What is EL Migueleno Cafe's health inspection score?

EL Migueleno Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 30 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 Migueleno Cafe last inspected?

EL Migueleno Cafe was last inspected on July 28, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Migueleno Cafe have?

EL Migueleno Cafe has 79 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Migueleno Cafe safe to eat at?

EL Migueleno Cafe has a safety score of 30/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Migueleno Cafe

Name: EL Migueleno Cafe
Address: 10788 HARRY HINES BLVD B-11A, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 30

10788 HARRY HINES BLVD B-11A, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/28/2023

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0Poor

Northwest Dallas

Ranked #376 of 430 in Northwest Dallas

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Jul 28, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.8

Avg Violations

33 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-70

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

10788 HARRY HINES BLVD B-11A, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

May

Dec 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

May

Nov 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
EMPLOYEE MUST USE SANITIZER WHEN WASHING DISHES.
DAL-8*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
PROVIDE IT BETWEEN SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN.
DAL-10*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
DO NOT PLACE RAW MEAT ABOVE COOKED FOOD.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS IN HAND SINK.
DAL-3*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO EATING OR DRINKING ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-7*34 Pest Control−2
OBSERVED A ROACH.
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−29 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*19 Plumbing design, construction, and install.−5
DIRECT YOUR ICE MACHINE WATER OUTLET AWAY FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARDS.
DAL-9*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
STORE IT BELOW FOOD AND EQUIPMENT

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO ON SITE
DAL-3*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
DO NOT THAW PRODUCTS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK.
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
CLOSE OPENING FROM CEILING
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL YOUR FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE.

Base deductions−29 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*14 Gloves single use−5
EMPLOYEE MUST CHANGE IT AFTER USING PHONE
DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT PLACE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE MISSING COVER FROM ICE MACHINE, REPLACE WORN GASKET FROM COOLER
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE.
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-9*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-10*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
DO NOT REUSE SANDWICHES BAGS
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
SPRAY BOTTLES
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CUTTING BOARD
DAL-4*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
RICE 117'F
DAL-5*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
KEEP DRAIN PIPE OUTLET ONE INCH ABOVE FLOOR DRAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
DAL-6*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-8*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
DO NOT STORE FOOD IN SHOPPING BAG.
DAL-9*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text−2
FOR YOUR RAW PRODUCTS ON MENU.

Base deductions−30 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY, MUST USE SANITIZER AT ALL TIMES.
DAL-8*14 When to wash hands−5
BETWEEN TASK.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN" A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST."
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED TWO GLASSES OF EMPLOYEES' BEVERAGE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE.
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS.
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS IN ANY HAND SINKS.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE , CUTTING BOARD
DAL-2*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE, WITH SHELF LIFE UP TO 7 DAYS.
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED A ROACH FROM THE FLOOR.
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIG "A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ."
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx

Base deductions−18 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
SPRAY BOTTL3S
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 IF EACH SHRIMP 77'F, SQUID 77'F, PICO 77'F, SOUR CREAM 77'F 3 RANCH DRESSING DRESSING77'F 1 , FISH 77'F REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: OBSERVED ABOVE PRODUCTS AT 77'F IN AN OUT OF ORDER COOLER DISPOSITION: MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCTS ON SITE. As person in charge of this establishment, I have this day voluntarily destroyed the above described products found in my possession, which are unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful This is to certify that on the above date, as person in charge of this esta
DAL-3*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED EQUIPMENT WITH DETERGENT ONLY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*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-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND COOLER
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NONE
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
0 PPM
DAL-5*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS AND DONNING NEW GLOVES BETWEEN TASK. i.e. PICK UP ITEM FROM THE FLOOR
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
BEEF 49'F, REFRIED BEANS 49
DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
OBSERVED CHEESE AND BURGER PATTIES STORED IN THE SAME TRAY

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
COCONUT
DAL-2*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-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT KEEP ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
MUST REGISTER EVERY EMPLOYEE, INCLUDING RFSM'S AND OWNER(S), FOR THE MANDATORY FOOD HANDLER CLASS DUE TO MEETING ONE OF THE CRITERIA. MUST FAX 214-670-8330 LIST OF EMPLOYEES ALONG WITH THE PHONE NUMBER, NAME AND ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT. CALL 214-670-8083 FOR MORE INFORMATION. OFFICE 7901 GOFORTH ROAD DALLAS, TX. OFFICE HOURS 8 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. AND FROM 1 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. OFFICE NUMBER IS 214-670-8083
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING OR EATING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED

Base deductions−30 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Yogurt at 49.8 degrees
DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw fish stored over ready to eat foods
DAL-5*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Lack of a sanitizing solution
DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling for original container−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*33 Manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temp.−2
Lack of soapy water to wash dishes with
DAL-3*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
Foil lined surfaces Rusted shelves Refrigerator gaskets on need of repair/replacement
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Bulk containers of food not labeled Bulk food bags rolled up for food storage
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−30 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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