What is Chicken N Things's health inspection score?

Chicken N Things has a SafeDine safety score of 61 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 N Things last inspected?

Chicken N Things was last inspected on July 13, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicken N Things have?

Chicken N Things has 33 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicken N Things safe to eat at?

Chicken N Things has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Chicken N Things serve?

Chicken N Things serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chicken N Things

Name: Chicken N Things
Address: 2011 BOTHAM JEAN BLVD, Dallas, 75215
Rating: 61

2011 BOTHAM JEAN BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/13/2023

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Chicken•South Dallas

Ranked #247 of 489 in South DallasBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Jul 13, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

33 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 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

2011 BOTHAM JEAN BLVD, Dallas, TX 75215

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jan

Jul 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Jun 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
fan covers inside WIC observed with dust accumulation
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Hair restraints needed for male employee
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
renew expired food manager certificates
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler certificates for all employees not manager certificate. Maintain on file to present upon inspection

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leak at 3 compartment sink.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-5*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide covered trash can for restroom
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
renew food manager registration w/city of dallas.
DAL-3*33 Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided−2
hand mop or store inverted when not in use.
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
fan coolers inside of wic observed w/dust in use.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Pink slime observed inside ice machine.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Excessive grease at vent hood. Clean fan covers at WIC.
DAL-2*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-4*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
replace residential equipment with commercial- RIF
DAL-2*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.−2
provide thermometer for rif
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
hand sink used for equip. storage
DAL-4*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Must provide a written procedure for bodily fluid clean up or a bio hazard spill kit

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 98

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
Replace residential freezer

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
excessive ice buildup in freezers

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide test strips
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label bulk food containers
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean fans in WIC

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Cooked eggs held at 100.1 degrees Cooked beef held at 101.5 degrees Cooked chicken held at 112.4 degrees
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Ranch dressing at 69.2 degrees

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed−2
not enclosed
DAL-2*40 Reuse of single service articles−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-2*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
DAL-3*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*37 Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received−2

Base deductions−12 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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