What is Dan's Seafood & Chicken's health inspection score?

Dan's Seafood & Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 38 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dan's Seafood & Chicken last inspected?

Dan's Seafood & Chicken was last inspected on February 27, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dan's Seafood & Chicken have?

Dan's Seafood & Chicken has 70 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dan's Seafood & Chicken safe to eat at?

Dan's Seafood & Chicken has a safety score of 38/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Dan's Seafood & Chicken serve?

Dan's Seafood & Chicken serves Seafood cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dan's Seafood & Chicken

Name: Dan's Seafood & Chicken
Address: 8360 S POLK ST, Dallas, 75232
Rating: 38

8360 S POLK ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/27/2024

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Seafood•Dallas

Ranked #996 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 61% of seafood restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Feb 27, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.8

Avg Violations

26 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

20x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-62

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-18 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-6 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

8360 S POLK ST, Dallas, TX 75232

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Oct 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Oct 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Sep 2023

1 inspections

10 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Feb

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 82

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
observed food debris all over microwave, need to clean it
DAL-8*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
properly label toxic chemical spray bottles

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use−2
single service needs to be facing downside
DAL-2*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
food spatula on table, rusted shelves
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
fix handle of ric
DAL-5*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
properly date mark rte and tcs food
DAL-6*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
provide thermometer inside wic and ric
DAL-7*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy−2
venter hood dirty
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
properly store wet wiping cloth
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
observed a lot of food debris on ware washing drainage
DAL-11*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide latest inspection report available upon request sign

Base deductions−28 pts

Sep 23

Routine InspectionScore: 88

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
properly store personal drinks in food pep area
DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
cover grease filter machines
DAL-3*36 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions free of food debris and visible soil−2
properly store soiled towels (soiled towels/ observed hanging off hand sinks)
DAL-4*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
hang wet mops to dry
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover container of banana pudding mix
DAL-6*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
clean exterior of equipment ( including out of use food equipment)
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace blown out lights underneat the vent hood
DAL-8*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
observed shrimp in standing water at 3 sink, water must be 70f/ flowing - cos
DAL-9*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
cooked rice : gumbo stored inside walk in cooler without expiration date- must date mark cooked RTE foods
DAL-10*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
All food handlers must be trained in food

Base deductions−20 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr−5
provide written procedures 4 hours
DAL-7*18 Use toxics according to additional condition−5
bleach sanitizer measured over 200 ppm

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
must date rice boxes used by date
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label bulk container flour
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
clean and organize counter space office/storage area
DAL-5*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
all dishes must be washed rinsed sanitized
DAL-6*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
clean vent a hood filters
DAL-8*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
invert single service containers
DAL-9*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
observed card board used as liners in walk in cooler

Base deductions−24 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed shrimp laying out at 57.1 F and onions at 105 F, cold holding temperatures should be held at 41 F
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leaking 3 compartment sink

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Remove foil paper lining grill area Remove cardboard box from underneath all items (prep area, bagging area)
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean counters, grill area, prep area and floors
DAL-6*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Keep handle upright to prevent contamination
DAL-7*37 Food shall be protected from cross contamination by protecting food containers that are received−2
Provide covers for food containers
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee drinks and beverages in cooler and underneath table, designate an area for employees drinks and food
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between use

Base deductions−24 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINK RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DIRTY AND SOILED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS
DAL-4*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
STAINS INSIDE THE TOILET BOWL AND URINAL IN THE MENS RESTROOM
DAL-5*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
GUMBO NOT DATE MARKED AT THE FIRST OBSERVATION

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
TARTAR SAUCE: 62.2 F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN REMOVE WATER FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
HAND SINKS USED FOR ANOTHER PURPOSE
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
FEMALE KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
KITCHEN FLOORS AND FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN ARE HEAVILY SOILED
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDER THE VENT HOOD
DAL-7*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARDS
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
PLACE CEILING TILES IN PLACE IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−22 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED RICE: 115.4 F

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FROZEN FISH BAGS RESTING ON THE FLOOR
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DUSTY FAN COVERS ( REACH IN COOLERS ) DUSTY FAN COVERS ( WALK IN COOLER)
DAL-5*47 Health permit posted−2
POST THE CITY OF DALLAS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
SOILED STAINLESS STEEL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
HAND SINKS BEING USED FOR ANOTHER PURPOSE
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
KITCHEN COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR ( BEARD ) RESTRAINT
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD ITEMS RESTING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN THE VERY DIRTY ( SOILED ) FLOOR DRAINS ALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS IN THE PUBLIC / EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
ALL HAND SINKS NOT LABELED AS SUCH

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER (MARGARITA COOLER HAS STICK RESIDUE )

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS MISSING THEM
DAL-3*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
ICE SCOOP RESTING INSIDE THE DRIVE THRU ICE BIN
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
KITCHEN COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT UPON ARRIVAL
DAL-5*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS

Base deductions−13 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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