What is Ivy Tavern's health inspection score?

Ivy Tavern 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 Ivy Tavern last inspected?

Ivy Tavern was last inspected on January 12, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ivy Tavern have?

Ivy Tavern has 73 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ivy Tavern safe to eat at?

Ivy Tavern has a safety score of 37/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Ivy Tavern

Name: Ivy Tavern
Address: 5334 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, 75209
Rating: 37

5334 LEMMON AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/12/2024

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10 inspections

Last: Jan 12, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

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

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 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

5334 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, TX 75209

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Jan 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Dec 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Jan 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*14 Wash hands after all other activities−5
staff must wash hands after every contamination
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
raw chicken at 3 comp sink measured 55F
DAL-5*18 Restricted use pesticides−5
home defense is not approved for commercial use

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
encrusted grease seen on a equipment
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace missing light shield over food prep area
DAL-6*31 No soap at handsink−2
back hand sink must have soap and hand towels
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
at least one CFM must be present for inspection
DAL-8*41 Food Labeling - Bulk food for self dispensing−2
label bulk ingredients bins with common name
DAL-9*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
all food staff must be trained in food safety
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths properly

Base deductions−29 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed pimento cheese @ 54.1 F, hummus @ 61.4 F, white cheese @ 53.9 F, beef @ 56.5 F, raw beef patty 56.2 F, olives 61.2 F, feta @ 62.6 F, mushrooms @ 82.2 F, ham @ 61.3F, turkey @ 58.1 F, cheddar @ 63.6 F, cut tomatoes @ 57.4 F

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed pots and pans stored in hand sink
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed personal drink & food in food prep area
DAL-4*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
Observed too much ice build-up in RIF touching food packages
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair RIC observed to not hold temperatures @ 41 F or lower *COS*
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floors under equipment
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
provide light shields under venthood and kitchen ceiling
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair ceiling tiles and floor tiles (kitchen)

Base deductions−19 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean dirty bread maker in kitchen

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Repair torn gasket and torn inner panel inside RIF
DAL-3*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
DAL-4*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Cover straws on bar counter top
DAL-5*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Do not reuse sour cream container to store other types of food (pico de gallo)
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair tile on floor and ceiling throughout restaurant, around equipment
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Deep clean under and around equipment, walls, floors
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
ConsumerHealthRFSMandTemp.Dallascityhall.com
DAL-9*37 Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to th−2
Observed ice build-up inside RIF thats touching food packages

Base deductions−21 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside RIC #2/#3. Observed food accumulation in the back

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark food product thats TCS if kept longer than 24 hours (raw meat and cut veggies)
DAL-3*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe−2
DAL-4*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
Observed ice build up on food package RIC #4
DAL-5*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
Observed thawing chicken with no running water and beef patties at room temperature
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floor and walls in kitchen (dirty)
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair floor tiles and ceiling tile in kitchen
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty soda machine pipes touching ice at bar.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not registered with the City of Dallas. Call 214-670-8083 for info.
DAL-3*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at bar.
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Replace or remove broken handsink in kitchen.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed dirty walls, floors, and vents in kitchen.
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
Observed dirty vent hood.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair holes in walls and ceiling.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed chemical spray bottles not labeled

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Observed no paper towels at hand sink
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed cup used as scoop in dry ingredient
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty prep table shelf, dirty drain under 3-comp
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed broken/missing floor tiles, RFP coming detached from wall
DAL-6*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide covered trash in womens restroom
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Observed no RFSM on site

Base deductions−17 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Wash hands before donning gloves
DAL-3*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria−5
Observed sanitizer bucket >200 ppm
DAL-5*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw sausage over RTE

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometers in all coolers
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Replace ceiling tiles
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Deep cleaning needed in kitchen

Base deductions−21 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed pizza sauce in RIC 59.8 degrees F.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty can opener blade
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed spray bottles w/ no label

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed damaged RIC panel
DAL-5*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide trash w/ lid in womens restroom.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw chicken over dough and bacon
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty inside microwave
DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Observed using sanitizing and wash compartments of 3-comp while using middle compartment to thaw chicken.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-4*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometers in coolers
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean walls, shelves, floors in corners
DAL-6*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide cover for trash in womens restroom

Base deductions−21 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Observed raw chicken stored over bacon

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Provide thermometer in RIC
DAL-3*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Do not put handle of soda dispenser in ice.
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean chest freezer (gaskets, inside rim, ice buildup inside). Clean walls throughout kitchen. Clean hand sink.
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Provide light shield inside RIC, repair light over fryers.
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Seal hand sinks to wall. Repair leaky 3-comp faucet. Repair floor tiles by 3-comp sink. Seal 3-comp sink to wall.
DAL-7*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide covered trash in womens bathroom.

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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