What is EL Dorado Cafe's health inspection score?

EL Dorado Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 37 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 Dorado Cafe last inspected?

EL Dorado Cafe was last inspected on January 24, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Dorado Cafe have?

EL Dorado Cafe has 67 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Dorado Cafe safe to eat at?

EL Dorado Cafe has a safety score of 37/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does EL Dorado Cafe serve?

EL Dorado Cafe serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Dorado Cafe

Name: EL Dorado Cafe
Address: 8310 C F HAWN FRWY #100, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 37

8310 C F HAWN FRWY #100, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/24/2024

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Cafe•Pleasant Grove

Better than 40% of cafe restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Jan 24, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.4

Avg Violations

27 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

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

-9 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

-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

8310 C F HAWN FRWY #100, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2020

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan

Jun 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

Sep 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Nov 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jan

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 82

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
observed food debris inside microwave, no sanitizer on dishwashing machine (0ppm)
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
observed no labeling on spray bottle

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
properly date mark rte and tcs food
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
remove mop head from the handwashing sink
DAL-5*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
clean the can opener( food debris all around it)
DAL-6*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
observed gap on the back door, needs to seal it
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed drink on the table( inside kitchen)
DAL-8*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
no sanitizer on sanitizing buckets
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food boxes inside wic and wif must be 6 inch above off the floor
DAL-10*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
utensils must be kept facing down on shelves
DAL-11*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
needs to fix lights of venter hood

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*06 Time as PHC: Cooked and served, within 4 hours, exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded 4 hours−5
Use time as a public health control(hash browns)-hash browns observed at room temperature.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Repair lights underneath the vent system.
DAL-3*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
Repair worn cutting boards.
DAL-4*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Do not use togo bags as food containers. Replace damaged food containers(dry food product).
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All food handlers must be trained in food safety.
DAL-6*45 Premises:Cleaning, frequency and restrictions−2
Clean and organize all storage areas(dry storage).
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean walls around mop sink.
DAL-8*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure−2
Water pressure low at hand sink in the women's restroom/ Increase pressure.
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction−5
less than 50ppm of Cl
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
hot water knob at hand sink is not turning off completely
DAL-6*06 Time as PHC: maximum of 4 hours limit food in unmarked containers or packages−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
shredded cheese oven in bulk not date marked
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Ice machine observed with a crack in the lid
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wiping cloths in bucket with solution

Base deductions−21 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Measured 0 ppm conc. at dishwasher
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leaking faucet at prep sink
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
31
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observe eggs at 57.6 F, cold holding of food must 41 F or lower

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Provide paper towels to all handsinks
DAL-5*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Repair faucet knob for cold water
DAL-6*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert coffee filters
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food on floor in WIC, food must be 6 inches off the ground
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean floors and cooler vents

Base deductions−32 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
RAW EGGS ABOVE COOKED FOODS ( WALK IN COOLER )
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
EXCESS MOISTURE ( REACH IN COOLER )

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
VISIBLE GAP AT THE BACK DOOR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OPEN COFFEE MUG RESTING ON A KITCHEN HAND SINK
DAL-4*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
EXPIRED SALSA PACKAGES
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DUSTY FAN COVERS (WALK IN COOLER )
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUSTY INTAKE VENT

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE ( CORRECTED ON SITE )

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-3*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure−2
RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE FRONT HAND SINK
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
TWO KITCHEN WORKERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ( VENT HOOD )
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE CEILING TILE THAT IS DISPLACED

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
OBSERVED COOK TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
NO LIGHTING PROVIDED UNDER THE VENT HOOD

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CUT TOMATOES: 64.6 F
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
TWO UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
RESTORE COLD WATER TO THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
PROVIDE LIQUID WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE FOR THE RESTAURANT

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF
DAL-6*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS BEYOND USE BY DATE
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
RESTORE LIGHTING TO THE VENT HOOD
DAL-8*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
CLEAN THE TOILET SEAT ( UNDERNEATH AND TOP )

Base deductions−28 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF
DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPAIR ( RESTORE LIGHING TO THE VENT HOOD )
DAL-3*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWLS ( UNDERNEATH THE TOILET SEATS ) ( RESTROOMS )
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS FOR ALL HAND SINKS MISSING THEM
DAL-5*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text−2

Base deductions−10 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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