What is Dallas Cottage's health inspection score?

Dallas Cottage has a SafeDine safety score of 48 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 Cottage last inspected?

Dallas Cottage was last inspected on October 21, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dallas Cottage have?

Dallas Cottage has 61 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dallas Cottage safe to eat at?

Dallas Cottage has a safety score of 48/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Dallas Cottage

Name: Dallas Cottage
Address: 3006 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 48

3006 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/21/2023

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0Poor

Northwest Dallas

Ranked #298 of 430 in Northwest Dallas

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Oct 21, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

32 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

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

18x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-52

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 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

+8 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.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Nov 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Dec 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Jan 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Oct 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 88

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO GREASE TRAP TICKET ON SITE

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM ON SITE
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
DISPLAY INSPECTION REPORT OR HAVE SIGN STATING ITS AVAILABLE
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
OBSERVED OBSTRACTED HAND SINK IN BAR AND KITCHEN
DAL-4*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
OBTAIN COPY OF FOOD PERMIT
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED IN ZIPLOCK BAGS WITHOUT DATE MARK

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Do not store items in ice bin used for consumption. Observed fruit tray & liquor bottles stored in ice bin
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store items inside of hand wash only sink
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Deep clean kitchen floor (floor drain, under equipment) and exterior of all equipment)
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Repair light under venthood and provide light shield for lights above drying rack
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair faucet valve on 3-comp sink @ bar and tighten faucet to hand wash sink properly in kitchen area

Base deductions−23 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean dirty ric from inside (gaskets), dirty soda nozzles (mold)
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store items in handsink
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Gap at front entrance
DAL-6*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
Items stored in ice used for consumer consumption (liquor bottles, juice gallons)
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean venthood
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Repair lights under venthood & light shield above 3-compartment sink
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair walls in bar area

Base deductions−24 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw chicken stored next to sliced turkey in RIC.
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Grease trap tickets not on site.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Call 214-670-8083 for info.
DAL-4*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
All coolers must have easily viewable thermometers.
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
Observed no soap at handsink.
DAL-6*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Observed gaps at front and back doors.
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food stored on the floor in WIC.
DAL-8*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Observed box of cups stored on the floor in dry storage.
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair holes in walls and ceiling.
DAL-10*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Health permit not posted. Call 214-670-8083 if replacement is needed.

Base deductions−26 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Provide grease trap tickets and keep on site for 3 years

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Observed no RFSM on site. Must have at least 1 on site during kitchen operating hours
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Observed hand sink full of items at bar
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed hole in wall, missing/displace ceiling tiles.
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Observed hole around ventilation duct.
DAL-6*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded−2
Observed thermometer in WIC not working
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food on floor in WIC
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash sign at hand sinks

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw ground beef next to hot dogs. Keep separated
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty inside soda dispenser holster
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed chimical in Windex bottle w/ no other label (chemical is not Windex)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometers in coolers
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Keep hand sinks cleat and available.
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food boxes on floor in WIC

Base deductions−21 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label chemical spray bottle

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
Provide soap at hand sink.
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Observed light bulb out under vent hood
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair ceiling

Base deductions−11 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw eggs over cheese, raw chicken over water
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty microwave

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
observed cardboard used as shelf liner. Material must be durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
DAL-4*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Invert plasticware so handles are up.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair bathroom doors, missing/broken floor tiles
DAL-6*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide cover for trash in womens restroom.
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks.

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM
DAL-2*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REPLACE COMMERCIAL FREEZER WITH COMMERCIAL
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAMES
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−8 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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