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El Dorado Cafe

8310 C F HAWN FRWY #100, Dallas, TX 75217 · Dallas County

67cited violations
19serious tier
9inspections

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
20241112
2023191
20222167
20212133
20203186

Inspections

  1. Jan 24, 2024 Routine Score 82
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      observed food debris inside microwave, no sanitizer on dishwashing machine (0ppm)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      observed no labeling on spray bottle

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

      properly date mark rte and tcs food

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - accessible

      remove mop head from the handwashing sink

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

      clean the can opener( food debris all around it)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      observed gap on the back door, needs to seal it

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      observed drink on the table( inside kitchen)

    • 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

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

      utensils must be kept facing down on shelves

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

      needs to fix lights of venter hood

  2. Mar 19, 2023 Routine Score 86
    • 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.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

      Repair lights underneath the vent system.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cutting surfaces.

      Repair worn cutting boards.

    • 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).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

      All food handlers must be trained in food safety.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions

      Clean and organize all storage areas(dry storage).

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      Clean walls around mop sink.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure

      Water pressure low at hand sink in the women's restroom/ Increase pressure.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

  3. Nov 18, 2022 Routine Score 86
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening

      shredded cheese oven in bulk not date marked

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction

      less than 50ppm of Cl

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      hot water knob at hand sink is not turning off completely

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      Ice machine observed with a crack in the lid

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      store wiping cloths in bucket with solution

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages

  4. Sep 6, 2022 Routine Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

      Measured 0 ppm conc. at dishwasher

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      Repair leaking faucet at prep sink

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      31

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      Provide paper towels to all handsinks

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

      Repair faucet knob for cold water

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

      Invert coffee filters

    • 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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

    • 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

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean floors and cooler vents

  5. Dec 16, 2021 Routine Score 88
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      VISIBLE GAP AT THE BACK DOOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

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

      OPEN COFFEE MUG RESTING ON A KITCHEN HAND SINK

    • 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 )

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Do not exceed manuf. use by date

      EXPIRED SALSA PACKAGES

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      DUSTY FAN COVERS (WALK IN COOLER )

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      DUSTY INTAKE VENT

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      EXCESS MOISTURE ( REACH IN COOLER )

  6. Jun 28, 2021 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE ( CORRECTED ON SITE )

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure

      RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE FRONT HAND SINK

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      TWO KITCHEN WORKERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ( VENT HOOD )

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      REPLACE CEILING TILE THAT IS DISPLACED

  7. Dec 9, 2020 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

      OBSERVED COOK TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Hair Restraints effective

      KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      NO LIGHTING PROVIDED UNDER THE VENT HOOD

  8. Jun 15, 2020 Routine Score 82
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      CUT TOMATOES: 64.6 F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items labeling-non original container

      TWO UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      PROVIDE LIQUID WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE FOR THE RESTAURANT

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

      SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS BEYOND USE BY DATE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      RESTORE LIGHTING TO THE VENT HOOD

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Premises

      CLEAN THE TOILET SEAT ( UNDERNEATH AND TOP )

  9. Jan 14, 2020 Routine Score 93
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

      PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      REPAIR ( RESTORE LIGHING TO THE VENT HOOD )

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Premises

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWLS ( UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEATS ) ( RESTROOMS )

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS MISSING THEM

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text

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.