What is EL Paisa Cocina's health inspection score?

EL Paisa Cocina has a SafeDine safety score of 57 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 Paisa Cocina last inspected?

EL Paisa Cocina was last inspected on December 1, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Paisa Cocina have?

EL Paisa Cocina has 62 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Paisa Cocina safe to eat at?

EL Paisa Cocina has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Paisa Cocina

Name: EL Paisa Cocina
Address: 10091 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 57

10091 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/1/2022

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0Fair

Northwest Dallas

Ranked #206 of 430 in Northwest Dallas

Unknown

8 inspections

Last: Dec 1, 2022

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.8

Avg Violations

43 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-25 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 54/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (57/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Oct 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Dec 2022

1 inspections

5 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Dec 22

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 81

5 Med3 Basic

8 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-2*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
Raw meat and cooked meat can't be stored next to each other
DAL-3*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Sanitizer too low
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Maintain hot products at 135 degrees at all times (beans 127)
DAL-7*14 Wash hands after all other activities−5
Wash hands from coming from outside
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair clogged floor drain

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food in cardboard on the floor in WIC
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
need inspection available upon request sign
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Need RFSM

Base deductions−31 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
NEAR ICE MAHCINE.
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
BEEF 47'F, CHICKEN 47'F , PORK 49'F

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
EXPIRED.
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
FINAL NOTICE! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX.
DAL-4*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
DESSERTS AT CUSTOMER SELF SERVE COOLER.
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN
DAL-6*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DO NOT DATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAY OR MORE. OBSERVED PRODUCTS DATED WITH 8 DAYS OF SHELF LIFE.
DAL-8*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
KEEP SALSA CUPS STORAGE BIN FREE OF MELTED ICE WATER.

Base deductions−22 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
TESTED AT 0PPM.
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOOD AT 41'F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 5 QUESADILLA, 53'F, APPROX. 5 LBS EACH 2 FLAUTAS 53'F APPROX. 5 LBS EACH 1 BEANS 60'F APPROX. 10 LB REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: OBSERVED PRODUCTS AT WARMER SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT ABOVE TEMPERATURE. DISPOSITION: EMPLOYEE DISCARDED PRODUCTS ON SITE. As person in charge of this establishment, I have this day voluntarily destroyed the above described produ

Basic (8)

−16 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*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT USE HAND SINK TO WASH FOOD OR EQUIPMENT.
DAL-4*45 First Aid−2
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX.
DAL-9*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
VEGETABLES

Base deductions−26 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
PORK 47'F, BEAN 47'F, VEGETABLES SOUP 48'F,
DAL-5*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-8*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
SINK TESTED AT 100 PPM. MAINTAIN IT AT 200 PPM.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
1) DEODORIZE RESTROOM. 2) CLEAN FLOOR OF STANDING WATER.
DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS.
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-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
EXPIRED
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
MARYVIERA24@GMAIL.COM

Base deductions−29 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE INTERIOR
DAL-7*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
SCRAMBLED EGG 125, CHICKEN 125'F, ONION 125'F
DAL-8*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 10 SECONDS . MUST WASH HANDS FOR 20 SECONDS

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
PACKAGED DESSERT FROM COOLER
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET FROM HAND SINK
DAL-4*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
EXPIRED
DAL-9*47 Permit/license posted−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
EGGS OVER VEGTABLES RAW MEAT OVER CILANTRO

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?−2
NO HOT WATER IN RESTROOM
DAL-2*34 Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting−2
BACK DOOR PROPPED OPEN
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
NO DATE MARKS ON RTE FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-4*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
DAL-5*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
DAL-6*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2

Base deductions−15 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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