What is Dallas Chop House Burger's health inspection score?

Dallas Chop House Burger has a SafeDine safety score of 45 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dallas Chop House Burger last inspected?

Dallas Chop House Burger was last inspected on June 1, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dallas Chop House Burger have?

Dallas Chop House Burger has 57 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dallas Chop House Burger safe to eat at?

Dallas Chop House Burger has a safety score of 45/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Dallas Chop House Burger serve?

Dallas Chop House Burger serves Burger cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dallas Chop House Burger

Name: Dallas Chop House Burger
Address: 1501 MAIN ST 1ST F, Dallas, 75201
Rating: 45

1501 MAIN ST 1ST F, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/1/2023

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Burger•Downtown

Ranked #799 of 1000 in DowntownBetter than 100% of burger restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Jun 1, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

35 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-55

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-12 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

1501 MAIN ST 1ST F, Dallas, TX 75201

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2018

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Dec

Jul 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jan 2020

2 inspections

4 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Jun 2020

1 inspections

Apr 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Nov 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun

Jan 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jun 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all chemical bottles.
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
No grease trap ticket on site. Need every 90 days.
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Dirty can opener blade.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM provided on site.
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk containers with common name.
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Broken tile and gaps in ceiling.
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need hand washing sign at all hand sinks in the bathroom.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 89

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
DAL-4*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing−2
DAL-5*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-7*33 Service sink or one curbed cleaning facility provided−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Provide the guidance for the cleanup of bodily fluid and/or bloodborne pathogen spill kit
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Provide food handler certificates for all employees not manager certified and maintain on file at location to present upon inspection.
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Maintain hand sinks accessible- observed cups/equipment inside.
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Employee beverages observed on prep table. Provide hair restraints for all prep and cook employees.
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace broken light under vent hood.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * Beef 50* cheese 59* butter 51*
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean meat slicer
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all chemical spray bottles with the common name

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-4*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
can not use cloth under cutting board get cutting board mats can not put paper under food
DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
can not store knives between equipment

Base deductions−19 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-3*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
raw chicken stored over ground beef
DAL-7*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
0 ppm concentration in bucket

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
seal hand sink to wall properly
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-8*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2

Base deductions−29 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw shell eggs stored over tomatoes
DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Sour cream 53.9

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
Versacare 01-02-2020

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Spray hose at the dish machine in need of an air gap Ice bins in need of an air gap
DAL-7*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Cooks line and salad employee's

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Beard nets missing
DAL-2*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
Stainless Steel Pan used for an equipment leg
DAL-3*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-8*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use−2
The salad area is missing a hand sink

Base deductions−22 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
HOT WATER FAUCET BROKEN ( KITCHEN HAND SINK )

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE BROKEN / MISSING FLOOR TILES ( NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK IN COOLER )
DAL-2*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLERS ( WHERE FOOD FOR THE CUSTOMERS IS STORED )
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
UNLABELED BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
NEED CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE DISH WASHER
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWELS RESTING ON CUTTING BOARD
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN UPPER REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-9*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS

Base deductions−21 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−12 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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