What is Bo's Chicken & Seafood's health inspection score?

Bo's Chicken & Seafood has a SafeDine safety score of 52 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bo's Chicken & Seafood last inspected?

Bo's Chicken & Seafood was last inspected on December 7, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bo's Chicken & Seafood have?

Bo's Chicken & Seafood has 57 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bo's Chicken & Seafood safe to eat at?

Bo's Chicken & Seafood has a safety score of 52/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Bo's Chicken & Seafood serve?

Bo's Chicken & Seafood serves Seafood cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Bo's Chicken & Seafood

Name: Bo's Chicken & Seafood
Address: 9792 FOREST LN #A, Dallas, 75243
Rating: 52

9792 FOREST LN #A, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/7/2023

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Seafood•Lake Highlands

Ranked #568 of 727 in Lake HighlandsBetter than 65% of seafood restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Dec 7, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

12x

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 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

9792 FOREST LN #A, Dallas, TX 75243

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Dec 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

May

Oct 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all chemical bottles with common name.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Cardboard not approved item.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean dust ceiling.
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handlers for employee.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all chemical spray bottles.
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Mold inside ice machine on ice, need to clean.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
Not thawing shrimp under running water, improper thawing.
DAL-3*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Keep all handles up out of food.
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM with City of Dallas on site.
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk containers with common name.
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean dust above the prep table and encrusted grease on cooking equipment.
DAL-8*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
No test strips.

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 First aid kit not to contaminate food, utensil−5
First aid kit observed next to utensils, need to move.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Cannot have cardboard not approved.
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Cannot eat on prep table.
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Cannot store food on the floor, needs to be 6 inches off the floor.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM, need to get.
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
Need last health inspection report, or sign saying it is available upon request.
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk containers.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 96

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
tube of neosporin stored adjacent to aluminum containers for food
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ice machine - black bacteria/mold observed-clean and sanitize immediately

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-2*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
unused equipment that is encrusted in grease observed in the dry storage area and by the back door
DAL-4* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
register with the City of Dallas via appointments.dallascityhall.com
DAL-5*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
cardboard not allowed

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
and also wash hands after handling money the registers.
DAL-4*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
neosporin tube and cough medicine stored adjacent to food equipment

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
replenish in the employee restroom
DAL-3*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
no cardboard boxes are allowed on the floor in the kitchen prep area
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register with the City of Dallas as a registered food service manager by next inspection

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly and sanitize.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
no cardboard is allowed on the floor inside the kitchen prep area
DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
receipts needed on site
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dust accumulation on the top and side of the holding area where the chicken is hot held.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-7*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
chicken thawing in the three cop sink with no running water

Base deductions−17 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw eggs stored on the top shelf inside the reach in cooler
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
need most recent on site

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
discard the cardboard boxes on the floor throughout the kitchen food prep area
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register with the City of Dallas
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw eggs stored on the top shelf inside the reach in cooler

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager by next inspection
DAL-3*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F−2
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
bag of flour stored on the floor

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
RICE 79'F, CHICKEN BREAST 52'F

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F−2
THAWING PRODUCTS UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN COOLER. OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPEATURE
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SING" MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" UP
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTER YOUR FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATE. GO TO FOLLOWING LINK FOR DETAIL
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED

Base deductions−22 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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