What is A LA Carte Cakes And Cate's health inspection score?

A LA Carte Cakes And Cate has a SafeDine safety score of 45 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was A LA Carte Cakes And Cate last inspected?

A LA Carte Cakes And Cate was last inspected on September 15, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does A LA Carte Cakes And Cate have?

A LA Carte Cakes And Cate has 52 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is A LA Carte Cakes And Cate safe to eat at?

A LA Carte Cakes And Cate has a safety score of 45/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

A LA Carte Cakes And Cate

Name: A LA Carte Cakes And Cate
Address: 2750 NORTHAVEN RD #304, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 45

2750 NORTHAVEN RD #304, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/15/2023

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Northwest Dallas

Ranked #327 of 430 in Northwest Dallas

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Sep 15, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-55

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 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

-6 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.

Location

2750 NORTHAVEN RD #304, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2018

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

May 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov

May 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Sep 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 84

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-5*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations−5
REMOVE EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS AT ONCE, CHICKEN 082823
DAL-7*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
chicken 126'f
DAL-8*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
OBSERVED MOLD ON CHICKEN

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO EATING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LUNCH ON COOKIES TABLE. NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OBSERVED FRUIT STORED ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE.
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN
DAL-6*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DO NOT STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN OPENED CAN.

Base deductions−25 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN DISH WASHING SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10PPM,

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
CLOSE ANY OPENING FROM WALL OF MEN'S ROOM.
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN.
DAL-4*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage−2
DRY STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE ANY MISSING END GAPS.
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD, i.e. ALMOND CREAMER 8-9-22
DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
TEA CONTAINER.
DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
BAKERY HAND SINK
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
SEAL HOLES FROM WALL BY WATER HEATER.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 0 PPM.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE FROM BAKERY HAND SINK.
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
STORAGE ROOM OF BAKERY AREA.
DAL-5*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DO NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ON FOOD EQUIPMENT

Base deductions−13 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN MACHINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 0 PPM.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A COPY OF MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST."
DAL-2*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
KEEP ALL SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR FROM DRY STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−9 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE ALL MISSING END CAPS FROM LIGHTS.
DAL-2*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
SEAL HOLE FROM BOTTOM OF GARAGE DOOR
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ."
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DUSTY AIR VENTS

Base deductions−8 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MACHINE SANITIZER BOTTLE IS EMPTY. TESTED AT 0 PPM.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2
TO ALL HAND SINKS
DAL-4*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
WALK IN COOLER FANS

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN DISH WASHING SANITIZER AT 50 PPM. TESTED AT 0 PPM AFTER THREE RUNS
DAL-11*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
KEEP TCS PRODUCTS IN COOLER FOR NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS AND REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS DATED FROM NOVEMBER 2ND OR LATER. CORRECTED ON SITE. PLEASE DATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DO NOT STORE ANY EQUIPMENT IN A GAP BETWEEN WALL AND SINK
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request" in customer area
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
BAKERY ROOM HAND SINK
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD MANGER CERTIFICATE EXCLUDED
DAL-7*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER TO ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT (i.e WALK IN FREEZER THERMOMETER IS OUT OF ORDER)
DAL-8*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage−2
FREEZER
DAL-9*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
GARAGE DOOR TO STORAGE AREA
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Base deductions−31 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Protein stains on the kitchen stainless steel tables

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2

Base deductions−9 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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