What is Catfish & More's health inspection score?

Catfish & More has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Catfish & More last inspected?

Catfish & More was last inspected on January 10, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Catfish & More have?

Catfish & More has 33 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Catfish & More safe to eat at?

Catfish & More has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Catfish & More

Name: Catfish & More
Address: 3800 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas, 75216
Rating: 56

3800 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/10/2024

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0Fair

South Dallas

Ranked #310 of 489 in South Dallas

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 10, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.6

Avg Violations

27 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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 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

-1 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

3800 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas, TX 75216

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Sep 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Jul 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction−5
keep a bucket / spray bottle to sanitize . Solution of chlorine 50- 100ppm of Cl

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*31 No soap at handsink−2
hand sink observed had no soap
DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
first aid Kit - needs band aids
DAL-3*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows−2
ceiling tiles has a gap, must be sealed
DAL-4*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
mop air dry properly by hanging
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
chemical test strips needed at location

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 95

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
clean equipment (utensils faced down)
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean floor vents, 3 sink front of prep sink
DAL-3*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard−2
ventilation not working properly
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair out of service equipment
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
provide current pest control

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
old grease trap ticket invoice/ 90 days

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
renew RFSM with the City of Dallas
DAL-3*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
invert clean dishes when drying
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
non food contact surfaces clean
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace damaged celling tiles above 3 compartment sink and repair commode lid in staff restroom
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
Provide current pest control report

Base deductions−15 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN RIC
DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
PICKLES AND JALAPENO 98*F STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
DAL-7*14 Wash hands after all other activities−5
LACK OF HAND WASHING

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
PROVIDE NSF APPROVED COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
DAL-4*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
HANDLES STORED IN FOOD
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
PROVIDE
DAL-6*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-8*31 No soap at handsink−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL

Base deductions−25 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
TARTER SAUCE 85*F, 59*F , JALAPENO 64*F ON PREP TABLE
DAL-5*14 Wash hands after all other activities−5
LACK OF HAND WASHING

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
DAL-2*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
DAL-3*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REMOVE CARDBOARD / FOIL LINING FROM UNDER FOOD AND EQUIPMENT
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
ITEMS STORED IN HAND SINK
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE

Base deductions−22 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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