What is Ben Milam School's health inspection score?

Ben Milam School has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ben Milam School last inspected?

Ben Milam School was last inspected on December 7, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ben Milam School have?

Ben Milam School has 45 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ben Milam School safe to eat at?

Ben Milam School has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Ben Milam School serve?

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

Official Health Record

Ben Milam School

Name: Ben Milam School
Address: 4200 MCKINNEY AVE, Dallas, 75205
Rating: 66

4200 MCKINNEY AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/7/2023

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American•Highland Park

Ranked #23 of 65 in Highland ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Dec 7, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 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

4200 MCKINNEY AVE, Dallas, TX 75205

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov

May 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

May

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-2*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-3*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2

Base deductions−6 pts

May 23

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Observed gap at back door.
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed ice buildup at condenser in WIF.
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM expired. Renew at dallascityhall.com.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Observed gap at back door.
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed ice build-up at condenser in WIF.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
chicken 125.2

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
CLOSE GAPS
DAL-3*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
JEWELRY
DAL-4*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
DISPLAYED CURRENT HEALTH PERMIT
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
B. SALAD 58.3
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN GASKETS
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK ON PREP TABLE
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
CLOSE ALL GAPS
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHTING

Base deductions−18 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*20 Conveying Sewage−5
MOP SINK BACK UP IN KITCHEN & IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER)
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
C. NUGGETS 120.3, BROCCOLI 108F ( WARMER READING 155 AND TEMPED 100.1) C. NUGGET 126.2
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
C. MILK 46.5, W. MILK 46.5,( OBSERVED MILK COOLER READING 40F) C. NUGGET 65.0, BROCCOLI 108F

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPAIR LIGHTS IN KITCHEN ( BACK OF KITCHEN ) & UNDER VENT HOOD SYSTEM
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
RESEAL AROUND HAND SINKS
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD ( 4-3-2021 THRU 4-10-21)
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPLACE FAN VENT COVER ( RUSTED FAN VENT COVERS)
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN GASKETS ON RIW AND RIC (S)
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
CLOSE ALL GAPS IN SYSTEM

Base deductions−27 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
M. Fruit 49.5, W. MILK 49.2,C. MILK 46.5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN WALLS , FAN VENT COVERS, GASKETS & REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING
DAL-2*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
NO JEWELRY ALLOWED ( WATCH)
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
CLOSE ALL GAPS & HOLES
DAL-5*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
AIR DRY MOP
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
CLEAN VENTS

Base deductions−15 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
fruit salad 57.8 & 58.8

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace damage ceiling
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal food store above student
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
reseal around back doors
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
remove dust from ceiling in kitchen and replace fan vent covers

Base deductions−13 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
paper towel dispenser unit

Base deductions−7 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-2*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
day light seen underneath the back exit door
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
ric milk cooler is not in good repair clean all floor drains replace blown out light inside of wif
DAL-4*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide hanging thermometer inside of salad ric

Base deductions−8 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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