What is Belmonts Cafe ON Bachman Creek's health inspection score?

Belmonts Cafe ON Bachman Creek has a SafeDine safety score of 57 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Belmonts Cafe ON Bachman Creek last inspected?

Belmonts Cafe ON Bachman Creek was last inspected on August 4, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Belmonts Cafe ON Bachman Creek have?

Belmonts Cafe ON Bachman Creek has 25 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Belmonts Cafe ON Bachman Creek safe to eat at?

Belmonts Cafe ON Bachman Creek has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Belmonts Cafe ON Bachman Creek serve?

Belmonts Cafe ON Bachman Creek serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Belmonts Cafe ON Bachman Creek

Name: Belmonts Cafe ON Bachman Creek
Address: 3880 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 57

3880 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/4/2023

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0Fair

Cafe•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #215 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 41% of cafe restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Aug 4, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

33 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 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

3880 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov

May 2019

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

May 2020

1 inspections

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Dec

Jul 2021

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Feb

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed soiled can opener blade on table. Wash, rinse, and sanitize after each use if changing foods

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed swarm of gnats @ beverage station
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean dirty RIC gaskets, floor drains, floors under equipment

Base deductions−9 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed milk @ 43.9 F
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Arrange raw meats and RTE food to avoid cross-contamination. observed raw fish over deli meat, and ground beef over steak and turkey

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair dairy RIC (observed not holding temp under 41 F), repair microwave or remove
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean mold/diICs/RIF/WICs
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed small leak on 3-comp faucet, needs repair

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Prevent cross-contamination by not placing raw eggs over RTE salsa in RIC

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean venthoods in kitchen (all)
DAL-5*47 Health permit posted−2
Post health permit for public view and 'choking poster'
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed gnats in kitchen

Base deductions−15 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed fruit flies.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 98

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Observed towels in RIC

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Backflow prevention device - installed−5
Repair backflow prevention device on dish machine

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed insulation pads on sides of coolers

Base deductions−7 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed sausage 131 degrees F.
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed spray bottles with no label

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed damaged insulation panel between RIC and cooking equipment. Porous insulation exposed.
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed bottom of warmer dirty.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
Wine room

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Chemicals stored on 4 comp sink.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
No records

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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