What is Cafe Express's health inspection score?

Cafe Express has a SafeDine safety score of 54 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafe Express last inspected?

Cafe Express was last inspected on March 26, 2020. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe Express have?

Cafe Express has 28 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe Express safe to eat at?

Cafe Express has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Cafe Express serve?

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

Official Health Record

Cafe Express

Name: Cafe Express
Address: 5600 W LOVERS LN #109, Dallas, 75209
Rating: 54

5600 W LOVERS LN #109, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/26/2020

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Cafe•Love Field

Ranked #256 of 396 in Love FieldBetter than 49% of cafe restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Mar 26, 2020

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

9.3

Avg Violations

74 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-50

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 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

+17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 50/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (54/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

5600 W LOVERS LN #109, Dallas, TX 75209

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

11 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Routine

Mar 20

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed chemical spray bottles with no label

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed wiping cloth buckets on floor
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal hand sink to wall
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
Replace unreadable hand wash sign

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed cheese 43.8 degrees F, parmesean cheese 44 degrees F.
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
observed raw shelled eggs over RTE foods
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed several spray bottles without labels

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed filling pitcher from hand sink. Hand sink for hand washing only.
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Observed employees prepping sandwiches with no hair restraint.
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
observed towel used under cutting board.
DAL-7*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Observed clean plates contaminated with dust and food debris.
DAL-8*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed cup used as scoop in dry ingredients. Scoop must have handle and stick out of product.
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Observed dry ingredient containers incorrectly labeled and not labeled.
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed shelf with dust and food debris under and around microwave.
DAL-11*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Observed gap at back door

Base deductions−31 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 83

1 Med11 Basic

12 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Observed chemical spray bottle next to clean dishes - cos.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Do not have test strips for the microbial fruit/vegetable.
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
RTE must be date marked.
DAL-4*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
Remove damaged plastic containers (bowls)
DAL-5*34 Pest Control−2
Dead roach observed in sanitizing water of 3-compartment sink. Eliminate roaches.
DAL-6*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Observed heavy dust build-up on air vents - food prep area.
DAL-7*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
Observed thawing raw shrimp out at room temperature inside 3-compartment sink.
DAL-8*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Do not reuse single use food containers.
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Vent hood filters - dirty underneath vent hood. Clean inside of ingredient container - residue seen. Clean all the interior/exterior of cooking equipment.
DAL-10*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage−2
Replace blown-out light - dry storage room
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leak underneath hand sink/3-compartment sink. Repair leak underneath water sprayer (PVC piping). Repair/unclog drain at 3-compartment sink. Low grout seen on flooring throughout kitchen area.
DAL-12*47 Other Violations−2
New ownership - apply for new permit with the City of Dallas Department of Code Compliance as soon as possible.

Base deductions−27 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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