What is Cafe Brazil's health inspection score?

Cafe Brazil has a SafeDine safety score of 47 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafe Brazil last inspected?

Cafe Brazil was last inspected on February 6, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe Brazil have?

Cafe Brazil has 70 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe Brazil safe to eat at?

Cafe Brazil has a safety score of 47/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Cafe Brazil serve?

Cafe Brazil serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cafe Brazil

Name: Cafe Brazil
Address: 2815 ELM ST, Dallas, 75226
Rating: 47

2815 ELM ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/6/2024

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Cafe•Deep Ellum

Ranked #223 of 270 in Deep EllumBetter than 45% of cafe restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 6, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-53

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2815 ELM ST, Dallas, TX 75226

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

Jun

Dec 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

May

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 89

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Plumbing System Construction−5
BACK HAND SINK HAS HOT WATER TURNED OFF DUE TO LEAK, FIX LEAK ASAP

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
SECURE ICE MACHINE PANEL AND AC UNIT PANES BACK IN PLACE
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO SCREW TOP WATER BOTTLES ALLOWED IN KITCHEN AREA
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
COVER FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN THE INSIDE SIDE PANEL OF THE DISHWASHER, BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS
DAL-7*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
DAL-8*45Floors easily cleanable−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
REACH IN COOLER FOODS WERE TEMPING ABOVE 41'F, SHALL BE 41'F OR LESS

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY
DAL-6*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
CONCRETE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE SEALED. MULTIPLE WARNINGS.

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed can opener with debris/product accumulation
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak at 3 compartment sink

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Remove cardboard shelf liner under microwave
DAL-2*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
Register manager certificates with the City of Dallas & post
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Hot water knob observed not working at hand sink in front of dish machine
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Seal all outer perimeters properly to prevent entrance of inspects & rodents
DAL-7*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Box of product observed stored on the floor inside of WIF.
DAL-8*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
Maintain coffee filters inside of plastic bag when not in use
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Gaskets on RIC & WIC doors observed with product debris & block mold-like substance
DAL-10*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide covered trash can for women's restroom
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand sink signs for all hand sinks
DAL-12*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Provide food handler certificates for all employees not manager certified & maintain on file at location to present upon inspection

Base deductions−30 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Ensure all drains have 1-inch air gap

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide Quat(Ammonia) test strips to check concentration of 3-compartment sanitizer and sanitizer buckets
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
Do not use cloth towels for anything else other than to wipe surfaces
DAL-4*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Don't store knives in reach-in coolers (toppings section)
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean walls and stove range area
DAL-6*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Replace damaged or ill fitting ceiling tiles

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY COOLER RACKS

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-3*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-5*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-7*45 Floor contruction requirements−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY COOLER RACKS

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-3*33 Two-comp. sink-detergent-sanitizer label instruction−2
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-5*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-8*45 Floor contruction requirements−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-7*45Floors easily cleanable−2

Base deductions−17 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN MORE OFTEN
DAL-2*11 Distressed merchandise, segregation and location−5
DISCARD DENTED CANS

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-6*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources−2
DAL-7*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
TOP OF DISHWASHER DIRTY

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows−2
DAL-5*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
TOP OF DISH WASHER DIRTY
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-8*45 Floor contruction requirements−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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