What is Cru Food & Wine Bar's health inspection score?

Cru Food & Wine Bar 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 Cru Food & Wine Bar last inspected?

Cru Food & Wine Bar was last inspected on January 24, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cru Food & Wine Bar have?

Cru Food & Wine Bar has 40 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cru Food & Wine Bar safe to eat at?

Cru Food & Wine Bar 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 Cru Food & Wine Bar serve?

Cru Food & Wine Bar serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cru Food & Wine Bar

Name: Cru Food & Wine Bar
Address: 8008 CEDAR SPRINGS RD C2261, Dallas, 75235
Rating: 44

8008 CEDAR SPRINGS RD C2261, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/24/2024

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American•Love Field

Ranked #328 of 396 in Love FieldBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

8 inspections

Last: Jan 24, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

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

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-13 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

8008 CEDAR SPRINGS RD C2261, Dallas, TX 75235

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Oct 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jul 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

4 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 83

4 Med3 Basic

7 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed deli meat @ 46.5 F, salami @ 53.7 F, cheese @ 50.2 F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed soiled can opener blade and dirty inside microwave
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-4*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
Bread

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-5*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Repair RIC observed to not hold temps @ 41 F or lower
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not dump ice down hand wash only sink
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean RIC gaskets and exterior of equipment

Base deductions−26 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
observed boiled eggs @ 57.2 F, cheddar cheese @ 62 F

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide thermometer in all RICs
DAL-3*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Do not store food where it is exposed to splash contamination
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
repair both RICs in kitchen observed 1 not working and the other not holding temps @ 41 F or lower

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean dirty microwave from inside (top area) and dirty can opener (food debris)

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
ConsumerHealthRFSMandTemp.Dallascityhall.com
DAL-3*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Provide splash guard @ handsink next to prep table
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
Observed raw frozen beef and pepperoni thawing at room temperature. submerge completely under water with constant water flow or thaw over night in RIC
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair or remove RIC by grill area (not working)
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty gaskets on RIF/RIC

Base deductions−15 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty ice machine, can opener blade, microwave, and RIC handles.
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Observed water leak at dish machine.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Call 214-670-8083 for info.
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed RIC's dirty on the outside.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed hummus 54 degrees F (RIC 57 degrees F)
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Observed raw hamburger over fis
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade and interior ice machine panel

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed hanging ice scoop from hand sink at bar
DAL-5*34 Pest Control−2
Observed dead cockroach in sink, old insect trap over drain
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty walls, dirty outside of food containers
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal sinks to wall

Base deductions−23 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
Observed dirty interior ice machine panel, inside microwave, can opener blade.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Do not block hand sink
DAL-3*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
Observed insect trap on top of dish machine
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty top of dish machine, dirty wall behind equipment

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade, dirty inside microwave and dirty interior ice machine panel.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed cutting board in hand sink. Hand sink for hand wash only.
DAL-3*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
Keep personal items separate from restaurant food.
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw eggs store next to salsa
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
observed sanitizer bucket store next to utensils

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
provide pest control record

Base deductions−14 pts

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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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