What is Adelmo's's health inspection score?

Adelmo's has a SafeDine safety score of 42 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Adelmo's last inspected?

Adelmo's was last inspected on December 21, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Adelmo's have?

Adelmo's has 65 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Adelmo's safe to eat at?

Adelmo's has a safety score of 42/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Adelmo's serve?

Adelmo's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Adelmo's

Name: Adelmo's
Address: 5450 W LOVERS LN #225, Dallas, 75209
Rating: 42

5450 W LOVERS LN #225, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/21/2023

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American•Love Field

Ranked #336 of 396 in Love FieldBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Dec 21, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.2

Avg Violations

28 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 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

5450 W LOVERS LN #225, Dallas, TX 75209

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

10 basic

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Oct 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

May

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Sep

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed provolone cheese @ 53 F
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Do not store raw chicken over bread in WIC

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store utensils in hand wash sink in kitchen & bar
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Do not store personal drink over food in WIC
DAL-5*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
& completely submerged
DAL-6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty WIC gaskets
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leak on 3-comp spray hose

Base deductions−22 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed cut tomatoe @ 49 F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside dirty microwave

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Repair inner panel of RIF (missing)
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
do not store personal drink in food prep area and phone
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair RIC not holding temp @ 41 F or lower in kitchen
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty venthood
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-9*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents−2
@ bar

Base deductions−24 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean mold from inside ice machine

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Repair inside door panel in RIF (back)
DAL-3*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
Keep sanitizer buckets off floor

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Observed sanitizer bucket stored on sauce cans.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed dirty floor in WIC.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair caulking of prep table near microwave.
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need handwash signage in restrooms.

Base deductions−11 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Observed raw chicken over beef in RIC drawers. Observed ground beef in container with whole cut beef.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed old stickers and sticker residue stuck to food containers in WIC.
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed chemical spray bottle w/ no label

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Observed inconsistent date marking. Mark with date, not just day of week. Indicate discard date.
DAL-5*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed plastic wrap used to tie items in kitchen. Must be durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
DAL-6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed cup used as scoop in sugar.

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Observed raw beef over seafood, ground beef with whole beef.
DAL-2*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Observed sanitizer bucket <100 ppm Q.A.
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label sanitizer bucket
DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Service grease trap every 90 days

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-4*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
Observed inconsistent date marking
DAL-5*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Observed shopping bag used as food-contact surface. Towels used as liner in RIC
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food on floor in WIC.
DAL-7*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed cup used as scoop
DAL-8*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
Keep personal items away from food

Base deductions−30 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw fish over cheese
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty inside microwave
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed chemical spray bottle with no label

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-4*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
Date mark prepared food 7 days
DAL-5*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
Observed meat thawing in standing water

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw fish over RTE food
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed pink residue on ice machine panel. Observed dirty microwave.
DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Observed liquor and cherries next to cleaning chemicals.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
Date mark prepared food for no more than 7 days.
DAL-5*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed peeling plastic on RIF, towels on floor
DAL-6*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
observed gap at back door
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed onions on floor
DAL-8*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Do not re-use single-use container.
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed mold on 3-comp caulk
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair caulk on sinks. Repair floor under WIC.
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks

Base deductions−31 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
DAL-4*34 Exterior walls:protection−2
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-6*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
COVER ALL FOOD INSIDE WIC
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-8*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-10*45Utility service lines/pipes may not be exposed−2

Base deductions−20 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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