What is Aunt Irene's Kitchen & Catering's health inspection score?

Aunt Irene's Kitchen & Catering has a SafeDine safety score of 44 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Aunt Irene's Kitchen & Catering last inspected?

Aunt Irene's Kitchen & Catering was last inspected on October 26, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Aunt Irene's Kitchen & Catering have?

Aunt Irene's Kitchen & Catering has 50 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Aunt Irene's Kitchen & Catering safe to eat at?

Aunt Irene's Kitchen & Catering has a safety score of 44/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Aunt Irene's Kitchen & Catering serve?

Aunt Irene's Kitchen & Catering serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Aunt Irene's Kitchen & Catering

Name: Aunt Irene's Kitchen & Catering
Address: 3309 S MALCOLM X BLVD #A, Dallas, 75216
Rating: 44

3309 S MALCOLM X BLVD #A, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/26/2023

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American•South Dallas

Ranked #410 of 489 in South DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Oct 26, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

32 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

14x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-56

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 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.

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Oct 2020

1 inspections

6 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Nov 2021

1 inspections

6 basic

Sep 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Sep

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Oct 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CRAB LEGS TEMPED AT ABOVE 41'F, REPAIR COOLER. PUT MORE ICE ON PROTEINS.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN MORE OFTEN

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS
DAL-4*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENTS
DAL-6*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 82

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 CATFISH FILLETS AT 62.1'F AND CHICKEN AT 67.3'F. MAINTAIN AT 41'F OR BELOW. COS BY PLACING ICE PACKS ON TOP.
DAL-3*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKETS OVER 200PPM - TOXIC LEVEL.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-7*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
DAL-8*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
NO RFSM
DAL-2*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
BACK DOOR OPEN DURING INSPECTION
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
FLIES OBSERVED THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AREA
DAL-4*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
ENCOUNTER GREASE BUILD UP ON FRYER / Grill / COOKING EQUIPMENT
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
ALL STAFF MOST BE TRAIN IN FOOD SAFETY
DAL-6*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
REPAIR LEAK AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSAL BATTERY NEED TO BE REPLACE

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
FIX HAND WASH SINK
DAL-4*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
DAL-5*37 Food preparation−2
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
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*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-2*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-5*45Floors easily cleanable−2
DAL-6*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
DAL-2*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2

Base deductions−7 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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