What is Jack IN The Box's health inspection score?

Jack IN The Box has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jack IN The Box last inspected?

Jack IN The Box was last inspected on September 10, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jack IN The Box have?

Jack IN The Box has 52 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jack IN The Box safe to eat at?

Jack IN The Box has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Jack IN The Box

Name: Jack IN The Box
Address: 1020 W DAVIS ST, Dallas, 75208
Rating: 56

1020 W DAVIS ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/10/2023

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Oak Cliff

Ranked #220 of 400 in Oak Cliff

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Sep 10, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.4

Avg Violations

31 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 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

1020 W DAVIS ST, Dallas, TX 75208

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2019

1 inspections

6 basic

Feb

Aug 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Aug 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Inspection History

7 records on file

7 Routine

Sep 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands−5
STAFF WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY CONTAMINATION

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
READY TO EAT PREPACKAGED ITEMS OBSERVED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED! MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH EXPIRATION DATE !
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN & SANITIZE MIXERS (SHAKES) DEEP AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN COOK AREA CLEAN VENT A HOOD FILTERS - DUST ATTACHED EQUIPMENT ATTACHED EQUIPMENT OBSERVED DUSTY ( TACO FRYERS) DETAIL CLEAN GRILL TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
OBSERVED LOW GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
service every 90 days

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair leak underneath soda machine (front area)
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
milk shake clean , mixer clean , counter
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
provide current pest control record
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
register with the City of Dallas
DAL-6*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide chemical test strips-qa

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-2*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
OBSERVED MAYONNAISE PAST USE BY DATE OF 06-27-22 AND JACKS MYSTERY SAUCE 04-06-21. DISPOSE OF FOOD.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
OBSERVED LIGHT SOIL BUILD UP ON SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS, DUST BUILD UP ON WIRES OF TOASTERS, OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND LIGHT SOIL BUILD UP BEHIND EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED LIGHT SOIL BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR. CLEAN.
DAL-4*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED SEAL OF BACK EXTERIOR DOOR, REPAIR.
DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORE ON WIRE SHELVES THAT HAVE LIGHT SOIL BUILD UP, STORE ON CLEAN SURFACES.
DAL-6*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPING FROM VENT HOOD, CLEAN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL
DAL-8*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep−5
LACK OF HAND WASHING

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-2*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
PROVIDE
DAL-5*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER FOOD ITEMS
DAL-6*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER
DAL-7*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-9*38 Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen−2
BAG OF FRIES STORED IN FRY BASKET
DAL-10*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOODS IN COOLER
DAL-11*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROVIDED FOR ALL
DAL-12*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD
DAL-13*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL

Base deductions−32 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SHREDDED LETTUCE 70* F IN TACO STATION (COS: DISCARDED)
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*39 Precleaning food debris of utenlsils - scrapped−2
REMOVE ALL LABELS FROM EQUIPMENT
DAL-2*47 Health permit posted−2
OBTAIN AND POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
DAL-3*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM UNDER FOOD ITEMS
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOODS IN COOLERS
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-9*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL

Base deductions−24 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr−5
lettuce 80F on line more that 4 hrs at room temperature must be follow CCP log information use as public health control
DAL-5*12 A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION−5
missing writing employee health policies

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
vent hood dirty must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
a/c vents dirty with soils and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
ceiling ribs in back area broken must be replace or repair to proper condition
DAL-6* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
missing RFSM certification must be have FSM registered with the city
DAL-7*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
missing body fluids clean up procedures / spill kit
DAL-8*25 Compliance HACCP Monitoring CCP−2
missing log information PIC must be ensure that employees must be follow CCP of HACCP plan

Base deductions−22 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 93

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
100 ppm Quat concentration at sanitizer buckets must be have proper concentration: 400 ppm Quat during operational hours or when concentration is depleted
DAL-2*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
vent hood dirty with grease accumulations must be clean vent hood to avoid dripping and cross contamination
DAL-3*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
missing RFSM certifcations must be have FSM registered with the city
DAL-4*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
grilled equipment with encrusted grease deposit must be clean all grease deposit to avoid cross contamination
DAL-5*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
missing vents at vent hood grilled area must be have vents on all vent hoods system
DAL-6*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
food containers not covered inside WI cooler units must be cover lids on food containers inside WI cooler units

Base deductions−12 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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