What is EL Paisano's health inspection score?

EL Paisano has a SafeDine safety score of 50 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 Paisano last inspected?

EL Paisano was last inspected on January 25, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Paisano have?

EL Paisano has 90 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Paisano safe to eat at?

EL Paisano has a safety score of 50/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does EL Paisano serve?

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

Official Health Record

EL Paisano

Name: EL Paisano
Address: 2911 LOMBARDY LN #101, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 50

2911 LOMBARDY LN #101, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/25/2024

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American•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #285 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 25, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

29 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

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-17 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

Real-time Score: 49/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (50/100) 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

Nov 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

May 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Nov

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Feb 2023

1 inspections

9 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

8 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 89

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent−2
cannot have cardboard on the floor
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths/towels in sanitizer bucket
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
provide lids/cover for food in reach in cooler (onions diced)
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light out under vent hood
DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
properly store knives (cant be in between walls and equipment)
DAL-6*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide covered trash can for womens restroom
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign for restroom
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Provide food handlers for employees
DAL-9*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
label squeeze bottles

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 88

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the ground
DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light out under vent hood
DAL-3*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent−2
cannot have/ use cardboard as a floor mat
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
Provide soap at hand sink
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed flies during the inspection
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Provide food handlers for employees
DAL-7*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide testing strips for chlorine/bleach
DAL-8*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
cold holding temperatures should be at 41 degrees or below

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 88

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean storage area floors
DAL-2*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
need covered trashcan in womens restroom
DAL-3*45 Mats / Duckboards nonabsorbent−2
cardboard cant be on the floor
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food has to be 6 inches off the ground
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
employees must wear hair cover
DAL-6*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide testing strips
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
need RFSM
DAL-9*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
employees need food handlers certificate

Base deductions−18 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK ON FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
drink and food store on floor
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
USE FOR STORAGE
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DIRTY CEILING IN KITCHEN
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
NO HEALTH PERMITE
DAL-7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
NO HANDLER CERTIFICATE PRESENTED
DAL-8*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
BROKEN CEILINGS IN KITCHEN WHERE WATER HEATER IS STORED
DAL-9*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
NO TEST STRIP

Base deductions−21 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Faucet of hot water sink
DAL-9*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
Raw eggs stored over cooked beef

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
Clean hood filters
DAL-5*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
DAL-7*27 Cooling method, criteria - using ice bath−2
DAL-10*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−29 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of freezers
DAL-8*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-3*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
Keep filters clean
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Close hole in ceiling
DAL-7*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-9*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Maintain cooler at 41F or below
DAL-10*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace dead bulb at vent hood
DAL-11*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-12*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair cooler gaskets, Properly attach hand sink to wall

Base deductions−30 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair clogged hand sink. Corrected on site
DAL-3*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store utensils in hand sink
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Seal hole in ceiling
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-6*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Vent hood
DAL-7*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
DAL-8*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw meat stored over salsa in reach in cooler
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Pipe leak under 3 comp. sink

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-6*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-9*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−27 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw eggs stored above veggies
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of reach in cooler

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace dead bulbs at vent hood
DAL-7*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Tomato held at 44F
DAL-6*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak under 3 comp snk

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Utensils stored in hand wash sink
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-8*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2

Base deductions−22 pts

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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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