What is Express Food Mart's health inspection score?

Express Food Mart has a SafeDine safety score of 49 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Express Food Mart last inspected?

Express Food Mart was last inspected on July 27, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Express Food Mart have?

Express Food Mart has 48 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Express Food Mart safe to eat at?

Express Food Mart has a safety score of 49/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Express Food Mart

Name: Express Food Mart
Address: 7410 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, 75235
Rating: 49

7410 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/27/2023

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Love Field

Ranked #302 of 396 in Love Field

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jul 27, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

35 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+37 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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Dec 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Dec 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Jun

Jul 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
o not store personal food with restaurant food in ric
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
clean excessive ice build-up in RIF and ice cream cooler

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 72

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed cheese @ 58.2 F in RIC
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
do not store raw eggs over RTE food (mandarin/onions)
DAL-3*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
10-20-2022
DAL-15*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store items in hand wash sink
DAL-8*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
keep bucket of MSG and sugar 6 inch off floor
DAL-10*41 Food shall be honestly presented−2
meat patties stored inside bread packages. do not reuse singe use articles
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean moldy wic glass doors and WIC A/C vents
DAL-12*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
repair light in back room
DAL-13*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
tighten faucet to sink properly @ hand sink
DAL-14*47 Handwashing signage−2
d sinks and restroom

Base deductions−45 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed rice stored at 47 Degrees F in RIC.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty food storage shelving in WIC.
DAL-3*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale−5
Observed toxic items stored over food items in grocery section.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Must datemark items held longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed dirty ceiling and walls in WIC.
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed loose floor tiles in grocery area.
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need handwash signage in restroom.

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw shelled eggs over RTE foods
DAL-2*18 Chemical separate by spacing - Retail Sale−5
Observed chemicals over food on retail shelf.
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Observed severe leak from hand sink pipe. Loose faucet on sink.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
Observed cracked plastic covering food
DAL-5*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Observed plastic utensils handles-down
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Deep cleaning needed
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash signs

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed rotten tomatoes, expanded expired milk jug
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label spray bottles

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Observed blocking hand sink
DAL-4*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Observed reusing single-use styrofoam
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed grease on cardboard cases in grocery side
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
observed missing light in back storage area.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal sinks to wall
DAL-8*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
repair hot water in bathroom hand sink
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand wash signs at all hand sinks

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
EXPIRED CANS
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-4*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
DAL-5*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
GET HOOK
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
CHANGE OUT SOILED CARDBOARD BOXES

Base deductions−18 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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