What is Grandy's #5301's health inspection score?

Grandy's #5301 has a SafeDine safety score of 37 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Grandy's #5301 last inspected?

Grandy's #5301 was last inspected on October 12, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Grandy's #5301 have?

Grandy's #5301 has 103 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Grandy's #5301 safe to eat at?

Grandy's #5301 has a safety score of 37/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Grandy's #5301 serve?

Grandy's #5301 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Grandy's #5301

Name: Grandy's #5301
Address: 8228 E RL THORNTON FRWY, Dallas, 75228
Rating: 37

8228 E RL THORNTON FRWY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/12/2023

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0Poor

American•East Dallas

Ranked #364 of 424 in East DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Oct 12, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

10.3

Avg Violations

32 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

22x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-63

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Oct 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

11 basic

Oct

Nov 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

5 intermediate

7 basic

Sep

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

1 Follow-up9 Routine

Oct 23

Follow-up InspectionLatestScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, can opener

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean cabinet under soda machine
DAL-3*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-4*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
provide catch buckets on vent a hood
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
premises needs be in good repair, cove base, ceiling tiles, faucet on hand sink

Base deductions−13 pts

Sep 23

Routine InspectionScore: 77

5 Med7 Basic

12 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw chicken stored above rte food in walk in cooler
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide grease trap ticket
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, shelves, can opener
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leaking pipe under 3 com sink, leaking on faucets asap, leaking line in small 3 com sink area

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace light bulbs on vent a hood
DAL-6*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
repair frame around walk in cooler and walk in freezer doors
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign in restroom and back prep area
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, shelves
DAL-10*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
provide food handler cards
DAL-11*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
observed gap at back door
DAL-12*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
premises needs be in good condition, repair damaged wall tiles, floor tiles

Base deductions−39 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean all food contact surfaces

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gaps at doors
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair floor tiles, ceiling tiles, walls
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels
DAL-7*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?−2
no hot water
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean tables, gaskets, doors-exteriors

Base deductions−19 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine, can opener, clean ice dispenser on soda machine
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
keep personal drinks away from prep tables
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler doors, clean shelves, cooler doors
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged floor tiles, ceiling tiles, faucet on prep sink
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
all food employees need obtain food handler certificates
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor in walk in freezer-store food 6 inches off ground
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-9*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
keep utensils 6 inches off the floor
DAL-10*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at exit door

Base deductions−26 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 81

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 chicken needs to be below fish
DAL-6*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
sanitizer was more than 400 ppm
DAL-10*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
mop sink backflow needs repair, repair 3 com sink line-pipe under 3 com sink

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
replace light shield
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
whisker observed in hand sink
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm must be on site
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean ice machine (outside), gaskets, shelves, fryer area
DAL-7*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
observed water dripping on boxes
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair all gaps on walls, ceiling
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
no personal food items in food or storage area
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
missing hand washing sign

Base deductions−31 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food−5
observed ice cream in ice machine for human consumption
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean ice machine

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
manager with rfsm certificate not on site
DAL-2*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide thermometer in coolers
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal items-drinks
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
broken light shields
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean freezers, coolers (interior and exterior), shelves, gaskets, grill, tables
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
all food employees need to obtain food handler cards
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-10*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−26 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Dented cans in storage room
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Surfaces are in need of extensive cleaning, including the ice machine and can opener
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Faucets do not work at the hand wash station near the drive through window.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Obtain sanitizer test strips
DAL-5*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Contact pest control company to address flies.
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Employees with long hair must wear hair restraints
DAL-8*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Cover all foods (specifically the catfish) in the walk in cooler
DAL-9*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
Store ice scoops in a dispenser to minimize contaminant exposure.
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Walk in cooler walls need cleaning
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Walk in cooler doors must self close
DAL-12*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
Store single use items in an area free of contamiation

Base deductions−33 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 70

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spray bottles
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
scramble eggs 107 degrees f
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw fish stored under raw chicken, raw chicken stored above water and rte food
DAL-14*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
repair leak in walk in freezer, repair freezer door, frame around cooler/freezer door
DAL-2*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-4*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
clean equipment
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets, shelves, doors, prep tables
DAL-8*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels
DAL-9*23 No Water−2
no water on front hand sink
DAL-10*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
provide
DAL-11*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
lights on vent a hood
DAL-12*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide thermometer in cooler
DAL-13*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-15*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines−2
food in walk in freezer

Base deductions−42 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
observed leaking pipe under 3 com sink
DAL-11*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken stored above butter, raw shelled eggs stored above mayoneisse

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
clean fryers
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food on floor
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets around cooler's doors, shelves in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, tables, coolers, ice machine
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
sign about inspection report
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed roaches, fruit flies
DAL-7*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
repair wif-ice build up
DAL-8*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide thermometer in coolers
DAL-9*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
clean restroom
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-12*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
missing paper towels

Base deductions−30 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Observed raw chicken stored over butter and ham in WIC.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Need to datemark items held for longer than 24 hrs for no more than 7 days.
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Provide paper towels at handsinks.
DAL-4*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Bulk containers must be covered between use.
DAL-5*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Keep scoop handles above food in bulk containers.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Need to clean the floors in dry storage and WIC.
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
Need handwash signage at all handwash sinks.
DAL-8*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
All food handling employees need food handlers certificates.

Base deductions−19 pts

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70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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