What is Cafeteria Y Loncheria EL Padrino #2's health inspection score?

Cafeteria Y Loncheria EL Padrino #2 has a SafeDine safety score of 31 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafeteria Y Loncheria EL Padrino #2 last inspected?

Cafeteria Y Loncheria EL Padrino #2 was last inspected on January 3, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafeteria Y Loncheria EL Padrino #2 have?

Cafeteria Y Loncheria EL Padrino #2 has 112 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafeteria Y Loncheria EL Padrino #2 safe to eat at?

Cafeteria Y Loncheria EL Padrino #2 has a safety score of 31/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Cafeteria Y Loncheria EL Padrino #2

Name: Cafeteria Y Loncheria EL Padrino #2
Address: 1215 S BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 31

1215 S BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/3/2024

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Pleasant Grove

Ranked #318 of 371 in Pleasant Grove

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jan 3, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

11.2

Avg Violations

28 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-69

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-20 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 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

1215 S BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Feb 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

12 basic

Sep 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Mar 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Sep 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Sep

Mar 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Nov 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

May 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

11 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine1 Follow-up

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 84

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*18 Rodent bait stations−5
provide enclosed rodent bait station-not open one

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap around entrance door
DAL-6*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
cover food in walk in cooler
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, coolers, freezers, cart next to grill, gaskets, fans in dining room need be cleaned
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged floor tiles, cove base, cover holes/gaps
DAL-9*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink−2
observed employee washed hands at 3 com sink instead of hand sink
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-11*32 Damaged Equipment−2
repair broken freezer lid gaskets
DAL-1*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
store personal food in designated area

Base deductions−25 pts

Jun 23

Follow-up InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed shell eggs stored above rte food in walk in cooler
DAL-9*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
rice on hot holding table 111/122 and pork on hot holding table 111 degrees f
DAL-11*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking pipe under front hand sink

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles
DAL-3*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gaps around doors (front and back doors)
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, shelves, freezers, tables
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged floor tiles, wall tiles, cove base
DAL-6*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
provide original drain stopper
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed employee drink from open cup in the kitchen
DAL-10*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register with the City of Dallas within 7 days

Base deductions−31 pts

May 23

Routine InspectionScore: 74

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking pipe under hand sink
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean food storage containers, shelves in reach in coolers, walk in cooler, clean freezers
DAL-9*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw fish stored above rte food in grey 3 door- cooler
DAL-14*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-3*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles (such as sour cream container, butter container, etc.)
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor-onion
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
premises shall be in good repair: repair damaged ceiling tiles, cove base, cover holes, repair floor tiles
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
last warning be registered with the City of Dallas
DAL-8*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
provide original drain stopper use approved food storage containers
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean cooler inside, clean walk in cooler, clean microwave, clean tables, non working cooler used as storage shall be cleaned
DAL-11*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
use 3-compartment sink to wash utensils, not 2 buckets
DAL-12*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-13*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-15*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink bottles stored on prep table, in cooler-store personal drinks/food in designated area

Base deductions−42 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CREAMER 49.6, RAW BEEF 49.6, LETTUCE 52 DEGREES F (SIT IN RIC SINCE LAST NIGHT)
DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
RICE 114 AND 121, CHICKEN 120 DEGREES F ON HOT HOLDING TABLE
DAL-9*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
PROVIDE LABEL FOR CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
DAL-10*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW PORK IN COOLER

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN GASKETS, SHELVES, COOLERS INSIDE, FREEZER
DAL-2*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
DO NOT REUSE SINGLE USE ARTICLES
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
KEEP PREMISES IN GOOD REPAIR/CONDITION; REPAIR FLOOR, CEILING TILES, WALL TILES, LIGHT BULB
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM CERTIFICATE
DAL-7*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
PROVIDE ORIGINAL DRAIN STOPPER
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR (BAG OF ONION)

Base deductions−32 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw fish stored above rte food in ric
DAL-6*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
observed employee touch rte food with bare hands tortillas
DAL-7*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
3 com sink chloro 0 ppm

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
premises shall be in good repair: repair ceiling tiles, light bulb, faucet on sink, pipe under sink
DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
provide original drain stopper remove plastic bag do not use shopping bag
DAL-4*47 Central Preparation Facility Inspection Report−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards-new employees
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, coolers, tables
DAL-9*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles
DAL-10*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm manager not on site
DAL-11*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
jewelry not allowed

Base deductions−31 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw products stored above rte food in reach in cooler
DAL-9*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leaking pipe under hand sink and leaking faucet
DAL-10*18 Use toxics according to additional condition−5
chloro more than 200 ppm

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean microwave, shelves, gaskets around cooler doors, freezers, coolers
DAL-2*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drinks and food
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gaps around doors
DAL-6*32 Damaged Equipment−2
broken/damaged lid on freezer
DAL-7*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
qua sanitizer test strips
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
certificate expired
DAL-11*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide

Base deductions−31 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
3 com sink 10 ppm
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw pork stored above fish and chickpeas in cooler
DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles
DAL-9*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
no room temperatures
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies in kitchen
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
certificate expired
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, freezers
DAL-10*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
provide original drain stopper

Base deductions−32 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
chlorine 0 ppm
DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical sray bottles

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
utensils with handle
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves, gaskets, caulk around sinks
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed utensils in hand sink
DAL-8*35 Hair Restraints effective−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med12 Basic

14 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-8*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-13*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
DAL-3*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
repair entrance door
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers inside, shelves
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cover hair
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-7*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
broken lids, cutting board
DAL-9*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers, bottles
DAL-11*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
provide written procedures about vomiting/diarrhea events
DAL-12*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light on vent a hood
DAL-14*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
floor tiles broken, cove base, cover all holes

Base deductions−34 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED PORK HELD AT 117.9 F COOKED PORK HELD AT 130.8 F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES INCLUDING MICROWAVES
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ( THREE COMPARTMENT SINK) LEAK UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK PIPING

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DINING ROOM FLOORS DIRTY
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
NO LIGHTS UNDER THE VENT HOOD
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
PAPER TOWELS NEEDED AT HAND SINK THAT IS MISSING ONE IN BACK
DAL-8*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-9*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
BACK DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED FLYING AROUND THE ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTHS NOT IN BUCKET
DAL-11*47 Health permit posted−2
NO HEALTH PERMIT POSTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION

Base deductions−31 pts

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85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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