What is Cremona Bistro's health inspection score?

Cremona Bistro has a SafeDine safety score of 44 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cremona Bistro last inspected?

Cremona Bistro was last inspected on January 30, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cremona Bistro have?

Cremona Bistro has 79 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cremona Bistro safe to eat at?

Cremona Bistro has a safety score of 44/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Cremona Bistro serve?

Cremona Bistro serves French cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cremona Bistro

Name: Cremona Bistro
Address: 2704 WORTHINGTON WAY, Dallas, 75204
Rating: 44

2704 WORTHINGTON WAY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/30/2024

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0Poor

French•Uptown

Ranked #625 of 745 in UptownBetter than 45% of french restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 30, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.9

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-56

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 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

2704 WORTHINGTON WAY, Dallas, TX 75204

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Sep

Mar 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Sep

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed soiled can opener blade, moldy ice machine, and dirty inside microwaves

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions−2
Cool and store sauces in WIC in smaller portions
DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Observed rusted shelves in WIC and RIC
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed fly traps next to utensils/beverage containers
DAL-5*37 Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to th−2
Observed excessive ice build-up in RIF over uncovered food
DAL-6*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
on serving line
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty RIC gaskets, storage shelves, and can opener

Base deductions−17 pts

Sep 23

Routine InspectionScore: 78

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed cooked chicken breast at 83.9F- COS
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Can opener observed w/ product debris accumulation. Bottom of clean equipment drawer observed w/ rust and dirty. Exterior of equipment- ovens, stove, tables observed not clean to the touch.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-3*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
Provide food handler certificates for all employees not manager certified. Shall be obtained within 30 days of employment. Maintain on file at location to present upon inspection.
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Provide a use by date for all product held longer than 24 hours, not to exceed 7 days.
DAL-5*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
Provide chlorine test strips to test chlorine sanitizer buckets and dish machine.
DAL-6*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
Post food establishment permit in public view.
DAL-7*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Replace unapproved shelf liner under clean equipment.
DAL-8*34 Pest Control−2
Rodent droppings observed on floor and boxes in dry storage room.
DAL-9*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
DAL-10*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Store clean utensils with handles up and same direction in caddies.
DAL-11*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Floors under shelves, equipment, WIC, etc. observed dirty with debris and product accumulation.
DAL-12*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal hand sink to the wall properly.
DAL-13*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide a covered trash can for women's restroom.

Base deductions−32 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-3*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
Linens in dry storage
DAL-4*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Fix shelving
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Onions stored on the floot
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Fruit flies at bar
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean floors

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Interior of ice machine soiled
DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
hand sink at bar leaking

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Must have RFSM on site
DAL-3*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text−2
Must have consumer advisory for undercooked foods
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Hand sink at bar missing individual towels
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
RIC gaskets soiled
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Must repair damaged rear door
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Employee unable to Provide food handlers
DAL-9*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
Air intake vents soiled

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Ice machine interior is soiled. Must be cleaned throughly
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of microwave is soiled. Must be cleaned
DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Observed cleaners stored next to utensils

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Ice machine damaged, must be repaired
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Observed gaps in rear door. Must be closed
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee drinks next to utensils at bar
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food stored on floor in rear dish storage area
DAL-8*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Observed utensils in ice machine and cold hold without handles. Must be handled and handles must be upright
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed floors soiled
DAL-10*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Observed several lights of rear vent hood no functioning. Must be replaced.
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed damaged rear door, holes in walls and hand sinks loose from walls. Must be repaired

Base deductions−31 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-7*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Dish machine sanitizer observed at 10ppm
DAL-9*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Clogged hand sink, pipe leak under hand sink
DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of ice maker, Interior of reach in cooler outside establishment

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
Clear out trash in the back
DAL-2*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Provide vent hood lights
DAL-3*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids−2
Keep dumpster outside covered
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Food in walk in cooler
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair damaged storage unit outside
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-8*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
Keep vent hood filters clean

Base deductions−29 pts

Dec 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
Clean ice machine

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean reach in cooler interior
DAL-3*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Prevent food contact with plates
DAL-4*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Walk in cooler door hinges in need of repair (non-self closing)

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Keep interior of ice machine clean
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-6*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label spray bottles

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
Keep filters clean
DAL-3*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Adjust paper towel dispenser unit
DAL-5*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources−2
Do not store employee food with other food items
DAL-7*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
Repair cooler gaskets

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
no sanitizer in the dishwasher

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
hand sink used for other purposes
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace broken gaskets no exposed ceilings
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean splash and buildup dust on vents clean all gaskets clean door on the ice machine dust on ceilings

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SCALLOPS 68 DEGREE F
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW SHRIMP OVER RTE FOOD

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DATE MARK ITEMS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HRS
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN DUST FROM VENTS, CLEANING SHELVES IN MEAT COOLER
DAL-5*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
TO GO CONTAINER

Base deductions−23 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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