What is Freeney's Bbq's health inspection score?

Freeney's Bbq has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Freeney's Bbq last inspected?

Freeney's Bbq was last inspected on January 17, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Freeney's Bbq have?

Freeney's Bbq has 71 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Freeney's Bbq safe to eat at?

Freeney's Bbq has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Freeney's Bbq serve?

Freeney's Bbq serves BBQ cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Freeney's Bbq

Name: Freeney's Bbq
Address: 7822 GREAT TRINITY FOREST WAY, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 58

7822 GREAT TRINITY FOREST WAY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/17/2024

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0Fair

BBQ•Pleasant Grove

Better than 31% of bbq restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 17, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.1

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-42

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 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

7822 GREAT TRINITY FOREST WAY, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jun

Dec 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Jul 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Mar 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Mar

Oct 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Dec 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
sanitizer bucket not set up

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
date mark all prepared foods
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
display inspection report or place sign
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
no test strips provided for chlorine

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floor in dry storage room
DAL-2*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide chlorine sanitizer test strips

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

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*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours−2
DAL-5*39 Cutting surfaces.−2

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leaking water pipes at hand sink
DAL-5*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Provide sanitizer at 3 compartment sink
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Mash potatoes measured at 126 F, hot holding food temperature at 135 F or higher

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
Replace ceiling tiles in kitchen area
DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
Provide soap at handsinks
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark items in WIC

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
cooked rice: 126.0 F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MICROWAVE

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE ADDITIONAL COOK
DAL-5*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
DATE MARK COOKED FOOD ITEMS ( WALK IN COOLER )
DAL-6*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED CORN: 132.6 F ( SERVING LINE )
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS ) LAST DATE OF SERVICE WAS 10/ 15/ 2020

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
MISSING CEILING TILES ( DINING ROOM AND DRY STORAGE ) DAMAGED FLOORING ( DRY STORAGE AREA )
DAL-6*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOILET BOWLS OF THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS
DAL-7*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
COVERED TRASH CAN ( WOMEN'S RESTROOM )

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED GREEN BEANS: 127.4 F COOKED MEATLOAF: 127.4 F COOKED MASHED POTATOES: 130.8 F COOKED COLLARD GREENS: 128.0 F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE
DAL-4*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY / SOILED REACH IN COOLED DOOR GASKETS
DAL-6*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE THE INTAKE VENT COVERS IN THE RESTAURANT

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED MEATLOAF ON LINE HELD AT 118.8 F

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF
DAL-3*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
COOKED FOOD ITEMS ( IN COOLER ) NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTHS NOT BEING STORED IN SANITIZING BUCKET
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DIRTY REACH IN COOLER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING
DAL-6*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 76

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-10*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB ( 3 COMP SINK )
DAL-11*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED GREEN BEANS: 114.4 F
DAL-14*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF−2
COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALL IN NEED OF REPLACING VENT COVERS NEEDED IN BOTH RESTROOMS
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WORKING WITH VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWEL NOT BEING STORED IN THE SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USE
DAL-6*31 No soap at handsink−2
NO SOAP AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
VERY SOILED AND DIRTY REACH IN COOLER GASKETS
DAL-8*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
ONE KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
BURNED OUT LIGHTING UNITS PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE UNITS MISSING ONE IN THE KITCHEN
DAL-12*47 Handwashing signage−2
HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED AT HAND SINKS MISSING THEM
DAL-13*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
CHLORINE TEST STRIPS NEEDED

Base deductions−37 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED MEATLOAF: 120.1 F ON SERVING LINE
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS)

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-4*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
A FEW COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
FRONT HAND SINK ( PAPER TOWEL ) RESTING INSIDE
DAL-6*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES FLYING AROUND THE ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR THE FOOD WORKER
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN THE DOOR GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLER
DAL-9*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
DAL-10*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEN'S TOILET BOWL ( RESTROOM)
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED AT ALL HAND SINKS

Base deductions−28 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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