oven in bulk not date marked
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
less than 50ppm of Cl
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
hot water knob at hand sink is not turning off completely
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
Ice machine observed with a crack in the lid
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
store wiping cloths in bucket with solution
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Sep 6, 2022 Routine Score 80
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
Measured 0 ppm conc. at dishwasher
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Repair leaking faucet at prep sink
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
31
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Individual, disposable towels
Provide paper towels to all handsinks
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
Repair faucet knob for cold water
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
Invert coffee filters
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observe eggs at 57.6 F, cold holding of food must 41 F or lower
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Observed food on floor in WIC, food must be 6 inches off the ground
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean floors and cooler vents
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 16, 2021 Routine Score 88
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
VISIBLE GAP AT THE BACK DOOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
OPEN COFFEE MUG RESTING ON A KITCHEN HAND SINK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
RAW EGGS ABOVE COOKED FOODS ( WALK IN COOLER )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Do not exceed manuf. use by date
EXPIRED SALSA PACKAGES
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
DUSTY FAN COVERS (WALK IN COOLER )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
DUSTY INTAKE VENT
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
EXCESS MOISTURE ( REACH IN COOLER )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 28, 2021 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE ( CORRECTED ON SITE )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure
RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE FRONT HAND SINK
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
TWO KITCHEN WORKERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ( VENT HOOD )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Premises shall be maintained in good repair
REPLACE CEILING TILE THAT IS DISPLACED
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 9, 2020 Routine Score 90
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
OBSERVED COOK TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Damaged Equipment
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
NO LIGHTING PROVIDED UNDER THE VENT HOOD
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jun 15, 2020 Routine Score 82
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
CUT TOMATOES: 64.6 F
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
TWO UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
PROVIDE LIQUID WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE FOR THE RESTAURANT
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS BEYOND USE BY DATE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
RESTORE LIGHTING TO THE VENT HOOD
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE TOILET SEAT ( UNDERNEATH AND TOP )
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Jan 14, 2020 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Light bulbs, light shields provided
REPAIR ( RESTORE LIGHING TO THE VENT HOOD )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Premises
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWLS ( UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEATS ) ( RESTROOMS )
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS MISSING THEM
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text
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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.