What is EL Nuevo Leon's health inspection score?

EL Nuevo Leon has a SafeDine safety score of 62 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 Nuevo Leon last inspected?

EL Nuevo Leon was last inspected on April 10, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Nuevo Leon have?

EL Nuevo Leon has 42 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Nuevo Leon safe to eat at?

EL Nuevo Leon has a safety score of 62/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does EL Nuevo Leon serve?

EL Nuevo Leon serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Nuevo Leon

Name: EL Nuevo Leon
Address: 3425 MERRIFIELD AVE, Dallas, 75223
Rating: 62

3425 MERRIFIELD AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/10/2023

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0Fair

American•East Dallas

Ranked #212 of 424 in East DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Apr 10, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

37 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

14x

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-41

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 59/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (62/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

3425 MERRIFIELD AVE, Dallas, TX 75223

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Jan 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Mar 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Apr 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside ice machine
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Pump grease trap every 90 days and keep record

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark RTE items

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside ice machine
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Pump grease trap every 90 days and keep record

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Obtain RFSM from city of Dallas
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean vent hood filters

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2
Go to 320 W Jefferson St to change permit
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Obtain RFSM
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark RTE foods

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in small cooler, raw beef stored above onion in walk in cooler
DAL-5*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
spoiled cantaloupe in walk in cooler
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, clean food contact surfaces, utensils, equipment, microwave

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
employees need get food handler cards
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager not on site
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, shelves, tables, coolers exteriors
DAL-9*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
cover containers with food, sags need to be tight
DAL-10*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed flies in kitchen

Base deductions−29 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket within 30 days
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw shelled eggs stored above potatoes

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-2* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
provide registered food manager certificate from the City of Dallas within 60 days
DAL-3*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers inside, gaskets around cooler doors, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, shelves
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCs food for 7 days only
DAL-9*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
knifes
DAL-10*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-11*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report

Base deductions−31 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottle
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide
DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in cooler

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide chemical test strips
DAL-6*22 PIC to ensure no unapproved indiv in food prep are−2
all employees need to obtain food handler cards
DAL-7*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
provide
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover food containers
DAL-9*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezers, shelves
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign

Base deductions−31 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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