Construction complete ยท Mar 2026โœ…Inspection Complete๐Ÿ”ง Renovation/Alteration๐Ÿ’ต This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Ruthie's Cafe

1632 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 737 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75203, Dallas, TX, 75203

Ruthie's Cafe is a renovation/alteration project at 1632 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 737 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, in Dallas County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Mar 2026). The project has an estimated value of $500K across about 2,960 sq ft.

Final Inspection85%

๐Ÿ“ŠProject Metrics

TDLR #TABS2024023354
$500K
Project Value
2,960
Square Feet
$169/sqft
Cost/SqFt
3 months
Duration
Registered:Jul 18, 2024
Start:Jul 22, 2024
Target:Oct 20, 2024
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Inspection Complete

Final inspection completed, awaiting project closure

Ruthie's Cafe is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1632 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 737 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX 75203 in Dallas, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $500K covering 2,960 sq ft. 1632 MLK LLC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on July 18, 2024.

โ“Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruthie's Cafe?

Ruthie's Cafe is a renovation/alteration project at 1632 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 737 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway in Dallas, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior finish-out construction, include new walls, ceilings, flooring etc. to accommodate a new sandwich shop restaurant.

Is Ruthie's Cafe open in Dallas?

Construction on Ruthie's Cafe is complete โ€” TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Mar 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is Ruthie's Cafe located?

Ruthie's Cafe is located at 1632 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 737 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX, 75203, in Dallas County.

Who is the owner or developer of Ruthie's Cafe?

1632 MLK LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Ruthie's Cafe, per its TDLR project registration.

How much does Ruthie's Cafe cost and how big is it?

Ruthie's Cafe has an estimated construction value of $500K and approximately 2,960 square feet (about $169/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

๐Ÿ“‹Scope of Work

Interior finish-out construction, include new walls, ceilings, flooring etc. to accommodate a new sandwich shop restaurant.

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.

๐Ÿ“…Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
July 18, 2024
Review Complete
+600d
July 18, 2024
Inspection Complete
March 10, 2026
Construction Start
July 22, 2024
Expected Completion
October 20, 2024

๐Ÿ“…Project Timeline

Filed

Jul 18, 2024

Review Complete

Jul 18, 2024

Inspection Complete

Mar 10, 2026

Closed

600d

Construction phase

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๐Ÿ‘คSame Owner

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Quick Actions

TDLR ID: TABS2024023354

Registered Accessibility Specialist

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MARION J,JOHNSON
RAS #276
737 S RL THORNTON FREEWAY, DALLAS, TX 75203
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