COOL ZONE OVERTON
171 E Overton Rd, Dallas, TX, 75216
Dallas Consumer Health Division score guide. 69–60: Follow-up inspection required within 10 days.
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 4, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 61
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 20
- Jurisdiction
- Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX
Violations (20)
- 1
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
2-102.11 Inquired PIC about knowledge on required temps to store food and process of reheating and cooling, PIC was not knowledgeable.
- 3
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
228.32
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
2-501.11
- 8
Hands clean and properly washed
2-301.12(A) Observed employees using sanitizer but not washing hands after changing tasks and donning new gloves
- 10
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
6-301.12 Observed no paper towels provided at handwashing sink
- 15
Food separated and protected
3-302.11(A)(1)(a) Observed fish stored in ice in walk in cooler above cilantro and RTE lettuce. Store raw fish, poultry, beef on bottom of food shelves to prevent cross contamination
- 20
Proper Cooling Time and Temperatures
3-501.14(A) Observed improper cooling of cooked rice the night before standing at 52f degrees. COS and made employee throw out rice with bleach.
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
3-501.16(A)(2) Observed raw beef in walk in cooler stored at 58F degrees. COS observed employee move food to working walk in cooler.
- 23
Proper Date Marking and Disposition
3-501.17(A) Observed unlabled container of lettuce not date marked
- 28
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
228.211
- 33
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
3-501.15(A) Cooked rice not cooled properly from 70f to 40f within required timeframe. Temp of rice still at 53f degrees
- 36
Thermometers provided and accurate
4-204.112(A) Observed no hanging glass thermometers in walk in coolers.
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
3-602.11(A) Observed bulk storage of rice container and salt container unlabeled
- 40
Personal Cleanliness
2-402.11 Observed both cooks in kitchen without hair restraints
- 43
In-use utensils; properly stored
3-304.12 Observed cups used as scoops in dry storage bins. Obtain scoops with handle so it is not touching food product./ Ice cream scoop may not be stored in standing water unless maintained under running water.
- 45
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
4-904.11 Observed plastic spoons and forks stored with lip facing up. Store spoons and forks with lip facing down so fingers to no contaminate lip surface./ Observed aluminum tray being re-used.
- 47
Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
4-101.11 Observed use of plastic grocery bags used as liners in got holding case/ use of grocery bags also used to package meat in walk in cooler. Must store food in NSF approved grade material.
- 49
Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C) Clean gaskets in reach in coolers/ clean all shelves in walk in coolers of food debris buildup.
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
5-501.17 No covered receptacle was observed in restrooms
- 54
Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.110 Observed dumpster area full of scattered debris around area. Remove to prevent the harborage of pest and rodents.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Dallas County (City of Dallas), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.