What is EL Rincon Del D.f.'s health inspection score?

EL Rincon Del D.f. has a SafeDine safety score of 66 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 Rincon Del D.f. last inspected?

EL Rincon Del D.f. was last inspected on January 4, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Rincon Del D.f. have?

EL Rincon Del D.f. has 33 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Rincon Del D.f. safe to eat at?

EL Rincon Del D.f. has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

EL Rincon Del D.f.

Name: EL Rincon Del D.f.
Address: 2900 WALNUT HILL LN #202, Dallas, 75229
Rating: 66

2900 WALNUT HILL LN #202, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/4/2024

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0Fair

North Dallas

Ranked #171 of 566 in North Dallas

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Jan 4, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

28 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

Unsafe food source

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 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

2900 WALNUT HILL LN #202, Dallas, TX 75229

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2018

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

May 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
label squeeze bottles
DAL-2*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
properly store utensils (knifes cannot be in between equipment)

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
sanitizer bleach/chlorine too high reading 200 ppm

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean vent hood
DAL-3*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide covered trash can for female products in restroom

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 95

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
Place food out in room temperature into a proper place of cooling.
DAL-3*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Cover prepared beans in RIC to prevent environmental cross contamination.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Can opener blade, deli slicer, gaskets of reach-in cooler, and inside of microwave need to be cleaned

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-2*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Need thermometers in reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler (with salsas) to have a easily viewable thermometer.
DAL-3*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Date marking on beans was inaccurate
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Keep cleaning/wiping clothes in sanitizer bucket in between uses.
DAL-5*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources−2
Employee popsicle found on top of food in freezer.
DAL-7*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Fruit fly present during inspection

Base deductions−17 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-6*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Do not block hand sink
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Salsa containers
DAL-3*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace dead bulb at vent hood
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Fuit flies observed

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Bucket sanitizer solution conc observed at 5ppm
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy−2
DAL-4*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources−2
Do not store employee food with other food items.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Do not store raw meat over ham
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-4*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 95

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
plastic forks and knives need to be in an upright position with the handle upright to avoid contamination.-corrected on site
DAL-2*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF−2
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2

Base deductions−6 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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