What is EL Charolazo Comida Mexicana Con Sabor's health inspection score?

EL Charolazo Comida Mexicana Con Sabor has a SafeDine safety score of 42 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 Charolazo Comida Mexicana Con Sabor last inspected?

EL Charolazo Comida Mexicana Con Sabor was last inspected on February 9, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Charolazo Comida Mexicana Con Sabor have?

EL Charolazo Comida Mexicana Con Sabor has 77 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Charolazo Comida Mexicana Con Sabor safe to eat at?

EL Charolazo Comida Mexicana Con Sabor has a safety score of 42/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does EL Charolazo Comida Mexicana Con Sabor serve?

EL Charolazo Comida Mexicana Con Sabor serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Charolazo Comida Mexicana Con Sabor

Name: EL Charolazo Comida Mexicana Con Sabor
Address: 11200 HARRY HINES BLVD #WXZ, Dallas, 75229
Rating: 42

11200 HARRY HINES BLVD #WXZ, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/9/2024

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American•North Dallas

Ranked #453 of 566 in North DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Feb 9, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.7

Avg Violations

26 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 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

11200 HARRY HINES BLVD #WXZ, Dallas, TX 75229

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

7 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Dec 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

May

Nov 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

9 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

May

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 82

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed eggs stored above produce in ric
DAL-8*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
need to wear gloves when handling cooked tortila
DAL-9*19 Backflow Prevention. The plumbing system shall preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas cont−5
need to repair leaking mop sink

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
food manager was not onsite
DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
missing test strips
DAL-4*31 Heated air hand drying device−2
missing drying towel in both hand sinks
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
need to store mop cloths in bucket
DAL-6*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
vent light is out
DAL-7*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2
need to repair ceiling gaps

Base deductions−27 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination by preparing each type of food at different times or in separ−5
PREPARE RAW CHICKEN AWAY FROM PRODUCE COOLER.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
VENT HOOD
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED.
DAL-5*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DUSTY CEILING AND FANS
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*19 Backflow prevention device - installed−5
HAND SINK FAUCET.
DAL-6*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
STORE MEDICATION AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE WORN GASKET FROM COOLER
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
FEMALE RESTROOM HAND SINKL.
DAL-3*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler−2
REACH IN COOLER.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−18 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
No\bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Observed employee touching cooked tortillas with hand
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Degreaser stored next to food product in kitchen, hand soap stored next to tortillas

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
Keep sanitizer bucket 6 inch off floor
DAL-4*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Keep stored cloths 6 inch off floor
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label bulk food containers in kitchen
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Repair vent hood lights
DAL-7*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
Restroom doors must be self-closing

Base deductions−20 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
PLACE ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS.
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
CLOSE OPENING FROM CEILING.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED.
DAL-6*43 Light 20 foot : Reach-in cooler−2
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-8*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-9*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.

Base deductions−18 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
DO NOT STORE MEDICINE ABOVE FOOD COOLER.
DAL-7*14 When to wash hands−5
FINAL NOTICE! EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 20 SECONDS , OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS WITHOUT SOAP.
DAL-8*19 Backflow prevention device - installed−5
FINAL NOTICE! INSTALL ONE TO MOP SINK OR REMOVE HOSE AFTER EACH USE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request."
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEE'S WATER BOTTLES IN FOOD PREP. AREA.
DAL-5*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
FEMALE RESTROOM
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−25 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING THEIR HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 10 SECONDS ONLY.
DAL-5*19 Backflow prevention device - installed−5
INSTALL ONE TO MOP SINK.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request".
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−16 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 Backflow prevention device - installed−5
TO FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED .
DAL-5*14 When to wash hands−5
AFTER PICKED UP ITEM FROM THE FLOOR.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request "
DAL-4*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
WOMEN'S RESTROOM
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
Discard all expired food from RIC(Cut Veggies).
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Need to clean ice machine.
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Fix sprayer at dish sink. Need more water pressure at hand sink(Hot).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Need to date mark items held for longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
No personal drinks near food contact surfaces.
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Need to label bulk food containers.
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Need sign about the inspection report.

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 70

7 Med5 Basic

12 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-11*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-1*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Raid
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Cooked peppers held at 104.5 degrees tripled paned
DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw shells of eggs stored over flour
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Sour cream held at 45.1 degrees
DAL-12*19 Backflow prevention device - installed−5
attached hose without a backflow device

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-10*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-7*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−45 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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