What is Chocolate Lounge Exclusive's health inspection score?

Chocolate Lounge Exclusive has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chocolate Lounge Exclusive last inspected?

Chocolate Lounge Exclusive was last inspected on January 30, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chocolate Lounge Exclusive have?

Chocolate Lounge Exclusive has 35 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chocolate Lounge Exclusive safe to eat at?

Chocolate Lounge Exclusive has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Chocolate Lounge Exclusive serve?

Chocolate Lounge Exclusive serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chocolate Lounge Exclusive

Name: Chocolate Lounge Exclusive
Address: 1011 CORINTH ST, Dallas, 75215
Rating: 66

1011 CORINTH ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/30/2023

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0Fair

American•South Dallas

Ranked #199 of 489 in South DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Unknown

5 inspections

Last: Jan 30, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

41 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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

17x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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.

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1011 CORINTH ST, Dallas, TX 75215

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

Feb 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Jan 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 85

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-6*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace all broke/missing floor tile and coring where needed, Seal all stationary equipment to the wall properly
DAL-8*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
Replace all residential equipment with commercial equipment

Base deductions−19 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
separate chicken beef and fish in the ric
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean algae in the ice machine

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
must register food manager courses with the city of Dallas

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 77

4 Med8 Basic

12 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
label chemical bucket used to soak rags
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Need grease trap tickets within the last 90 days
DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean microwave and algae in the ice machine, clean inside and out side of coolers
DAL-12*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. violations marked with * tarter sauce 78 degrees F

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
need light shields in kitchen replace light shielps
DAL-4*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
utensils must be 6 " off the world
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean dust and build up on walls ceiling floors dust on ceiling grease on floor clean drains
DAL-6*34 Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting−2
had break in and door was shattered- seal door
DAL-7*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
expired cheese and cold cuts 10-8-2021
DAL-8*29 Outfitter-Thermometer.−2
need thermometers in all freezers and coolers
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
all food must be stored at least 6 " off the floor
DAL-11*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
table in the kitchen must be food grade

Base deductions−36 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Sanitizer stored next to clean dishes
DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Hot foods must be maintained at 135 or higher

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Hand sink must be accessible and stocked
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean walls in kitchen area
DAL-6*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
Store clean dishes with handles facing up
DAL-7*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
All dishes must be cleaned and sanitized

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean inside microwave

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink found opened
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wet wiping cloth on prep table
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
no light bulb in vent hood system
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
no handwash signage on handwash sink at bar

Base deductions−13 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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