What is Big M Express's health inspection score?

Big M Express has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Big M Express last inspected?

Big M Express was last inspected on April 7, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Big M Express have?

Big M Express has 76 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Big M Express safe to eat at?

Big M Express has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Big M Express serve?

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

Official Health Record

Big M Express

Name: Big M Express
Address: 2207 E LEDBETTER DR #A, Dallas, 75216
Rating: 58

2207 E LEDBETTER DR #A, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/7/2023

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American•South Dallas

Ranked #291 of 489 in South DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Unknown

7 inspections

Last: Apr 7, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

10.9

Avg Violations

37 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-42

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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

2207 E LEDBETTER DR #A, Dallas, TX 75216

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

9 basic

Mar

Jul 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

12 basic

May

Sep 2020

2 inspections

7 intermediate

16 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Nov

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Routine2 Follow-up

Apr 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
nature valley bars expired 4/21

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no rfsm
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store drinks off floor-kitchen
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean
DAL-4*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
hang wet mops to dry
DAL-5*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
clean restroom
DAL-6*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
repair ric 3 door cooler

Base deductions−17 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
RAW EGGS STORED NEXT RTE FOODS
DAL-5*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
NO HOT WATER AT HANDINSK
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER FOOD ITEMS
DAL-3*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
DAL-4*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP
DAL-6*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
LACK OF DATEMARKING
DAL-8*23 No Water−2
NO HOT WATER @3 COMP SINK
DAL-9*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION FOR KITCHEN
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMERS ITEMS
DAL-11*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS

Base deductions−31 pts

Sep 20

Follow-up InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN RIC
DAL-8*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
PROVIDE COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION FOR OPEN FOODS/TCS ITEMS
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST IN CUSTOMER VIEWS
DAL-4*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI−2
PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
DAL-6*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER FOOD ITEMS ; REPLACE GASKETS ON ICE MACHINE
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OPEN CASES OF DRINK STORED ON FLOOR

Base deductions−22 pts

Sep 20

Follow-up InspectionScore: 70

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
DAL-6*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
LACK OF HAND WASHING
DAL-11*20 Conveying Sewage−5
SEWAGE BACK UP IN KITCHEN
DAL-12*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
SAUSAGE 75*F , SHRIMP 79.4*F STORED ON PREP TABLE

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES IN ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-5*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
IMPROPER THAWING: SEAFOOD STORED IN 3 COMP SINK
DAL-7*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
DAL-9*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT & COLD HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD ITEMS
DAL-10*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-13*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
DAL-14*23 No Water−2
NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK
DAL-15*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM ONSITE

Base deductions−45 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 71

3 Med12 Basic

15 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-9*07 Food prepared in a private home, unlicensed food manufacturer, wholesaler, may not use in a esta−5
CAKES PREPARED AT RESIDENTIAL : FOOD ITEM BROUGHT FROM HOME; KOOLAID PICKLES ROM UNKNOWN SOURCE
DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
DAL-12*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CHEESE 45*F, KOOL AID PICKLES STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
DAL-2*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN OPEN CANS IN RIC
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE AND WITH FOOD ITEMS
DAL-4*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER FOOD ITEMS , IGLOO COOLER USED TO STORE ICE
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-7*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
SEAFOOD THAWING IN STANDING WATER
DAL-8*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
OBSERVED BACK DOOR OPEN
DAL-11*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING IN VENTHOOD
DAL-13*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-14*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
CUP USED FOR SCOOPING ICE
DAL-15*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
NO LABELS PROVIDED FOR ICE OR MANUFACTURER LICENSE

Base deductions−39 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
TOMATOES: 49.2 F

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE
DAL-2*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
FECAL SOIL UNDER THE TOILET SEAT
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
KITCHEN COOK WORKING IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROOF OF A FOOD HANDLER CARD ON SITE
DAL-6*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
FOOD PRODUCTS NOT PACKAGED FOR RESALE ON SHELVES
DAL-7*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM SHELVES
DAL-8*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
DAL-9*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWEL NOT BEING STORED IN SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
DAL-11*32 Damaged Equipment−2

Base deductions−25 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
FECAL / URINE SOIL (RESTROOM)
DAL-2*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS ON SHELVES
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-4*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
MISSING ONE HAND WASH SIGN
DAL-6*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DAL-7*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORD ON SITE
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
NO LIGHTS ( UNDER THE VENT HOOD)
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN COVERS ( REACH IN COOLER)

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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