What is EL Paisano's health inspection score?

EL Paisano 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 Paisano last inspected?

EL Paisano was last inspected on September 13, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Paisano have?

EL Paisano has 76 total violations across 4 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 37/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Paisano

Name: EL Paisano
Address: 305 S CARROLL AVE 100, Dallas, 75226
Rating: 37

305 S CARROLL AVE 100, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/13/2023

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Ranked #233 of 270 in Deep Ellum

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Sep 13, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.6

Avg Violations

33 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-63

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 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

-9 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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Feb 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Sep 2020

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep

Apr 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Jan 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Jan 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Aug

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine1 Follow-up

Sep 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 84

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10PPM
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-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR LEAK FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DO NOT KEEP DRINKS ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS.
DAL-4*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
REPLACE ALL MISSING AND OUT OF ORDER LIGHT BULBS AND COVERS FROM VENT HOOD
DAL-6*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE ORDER OF WASH , RINSE AND SANITIZER INSTEAD OF YOUR CURRENT SETTING OF WASH AND SANITIZE.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE RUSTED COVER OF REACH IN FREEZER. REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES FROM KITCHEN.
DAL-8*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
SEAL BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR WITH WEATHER STRIP.
DAL-9*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN.

Base deductions−27 pts

Aug 23

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
BLEACH SANITIZER OBSERVED AT 0PPM> MAINTAIN B/W 50-100PPM
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
ALL EMPLOYEES NOT MANAGER CERTIFIED SHALL OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
HAND SINK OBSERVED OBSTRUCTED W/ EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE
DAL-6*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
REMOVE FOIL SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT FROM ALL SHELVES IN FRONT OF HOUSE & BACK OF HOUSE -(KITCHEN AREA) REMOVE/ PEEL TAPE FROM NEW EQUIPMENT REMOVE CARD BOARD SHELF/ DRAINAGE RACK LINERS
DAL-7*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
3 COMP SINK OBSERVED BEING USED IN THE WRONG ORDER. CORRECT TO WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE-ALLOW TO AIR DRY
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
INSTALL DOOR SWEEP ON BACK DOOR TO SEAL PROPERLY TO ELIMINATE ENTRANCE OF INSECTS & RODENTS
DAL-9*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD INSIDE WIC
DAL-10*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT UNDER VENT HOOD
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE BROKEN & MISSING FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT

Base deductions−28 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
need RFSM
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
all employees must wear hair cover
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wiping cloths must be in sanitizer buckets
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
missing light under vent hood and repair/replace tile in kitchen

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside ice machine

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Re-new RFSM
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Store food items 6" off floor
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace floor tiles as needed
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean bottom of RIC

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Fix leak at 3CS and prep sink

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometers for all coolers
DAL-3*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Seal back door to where no light is visible when closed
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace light under vent hood and missing tiles in dining room

Base deductions−11 pts

Jul 21

Follow-up InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Rice held at 120'f
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
No grease trap record on site
DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Shell eggs over cooked beans in WIC

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Replace rusty shelves in WIC
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace wet ceiling tiles and broken/missing floor tiles. Clean ceiling tiles.
DAL-4*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Bean and rice container needs to be labeled
DAL-5*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Use utensils with handle to scoop food.
DAL-7*47 Other Violations−2
Choking poster, sign about inspection report
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean gaskets around cooler door and clean inside cooler
DAL-10*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handler certificates for employees
DAL-11*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not on site

Base deductions−31 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 79

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*01 Cooling -- within 2 hours, 135-70øF−5
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-6*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-8*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-10*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
DAL-11*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*18 Licensed pest control applicator only−5
NO RAID IN KITCHEN- STORED IN DRY STORAGE NEAR EQUIPMENT

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
MUST USE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE FOR SCOOP
DAL-2*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER RICE STORED IN WIC
DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
PROVIDE IN RIC BY GRILL
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL SPICES IN DRY STORAGE
DAL-8*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
COFFEE FILTERS AND TO GO CONTAINERS AT BAR BY DOOR MUST BE INVERTED OR COVERED

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
s. cucumbers 61.4 & s. tomatoes 59.4
DAL-4*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
provide one inch air gap
DAL-6*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Donning gloves without washing hands
DAL-7*11 Food not re-served after being served or sold to consumer−5
reserving of TCS Foods (salsa)

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
soiled wiping clothes improperly stored on equipment
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover all food to prevent cross contamination and prevent all forms of cross contamination
DAL-5*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
no jewelry allowed ( observed employee wearing a watch)
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSM on duty during inspection
DAL-9*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-10*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink−2
observed employees washing hands at 3 comp sink

Base deductions−32 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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