What is Cafe Mezban's health inspection score?

Cafe Mezban 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 Mezban last inspected?

Cafe Mezban was last inspected on November 5, 2021. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe Mezban have?

Cafe Mezban has 39 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe Mezban safe to eat at?

Cafe Mezban 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 Mezban serve?

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

Official Health Record

Cafe Mezban

Name: Cafe Mezban
Address: 13340 AUDELIA RD #135, Dallas, 75243
Rating: 54

13340 AUDELIA RD #135, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/5/2021

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Cafe•Lake Highlands

Ranked #541 of 727 in Lake HighlandsBetter than 49% of cafe restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Nov 5, 2021

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.8

Avg Violations

54 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 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

13340 AUDELIA RD #135, Dallas, TX 75243

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Feb

Aug 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

May 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Nov 21

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw eggs in the reach in cooler

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*47 Health permit posted−2
apply for you health permit-spice wok
DAL-2*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
DAL-3* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
register with the City of Dallas at: appointments.dallascityhall.com
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
chlorine test strips needed
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
do not store cloth towels underneath the cutting board
DAL-7*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
DAL-9*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
holes/openings in the ceiling

Base deductions−24 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
no chlorine in the three comp sink
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
milk dessert-45 degrees F; chicken 52 degrees F, beef 52 degrees F

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
DAL-3*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
cooler in the front-45 degrees F
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
bag of onions on the floor inside the kitchen
DAL-6*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw eggs stored on the top shelf in the reach in cooler

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date−2
DAL-2*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
cloth towel stored underneath the cutting board
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-7*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
chlorine test strips needed
DAL-8*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
reach in cooler- 48 degrees F

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 2 CREAMER 63'F 1/4 GALLONS 3 GARLIC SAUCE 64'F 5 LBS EACH REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: OBSERVED ABOVE PRODUCTS STORED IN OUT OF ORDER COOLER DISPOSITION: PERSON IN CHARGE TRASH PRODUCTS ON SITE As person in charge of this establishment, I have this day voluntarily destroyed the above described products found in my possession, which are unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful This is to certify that on the above date, as person in charge of this
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN COOLERS

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
STOVE AREA
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
MUST REGISTER EVERY EMPLOYEE, INCLUDING RFSM'S AND OWNER(S), FOR THE MANDATORY FOOD HANDLER CLASS DUE TO MEETING ONE OF THE CRITERIA. MUST FAX 214-670-8330 LIST OF EMPLOYEES ALONG WITH THE PHONE NUMBER, NAME AND ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT. CALL 214-670-8083 FOR MORE INFORMATION. OFFICE 7901 GOFORTH ROAD DALLAS, TX. OFFICE HOURS 8 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. AND FROM 1 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. OFFICE NUMBER IS 214-670-8083
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET FROM KITCHEN HAND SINK
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS
DAL-9*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN" MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" UP

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
COOLERS

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SING" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST"
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
STOVE
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR FAUCET OF HAND SINK
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-7*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2

Base deductions−17 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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