What is Garibaldi Sportsbar & Restaurant's health inspection score?

Garibaldi Sportsbar & Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 42 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Garibaldi Sportsbar & Restaurant last inspected?

Garibaldi Sportsbar & Restaurant was last inspected on February 12, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Garibaldi Sportsbar & Restaurant have?

Garibaldi Sportsbar & Restaurant has 104 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Garibaldi Sportsbar & Restaurant safe to eat at?

Garibaldi Sportsbar & Restaurant has a safety score of 42/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Garibaldi Sportsbar & Restaurant serve?

Garibaldi Sportsbar & Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Garibaldi Sportsbar & Restaurant

Name: Garibaldi Sportsbar & Restaurant
Address: 9334 E RL THORNTON FRWY U, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 42

9334 E RL THORNTON FRWY U, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/12/2024

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0Poor

American•East Dallas

Ranked #352 of 424 in East DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Feb 12, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

10.4

Avg Violations

26 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

20x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-12 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

9334 E RL THORNTON FRWY U, Dallas, TX 75228

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2019

2 inspections

5 intermediate

24 basic

Dec

Jun 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Dec

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Feb

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine1 Follow-up

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-9*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking pipe under 3 com sink, faucet on sink
DAL-11*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
chemicals stored next to drinks by bar area

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-2*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at doors
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
all employees need have food handler cards
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
repair light bulbs
DAL-7*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
repair lid on freezer, repair display case-leaking-remove towels around
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged walls
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, gaskets

Base deductions−33 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at doors
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
DAL-3*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
repair freezer lids
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair floor tiles cove base, repair hand sink caulk in restroom
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards

Base deductions−15 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, coolers, shelves, gaskets

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards
DAL-3*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at doors
DAL-4* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
provide rfsm certificate from the city of dallas
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor lime
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw meat stored above raw fish
DAL-8*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-9*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, display case, caulk around sinks, gaskets, freezers
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink and food stored together with customer food in ric employee eat in prep area
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide rfsm certificate
DAL-7*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gaps on doors
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days
DAL-11*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor-store food 6 inches off the floor

Base deductions−31 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-9*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw shelled eggs stored above rte food in ric

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
obtain rfsm certificate
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days
DAL-5*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
invert clean utensils
DAL-6*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
plates
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at doors
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezers,dust
DAL-11*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards

Base deductions−28 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
mop sink clog
DAL-8*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezer, shelves, gasket
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
certificate expired
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
chocking poster
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
coveg holes, gaps
DAL-9*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-10*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
gap around doors
DAL-11*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
cooler 60 degrees f

Base deductions−28 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw beef stored above vegetables, raw eggs above avocado ready to eat food (cooked food, sour cream, etc) raw seafood raw beef/pork ground meat raw poultry/eggs
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine
DAL-7*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
premises needs to be in good repair
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
obtain
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, gaskets, freezers
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired-provide new one last warning
DAL-9*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
fruit flies
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping raw animal foods shall be kept separate−2
DAL-11*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
provide catch container

Base deductions−31 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
rice 91 degrees f
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, coolers, shelves

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at exit door
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
provide
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
broken gaskets around cooler door
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide rfsm certificate
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer buckrt

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 19

Follow-up InspectionScore: 80

1 Med13 Basic

14 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed cross contamination

Basic (13)

−26 pts

DAL-1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
obtain rfsm certificate
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal employee drinks
DAL-5*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
repair base boards
DAL-6*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose−2
observed cloth under cutting board
DAL-8*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
set up 3 com sink wash rinse sanitize
DAL-9*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
store utensils 6 inches off the floor
DAL-10*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide
DAL-11*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
broken gaskets around cooler doors, broken ice scoop
DAL-12*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-13*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at entrance doors
DAL-14*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label food storage containers

Base deductions−31 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 68

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
(display cooler) shrimp was placed above vegetable items
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ice machine (dirty)
DAL-3*14 Wash hands after all other activities−5
DAL-4*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
employee handled cilantro (in ready to serve container) with bare hands

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
cannot place objects in hand washing sink
DAL-8*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
unapproved food storage containers, broken gaskets
DAL-9*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
fruit fies, door gaps need weather stripping
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
cooking oil and lemons in box must be at least 6 inch off floor
DAL-11*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
invert plates, store knives and ice scoop in a clean, dry, place keep cup boxes off the floor
DAL-12*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
cooked chicken stored in single use container
DAL-13*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-14*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
trashcan needed for hand wash station
DAL-15*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
walls need repair hole in wall (men's bathroom)

Base deductions−42 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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