What is EL Catrin's health inspection score?

EL Catrin has a SafeDine safety score of 52 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Catrin last inspected?

EL Catrin was last inspected on December 29, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Catrin have?

EL Catrin has 59 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Catrin safe to eat at?

EL Catrin has a safety score of 52/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Catrin

Name: EL Catrin
Address: 835 W JEFFERSON BLVD, Dallas, 75208
Rating: 52

835 W JEFFERSON BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/29/2023

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Oak Cliff

Ranked #260 of 400 in Oak Cliff

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Dec 29, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.4

Avg Violations

29 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

Unsafe food source

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

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

0 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 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

May

Jan 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Sep

Jun 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Inspection History

7 records on file

7 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
mold in ice machine needs to cleaned to sight
DAL-5*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
toxic spray bottle adjacent to sugar and vinegar

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Handsink blocked by huge trash can , need small er size for hand sink
DAL-2*34 Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows−2
Ceiling tiles repair work not finished, shall close all openings
DAL-4*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
date mark items in display ( sweet cakes) for 7 days from opening

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 89

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-3*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-5*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
OBSERVED STEAK MEAT STORED ABOVE BREAD AND TORTILLAS IN REACH IN COOLER. STORE FOOD PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
DAL-10*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
OBSERVED TWO MILK CONTAINERS STORED IN ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED ICE.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM NOT ONSITE.
DAL-2*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF−2
OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN REACH IN COOLERS WITHOUT DATE MARKS, PROVIDE DATE MARK FOR ALL PREPARED FOOD AFTER 24HRS.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED WALLS, FALLING COVE BASE,
DAL-4*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
REPLACE DAMAGED SEALS/GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES, GRIME ON FANS OF REACH IN COOLERS.
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OBSERVED ONIONS AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, STORE 6" MINIMUM OFF FLOOR.
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS.

Base deductions−26 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
LACK OF HANDWASHING
DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
WIPING CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD
DAL-2*47 Health permit posted−2
POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
DAL-3*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
LACK OF DATEMARKING
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
ITEMS STORED IN HAND SINK
DAL-6*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL NON ORIGINAL FOOD CONTAINERS
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK WITH CUSTOMERS FOOD ITEMS
DAL-9*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-10*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-11*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE

Base deductions−28 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SHRIMP 48*F STORED ON PREP TABLE
DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
DAL-9*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
LACK OF HANDWASHING
DAL-10*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO CURRENT RECORDS PROVIDED

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
KEEP CONTAINERS PROTECTED
DAL-3*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources−2
FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED ON MOP SINK
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-6*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL IN COOLER
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-8*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink−2
EMPLOYEE

Base deductions−32 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE REACH IN COOLER MISSING ONE IN KITCHEN
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE MUST REGISTER BY 11/ 08/ 2019
DAL-3*46 Number of Toilets and urinals−2
FECAL REMNANTS UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEAT IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
SOAP NEEDED IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
KITCHEN WORKERS WORKING IN KITCHEN WITHOUT CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES REGISTER BY 11/ 08/ 2019
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
NO HAND WASH SIGNS IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENT HOOD ( KITCHEN )
DAL-10*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
SLICED FRUIT AND PICS NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-11*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
BEER BOTTLES STORED IN DRINK STATION CUSTOMER ICE BIN (ALSO ICE SCOOP LAYING IN ICE )

Base deductions−25 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

4 Med2 Basic

6 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos−5
missing sanitizing solution sanitizer bucket 100 ppm Chlorine
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
missing grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
DAL-3*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing writing employee health policies
DAL-4*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-5* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
expired RFSM certification must be have current FSM registered with the city
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−24 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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