What is Circle Grill's health inspection score?

Circle Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 31 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Circle Grill last inspected?

Circle Grill was last inspected on September 14, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Circle Grill have?

Circle Grill has 110 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Circle Grill safe to eat at?

Circle Grill has a safety score of 31/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Circle Grill

Name: Circle Grill
Address: 3701 N BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 31

3701 N BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/14/2023

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East Dallas

Ranked #374 of 424 in East Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Sep 14, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-69

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-22 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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

3701 N BUCKNER BLVD, Dallas, TX 75228

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

May

Dec 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Dec 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

10 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jul 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Feb 2023

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Mar

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine1 Follow-up

Sep 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 81

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-2*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
ice scoop
DAL-3*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
ground meat sit in prep sink thawing method cold running water
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed utensils in hand sink
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-6*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
replace chipped bowls, plates
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark all foods in walk in cooler
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace non working light bulbs on vent a hood
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean coolers inside, clean microwave, clean caulk
DAL-10*23 No Water−2
no hot water at cook line hand sink
DAL-11*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
observed gap at back door
DAL-12*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-13*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink bottles stored next to clean utensils

Base deductions−29 pts

Mar 23

Follow-up InspectionScore: 92

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelves in walk in cooler/freezer, reach in coolers, clean coolers inside, clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean pipes unde rsinks
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged floor tiles (walk in freezer), caulk around sinks
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
cover gap at back door
DAL-5*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed towels under cutting boards and utensils
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 70

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw ground meat stored above catfish in small cooler store catfish above raw meat products
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-6*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair clogged pipe under prep sink repair leaking pipe under 3 com sink
DAL-7*14 Gloves single use−5
change gloves when you changed a task
DAL-9*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
oven/grill cleaner stored next to clean utensils

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed wiping cloths under utensils
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed roaches
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean freezer, grill
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
all employees need food handler cards
DAL-10*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager with rfsm certificate not on site
DAL-11*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
replace chipped plates
DAL-12*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cover hair
DAL-13*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-14*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-15*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign

Base deductions−45 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw products stored above rte food (vegetables) raw hamburger patty stored above fish
DAL-6*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leaking pipe under 3 com sink
DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket
DAL-10*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager with RFSM certificate not on site, also rfsm certificate expired
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide missing hand washing sign
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean freezers, clean shelves, clean pipes under sinks

Base deductions−32 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical buckets

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at back door
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, clean freezer
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair or replace broken/damaged ceiling tiles; floor tiles, replace non working light bulbs, wet ceiling tiles clean floor drain from mop sink, check faucet on sink
DAL-8*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
replace chipped plates

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med10 Basic

13 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Observed raw chicken stored above ground meat, fish and shrimp.
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Chemicals in bottles without labels
DAL-6*14 Gloves single use−5
did not change gloves when doing different tasks

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Wet ceiling tiles, broken floor tiles om front of walk in freezer, holes in the walls
DAL-2*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair compressor in walk in freezer. Repair leaking reach in cooler
DAL-5*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
Male restroom must be cleaned
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
Cloth under food in reach in cooler
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light shields missing
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
gatorade in raw food storage cooler
DAL-10*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days ( turkey and ham )
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Must clean Gaskets and shelves in both reach in coolers and walk in cooler. Must clean non working equipment. Also clean ice cream freezers, too much ice in freezers. Fryers must also be cleaned.
DAL-12*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines−2
Food Cannot be stored under leaking water line in walk in freezer
DAL-13*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Names not available on storage containers

Base deductions−35 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*18 Use toxics according to additional condition−5
bleach more than 200 ppm
DAL-6*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
tomato 61, broccoli 61.4, cheese 54.5 degrees f cooler does not work, per PIC Noel the food sit in unit since this morning, some food prepared 45 minutes ago and hour ago

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-2*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
coolers
DAL-4*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager with RFSM certificate not on site
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, fans, shelves
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light shields
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
drinking in prep area
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace wet ceiling tiles, cover all holes and damages

Base deductions−31 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
cole slaw 55.6, raw chicken 59 degrees f
DAL-11*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
glass cleaner above soda syrup

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
observed utensils/knifes stored between cooler and freezer
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal food items
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloth in sanitizer bucket
DAL-4*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
provide bodily fluid spill kit
DAL-7*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
repair broken gasket, repair leaking pipe in wif, repair non-working cooler
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, gaskets
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

Base deductions−31 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
pork chop 57
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
ventahood
DAL-9*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
DAL-10*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2

Base deductions−26 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 77

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
pink slime on metal lip of ice bin. clean and sanitize
DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
back up at drain located underneath dishwasher.
DAL-10*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
tuna salad at 43.1F. boiled eggs at 46.8F.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean underneath storage racks and corner of floors.
DAL-3*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
clean utensils in lightly soiled containers clean out container and sanitize utensils.
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
sanitize test strip where damaged. provide non damaged test strips.
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
date mark food that has begun thawing process, example box of chicken and box of beef patties.
DAL-6*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded−2
thermometer of hot hold device not functioning. replace or repair
DAL-8*31 No soap at handsink−2
no available soap at hand sink located at dishwasher area. provide.
DAL-9*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
prep reach in coolers are not maintaining proper cold hold temperatures, food off by 1-3F. Have both serviced immediately
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace water damaged ceiling tiles.
DAL-12*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dust accumulation on exhaust vents throughout kitchen. clean.

Base deductions−33 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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