What is Dunston's Steakhouse's health inspection score?

Dunston's Steakhouse has a SafeDine safety score of 19 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dunston's Steakhouse last inspected?

Dunston's Steakhouse was last inspected on February 7, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dunston's Steakhouse have?

Dunston's Steakhouse has 102 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dunston's Steakhouse safe to eat at?

Dunston's Steakhouse has a safety score of 19/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Dunston's Steakhouse serve?

Dunston's Steakhouse serves Steakhouse cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dunston's Steakhouse

Name: Dunston's Steakhouse
Address: 5423 W LOVERS LN, Dallas, 75209
Rating: 19

5423 W LOVERS LN, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/7/2024

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Steakhouse•Love Field

Ranked #375 of 396 in Love FieldBetter than 29% of steakhouse restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Feb 7, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

10.2

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

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-81

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-20 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 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

5423 W LOVERS LN, Dallas, TX 75209

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Mar

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

5 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Dec 2023

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

5 intermediate

9 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding−5
Observed @ 114.3 F
DAL-2*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed 2 dented cans in storage
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside dirty microwave

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Provide Food Manager on site during hours of operation
DAL-5*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Cool food in WIC in smaller portions (cheese @ 43.2 F)
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
In WIC
DAL-7*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
thaw raw shrimp under running water
DAL-8*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty ceiling, walls, floor
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair wall/floor

Base deductions−29 pts

Jan 24

Routine InspectionScore: 73

5 Med9 Basic

14 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed raw egg @ 49.7 F, pork @ 49.3 F, salmon @ 46.2 F, beef @ 49.5 F, green beans @ 57.6 F, rice @ 51.4 F, mashed potates 49.4 F
DAL-2*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding−5
Observed chicken @ 11.8 F in hot holding.
DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw beef over raw fish
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside dirty microwave and mold inside ice machine
DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-6*22 No unnecessary personnel allowed in food prep area−2
Observed child walk into kitchen
DAL-7*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
observed no thermometer in RIC
DAL-8*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed ice dumped in hand wash sink
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
keep potatoes 6 inches off floor in WIC
DAL-10*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert plates by frying station and plastic serving articles
DAL-11*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
label dry-ingredient bins with common name
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty WIC shelves, gaskets and RICs gaskets
DAL-13*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair damaged floor tile in kitchen, walls, and baseboards (kitchen & WIC)
DAL-14*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
Thaw shrimp under running water

Base deductions−43 pts

Dec 23

Routine InspectionScore: 71

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed ham @ 46.3 F, cheese @ 47.5 F, mayo @ room temp
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Do not store raw meats over veggies & cheese in RIC. Follow hierarchy chart.
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty microwave (inside), juice containers store in ice bin, dirty can opener blade, and mold inside ice machine
DAL-4*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak under 3-comp sink

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-6*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Repair RIC to hold temps below 41 F
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Rice in WIC
DAL-8*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
provide thermometer in every RIC
DAL-9*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
Observed peeled can opener blade, and chipped/broken knife
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Do not eat in food prep areas
DAL-11*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
provide cover for fries and okra on the line
DAL-12*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Serving plates, provide covered straws on bar counter
DAL-13*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty RIC/WIC gaskets, rusty/dirty WIC shelves, WIC fans, can opener
DAL-14*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-15*47 Other Violations−2
Provide 'Employee must wash hands' sign in men's restroom

Base deductions−45 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed ham @ 46.4 F in irc
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed beef @ 67 F, cheese @ 66F
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak under 3-comp sink and under ice machine

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
do not dump anything down hand wash only sink
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
close gaps @ backdoor
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee drinking and handling food @ same time
DAL-8*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
invert plates throughout kitchen
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty RIC inner base panel (food debris), under equipment in kitchen, and wic gasket
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair and tighten faucet to sink properly @ 2-comp sink, repair floor tile throughout establishment, and walls by back area
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Oct 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
Observed dirty ice machine (inside)
DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide chlorine test strips for dishwasher sanitizer
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Observed air gap on backdoor
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean ceiling and walls in kitchen, and floor in storage closets
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair wall (chemical storage), door on WIC, and floor by big grill in front and bar entrance
DAL-8*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
Post 'choking poster' sign for public view

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade and holder.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Call 214-670-8083 for info.
DAL-3*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines−2
Observed water leaking onto food containers in WIC.
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Observed bulk food containers without labels.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed dirty floors, walls, and air vents.
DAL-6*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
Store all personal items in appropriate place.
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need handwash signage in men's restroom.

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
Observed in use utensils inside of bulk ingredients
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Observed RTE food much be date marked
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
Replace missing panel ( ice machine)
DAL-4*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Observed rusted shelving inside of the walk in cooler
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Service reach in cooler - burger fry area
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 76

5 Med6 Basic

11 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Observed raw chicken over raw beef
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade
DAL-3*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
Observed touching hamburger buns w/ bare hands
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed cheese 50 degrees F, cube steak 50 degrees F, RIC unit 50 degrees F
DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed labels missing from chemical spray bottles

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-6*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions−2
Observed food cooling in large portions
DAL-7*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometers in all RIC and WIC
DAL-8*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Observed cardboard used as shelf liner
DAL-9*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed torn gaskets on RIC
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed cracks in hand sink, RFP coming detached from wall, wall broken around water heater
DAL-11*34 Pest Control−2
Provide pest control report

Base deductions−37 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

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 meat over onions and cheese
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed spray bottle w/ no label

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
Observed inconsistent date marking
DAL-4*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed cardboard and foil used as shelf liner
DAL-5*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed bowl used as scoop, scoop handle in flour
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label bulk ingredient containers
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean bottom of RIF, walls throughout kitchen and behind equipment, ice machine vent dusty
DAL-8*43 Heating/ventilation: designed and installed−2
Replace missing vent covers
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace missing/damaged ceiling tile, repair walls rotting out, replace RFP, repair flooring in some spots.
DAL-10*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide trash w/ lid in womens restroom

Base deductions−26 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed dented cans
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Observed sanitizer 10 ppm chlorine
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label spray bottle

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register manager cert w/ city of Dallas
DAL-5*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed using cardboard as shelf liner
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label dry ingredients w/ common name of food.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed leaky pipe, RFP detaching from wall. Seal hand sink to wall.
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty wall and ceiling

Base deductions−25 pts

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85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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