What is Chivago Chicken & Beer's health inspection score?

Chivago Chicken & Beer has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chivago Chicken & Beer last inspected?

Chivago Chicken & Beer was last inspected on April 21, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chivago Chicken & Beer have?

Chivago Chicken & Beer has 32 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chivago Chicken & Beer safe to eat at?

Chivago Chicken & Beer has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Chivago Chicken & Beer serve?

Chivago Chicken & Beer serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chivago Chicken & Beer

Name: Chivago Chicken & Beer
Address: 2558 ROYAL LN, Denton, 75229
Rating: 58

2558 ROYAL LN, Denton

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/21/2023

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Chicken•North Dallas

Ranked #301 of 566 in North DallasBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Apr 21, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.4

Avg Violations

36 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

11x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-42

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+20 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

2558 ROYAL LN, Denton, TX 75229

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Feb

Apr 2021

1 inspections

6 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Apr 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITT.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-4*29 Thermometer shall be easily readable−2
PROVIDE ONE TO FREEZER.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE MACHINE.
DAL-8*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-2*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DO NOT STORE PHONE ON PREP. TABLE.
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
FLOUR CONTAINERS??
DAL-6*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
REMOVE ALL NEWSPAPER FROM COOLER.
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
DO NOT USE TOWEL AS GLASSES LINER.
DAL-10*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS IN HAND SINK.
DAL-11*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
VENT HOOD

Base deductions−28 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER , STANDING WATER.
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
DAL-9*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
STORE ALL CHEMICALS AND MEDICATIONS AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT SHELF.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-3*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DO NOT STORE PHONE ON CUTTING BOARD.
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request."
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
KEEP AREA IN FRONT OF KITCHEN HAND SINK CLEARED AT ALL TIMES.
DAL-8*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
TO GO BAGS

Base deductions−27 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
DAL-2*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED WATER BOTTLE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE.
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
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DAL-5*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DO NOT STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN OPENED CAN.
DAL-6*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FROM BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Base deductions−7 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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