What is LA Canchita's health inspection score?

LA Canchita has a SafeDine safety score of 50 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 Canchita last inspected?

LA Canchita was last inspected on May 13, 2021. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Canchita have?

LA Canchita has 36 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Canchita safe to eat at?

LA Canchita has a safety score of 50/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does LA Canchita serve?

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

Official Health Record

LA Canchita

Name: LA Canchita
Address: 2600 NORTHAVEN RD #150, Dallas, 75229
Rating: 50

2600 NORTHAVEN RD #150, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/13/2021

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American•North Dallas

Ranked #397 of 566 in North DallasBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: May 13, 2021

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

60 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

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

-53

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 47/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (50/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

2600 NORTHAVEN RD #150, Dallas, TX 75229

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

May 2020

1 inspections

9 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

May 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

May 21

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 81

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-9*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
DO NOT STORE ANY CHEMICAL ABOVE SINKS.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-4*26 Consumer Advisory Disclosure---asterisking−2
FOR ALL YOUR RAW PRODUCTS SUCH AS OYSTER AND C
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
LIGHTS ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE.
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
1) REPLACE MISSING DRAIN PIPE FROM BAR ICE BIN, DIRECT ALL MELTED ICE WATER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN INSTEAD OF THE FLOOR. 2) DE-ICE REACH IN COOLER.
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
FINAL NOTICE! For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
DAL-8*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ."
DAL-10*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DO NOT STORE KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND KNIVES HOLDER.
DAL-11*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS.

Base deductions−28 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE , SODA GUN, STEAM TABLE AND ITS CONTAINERS
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CHICKEN 45'F, PORK 44'F, SHRIMP 45'F

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS 2ITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE UP TO 7 DAYS.
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ."
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NONE For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
KITCHEN HAND SINK
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR FAUCET FROM BAR SINK.

Base deductions−22 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN DISHWASHING MACHINE , BAR STORAGE AREA
DAL-2*26 Advisory- "consuming raw#." alternate text−2
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX.
DAL-5*34 Pest Control−2
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES UNDER BAR ICE BIN AND ONE BOTTLE OF LIQUOR. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 BOTTLE PEACH SCHNAPPPS REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES IN BOTTLE DISPOSITION: MANGER POUR PRODUCTS IN DRAIN. As person in charge of this establishment, I have this day voluntarily destroyed the above described products found in my possession, which are unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful This is to certify that on the above date, as person in charge of this establishment, I have witnessed the destruction of pr
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR LEAKING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
DAL-7*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER WITH USE BY DATE.( SHELF LIFE IS LIMITED TO 7 DAYS).
DAL-8*31 No soap at handsink−2
BAR HAND SINK
DAL-9*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*05 Rapidly reheat 165øF for hot holding−5
QUESO 67
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-5*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.−5
AT HANDSINK

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-7*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-8*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2

Base deductions−28 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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