What is J & S Catfish's health inspection score?

J & S Catfish has a SafeDine safety score of 47 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was J & S Catfish last inspected?

J & S Catfish was last inspected on April 13, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does J & S Catfish have?

J & S Catfish has 44 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is J & S Catfish safe to eat at?

J & S Catfish has a safety score of 47/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

J & S Catfish

Name: J & S Catfish
Address: 4831 S LANCASTER RD #A, Dallas, 75216
Rating: 47

4831 S LANCASTER RD #A, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/13/2023

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South Dallas

Ranked #391 of 489 in South Dallas

Unknown

4 inspections

Last: Apr 13, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

38 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Unsafe food source

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-18 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

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Real-time Score: 57/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (47/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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 2018

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Dec

Jan 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Apr 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
grease trap must be serviced every 90 days
DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
degreaser stored by open food, store sep

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
Label all bulk food grade containers (meal/ flour)
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
no paper towel at hand sink
DAL-5*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
Rubber gasket on 2 door cooler observed not in good repair
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed flies through out the kitchen area
DAL-7*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
hang wet mops to dry. Provide a mop rack/hook
DAL-8*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?−2
no hot water at hand sink- restroom
DAL-9*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All food handlers must have food handlers training- state approved
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean exterior of the reach in cooler (doors) observed dirty
DAL-11*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Provide RFSM

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med7 Basic

11 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS
DAL-4Hands wash procedures-without lathered fingers−5
LACK OF HAND WASHING
DAL-7*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
TARTER SAUCE 78*F STORED ON TABLE

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
DAL-5*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources−2
DISH WATER IN SINK WITH RAW SHRIMP
DAL-6*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen−2
BOXES OF FRIES STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
DAL-8*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-10*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL INCLUDING RESTROOM
DAL-11*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS

Base deductions−34 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO RECORDS PROVIDED

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*47 Other Violations−2
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
DAL-3*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
OBSERVED RIC LEAKING
DAL-4*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
PROVIDE ON BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP
DAL-5*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OPEN CASE OF DRINK STORED ON FLOOR
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-7*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS
DAL-8*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON FOOD ITEMS
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DRINKS STORED IN PREP AREA

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

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-7*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RTE FOODS (DISCARDED ALL)
DAL-9*12 PIC notify regulatory authority when a food employee is jaundiced or diagnosed with an illness−5
PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
LACK OF DATEMARKING
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH HANGING FROM EMPLOYEE
DAL-3*37 Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice−2
UNDRAINED ICE STORED IN IGLOO COOLERS: DISCONTINUE USE OF IGLOO COOLER
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
LABEL 3 COMP SINK
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
CLOSE GAP IN WALL
DAL-10*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON PREP TABLE
DAL-11*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-12*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL ITEMS IN STORED PREP AREA

Base deductions−33 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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