What is Kellers's health inspection score?

Kellers has a SafeDine safety score of 39 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kellers last inspected?

Kellers was last inspected on January 22, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kellers have?

Kellers has 55 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kellers safe to eat at?

Kellers has a safety score of 39/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Kellers serve?

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

Official Health Record

Kellers

Name: Kellers
Address: 6537 E NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, 75231
Rating: 39

6537 E NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/22/2024

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American•Lake Highlands

Ranked #647 of 727 in Lake HighlandsBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

29 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

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-61

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 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

-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 2018

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2019

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Jun 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

May

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all chemical bottles. Label sanitizer bucket.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Water from roof leak, leaked onto food across the table.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
No test strips provided.
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Gaps at door (front)/(top)/(bottom)/(side).
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover all food.
DAL-6*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert to go containers.
DAL-7*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Broken light fixture cover.
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Regrout tile. Fix roof leak.
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean floors & dusty ceilings.

Base deductions−24 pts

May 23

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Quat sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm, too low to sanitize.
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all chemical spray bottles.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Fix broken tile and hole in ceiling tile. Re-grout tile.
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handlers certificate for "every" employee working.
DAL-5*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Need thermometer in WIC.
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Cannot pour anything down hand sink for hand washing only.
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean ceilings.
DAL-8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Gap at side door (right side).

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all chemical bottles.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Mold inside ice machine.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM for manager on duty.
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No food handlers provided for any employee.
DAL-5*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
Left NOV, change of ownership, never applied for new one.
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Cannot store food on the floor.
DAL-7*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
Cannot have handle in food.
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean dusty ceiling above food prep area.
DAL-9*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
No test strips.

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
DAL-4*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
bare hand contact with limes that are used for beer. gloves or tongs need to be used to prevent contamination

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
beard guards needed for any employees with facial hair
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
dust accumulation on the ceiling and the fan covers inside the walk in cooler

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed−2
standing water inside a crack in the walk in cooler
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
heavy dust accumulation on the fan covers
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
the walk in cooler door doesn't shut completely.
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
packages of buns-corrected on site

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dust accumulation on the fan covers inside the walk in cooler
DAL-2*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
reach in cooler went out-all the PHF was transferred to the walk in cooler and/or placed on ice.
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
beard guard-COS

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw eggs on the top shelf inside the walk in cooler; raw beef stored above pre cooked chicken inside the reach in cooler
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
corn dog measured at 78 degrees F

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
used as a dump sink
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
cloth towel(absorbent material) stored underneath the cutting board
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed an employee drinking a personal beverage

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 97

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
beard guards needed
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dust accumulation observed in the vents

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees f or below- move food to smaller cooler that was at temp seal wic doors and have it serviced
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
chemical sanitizer buckets next to food and utensils

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean the dust on the ceilings and the walls clean splash and build up on walls
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
cover electric outlets in the wic
DAL-5*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
standing water in wic and front of the store by ice machine- source of continuation

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 18

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
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Algae in ice machine
DAL-5*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
using same spatula for raw and cooked- need 2 one for cooked and one for raw

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
standing water on floor by ice machine
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
sagging ceiling tiles in WIC, replace missing floor tiles, get stoppers for 3 comp sink

Base deductions−19 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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