What is Gold Star Food's health inspection score?

Gold Star Food has a SafeDine safety score of 57 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gold Star Food last inspected?

Gold Star Food was last inspected on May 25, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gold Star Food have?

Gold Star Food has 44 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gold Star Food safe to eat at?

Gold Star Food has a safety score of 57/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Gold Star Food serve?

Gold Star Food serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Gold Star Food

Name: Gold Star Food
Address: 2837 E LEDBETTER DR, Dallas, 75216
Rating: 57

2837 E LEDBETTER DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/25/2023

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0Fair

American•South Dallas

Ranked #307 of 489 in South DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: May 25, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.8

Avg Violations

35 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+23 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.

Location

2837 E LEDBETTER DR, Dallas, TX 75216

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Nov 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Apr 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

May 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide a thermometer fro RIF
DAL-2*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Hang mop when not in use
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Fan covers and shelving inside WIC observed with dust accumulation
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide proper hand sink sign

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO RECORDS PROVIDED
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOOD IN RIC

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OPEN CASE OF DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-6*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage−2
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
EMPLOYEE SMOKING IN ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-9*31 No soap at handsink−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-10*33 Warewashing machine, sink - cleaned every 24 hrs−2
CLEAN OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTTS IN SINK
DAL-11*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law−2
NO LABEL FOR IN HOUSE BAGS OF ICE

Base deductions−31 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY : RACKS AND SHELVES
DAL-5*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DELI MEAT 55*F IN DISPLAY COOLER

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR OPEN
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL Thoroughly
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINKS STORED WITH SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-9*28 Date marking for hard to date packaging−2
LACK OF DATEMARKING
DAL-10*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-11*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE

Base deductions−31 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD FROM 2018
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO RECORDS PROVIDED
DAL-9*18 Toxic Chemical Storage - Retail Sale−5
MOTOR OILS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-5*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
DAL-6*21 Person in charge. The person in charge shall ensure that õ228.34 (1-15) Relating to Duties of PI−2
PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY
DAL-7*47 Other Violations−2
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
DAL-8*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPAIR LEAKING ICE MACHINE
DAL-10*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
NO CURRENT RECORDS PROVIDED

Base deductions−32 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
DATE MARK SLICED DELI MEATS AND CHEESES
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM SHELVES
DAL-4*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
DAL-5*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL (RESTROOM)
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
NEEDED FOR HAND SINKS THAT ARE MISSING THEM
DAL-8*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
OBSERVED FLIES FLYING AROUND THE ESTABLISHMENT

Base deductions−22 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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