What is Chicken Express's health inspection score?

Chicken Express has a SafeDine safety score of 36 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicken Express last inspected?

Chicken Express was last inspected on January 12, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicken Express have?

Chicken Express has 65 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicken Express safe to eat at?

Chicken Express has a safety score of 36/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Chicken Express

Name: Chicken Express
Address: 6124 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, 75209
Rating: 36

6124 LEMMON AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/12/2024

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Love Field

Ranked #362 of 396 in Love Field

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 12, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Unsafe food source

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

15x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-64

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 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

6124 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, TX 75209

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

May

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*18 Pesticides applications/ hazard to employees−5
Raid is not allowed fr commercial establishments
DAL-3*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
red/ black substance found inside handsink

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
properly store personal drinks ( observed at food prep area )
DAL-4*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources−2
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair continental RIC - running high
DAL-6*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing−2
label bulk ingredients bins ( spicy seasoning)
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
detail / clean all floor drains to remove build up
DAL-8*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide chlorine test strips
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSM on site at time of inspection
DAL-10*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
no current food handlers training certificates

Base deductions−26 pts

May 23

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed mashed potatoes @ 117 F
DAL-2*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site−5
for chicken tenders observed @ 124 F
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
observed dirty can opener. deep clean.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide test strips for 3-compartment sink sanitizer
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed personal food stored above food in RIH
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-7*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean dirty WIC doors, gaskets, A/C vents
DAL-9*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned−2
maintain garbage disposal area site clean of debris. Observed area to be cover with litter

Base deductions−27 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside dirty microwave, clean mold from inside ice machine, observed food debris on can opener
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all non-original toxic chemical containers with common name of chemical used

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dusty A/C vents in WIC
DAL-5*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures−2
Clean area around grease box waste
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
tighten faucet on handsink in dish pit area, repair small leak on faucet outlet

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty ice dispenser at drink machine.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner.
DAL-3*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Observed gaps at back door.
DAL-4*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines−2
Observed water leaking onto tea jugs in RIC.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty fan cover in RIC.
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
Observed handwash sink at restrooms missing handwash signage.

Base deductions−15 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty ice dispenser and soda nozzles. Observed dirty WIC door. Observed dirty microwave.
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed chemical spray bottle without a label.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner.
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need handwash signage at handwash sinks and restrooms.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling for original container−5
Observed label peeled off of chemical spray bottle
DAL-3*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed corn nugget 119 degrees F. Maintain 135 degrees or keep time record.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed scrubber in hand sink. Use for hand washing only.
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register Manager Certificate with the City of Dallas.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
dirty can opener blade
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label sanitizer bucket

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed 6 drinks throughout food prep area.
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Observed broken light shield.

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed items in hand sink. Use for handwashing only.
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash sign at hand sink

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed cole slaw in RIC at 45 degrees F. Cooler was 50 degrees F.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed buildup on can opener blade.
DAL-3*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Observed spray on top of shortening

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Obtain Food Manager certificate and register with City of Dallas
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
Obtain food handler cards for all employees.
DAL-6*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
Date mark for 7 days (TCS food)
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean ice buildup in WIF
DAL-8*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
Separate personal items from food for restaurant
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks.

Base deductions−27 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 83

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean and sanitize shelves inside WIC

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No certified food manager - RFSM certificate with the City of Dallas
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
All food handlers must be properly trained in food safety and obtain food handler certificates.
DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometers inside WIC and RIC
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not use hand sinks as dump sinks.
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Food employee observed drinking over food prep area
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Store wet wiping towels in sanitizing solution when not used.
DAL-8*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Clean air vents to remove dust build-up
DAL-9*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Do not re-use foil containers - must only use once.
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair leak at mop sink
DAL-11*47 Other Violations−2
Keep ice machine door closed (close to window)

Base deductions−25 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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