What is Cool River Cafe Crc01's health inspection score?

Cool River Cafe Crc01 has a SafeDine safety score of 40 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cool River Cafe Crc01 last inspected?

Cool River Cafe Crc01 was last inspected on January 24, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cool River Cafe Crc01 have?

Cool River Cafe Crc01 has 49 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cool River Cafe Crc01 safe to eat at?

Cool River Cafe Crc01 has a safety score of 40/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Cool River Cafe Crc01 serve?

Cool River Cafe Crc01 serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cool River Cafe Crc01

Name: Cool River Cafe Crc01
Address: 8008 CEDAR SPRINGS RD C2111, Dallas, 75235
Rating: 40

8008 CEDAR SPRINGS RD C2111, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/24/2024

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Cafe•Love Field

Ranked #349 of 396 in Love FieldBetter than 20% of cafe restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Jan 24, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

28 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-60

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Oct 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

Jan 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Jan 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Jul 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed cut tomato @ 46.7 F, shrimp @ 67 F, tuna @ 51 F, crab cake @ 57.6 F, roast beef @ 55 F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Repair the RICs in the kitchen observed not to hold temps @ 41 F or lower at all times
DAL-4*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide working thermometers in every RIC
DAL-5*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Do not use ramekins as scoops/ladles
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean exterior of equipment and dirty RIC gaskets
DAL-8*47 Health permit posted−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 85

4 Med3 Basic

7 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed cut tomatoes @ 55F, Fish @ 50 F in RIC
DAL-2*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance−5
no written documentation for chicken in hot holding unit @ 99.5 F and cut tomatoes @ 50 F in RIC
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Observed lots of water on floor, observed leaking 3-comp faucet and leaking hand sink on faucet
DAL-7*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
hot water sanitizing observed at 138 F

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair RIC observed to not hold temps @ 41 F or lower
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty floor drains and under equipment
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed gnats in multiple spots in establshment

Base deductions−26 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean moldy ice machine from inside and soda gun (moldy) at bar
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Major leaks observed throughout establishment (dish machine (repairing during time of inspection), 3-comp faucet by dish pit, and hand wash sink @ bar)

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed wet-cloth sitting out.
DAL-4*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Observed ice build-up on food boxes in WIF
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty venthood, A/C vents in WIC, and inside RICs at bar
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Repair lights under venthood

Base deductions−18 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade, ice machine, and soda gun.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed fruit flies at the bar.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed dirty floor at the bar.
DAL-4*47 Health permit posted−2
Health permit not posted. Call 214-670-8083 for info.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty soda nozzle and nozzle holder
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Observed fast flow leak at hand sink and leak in pipe under bar 3-comp sink

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed knife stored in gap between prep tables
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty bottom of beer cooler. Dirty floors and drains.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed debris/hair/fibre on cheese
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Observed chemical spray bottle next to glasses

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
Observed cracked food container lid
DAL-4*34 Pest Control−2
Observed fruit flies
DAL-5*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil−2
Observed dirty sanitizer in bucket
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty buildup on caulk around dish machine

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Observed unlabeled spray bottle next to drink cans

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide working thermometers in all RIC's

Base deductions−7 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Machine observed <10 ppm chlorine. Observed dirty inside RIC's
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Service grease traps at least every 90 days

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
Observed many expired food handler cards
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty WIF floor w/ ice buildup

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
cheese 55'f, lime 57'f, orange 58'f
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw pork store next to ham and above pasta
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
observed mold ice machine, soda gun
DAL-4*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
sanitizer sink: 0 ppm

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
cheeses
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floor, wic floor

Base deductions−28 pts

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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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