What is Ginger Thai Restaurant's health inspection score?

Ginger Thai Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 27 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ginger Thai Restaurant last inspected?

Ginger Thai Restaurant was last inspected on February 21, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ginger Thai Restaurant have?

Ginger Thai Restaurant has 76 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ginger Thai Restaurant safe to eat at?

Ginger Thai Restaurant has a safety score of 27/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Ginger Thai Restaurant serve?

Ginger Thai Restaurant serves Thai cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ginger Thai Restaurant

Name: Ginger Thai Restaurant
Address: 6434 E MOCKINGBIRD LN #111, Dallas, 75214
Rating: 27

6434 E MOCKINGBIRD LN #111, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/21/2024

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Thai•Lakewood

Ranked #185 of 192 in LakewoodBetter than 61% of thai restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Feb 21, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.6

Avg Violations

26 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Unsafe food source

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-73

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-17 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+18 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

6434 E MOCKINGBIRD LN #111, Dallas, TX 75214

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Violation Timeline

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

May

Nov 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

May

Oct 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Feb 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Feb

Sep 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Feb

Sep 2023

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

12 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Feb 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all chemical bottles.
DAL-2*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Quat buckets at 0 ppm, too low to sanitize.
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Cannot store raw chicken above cooked chicken or meat, raw chicken & eggs are supposed to be stored underneath all food on bottom shelf.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Cannot store sanitizer bucket in hand sink, for hand washing only.
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Must keep all wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket between uses.
DAL-5*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Keep all handles up out of ice in ice chest, must be up.
DAL-7*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
Improper thawing off raw chicken, must be under running water.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jan 24

Routine InspectionScore: 65

3 Med12 Basic

15 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-13*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Raw egg 56.1F, improper cold holding, left out when arrived, no time mark.
DAL-15*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed mold in ice machine.
DAL-2*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Cannot store spray paint above utensils.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-10*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all bulk food in containers taken out of original packaging.
DAL-11*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean RIC door handles, floors, walls, vent hoods, RIC inside, and under equipment.
DAL-12*47 Other Violations−2
Need choking poster.
DAL-14*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Fix ceiling tiles& missing ones.
DAL-1*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date−2
No date mark on any food made.
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Cannot pour food or drinks in hand sink, for hand washing only.
DAL-4*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
Cannot put dirty plastic over RIF for cooling or food prep, must be approved & cleanable.
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Cannot store personal food above customer food.
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Cannot leave wet wiping cloths out, must be stored in sanitizer bucket at all times.
DAL-7*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources−2
Cannot store food over trash can.
DAL-8*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
Need to thaw under water, improper thawing.
DAL-9*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Right side of RIC door opens a lot when close the left side hard. Fix RIC door.

Base deductions−39 pts

Sep 23

Routine InspectionScore: 66

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*01 Cooling -- total 6 hours, 135-41øF−5
Follow approved cooling procedure: Cool produce from 135F to 70F in 2 hrs and from 70F-41F in an additional 4 hrs. Observed a large lexan of cooked chicken strips in RIC at 78F. When asked, they said that they place inside RIC after letting it sit for 10 minutes on prep table after cooking.
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed cooked shrimp at 52F and cooked chicken at 49F- maintain 41F or below.
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Exterior & interior surfaces of food containers & equipment observed not clean to the touch & with caked on product accumulation. Interior walls of ice machine observed with black mold like accumulation.
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak at 3 compartment sink
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Grease trap shall be serviced every 90 days. Service ASAP.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
A certified food manager shall be present all hours of operation.
DAL-7*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
All employees not manager certified shall obtain a food handler certification within 30 days of employment.
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Provide a use by date for all product held longer than 24 hours not to exceed 7 days.
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed handsink being used as a multi-purpose sink. Observed employee utilizing as a prep sink. Provide soap & paper towels.
DAL-10*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
DAL-11*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Seal back door properly. Large gap on bottom of door observed.
DAL-12*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Provide hair restraints for all BOH employees. Line cooks, prep, and dish washers.
DAL-13*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
Observed large/whole brisket thawing in standing water inside 3 comp sink. Practice approved thawing methods.
DAL-14*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Use proper utensils/scoops to dispense product>observed to go plastic spoons.
DAL-15*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Label all food containers w/common name label when removed from its original pkg/container- ic seasoning shakers, squirt bottles, etc.

Base deductions−45 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
DAL-7*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale−5
SANITIZING BUCKET STORE ON FLOOR

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
RFSM NOT ON SITE AND NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
ACCESS TO HAND SINK BLOCK
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DIRTY FLOOR IN RIC
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD STORE ON THE FLOOR
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
BROKEN GASKET AT RIC

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no city of dallas rfsm
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
not all employee's has food certificate
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
rusted food storage shelf
DAL-4*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
food not labeled
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
access to hand sink block

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
DISH RAG OLD AN DIRTY AND DIRTY INTERIOR OF DISHWASHER
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PRESENTED
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWEL STORE ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-4*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
PERSONAL DRESS N BAGS WITH CELL PHONES STORE ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-5*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
UNTENSIL STORE ON FLOOR
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
no mst recent grease trap ticket
DAL-5*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
no sanitizer in bucket

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
hand sink access block
DAL-3*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
no food permit
DAL-4*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
rusted surface for utensils storage
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
no label on food storage containers
DAL-8*47 Other Violations−2
broken gasket

Base deductions−22 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*10 Other sanitizer exposure time−5
NO BUCKET SANITIZER

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage−2
KEEP UTENSIL FOR USE BY CUSTOMER WRAPPED
DAL-2*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
RUST AND DIRTY STORAGE TABLE SURFACE
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
BROKEN GASKET AT DOOR OF RIC AND DEEP FREEZER
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWELS UNDER Cutting BAORD
DAL-5* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
EXPIRED RFSM
DAL-7*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
NO THERMOMETER IN RIF

Base deductions−17 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
NO SANITIZER IN BUCKETS FOR SURFACE CLEANING

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
CLEAN FLOOR OF RIC
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
TOWELS STORE ON PREP SURFACE
DAL-4*21 Person in charge must be on site at all times.−2
NO RFSM ON SITE

Base deductions−11 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
CHLORINE CONC >100PPM
DAL-2*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
TOXIC CHEMICAL USED TO CLEAN PREP SURFACE

Base deductions−10 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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