What is Ars's health inspection score?

Ars 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 Ars last inspected?

Ars was last inspected on December 6, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ars have?

Ars has 52 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ars safe to eat at?

Ars has a safety score of 45/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Ars serve?

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

Official Health Record

Ars

Name: Ars
Address: 10939 SHADY TRL #C, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 45

10939 SHADY TRL #C, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/6/2023

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American•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #327 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Dec 6, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

29 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

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-9 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

+7 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

10939 SHADY TRL #C, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2018

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Jul 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Sep 2021

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Mar

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations−5
product (labeled 11/28) expired- only keep 7 days
DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
observed 0 ppm in dishwasher/ sanitizer buckets

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
rodent droppings observed in corner
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
no chemical test strips to check sanitizer
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean floors under equipment, air vents in cooler, grease off of equipment

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN DISH WASHING MACHINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 0 PPM.
DAL-4*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations−5
KEEP FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER FOR 7 DAYS OR LESS. REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD i.e. CHICKEN STOCK DATED 5-31 FROM WALK IN COOLER.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE .
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREAS ALLOWED. OBSERVED SEVERAL BOTTLES OF DRINKING WATER ON FOOD PREP. TABLES. NO CHEWING GUM IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE DAMAGED / MISSING CEILING TILES FROM DRY STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR ALL LEAKING FAUCETS
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOOR OF TRASH , ESPECIALLY BELOW STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN DUSTY AIR VENTS AND CEILING FROM AREA ABOVE THE STOVE.
DAL-9*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-5*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
DAL-7*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-8*25 Have HACCP plan: reduced oxygen packaging−2
DAL-9*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use−2
PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER TO WALK IN COOLER WHICH USED AS PREP. ROOM . POTABLE HAND SINK IS NOT ALLOWED .
DAL-2*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
SEAL HOLES FROM AREAS AROUND UTILITY LINE.
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-5*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE ORDER OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
DAL-6*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
display food establishment permit
DAL-2*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
clean fan covers inside WIC- dust

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.−5
ESTABLISHMENT IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO TORNADO DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ESTABLISHMENT CLOSED UNTIL THEY HAVE OBTAINED APPROVAL TO OPERATE AGAIN FROM BUILDING DEPARTMENT. NO FOOD PRODUCTS OBSERVED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
ESTABLISHMENT IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR REMODELING. If you have not applied for Food Establishment remodeling permit for your kitchen, please apply one from 320 E. Jefferson Blvd, Room 118. Please bring sales tax permit, articles of INC., certificate of occupancy and application fees for Health permit. **ALSO PLEASE CALL PHONE NUMBER BELOW AND ASK FOR A SANITARIAN (RESTAURANT APPROVAL INSPECTOR) OF BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMITS STATUS, STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. DO NOT OPERATE UNTIL YOU HAVE OBTAINED APPROVAL FROM CITY OF DALLAS TO OPERATE YOUR KITCHEN. PLANS & PERMITTING OFFICE NUMBER: 214/948-4480
DAL-2*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.−5
ESTABLISHMENT IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO TORNADO DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ESTABLISHMENT CLOSED UNTIL THEY HAVE OBTAINED APPROVAL TO OPERATE AGAIN FROM BUILDING DEPARTMENT. NO FOOD PRODUCTS OBSERVED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
If you have not apply for remodeling permit for your kitchen, please apply one from 320 E. Jefferson Blvd, Room 118 within 24 hours. Please bring sales tax permit, articles of INC., certificate of occupancy and application fees for Health permit. **ALSO PLEASE CALL PHONE NUMBER BELOW AND ASK FOR A SANITARIAN (RESTAURANT APPROVAL INSPECTOR) OF BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMITS STATUS, STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. PLANS & PERMITTING OFFICE NUMBER: 214/948-4480

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN COOLERS .

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
DAL-3*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
REPAIR ALL DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*45Horizontal utility lines/pipes can't sit on floor−2
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-4*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw shell eggs stored over butter and wiping cream

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*25 Have HACCP plan: reduced oxygen packaging−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows−2
DAL-5*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2

Base deductions−18 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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