What is Baboush's health inspection score?

Baboush has a SafeDine safety score of 51 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Baboush last inspected?

Baboush was last inspected on August 12, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Baboush have?

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

Is Baboush safe to eat at?

Baboush has a safety score of 51/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Baboush

Name: Baboush
Address: 3636 MCKINNEY AVE #160, Dallas, 75204
Rating: 51

3636 MCKINNEY AVE #160, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/12/2023

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Ranked #596 of 745 in Uptown

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9 inspections

Last: Aug 12, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-49

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-14 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

3636 MCKINNEY AVE #160, Dallas, TX 75204

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Aug 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Sep 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

Mar

Sep 2021

1 inspections

5 basic

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Aug

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 82

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
RAW BEEF OBSERVED AT 47.5F/ PULL OUT DOORS (GRILL)-COLD HOLDING MUST BE 41F/BELOW

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED IN FOOD SAFETY
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
LABEL ALL FOOD SQUEEZE BOTTLES WITH COMMON NAME
DAL-4*27 Cooling method, criteria - placing the food in shallow pans−2
COOKED CHICKPEAS OBSERVED COOLING IN BIG/NOT SHALLOW CONTAINERS
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED INSIDE OF HAND SINK AT BAR
DAL-6*32 Package integrity−2
DO NOT RE-USE SINGLE USE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
EMPLOYEE DRINKING CUPS AT COOK LINE/ STORE IN DESIGNATED LOCATION
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE WIC-STORE SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
DAL-9*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage−2
STORE UTENSILS / ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZED CONTAINER
DAL-10*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
DETAIL CLEAN VENT A HOOD FILTERS - DIRTY
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
MISSING ONE VENT A HOOD FILTER (GRILL)

Base deductions−25 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean drains
DAL-3*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Cover dates in walk in unit

Base deductions−11 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Employee water bottle next to restaurant food
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Food stored on floor in rear of kitchen

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Missing dates and labels on food over 24 hrs
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wiping cloths left out of sanitizer bucket
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Cooler gaskets soiled
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
Soiled air intake vents
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
Missing hand wash sign at bar hand sink

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
bottom of container sitting directly on food in the make line Once slice vegetables must be separated Cross Contamination
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Must label all chemicals not in their original container
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
no grease tap ticket in the last 90 days

Base deductions−15 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*14 When to wash hands−5
BETWEEN TASK AND AFTER EAT AND DRINKING.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*45 First Aid−2
DAL-2*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-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
KITCHEN ELOYEES WERE EATING AND DRINKING.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN SHELVES OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER, DUST AIR VENTS
DAL-6*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
BEEF 47, RAW BEEF 50 (BELOW GRILL)

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
GASKETS
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-5*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 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
temps above 41F (see measured obersavtions).
DAL-2*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Butane fuel stored near food items.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
Obtain a RFSM certificate.
DAL-4*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
keep all handles on spoons inverted with the handle up.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty intake vents in kitchen.
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace venthood light (corrected on site).
DAL-7*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility−2
Clean dirty vents in women's restroom.
DAL-8*34 Pest Control−2
Observed flies

Base deductions−22 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
FOLLOW PROPER SHELVING ORDER CHICKEN OBSERVED STORED IN DRAWER ABOVE BEEF

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER OBSERVED WITH DUST ACCUMULATION CEILING AND VENT OVER COOK LINE OBSERVED WITH DUST ACCUMULATION
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES OBSERVED STORED ON SHELF ABOVE PREP TABLE COOK LINE
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPLACE TORN GASKETS WHERE NEEDED

Base deductions−13 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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