Downtown Eats

251 W Memorial Dr Bldg, Dallas, GA 30132

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Downtown Eats has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Dallas facility scores 92, putting Downtown Eats on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container of pimiento cheese directly touching container of raw fish in walk-in cooler. Also observed shell eggs directly touching containers of milk. CA: Foods shall be protected from contamination by storing raw meat and poultry products by cook temperatures and separate from ready to eat foods. COS: Pimiento cheese and relocated away from raw fish and shell eggs stored below milk.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer in dishwasher stored below manufacturer's recommendation. CA: Sanitizer must be at manufacturer's recommended level. COS: Sanitizer container was changed out, and unit was primed until acceptable concentration met.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer cloth stored low concentration. CA: Sanitizer cloth must be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified. COS: PIC made sanitizer to correct concentration. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers in main kitchen wet stacked. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and May is not cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple employee items (phones and clothing) in main kitchen area and main kitchen dishwashing area. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: PIC designated area for items to be stored to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed container with butter milk/regular milk mixture next to fry station at a temperature greater than 41F. All TCS foods must be store at 41F or below. CA: Milk was discarded and also discussed TPHC for product.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed milk in walk-in cooler holding at a temperature greater than 41F. TCS foods must be 41F or below if stored cold. Milk was out of cooler less than 4 hours. CA: Milk placed in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F or below

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Nov 8, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Downtown Eats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Downtown Eats on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Downtown Eats?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Downtown Eats.

How does Downtown Eats compare to other restaurants in Dallas?

Downtown Eats most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Dallas average of 92.

Has Downtown Eats' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Downtown Eats have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Downtown Eats means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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