What is Independent Community Uplift's health inspection score?

Independent Community Uplift has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Independent Community Uplift last inspected?

Independent Community Uplift was last inspected on November 13, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Independent Community Uplift have?

Independent Community Uplift has 23 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Independent Community Uplift safe to eat at?

Independent Community Uplift has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Independent Community Uplift serve?

Independent Community Uplift serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Independent Community Uplift

Name: Independent Community Uplift
Address: 604 SCHOOLDELL DR, Dallas, 75211
Rating: 64

604 SCHOOLDELL DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/13/2023

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0Fair

American•West Dallas

Ranked #145 of 356 in West DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Nov 13, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

Dec 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov

Inspection History

7 records on file

7 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
LABEL SPRAY BOTTLES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
POST HEIMLICH MANEUVER.

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 97

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
SANITIZER BUCKETS ON FLOOR, STORE OFF FLOOR.
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
SLIGHT GRIME ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN WIC AND ON CAN OPENER.
DAL-3*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
REGISTER AND POST FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
MISSING THREE RECORDS OF GREASE TRAP CLEANING. APRIL, JULY, AND OCTOBER. GREASE TRAP IS TO BE CLEANED EVERY 90 DAYS AND GREASE TRAP TICKETS MUST BE KEPT ON SITE.
DAL-3*18 Restricted use pesticides−5
OBSERVED HOME USE RAID PESTICIDE SPRAY BOTTLE IN RESTROOM. REMOVE PESTICIDE FROM PREMISES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS DATE FOR 10-11 AND 10-05 IN WALK IN COOLER. DISPOSE OF FOOD PAST 7 DAYS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
observed heavily dented can(on seam) stored with non dented cans, dispose of can.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
observed handle of scoop in sugar container touching sugar. keep handles upright

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 97

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
grime on conduit pipe for light in walk in cooler, clean. grime build up on storage racks, clean. gasket of walk in freezer has build up of ice, remove.
DAL-2*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
clean utensils stored on rack that has build up of grime, clean rack.
DAL-3*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
Register Food service manager certificate with City of Dallas.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
grease trap tickets not available at time of inspection. provide onsite

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Post sign next to health permit that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-2*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
no pest control records available. have pest control records easily available.
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not onsite.
DAL-5*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
no test strips available to check sanitizer solution.

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
observed heavily dented cans. destroy or place in "credit/buy back" area.
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
missing grease trap records, must have records onsite and up to 3 yrs worth; clean every 90 days.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
no pest control records onsite, provide.
DAL-4*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
observed large pots uncovered and stored upright. store covered or inverted.
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand wash sign at all hand sinks.

Base deductions−16 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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