What is Dreams Foodmart's health inspection score?

Dreams Foodmart has a SafeDine safety score of 43 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dreams Foodmart last inspected?

Dreams Foodmart was last inspected on August 19, 2021. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dreams Foodmart have?

Dreams Foodmart has 60 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dreams Foodmart safe to eat at?

Dreams Foodmart has a safety score of 43/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Dreams Foodmart serve?

Dreams Foodmart serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dreams Foodmart

Name: Dreams Foodmart
Address: 3502 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas, 75216
Rating: 43

3502 S LANCASTER RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/19/2021

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American•South Dallas

Ranked #415 of 489 in South DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 19, 2021

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

59 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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-63

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-17 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

Real-time Score: 37/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (43/100) 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

Dec 2018

1 inspections

4 intermediate

11 basic

Dec

Jan 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

5 intermediate

9 basic

Feb

Mar 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Aug 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Aug

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Routine1 Follow-up

Aug 21

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-8*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO RECORDS PROVIDED
DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL
DAL-11*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.−5
LACK OF HOT WATER AT HANDSINK

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
KEEP ICE SCOOP PROTECTED
DAL-2*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED WOOD IN DRY STORAGE AREA
DAL-3*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OPEN CASE OF DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE IN RESTROOM
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OBSERVED ASHTRAYS AND CIGARETTE BUTTS IN ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-7*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
OBSERVED OPEN FOOD IN ESTABLISHMENT: PERMIT STATES PREPACKAGE FOODS ONLY
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-12*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaned every 24 hrs−2
LACK OF CLEANING

Base deductions−33 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
STARBUCKS 2-16-19
DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NOT ON SITE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NOT ON SITE
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
PUT FOOD OFF FLOOR.
DAL-4*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
USE SCOOP FOR SUGAR.
DAL-5*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
VOMIT PROCEDURE.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DISCARD CARDBOARD.
DAL-7*43 Light - 20 foot : Buffet, salad, produce−2
LIGHT BACK STORAGE.
DAL-8*47 Other Violations−2
LAST INSPECTION REPORT SIGN.

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 70

5 Med9 Basic

14 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO RECORDS PROVIDED
DAL-3*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.−5
NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK AND 3 COMP SINK
DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
DAL-5*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
REMOVE AL EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS
DAL-8*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY : RACKS IN WIC AND ALL RACKS

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
NO LABEL FOR CRACKERS, CUPS OF ICE, AND BAGS OF ICE
DAL-6*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color−2
REMOVE EXPOSED WOOD IN DRY STORAGE
DAL-7*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
ESTABLISHMENT SERVING OPEN FOODS :DISCONTINUE OR APPLY FOR HEALTH PERMIT
DAL-9*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI−2
PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
DAL-10*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN DOOR GASKETS AND FAN COVER
DAL-12*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW; NO INSPECTION REPORT ON SITE
DAL-13*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-14*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER DRINKS

Base deductions−43 pts

Jan 19

Follow-up InspectionScore: 80

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOODS
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO RECORDS PROVIDED
DAL-9*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness−5
PROVIDE ON EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OBSERVED ASH TRAYS AND CIGARETTE BUTTS
DAL-2*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINING
DAL-3*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
PERMIT STATES PREPACKAGE FOOD ONLY: OBSERVED OPEN FOODS (COFFEE): DISCONTINUE
DAL-5*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited−2
REMOVE ALL
DAL-7*21 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area−2
OBSERVED CUSTOMER IN WAREWASHING AREA
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-10*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL

Base deductions−29 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 60

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO RECORDS PROVIDED ; OBSERVED OPEN COFFEE
DAL-8*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOODS
DAL-12*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DAL-15*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.−5
NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMP SINK OR HAND SINK

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
GAMING MACHINE STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OPEN CASE OF DRINK ON FLOOR IN WIC
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
KEEP PROTECTED
DAL-5*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ; SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PIC ALLOW SMOKING IN ESTABLISHMENT: ASHTRAYS PROVIDED AND OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING (C.BUTTS)
DAL-10*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
NO RECORDS PROVIDED ; OBSERVED OPEN COFFEE , IN HOUSE BAGS AND CUPS OF ICE
DAL-11*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
PERMIT STATES PREPACKAGE FOOD ONLY: OBSERVED OPEN FOODS
DAL-13*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
NO LABELS PROVIDED FOR CRACKERS AND COOKIES
DAL-14*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−42 pts

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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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