What is Elaine's Kitchen's health inspection score?

Elaine's Kitchen 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 Elaine's Kitchen last inspected?

Elaine's Kitchen was last inspected on August 16, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Elaine's Kitchen have?

Elaine's Kitchen has 66 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Elaine's Kitchen safe to eat at?

Elaine's Kitchen 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

Elaine's Kitchen

Name: Elaine's Kitchen
Address: 2717 MLK BLVD, Dallas, 75215
Rating: 57

2717 MLK BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/16/2023

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South Dallas

Ranked #307 of 489 in South Dallas

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Aug 16, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

32 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

2717 MLK BLVD, Dallas, TX 75215

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Aug 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Feb

Sep 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

12 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

5 basic

Nov

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Aug

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DIRTY AIR VENTS
DAL-5*45Floors easily cleanable−2
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
can opener

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Patch holes in wall above 3 comp sink and prep sink.
DAL-2*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
back door
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
metal scrapper was in sink
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floor under equipment.
DAL-8*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Remove newspaper shelf liners.
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
drinking

Base deductions−21 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 73

3 Med12 Basic

15 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean exterior of food containers. Remove rust from shelves by 3 comp sink. Clean inside cooler units, storage shelves.
DAL-7*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
oxtail 98 F beef 97 F Several pans sitting on counter at room temp.
DAL-11*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal handwash sink to wall properly. Patch holes in FRP walls.
DAL-2*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
Replace residential equipment with commercial units (microwave, RIF).
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floor under equipment and walls where dirty.
DAL-5*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
vent hood
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
dry ingredients
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
WIC, WIF, prep and cook line
DAL-10*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-12*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Provide dispensing utensil with a handle. To-go cups not allowed. Ice scoop handle in ice.
DAL-13*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-14*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-15*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Handwash sink was obstructed and used for other purpose.

Base deductions−39 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-5*45Floors easily cleanable−2
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Sep 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DAL-4*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DAL-2*18 Licensed pest control applicator only−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
DAL-5*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DAL-6*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-8*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-2*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date−2
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-2*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-5*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy−2

Base deductions−18 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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