The latest restaurant inspection scores published by the Consumer Health Division of the City’s Code Compliance Services Department indicate that Dallas eateries are keeping clean, with only one establishment receiving a failing score and two more coming in on the bubble.
The City of Dallas maintains public records of “food establishment” health inspections from October 2016 onward, keeping track of the name, location, dates of inspection, and inspection score for each entity, along with an explanation for any point deductions based on critical, non-critical, and minor violations of health code standards.
Inspection scores are based on a 0-100 grading scale. Scores between 90 and 100 are considered “very good,” while a score of 69 or below is considered a “failing” grade, which requires a follow-up inspection within 10 days.
If issues discovered during the previous inspection are still not resolved, the establishment is subject to immediate closure. Any score of 59 or below is considered “unacceptable” and requires immediate closure and another inspection before reopening.
The data reviewed by The Dallas Express comprised inspections conducted between July 15 and August 14, more than 450 in total. Out of all the inspections reviewed, only one had a failing score. However, two others squeaked by with a 70.
TAQUERIA LUPITAS: 9628 OVERLAKE DR #100
Score: 66
Inspection date: 7/17/2023
The eatery wracked up a number of different violations, ranging from food being stored at improper temperatures to evidence of cross-contamination. A number of appliances were also in disrepair, with the inspector noting that a meat slicer and microwave were both dirty. The inspector also reported that the restaurant’s “dish machine” was “spilling waste water all over [the] kitchen floor,” adding that they observed “standing water on floor drains.”
PARADISE BAKERY & CAFE: 13710 DALLAS PKWY H-1
Score: 70
Inspection date: 8/3/2023
According to the health inspector, raw and cooked foods were not arranged in a way to prevent cross-contamination, nor were they all appropriately labeled and dated. The inspector also advised the establishment to “get rid of fly harboring conditions.”
TAQUERIA EL TROMPITO: 1731 S BUCKNER BLVD #100
Score: 70
Inspection date: 8/8/2023
The establishment wracked up similar violations as the other restaurant on the bubble. The potential for cross-contamination was noted by the health inspector, as was a damaged wall behind the sink. Additionally, employees needed food handler certificates.