What is Hillcrest Cafe's health inspection score?

Hillcrest Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hillcrest Cafe last inspected?

Hillcrest Cafe was last inspected on January 18, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hillcrest Cafe have?

Hillcrest Cafe has 37 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hillcrest Cafe safe to eat at?

Hillcrest Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Hillcrest Cafe

Name: Hillcrest Cafe
Address: 12720 HILLCREST RD #107, Dallas, 75230
Rating: 74

12720 HILLCREST RD #107, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/18/2024

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North Dallas

Ranked #54 of 566 in North Dallas

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jan 18, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

29 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

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

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

Mar 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Jan

Jul 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

7 records on file

7 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 98

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Register Food Manager @ consumerhealthrfsmandtemp.dallascityhall.com

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 98

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
MUST REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*14 When to wash hands−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
no eating in kitchen
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution
DAL-3*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
reuse of single use item - yogurt/sour cream container to hold food
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
date mark all cooked food
DAL-6*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
apply for change of ownership - new owner 3-20634-3255-6
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm not onsite - no certificate posted

Base deductions−17 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NOT ON SITE.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NOT ON SITE.
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
NOT ON SITE.
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK TCS 7 DAYS (CK., CHEESE).
DAL-5*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
RIF, RIC MISSING WORKING THERMO.
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
HS OTHER PURPOSE, MISSING PAPER TOWELS & SOAP IN BACK HS.
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
STORE RAG IN SANITIZER.
DAL-8*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
COVER CUT TCS (BELLPEPPER).
DAL-9*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
USE HANDLE FOR SCOOPING FLOUR.
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN MICROWAVE.
DAL-11*47 Other Violations−2
ACQUIRE CHOCKING & BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP.

Base deductions−25 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
bacon 109.6, potato 121.4
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
raw chicken next to garlic bread.
DAL-9*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <−5
eggs 64.9

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
expired certificate. 06/02/19
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2
hand washing sign on front sink.
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal food items.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean shelfs, gaskets, vent hood.
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
cannalope, salad.
DAL-8*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
not present.
DAL-10*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
cart used for cooking taco meat.

Base deductions−29 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
broken shelled egg

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not re-use single use containers (sour cream containers)
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
keep cloths in sanitizer bucket not on 3 com sink or cutting boards
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
cover hair
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean cooler shelves
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label oil bottles
DAL-6*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
keep ice scoop in ice handle up or in holder

Base deductions−17 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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