What is Ka-tip's health inspection score?

Ka-tip has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ka-tip last inspected?

Ka-tip was last inspected on March 28, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ka-tip have?

Ka-tip has 20 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ka-tip safe to eat at?

Ka-tip has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Ka-tip serve?

Ka-tip serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ka-tip

Name: Ka-tip
Address: 1011 S PEARL EXPW #190, Dallas, 75201
Rating: 79

1011 S PEARL EXPW #190, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/28/2023

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0Good

American•Downtown

Ranked #361 of 1000 in DowntownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Mar 28, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

37 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

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

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

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.

Location

1011 S PEARL EXPW #190, Dallas, TX 75201

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Feb 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Sep 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Mar 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
employee beverage observed on prep table next to cutting board

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*06 Time as PHC: 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance−5
Time mark eggs or keep at 41'f or lower

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean vent hood
DAL-3*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours−2
Use approved thawing method
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Fix leak at 3CS

Base deductions−11 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
DAL-2*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Chemical spray bottles observed stored on handsink at front counter.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Provide the guidance for the clean up of bodily fluids and/or biohazard spill kit.
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Observed utensils stored inside handsink-maintain accessible at all times.
DAL-5*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Hang mop or store inverted when not in use.

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
KITCHEN COOKS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
HAND SINKS BEING USED FOR OTHER PURPOSE
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD PRODUCTS RESTING DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS ( 3 ) COMP SINK
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
HAND WASH SIGN NEEDED ( RESTROOM )

Base deductions−17 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw chicken next to vegetables

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wet wiping cloth on prep tables
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
hand wash sink not accessible

Base deductions−9 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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