What is LA Abuelita Panaderia's health inspection score?

LA Abuelita Panaderia has a SafeDine safety score of 53 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Abuelita Panaderia last inspected?

LA Abuelita Panaderia was last inspected on May 10, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Abuelita Panaderia have?

LA Abuelita Panaderia has 49 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Abuelita Panaderia safe to eat at?

LA Abuelita Panaderia has a safety score of 53/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does LA Abuelita Panaderia serve?

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

Official Health Record

LA Abuelita Panaderia

Name: LA Abuelita Panaderia
Address: 3701 W NORTHWEST HWY #186, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 53

3701 W NORTHWEST HWY #186, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/10/2023

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American•Northwest Dallas

Ranked #254 of 430 in Northwest DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: May 10, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.2

Avg Violations

36 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Unsafe food source

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

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

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+12 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

3701 W NORTHWEST HWY #186, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

Apr 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

11 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

May 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

May 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide testing strips for sanitizer
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches of the ground
DAL-3*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
label bulk containers
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor in kitchen
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide paper towels at hand sink in the restroom
DAL-6*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide covered trash can for female products in restroom

Base deductions−12 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of reach in freezer

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources−2
Do not store utensils where exposed to splash
DAL-3*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Fruit flies observed
DAL-4*45 Floor contruction requirements−2
Repair damaged floor tiles
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not use hand sink for storing wiping cloths

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 70

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Bucket sanitizer solution observed at 450ppm CL
DAL-5*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed broken egg in cooler
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Keep interior of cooler clean
DAL-10*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <−5

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*37 Food, utensils & equip under other sources−2
Keep clean utensils stored away from hand sink
DAL-3*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Maintain cooler tempt at 41F or below
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Do not drink at prep area
DAL-8*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide chlorine test strips
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
Jellows
DAL-11*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Using hand sink to store wiping cloths
DAL-12*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
Provide expiration date on jellows
DAL-13*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Seal gap in ceiling
DAL-14*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-15*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−42 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <−5
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Hand sink faucet in restroom
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of refrigerator

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Do not block hand sink with chair
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-2*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-5*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Hand sink used for storing Equipment
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*07 Packaged food shall be labeled as specified in law−5
Remove medicine with Spanish only labels.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace torn cooler gaskets to RIC.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Close gaps in ceiling at back storage area. Patch holes in wall.
DAL-8*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
DAL-9*47 Other Violations−2
Store large sack of flour away from wall at dry storage area.

Base deductions−21 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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