What is L A Stemmons School's health inspection score?

L A Stemmons School has a SafeDine safety score of 59 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was L A Stemmons School last inspected?

L A Stemmons School was last inspected on November 27, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does L A Stemmons School have?

L A Stemmons School has 32 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is L A Stemmons School safe to eat at?

L A Stemmons School has a safety score of 59/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does L A Stemmons School serve?

L A Stemmons School serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

L A Stemmons School

Name: L A Stemmons School
Address: 2727 KNOXVILLE ST, Dallas, 75211
Rating: 59

2727 KNOXVILLE ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/27/2023

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0Fair

American•West Dallas

Ranked #194 of 356 in West DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Nov 27, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-41

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 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

2727 KNOXVILLE ST, Dallas, TX 75211

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

May 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov 2019

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Nov 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
observed molded broccoli and green bell pepper in WIC , dispose
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
observe open container of Kikkoman Soy Sauce at RT, product states to "refrigerate after opening"

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean dust off vents and ceiling

Base deductions−12 pts

May 23

Routine InspectionScore: 96

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN FOOD GETTING SLIGHTLY COVERED WITH ICE, MOVE FOOD BOXES.
DAL-2*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
CLEAN BUCKETS THAT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN FANS OF WIC.
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
CLEAN INTAKE VENTS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
GREASE TRAP MUST BE CLEANED EVERY 90 DAYS, MISSING RECORDS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF WHITE SAUCE WITH EXPIRATION OF 10-20-22, DISCARD.
DAL-3*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR, REPLACE

Base deductions−9 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
observed spoiled bag of greens in walk in cooler, dispose of food

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
grime build up observed on wire storage shelves, grime build up on walk in cooler gasket, dust and grime build up on walls of walk in cooler, grime and mold on plastic shelves of walk in cooler, CLEAN
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed hole on walls, water damaged ceiling tiles, damaged corner bead. REPAIR
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
observed dust build up on intake vents, CLEAN
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
observed reach in cooler at 55.2F, adjust temperature or repair, do not use if not able to maintain cold hold temperatures.

Base deductions−13 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
heavy dust build up on ceiling and light fixtures of walk in cooler, clean
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
missing cove base observed on left side of exterior door wall, repair.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 96

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed peeling paint on vent located above food prep area, repair.
DAL-2*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
observed gap at window located above hand sink, fill gap to prevent pest from entering. observed two ants near window.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
observed grime build up on fan of walk in cooler. vents of vent hood observed with dust, clean.
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
observed intake vents with dust, clean.

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
observed two dents cans, dent on rim of both cans, dispose of or place in designated area.
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
observed chili at 121F in hot hold equipment. rapid reheat to 135F.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-3*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
employees have expired texas food handler cards, renew.

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*25 HACCP CORRECTIVE ACTIONS C.C.P.−2
Per DISD HACCP walk in freezer must be 0F or under, observed temperature at 6.1F. Provide a corrective action. School has food product that states to store at 0F or below.
DAL-2*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
ice build up on freezer condenser unit.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
peeling paint above clean utensils, repair

Base deductions−6 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
milk in carton observed temperature at 54.6F

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
damaged wall in dry storage. repair wall.
DAL-3*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
dairy reach in cooler not maintaining milk at cold hold temperatures.

Base deductions−9 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
Yoplait yogurt use by: 11-02-18 in WIC, dispose.
DAL-2*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
water damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage room.

Base deductions−4 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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