What is Fruta Zone's health inspection score?

Fruta Zone has a SafeDine safety score of 61 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fruta Zone last inspected?

Fruta Zone was last inspected on July 25, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fruta Zone have?

Fruta Zone has 36 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fruta Zone safe to eat at?

Fruta Zone has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Fruta Zone

Name: Fruta Zone
Address: 4444 W ILLINOIS AVE #115, Dallas, 75211
Rating: 61

4444 W ILLINOIS AVE #115, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/25/2022

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0Fair

West Dallas

Ranked #178 of 356 in West Dallas

Unknown

4 inspections

Last: Jul 25, 2022

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

45 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

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

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

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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

4444 W ILLINOIS AVE #115, Dallas, TX 75211

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

8 basic

May

Jun 2020

1 inspections

7 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Jul

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Jul 22

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*18 Restricted use pesticides−5
OBSERVED HOME USE PESTICIDE IN KITCHEN, REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
OBSERVED PINK SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
PROVIDE SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-2*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
OBSERVED ASTRO VENDING MACHINE WITH CANDIES THAT HAD NO LABELS, INFORM PROVIDER TO PROVIDE LABELS.
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON ALL INTAKE VENTS. CLEAN.
DAL-4*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
NO AVAILABLE PEST CONTROL RECORDS FOR THIS YEAR. PROVIDE PEST CONTROL DONE BY LICENSED COMPANY.
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
OBSERVED DRIED SPICES AND INGREDIENTS LEFT UNCOVERED, COVER.
DAL-8*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCETS OF THREE AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS.
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
OBSERVED CLEAR CONTAINERS STORED ON HAND SINK, REMOVED TO MAKE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE.

Base deductions−24 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
observed chlorine sanitizer at 200PPM+
DAL-7*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
employees observed not washing hands when donning gloves.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
observed forks and spoons upright with handle at bottle of storage containers
DAL-2*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
observed food ingredients uncovered, salt, spices, hot sauce
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
observed ingredient removed from original container and placed in new container not labeled.
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
observed dust build up on intake vents.
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-8*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed hand sink in kitchen being used to store pots, hand sink for washing hands only.
DAL-9*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
observed handles touching ice in ice machine, keep scoops upright.
DAL-10*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
observed multiple spatulas damaged and chipped, dispose of.
DAL-11*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
provide bodily fluid spill kit or instructions.
DAL-12*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
texas food handler cards not available

Base deductions−30 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
two containers with white substance not labeled.
DAL-2*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
provide cover for food that is stored on shelves to prevent potential contamination.
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
heavy dust on intake vents, clean.
DAL-4*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
arroz con liche, jello, and cakes packaged in containers missing label. LABEL.
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
In reach in cooler multiple food containers missing date marking. PROPERLY DATE MARK FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER AND PACKAGED FOOD THAT WAS PACKAGED IN ESTABLISHMENT.
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-7*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide test strips for sanitizer buckets.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
Non RFSM handling food did not have Texas Food Handler cards
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Boxes of mango on floor. Must be 6" off floor minimum.
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Jello made in establishment is not date marked. Sliced cake is not date marked. date mark after 24 hrs. items are only good for 7 days.
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
opened drink on food contact surfaces. Drink in area that is away from food prep.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wet cloth out on countertop. place wet cloth back in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
DAL-6*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
provide thermometer for reach in cooler in kitchen.
DAL-7*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Flies and fruit flies observed in store. Eliminate harbourage conditions.
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash sign.

Base deductions−16 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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