What is Dickey's Barbeque's health inspection score?

Dickey's Barbeque has a SafeDine safety score of 50 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dickey's Barbeque last inspected?

Dickey's Barbeque was last inspected on September 16, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dickey's Barbeque have?

Dickey's Barbeque has 102 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dickey's Barbeque safe to eat at?

Dickey's Barbeque has a safety score of 50/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Dickey's Barbeque serve?

Dickey's Barbeque serves BBQ cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dickey's Barbeque

Name: Dickey's Barbeque
Address: 4610 N CENTRAL EXPW, Dallas, 75206
Rating: 50

4610 N CENTRAL EXPW, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/16/2023

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BBQ•Greenville

Ranked #345 of 462 in GreenvilleBetter than 28% of bbq restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Sep 16, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

10.2

Avg Violations

31 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

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-50

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 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

4610 N CENTRAL EXPW, Dallas, TX 75206

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Mar

Apr 2020

1 inspections

6 intermediate

7 basic

Feb 2021

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Feb

Apr 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Aug 2022

1 inspections

5 intermediate

3 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

8 Routine2 Follow-up

Sep 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*03 Vending Machine. Hot Hold (135øF or higher)−5
LARGE BRISKET IN WARMING DRAWER AT 127F

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
MISSING SUPPLY OF PAPER TOWELS MISSING AT FRONT HAND SINK - COS
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
FRYER AREA ; FRYER FRONT RIGHT LEGS IN DISREPAIR CAUSING FRYER TO TILT EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
FLOORING HOLDING WATER IN BACK PREP
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
"EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK " MISSING IN WOMENS RESTROOM

Base deductions−13 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade. Observed dirty ice/soda dispenser.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM expired. Register at dallascityhall.com.
DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
All coolers/freezers must have easily viewable thermometers.
DAL-4*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
Observed rusty shelving in WIC.
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed fruit flies at the bar.
DAL-6*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Observed dirty ceiling vents.
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed dirty walls and floors.
DAL-8*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
Restroom doors must automatically close.

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

5 Med3 Basic

8 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
sanitizer bucket: 0 ppm quat
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
cheese: 50'f
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Observed raw bacon store next to sausage
DAL-6*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
for the pipes under 3 comp sink
DAL-7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Provide grease trap ticket

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
Seal all broken baseboard, holes on the floor
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed chicken in the hand sink
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
BRISKET 131.2
DAL-6*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
TOXICS STORED ABOVE FOOD
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN RIC(S)
DAL-10*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
CLEAN VENT
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN DRAIN, FLOORS & REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
CLOSE ALL HOLES & GAPS
DAL-5*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law−2
MAINTAIN LABEL ON CAN GOODS
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM ONSITE
DAL-9*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR

Base deductions−32 pts

Apr 21

Follow-up InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-4*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP AT PREP SINK & BAR
DAL-5*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS
DAL-7*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
C. RIBS 133.4
DAL-9*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
TOXICS CHEMICALS STORED ABOVE FOOD

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR HOLES IN CEILINGS & WALLS
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM ON DUTY
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FAN VENT COVERS
DAL-10*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPAIR LIGHTING IN KITCHEN AREA

Base deductions−32 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 70

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
M. POTATOES 129.7
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS -CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
DAL-9*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS
DAL-11*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
PROVIDE CURRENT GREASE TRAPS RECORDS
DAL-12*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
COLE SLAW 45.5

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR FLOORS ( WATER POOLING ON FLOOR)
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
CLEAN VENTS
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS, & DOORS ( UNDER & BEHIND DOORS)& FAN VENT COVERS
DAL-6*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR
DAL-8*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
TRASH CANS AT HAND SINK
DAL-10*22 Fingernail maintenance−2
NO aCRYLIC NAILS
DAL-13*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM ONSITE
DAL-14*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
CLOSE ALL HOLES & GAPS
DAL-15*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS

Base deductions−45 pts

Apr 20

Follow-up InspectionScore: 72

6 Med7 Basic

13 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

DAL-1*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP
DAL-4*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
TOXICS STORED ABOVE FOOD
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
C. SPANISH 125.3 P. COBBLER 117.3 & CHILI 124.3f
DAL-8*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
COLE SLAW 46.9
DAL-10*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
NO DATE MAKING ON PREPARED FOOD
DAL-11*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
PROVIDE CURRENT GREASE TRAP RECORDS

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM ON DUTY
DAL-3*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
NO ALLOWED JEWELRY
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING
DAL-7*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
CERTIFY ALL STAFF
DAL-9*47 Health permit posted−2
POST HEALTH PERMIT FOR CUSTOMER'S VIEW
DAL-12*45 Physical Facilities Premises-absorbent materials on floors−2
REMOVE ALL EXPOSE WOOD
DAL-13*32 CIP-Cleanability−2
CLEAN CAN OPENER

Base deductions−44 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 65

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- DEEP CLEAN EVERYTHING
DAL-4*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
C. SPINACH 123.3 F & TURKEY 130.0
DAL-5*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 110F
DAL-7*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD
DAL-11*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
C. SLAW 47.4, P. SALAD 45.6,

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN” CURRENT HEALTH INSPECTION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”
DAL-3*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep−2
BUG DEVICE STORED OVER FOOD & EQUIPMENT
DAL-6*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
PROVIDE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE ( OBSERVED DICKNEY'S CONTAINERS IN FOOD)
DAL-8*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
PROVIDE TRASH CANS AT HAND SINK
DAL-9*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
CERTIFY ALL STAFF
DAL-10*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPAIR / REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT & REMOVE ALL RUST FROM FOOD EQUIPMENT
DAL-12*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION
DAL-13*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
SHIELD LIGHTS
DAL-14*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER'S FOOD IN RIF
DAL-15*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT & CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL WALLS

Base deductions−45 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside ice machine.
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-3*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
Replace residential freezer with a commercial unit. Remove cardboard as shelf liner.
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-6*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-7*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean fan covers at WIC.

Base deductions−22 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-10*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
300 ppm CL2

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-3*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
DAL-4*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
DAL-5*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-8*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
DAL-9*47 Health permit posted−2

Base deductions−29 pts

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85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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