What is Embassy Suites Dallas Love Field (1st Floor Buffet)'s health inspection score?

Embassy Suites Dallas Love Field (1st Floor Buffet) has a SafeDine safety score of 63 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Embassy Suites Dallas Love Field (1st Floor Buffet) last inspected?

Embassy Suites Dallas Love Field (1st Floor Buffet) was last inspected on August 8, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Embassy Suites Dallas Love Field (1st Floor Buffet) have?

Embassy Suites Dallas Love Field (1st Floor Buffet) has 30 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Embassy Suites Dallas Love Field (1st Floor Buffet) safe to eat at?

Embassy Suites Dallas Love Field (1st Floor Buffet) has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Embassy Suites Dallas Love Field (1st Floor Buffet)

Name: Embassy Suites Dallas Love Field (1st Floor Buffet)
Address: 3880 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, 75209
Rating: 63

3880 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/8/2023

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Love Field

Ranked #155 of 396 in Love Field

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Aug 8, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

33 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-37

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 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

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

3880 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, TX 75209

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

Nov 2019

1 inspections

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

May

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Aug 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed moldy ice machine (inside panel) and moldy soda nozzles (excessive mold build-up)

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed ice scoop handle touching ice directly

Base deductions−7 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed cut tomatoes @ 43.8 F in RIC
DAL-2*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Observed no quat concentration in sanitizer bucket (0 ppm Qt)

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
tighten faucet to counter top @ hand wash sink

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark food items in RICs (ham and creamer)
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Properly seal faucet to countertop (handsink) and repair leak at handsink as well (faucet)

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
prevent cross-contamination by not placing raw eggs over RTE salsa in RIC

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Prevent contamination of ice by storing ice scoop upright or dry, clean place
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean venthoods in kitchen (all)
DAL-5*47 Health permit posted−2
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed gnats in kitchen

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
Observed expired salsa in WIC. 11/29/21. COS

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed fruit flies near soda gun.
DAL-3*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed broken RIC door.

Base deductions−9 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Service grease trap every 90 days

Base deductions−5 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw shelled eggs stored over pasteurized eggs
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled, sanitizer in bucket labeled as detergent.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink−2
When asked, employee stated she washes her hands in sanitizer bucket and dries them with cloth.
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Keep wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty cheese grater and can opener blade
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed chemical spray bottle w/ no label

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed absorbent insulation exposed attached to side of RIC
DAL-4*34 Pest Control−2
Observed excessive fruit flies
DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
Do not store cheese grater inside RIC
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal hand sinks to wall.

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-3*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
Backed up hand sink

Base deductions−9 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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