What is C-store Kitchen's health inspection score?

C-store Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 47 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was C-store Kitchen last inspected?

C-store Kitchen was last inspected on July 26, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does C-store Kitchen have?

C-store Kitchen has 86 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is C-store Kitchen safe to eat at?

C-store Kitchen has a safety score of 47/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

C-store Kitchen

Name: C-store Kitchen
Address: 2903 ROYAL LN, Dallas, 75229
Rating: 47

2903 ROYAL LN, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/26/2023

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North Dallas

Ranked #421 of 566 in North Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jul 26, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.6

Avg Violations

33 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-53

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 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.

Location

2903 ROYAL LN, Dallas, TX 75229

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Dec 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

5 intermediate

6 basic

May

Jun 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine1 Follow-up

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
SCRAMBLED EGG WITH VEG 105'F

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN DIRTY FAN COVERS AND FLOOR FROM WALK IN COOLER
DAL-3*22 PIC to ensure no unapproved indiv in food prep are−2
NO CUSTOMER IN FOOD AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
KEEP WATER RUNNING AT ALL TIMES.
DAL-5*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE FROM MOP SINK. CLOSE ALL OPENING FROM CEILING.

Base deductions−17 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
cannot have bottled items in ice machine

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*38 TCS food shall be thawed using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed−2
unapproved thawing method
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
no drinking in food storage area
DAL-4*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use−2
need a scooper with handle to use in container in WIC
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair cold water faucet from handsink
DAL-6*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
store wiping cloth sanitizer bucket off the floor
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
need RSFM from the city of Dallas
DAL-8*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
need inspection report available upon request sign

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Chlorine in both 3-compartment sink and sanitizer bucket were at 200 ppm
DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
No 1 inch air gap at sinks

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not registered through the city
DAL-4*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
No chlorine test strips
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
No paper towels at hand sink
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Flies seen upon inspection
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Keep employee food separated from food to serve
DAL-8*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Keeps utensils upright and out of food
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean reach-in cooler door and vents
DAL-10*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Fix broken floor tiles

Base deductions−26 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
MAINTAIN ALL FOOD PRODUCTS AT 41'F OR LOWER, COW STOMACH 49'F- 51'F
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
SPRAY BOTTLE

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request."
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOOR OF STORAGE AREA WHERE TO GO CUPS ARE STORED.
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Follow instruction from the following web page to obtain your Dallas Registered Food Service Manager certificate https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 0 PPM.
DAL-6*14 When to wash hands−5
EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS AFTER BREAK.
DAL-9*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
FINAL NOTICE! CHICKEN IN CHILI SAUCE 118'F, REFRIED BEANS 115'F, PORK SKIN 109'F

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR WATER FAUCET FROM MOP SINK.
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM REACH IN COOLER WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOOR AREA BELOW FOOD SHELF OF WALK IN COOLER, RESTROOM, GASKETS AND HANDLES OF COOLER, AIR FILTERS FROM VENT HOOD
DAL-8*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request."
DAL-10*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
FINAL NOTICE! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX. 1) For appointments of Consumer Health: * Combination Service (Appointment for Multiple Services) * Single Mobile, Single Fixed Facility, or Single CBD Application * Single RFSM Application or Single Facility Invoice Payment * Single Temporary Event or Single Farmer's Market Application https://appointments.dallascityhall.com/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fs%2F 2) Follow instruction from the following web page to obtain your Dallas Registered Food Service Manager certificate, https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service

Base deductions−29 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
DAL-5*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY.
DAL-9*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
REFRIED BEANS 105'F,, PORK SKIN112'F

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
WALLS ABOVE SINKS, WALK IN COOLER FANS, FREEZER
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request."
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
DAL-6*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
KEEP WIPING CLOTHES BUCKET OFF THE FLOOR A
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DRY STORAGE AREA.
DAL-10*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX.

Base deductions−29 pts

Jun 20

Follow-up InspectionScore: 81

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
REMOVE EXPIRED FOOD --- i.e. FOOD CANS
DAL-3*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
PORK SKIN 120'F, POTATOES 120'F
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE INTERIOR
DAL-7*14 Gloves single use−5
CHANE GLOVES BETWEEN TASK. i.e. AFTER GO IN WALK IN COOLER

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO CLEAN DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER
DAL-4*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
WARNING ! REPEATED VIOLATION For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
DAL-8*31 No soap at handsink−2
RESTROOM
DAL-9*45 First Aid−2

Base deductions−30 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 76

5 Med6 Basic

11 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND SINK
DAL-8*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED PRODUCTS . i.e. MILK 5-9-20,
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
BEEF 48'F, BEAN 47.8'F
DAL-10*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-11*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET AND DRAIN STOPPERS TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. P

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES BY 3 COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK.
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
RESTROOM
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request".
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
DAL-7*45 First Aid−2

Base deductions−37 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
STORE CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE AWAY FROM FOOD

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*31 No soap at handsink−2
RESTROOM
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO WALL OF WALK IN COOLER , VENT HOOD
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
WALK IN COOLER
DAL-5*47 Health permit posted−2
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
NONE
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NONE
DAL-8*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
RESTROOM
DAL-9*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING FROM RESTROOM
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
DAL-11*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD USED AS LINER

Base deductions−25 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
pink biofilm/bacteria inside the ice machine-corrected on site

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register with the City of Dallas
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
bag of opened rice stored on the floor inside the dry storage area

Base deductions−9 pts

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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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