What is Freebirds's health inspection score?

Freebirds 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 Freebirds last inspected?

Freebirds was last inspected on February 23, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Freebirds have?

Freebirds has 73 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Freebirds safe to eat at?

Freebirds 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

Freebirds

Name: Freebirds
Address: 5500 GREENVILLE AVE #209, Dallas, 75206
Rating: 66

5500 GREENVILLE AVE #209, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/23/2023

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Greenville

Ranked #177 of 472 in Greenville

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Feb 23, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.1

Avg Violations

40 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

10x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

Jan 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Jul 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

11 basic

Jan

Feb 2020

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

1 basic

Mar

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Nov

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Inspection History

9 records on file

8 Routine1 Follow-up

Feb 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed chicken stored at 108 Degrees F in Hot Box. COS

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Register at dallascityhall.com.
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Food not in use must be stored covered(WIC, Bulk Bins).
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed damaged thermometers at Hot Box and under-grill RIC.
DAL-5*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
Store all personal items in appropriate place.

Base deductions−13 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean dirty soda fountain nozzles (mold)
DAL-2*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Observed rust remover stored above sauce packages (BBQ, hot, tomatillo)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
ConsumerHealthRFSMandTemp.Dallascityhall.com
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies in kitchen
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dirty venthood

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-8*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
c. chicken 127.6

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
CLEAN VENTS
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED EQUIPMENT
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
CLOSE GAPS IN CEILING
DAL-5*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD
DAL-7*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law−2
LABEL S. BOTTLES
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOORS & DRAINS

Base deductions−21 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES
DAL-6*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR WALL PLATES FOR ELECTRICAL OUTLETS
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINKS STORED ON FOOD EQUIPMENT
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOORS & WALLS

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

4 Med1 Basic

5 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
PICO DE GALLO 49.6, C. TOMATOES 47.1 , S. CHEESE 44.1
DAL-3*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
NO DATE MAKING ON PREPARED FOOD
DAL-4*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
C. CHICKEN 115.8f
DAL-5*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
REMOVE ABSORBENT MATERIALS FROM UNDER AND ON EQUIPMENT

Base deductions−22 pts

Feb 20

Follow-up InspectionScore: 71

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
C. TOMATOES 49.9, SALSA 48.2
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
C. RICE 122.1 & G. VEGGIES 102.9 ( OBSERVED EMPLOYEES MIXED G. VEGGIES WITHOUT OF TEMP VEGGIES)
DAL-7*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
S. BUCKET STORED NEXT TO FOOD
DAL-8*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD ITEMS
DAL-12*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
MAINTAIN HOT WATER 110F WITHIN 20 SECONDS AT ALL HAND SINKS

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
CERTIFY ALL STAFF
DAL-3*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN IN LADIES' REST ROOM
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE LIGHTING UNDER VENT HOOD SYSTEM
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOORS , FAN VENT COVERS,& GASKETS ON WIC
DAL-10*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
AIR DRY MOP
DAL-11*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
DAL-13*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
CLOSE ALL GAPS
DAL-14*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS
DAL-15*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS

Base deductions−45 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 74

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
G. BEEF 120.9F,B. BEANS 127.9 & RICE 120.3f
DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
LABEL TOXIC SPRAY BOTTLE
DAL-9*14 Wash hands after all other activities−5
FAILURE TO WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING PERSONAL ITEMS
DAL-12*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD ITEMS

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-2*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
CLOSE ALL GAPS
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
CERTIFY ALL STAFF
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FAN VENT COVERS & FLOORS
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
BLACK BEANS STORED HAND SINK
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM ON DUTY
DAL-8*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
NO JEWELRY ALLOWED ( WATCHES & BRACELETS)
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR LEAKING CEILING
DAL-11*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
OBSERVED CEILING LEAKING ONTO FOOD ON FRONT LINE
DAL-13*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
LABEL BULK CONTAINER
DAL-14*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
NO JEWELRY ALLOWED ( WATCHES & BRACELETS)
DAL-15*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE ( OPEN)

Base deductions−42 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
all chemicals in their non original container must be labeled wit the common name
DAL-2*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
can not have ice bags in the ice machine ice contamination
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees f or below

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
protect food surface from splash- move paper towel dispenser
DAL-4*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
clean bulk goods containers
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
hand sink blocked

Base deductions−21 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Must label all chemicals not in their original container with common name
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
algae in the ice machine

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
cover cooling foods in the walk in
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
employee drink next to food
DAL-3*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
personal items can not be next or on a prep surface
DAL-5*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
dust on menu walls and ceilings
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
***NO RFSM ON SITE***

Base deductions−20 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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