What is Dakota's's health inspection score?

Dakota's has a SafeDine safety score of 57 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dakota's last inspected?

Dakota's was last inspected on August 11, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dakota's have?

Dakota's has 38 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dakota's safe to eat at?

Dakota's has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Dakota's

Name: Dakota's
Address: 600 N AKARD ST #110, Dallas, 75201
Rating: 57

600 N AKARD ST #110, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/11/2023

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Downtown

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6 inspections

Last: Aug 11, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

34 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-10 pts

Latest

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2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 56/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (57/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan

Jul 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

May 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Aug 2023

1 inspections

9 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 90

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Replace torn gaskets on RIC units where needed. Replace chipped rubber spatulas.
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employees food and beverages on prep and cook line
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed product stored on the floor/under shelf inside WIF. Maintain 6'' off the floor.
DAL-4*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Use proper scoops to dispose product- dry ingredients
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Provide common name label for all food containers when removed from its original pkg/contrainer- squirt bottles, seasoning shakers, etc.
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Fan covers inside WIF observed w dust accumulation.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Patch holes in FRP walls where needed
DAL-8*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide a covered waste receptacle for all restrooms women have access to.
DAL-9*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
Maintain coffee filters in plastic bag or other protective means.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2

Base deductions−8 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*31 An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructi−2
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DOOR GASKETS NEEDED ON RIC W/SPARKLING WATER
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DESIGNATE AN AREA
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CHICKEN WAS NOT AT TEMP, WAS AT 50.8F
DAL-2*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
MOLDY FRUITS (STRAWBERRIES)
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
FIX LEAKY SINK IN THE BACK

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
HAVE COPY ON FILE.
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
REPLACE PAPER TOWELS
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
FRUIT FLIES
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
CAN'T BE USED UNDER THE CB
DAL-8*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
BULK CONTAINERS
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN VENTS
DAL-10*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE ALL BURNT OUT BULBS AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD
DAL-11*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
CLEAN WALLS AND SEAL SMALL OPENINGS IN THE CEILING

Base deductions−31 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
MOLDED EGGPLANT IN WIC

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
NO TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTER
DAL-3*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
EXCESS CONDENSATION IN RIC
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
HAND SINK USED AS DUMP SINK

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 93

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
broken gaskets
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dusty gaskets
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
dirty gasket

Base deductions−10 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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