What is Braum's Ice Cream #185's health inspection score?

Braum's Ice Cream #185 has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Braum's Ice Cream #185 last inspected?

Braum's Ice Cream #185 was last inspected on August 3, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Braum's Ice Cream #185 have?

Braum's Ice Cream #185 has 83 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Braum's Ice Cream #185 safe to eat at?

Braum's Ice Cream #185 has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Braum's Ice Cream #185

Name: Braum's Ice Cream #185
Address: 4303 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas, 75211
Rating: 46

4303 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/3/2023

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West Dallas

Ranked #278 of 356 in West Dallas

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Aug 3, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.2

Avg Violations

33 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

19x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 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

+9 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

4303 W ILLINOIS AVE, Dallas, TX 75211

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Mar

Sep 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

10 basic

Apr

Feb 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

8 basic

Aug

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
DISPOSE OF HEAVILY WARPED UTENSILS (SPATULAS)
DAL-2*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS OF FRUIT FLIES.
DAL-3*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen−2
KEEP FROZEN FOODS FROZEN, ONCE THAWED DATE MARK THAWED FOOD.
DAL-4*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP THAT IS ON HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN DRAINS, CLEAN SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FANS OF WIC
DAL-7*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
REPAIR RUNNING HAND SINK FAUCET
DAL-8*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST HEALTH REPORT OR CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-8*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE IMMEDIATELY
DAL-9*18 Restricted use pesticides−5
OBSERVED HOT SHOT HOME USE PESTICIDE IN KITCHEN. REMOVE FROM PREMISES
DAL-10*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
MISSING GREASE TRAP RECORDS.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
OBSERVED MISSING COVER FOR ICE MACHINE, PROVIDE COVER.
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER, DUST ON CEILING TILES, GRIME BUILD UP ON SLIDES OF REACH IN FREEZERS, GRIME ON SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, GRIME ON GASKETS OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN.
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
DAL-5*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen−2
OBSERVED BOX OF BRAUM'S FRIES IN WALK IN COOLER, CONTAINER STATES TO KEEP FROZEN.
DAL-6*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKETS STORED NEXT TO FOOD, STORE IN A WAY AS TO NOT CONTAMINANT FOOD.
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Base deductions−29 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE(WHERE ICE SHOOT IS LOCATED). CLEAN AND SANITIZE
DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
MISSING SEPTEMBER GREASE TRAP TICKET, CLEAN IF NOT DONE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
OBSERVED: DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER, GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACE OF EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, MICROWAVES, ICE MACHINE), GRIME BUILD UP ON DRAIN AND AT SERVICE SINK, CLEAN.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
OBSERVED MISSING/FALLING WALL TILE BASE, REPAIR.
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND COKE SYRUP ON FLOOR, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.
DAL-5*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN.
DAL-6*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD, CLEAN.
DAL-7*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
OBSERVED LIDS FOR CUPS STORE ON SOILED SURFACE, STORE IN CLEAN SURFACE.
DAL-8*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH CITY OF DALLAS, WEB ADDRESS WILL BE PROVIDED.

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
most recent liquid manifest is from 04-2021. missing three records of cleaning. have records onsite and readily available.
DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw bacon stored on top of tomato store properly to prevent cross contamination

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSM on site.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
heavy dust build up on ceiling of walk in cooler, grime on walls, debris on floor of freezers,
DAL-5*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
observed damage gasket of small reach in freezer, replace.
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
observed squeeze bottle with water not labeled.
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
observed dust build up on intake vents, clean.

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
provide consumer health sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-2*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours−2
observed frozen strawberry preserve thawing at under still water, run under running water with sink slightly clogged.
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM paper work is not onsite.
DAL-4*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures−2
enlcosure for dumpster and liquid waste container was observed with litter and grease on floor, clean.
DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
observed small ice scoop in soiled blue ice scoop container, clean and sanitize.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime on floors,clean.
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
observed container of ketchup uncovered in walk in cooler, cover.
DAL-8*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
slight dust build up on intake vents, clean.
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
squeeze bottle with food contents not labeled, label squeeze bottles and shakers.
DAL-10*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
observed lids of drink on soiled surface, clean surfaces.

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

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 bacon stored above produce, egg stored produce; arrange properly to prevent cross contamination.
DAL-7*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <−5
untreated eggs left out, can only use pasteurized eggs if keeping out at room temperature.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking−2
ice bucket contained grass and grime, clean and sanitize before restocking.
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime observed underneath equipment, underneath shelves, grime on floors.
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not onsite.
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Post consumer health sign: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
fruit flies observed in left hand corner of shelves, found source and clean.
DAL-8*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
missing thermometer in reach in coolers.

Base deductions−22 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-11*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
whipped cream stored at room temperature on top of ice cream rif.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
heavy grime on walls of back kitchen area. food debris underneath shelves of back storage area. dust on walk in cooler fans. debris observed on walk in cooler floor.
DAL-2*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
grease on fryers and other equipment, clean.
DAL-3*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
observed dead pest in back storage area, remove. observed dead pest on lights shields, clean.
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
heavy dust and grime on exhaust vents located throughout establishment, clean.
DAL-5*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded−2
thermometer in double door cold hold equipment was observed broken, replace.
DAL-6*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
provide thermometer in walk in cooler.
DAL-7*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
ice build up in walk in freezer, observed containers of ice cream covered in ice, remove from leak.
DAL-8*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
missing paper towels at hand sink located next to 3 comp sink.
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace water damaged ceiling tile, fill observed small holes on frp wall.
DAL-10*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
Register food service manager certificates with city of dallas.

Base deductions−25 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
zero concentration at 3c sink must be have proper concentration at 3c sink 50 ppm Chlorine concentration sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Chlorine concentration
DAL-7*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
all equipment inside and outside dirty with food debris, soils accumulations, mold stagnant water, grease residues and sugar spills must be clean to avoid cross contamination

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
missing some food handler cards on site must be have food handler cards on site
DAL-2*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
missing RFSM certifications must be have FSM's registered with the city
DAL-3*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions−2
light shields dirty inside with dead pest and debris must be clean to avoid contamination
DAL-5*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
vent hood dirty at fryers in kitchen area must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floors, walls and ceiling dirty with spills, soils accumulations and grease deposits must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-9* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
missing current RFSM certficates must be have current RFSM certificates on site during operational hours

Base deductions−24 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-10*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing writing employee health policies

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
missing set up sanitizer solutions on all areas must be have sanitizer bucket at 100 ppm Chlorine concentration 3c sink sanitizing solution at 50 ppm Chlorine concentration
DAL-2*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
equipment with encrusted grease and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2
employees hand wash signage missing at the restroom areas must be have hand wash signage visible at all times inside restrooms
DAL-4* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
missing RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
hand sink blocked by utensils hand sink must be accessible at all times during operational hours
DAL-6*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions−2
accumulated trash inside stock room area must be remove during operational hours to avoid contamination floors dirty back stock utensils area floors must be clean when contamination occurs during operational hours
DAL-7*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy−2
bread butter spread and warmers not under vent hood must be have proper ventilation to prevent grease buildup on walls and ceiling
DAL-8*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?−2
hot water not working at restrooms areas must be maintain proper demand of hot water temperature were employees can properly wash hands
DAL-9*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
drainage plugged in at mop sink drainage must be repair to proper condition
DAL-11*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
broken tile at service food area must be repair to smooth easy to clean surface

Base deductions−25 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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