What is Hiho Grocery's health inspection score?

Hiho Grocery has a SafeDine safety score of 43 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hiho Grocery last inspected?

Hiho Grocery was last inspected on October 20, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hiho Grocery have?

Hiho Grocery has 66 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hiho Grocery safe to eat at?

Hiho Grocery has a safety score of 43/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Hiho Grocery

Name: Hiho Grocery
Address: 105 E SANER AVE, Dallas, 75216
Rating: 43

105 E SANER AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/20/2023

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South Dallas

Ranked #414 of 489 in South Dallas

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Oct 20, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

32 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-57

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 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

-7 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.

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2019

1 inspections

6 intermediate

9 basic

Feb

Mar 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Apr 2021

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Sep

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Routine1 Follow-up

Oct 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 84

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
DAL-10*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*40 Single use articel wrapped or dispensed−2
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-9*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*04 Are all other raw animal foods (such as seafood, pork) cooked to 145øF for 15 seconds−5
Must cook raw foods all the way.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site during the inspection.
DAL-2*31 No soap at handsink−2
No soap at handsink(kitchen area),
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Encrusted grease build up: Fryer, Walls, exterior of equipment.
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed storing pickles on the floor.
DAL-6*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use−2
Store plastic utensils (forks/spoons) with the handles faced-up.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace damaged /missing ceiling tiles in back storage.
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All food handlers must be trained in food safety.

Base deductions−19 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 70

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CHEESE 57.4*F, PICKLES 73.4*F
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
DAL-10*07 Food prepared in a private home, unlicensed food manufacturer, wholesaler, may not use in a esta−5
KOOLAID PICKLES FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE
DAL-12*14 Gloves single use−5
FAILURE TO CHANGE GLOVES

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RENEW RFSM BY 4/28/21
DAL-4*28 Date marking for hard to date packaging−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
DAL-7*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
FOOD ITEMS STORED ABOVE FILL LINE
DAL-8*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
DAL-9*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING
DAL-11*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
ITEMS STORED IN HANDSINK
DAL-13*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
DAL-14*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
DISCONTINUE SALE OF FOOD WITH NO LABEL: CRACKERS , JUICES , IN HOUSE CUPS OF ICE, AND COOKIES
DAL-15*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL

Base deductions−45 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
onions
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace damaged cooler gaskets.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair RIC door to be self-closing. Replace damaged/missing ceiling tiles.
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-8*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Mar 19

Follow-up InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
EGGS 50*F, PICKLES 70.1*F
DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS IN WIC
DAL-8*20 Conveying Sewage−5
MOP SINK BACKING UP AT DRAIN
DAL-9*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE
DAL-2*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
DAL-5*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
NO LABEL PROVIDED FOR CRACKERS
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-7*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS: REPLACE MISSING CEILING ITLE
DAL-10*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
ITEM STORED ON HANDSINK

Base deductions−32 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 69

6 Med9 Basic

15 total

52/100inspection score

−48 pts

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL
DAL-3*20 Conveying Sewage−5
SEWAGE BACK UP IN KITCHEN
DAL-4*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
RAW MEAT STORED WITH RTE FOODS
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SLICED TOMATOES 51.9*F, LETTUCE 51.9*F
DAL-15*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
CHEESE SAUCE AT 112.5*F IN HHU

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-6*28 Date marking for hard to date packaging−2
NO DATE MARK PROVIDE FOR DELI MEAT
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOODS
DAL-9*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPLACE CEILING EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
DAL-10*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
DAL-11*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK STORED ON PREP TABLE
DAL-12*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
NO LABELS PROVIDE FOR COOKIES AND CRACKERS
DAL-13*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-14*31 Individual, disposable towels−2

Base deductions−48 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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