What is Braum's Ice Cream #256's health inspection score?

Braum's Ice Cream #256 has a SafeDine safety score of 41 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 #256 last inspected?

Braum's Ice Cream #256 was last inspected on January 10, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Braum's Ice Cream #256 have?

Braum's Ice Cream #256 has 75 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Braum's Ice Cream #256 safe to eat at?

Braum's Ice Cream #256 has a safety score of 41/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Braum's Ice Cream #256

Name: Braum's Ice Cream #256
Address: 3441 FOREST LN, Dallas, 75234
Rating: 41

3441 FOREST LN, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/10/2024

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Farmers Branch

Ranked #98 of 129 in Farmers Branch

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 10, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.5

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

20x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-59

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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.

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

May 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Sep 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Sep

Mar 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Oct 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

Apr 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Dec 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-7*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
chemical bottle stored on top of frozen patties

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
use hand washing sink for hand washing only (sanitizer bucket and wiping cloths inside the sink)
DAL-2*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
clean interior of RIC
DAL-3*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
cannot have cardboard on shelves
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
clean squeeze bottles
DAL-6*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide a covered trash can in womens restroom

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
maintain proper hot holding temperatures at 135 degrees F or higher (chili at 109 degrees F)
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-4*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
food not in good condition (lemons)

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark items that have been in the cooler for more than 24 hours; discard after 7 days
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide manager certificate
DAL-6*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide covered trash can for female products in womens restroom
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor

Base deductions−23 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-4*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Remove Steel container used as support for shelving
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-6*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair tiles and base boards
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 77

4 Med7 Basic

11 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Window cleaner stored by single use containers.
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Wipe down counter tops for sight and touch throughout the department(ie cream/sandwich prep). Encrusted build up observed inside of oven at cook line.
DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Chili observed in warmer at 131 Degrees F-Hot food must be maintained at 135 Degrees F.
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Grease tap service over due-must service every 90 days.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Food and debris observed on the floor-Detail Clean. Heavy build up seen inside floor drains. Detail clean them to remove build up.
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Running dipper wells must be turned on and working properly.
DAL-7*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Must date mark RTE foods-not to exceed 7 days.
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-9*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
No paper towel dispenser observed at hand sink-Dish washing area.
DAL-10*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
Remove worn curring boards.
DAL-11*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−34 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Walk in cooler racks
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of ice maker, Walk in cooler shelves
DAL-7*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures−2
Clean area around dumpster
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register food manager certificate with the city of Dllas
DAL-4*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-5*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide thermometers in coolers
DAL-6*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources−2
Do not store ice scoop handle in ice
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Grill top, interior of microwave
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-4*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2

Base deductions−25 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
sanitizer bucket at 100ppm cl beside equipment i.e. scoop
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−14 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside ice maker
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-4*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned−2
Clean trash around dumpster
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair ice cream cooler panels. May cause injury to custmers
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean mold on freezer racks

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-2*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-4*44 Receptacles and waste Units-contructed−2
Outdoor garbage container for collecting waste oil is leaking. Observed sewage and oil outside and around container. Must clean up area within one week.
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−20 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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