What is Koba Ethiopian TO GO & Grocery Store's health inspection score?

Koba Ethiopian TO GO & Grocery Store has a SafeDine safety score of 49 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Koba Ethiopian TO GO & Grocery Store last inspected?

Koba Ethiopian TO GO & Grocery Store was last inspected on December 13, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Koba Ethiopian TO GO & Grocery Store have?

Koba Ethiopian TO GO & Grocery Store has 28 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Koba Ethiopian TO GO & Grocery Store safe to eat at?

Koba Ethiopian TO GO & Grocery Store has a safety score of 49/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Koba Ethiopian TO GO & Grocery Store serve?

Koba Ethiopian TO GO & Grocery Store serves Ethiopian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Koba Ethiopian TO GO & Grocery Store

Name: Koba Ethiopian TO GO & Grocery Store
Address: 5528 ALPHA RD #105, Dallas, 75240
Rating: 49

5528 ALPHA RD #105, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/13/2023

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Ethiopian•Far North Dallas

Ranked #352 of 441 in Far North DallasBetter than 89% of ethiopian restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Dec 13, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

30 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-51

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

Feb

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Dec

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Sanitizer concentration too high 200 ppm Cl.
DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Need one inch air gap at front hand sink/prep sink drain.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Provide Food Handler Certificates.
DAL-4*25 Curing food obtain variance−2
Provide written procedures for drying beef.
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark all food held over one day- max 7 days.
DAL-6*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide Chlorine test strips.
DAL-7*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
Do not use cardboard. Remove plastic film.
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean dust on ceiling and vents.
DAL-9*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
Cover spices when not in-use.
DAL-10*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
Label spices in grocery.
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair ceiling in storage areas. Replace damaged/soiled ceiling tiles. Replace coving under 3-comparment sink.

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
No grease trap ticket with in the last 90 days
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean microwave

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Must register food manager course with the City of Dallas
DAL-2*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
protect food and utensils from splash- coffee at back hand sink
DAL-4*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable−2
Can not store utensils, food, on untreated wood cardboard or paper

Base deductions−16 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace dead bulb at vent hood
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
3 comp sink
DAL-4*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DAL-6*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide a thermometer in warmer
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Eggs must be stored below ready to eat foods
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Address leak at sink

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2

Base deductions−14 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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