What is Good Luck Drive IN #3's health inspection score?

Good Luck Drive IN #3 has a SafeDine safety score of 36 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Good Luck Drive IN #3 last inspected?

Good Luck Drive IN #3 was last inspected on November 20, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Good Luck Drive IN #3 have?

Good Luck Drive IN #3 has 74 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Good Luck Drive IN #3 safe to eat at?

Good Luck Drive IN #3 has a safety score of 36/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Good Luck Drive IN #3 serve?

Good Luck Drive IN #3 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Good Luck Drive IN #3

Name: Good Luck Drive IN #3
Address: 5018 SECOND AVE, Dallas, 75210
Rating: 36

5018 SECOND AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/20/2023

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American•South Dallas

Ranked #434 of 489 in South DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Nov 20, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.4

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

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

-64

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-9 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

5018 SECOND AVE, Dallas, TX 75210

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2018

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Dec 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

May 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Nov 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 81

4 Med5 Basic

9 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
SAUSAGE HELD IN WARMER TEMPED AT 123'F, SHALL BE 135'F OR BELOW.
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RAW SHRIMP IN THE WALK IN COOLER
DAL-3*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction−5
SANITIZER OBSERVED AT 10 PPM CHLORINE, SHALL BE BETWEEN 50-100 PPM CHLORINE
DAL-4*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING RTE LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
RENEW FOOD HANDLER CARDS
DAL-6*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
DO NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINERS
DAL-7*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
DAL-8*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2

Base deductions−30 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Sanitizer solution in bucket too high

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking commercially prepared of RTE/PHF−2
Date mark commercially made food products>cheese
DAL-3*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Do not use cloth towels to dry utensils/line shelves
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Eliminate harboring conditions for pest>dirty equipment/excess grease build-up
DAL-5*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Keep handles upright when kept in ingredients
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace water damaged ceiling tiles
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Small black cooler observed at 60'f, repare.
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Observed cooked rice at 91.6'f. Must hold cooked foods to 135'f or higher.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label squeeze bottles (RIC)
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Stock hand sink with paper towels
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed wet wiping towels not in a sanitizing solution
DAL-6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Ice scoop must be stored in a clean and sanitized container
DAL-7*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
Store single service items in one direction
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Detail and deep clean walls throughout the establishment
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed shelves at cash register is not in good repair
DAL-10*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
Detail clean the restroom
DAL-11*47 Other Violations−2
Provide a current pest control report. Remove soiled card board on floor as often as needed. Label personal food storage/ plastic/ container near walk in cooler.

Base deductions−28 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 86

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DIRTY COOLER RACKS
DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-3*18 Prevent contamination from pesticides−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DAL-8*46 Physical Facilities Premises-closing toilet room doors−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
DAL-2*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F−2
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-6*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2

Base deductions−18 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-5*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
DAL-2*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, device criteria−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-5*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RAW BEEF (WALK IN COOLER)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE
DAL-3*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe−2
NO PROBE FOOD THERMOMETER FOR TESTING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON SITE
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
REMOVE BUILD UP FROM THE FAN COVERS ( REACH IN DRINK COOLER)
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
ALL FOOD WORKERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWEL NOT STORED IN BUCKET AFTER AND IN BETWEEN USE
DAL-7*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES PRESENT
DAL-8*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES PRESENT
DAL-9*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW EGGS ABOVE PRODUCE ( WALK IN COOLER)
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
OBSERVED FOOD WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS UPON ARRIVAL
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTHS THAT ARE NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AFTER USE
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
ICE SCOOP RESTING DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE BIN
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM UNDERNEATH FRYERS
DAL-8*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE

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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