What is LA Gourmet Pizza's health inspection score?

LA Gourmet Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 54 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 Gourmet Pizza last inspected?

LA Gourmet Pizza was last inspected on May 4, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Gourmet Pizza have?

LA Gourmet Pizza has 44 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Gourmet Pizza safe to eat at?

LA Gourmet Pizza has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does LA Gourmet Pizza serve?

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

Official Health Record

LA Gourmet Pizza

Name: LA Gourmet Pizza
Address: 2709 MCKINNEY AVE, Dallas, 75204
Rating: 54

2709 MCKINNEY AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/4/2023

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Pizza•Uptown

Ranked #579 of 747 in UptownBetter than 94% of pizza restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: May 4, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.9

Avg Violations

36 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 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

2709 MCKINNEY AVE, Dallas, TX 75204

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Nov 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Nov 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

May

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

May 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Leak at 3 compartment sink

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-4*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Food box on the floor
DAL-5*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2

Base deductions−13 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*06 Time as PHC: within 4 hours provide written procedures methods of compliance public health contr−5
Use time as a public health control for pizzas stored out of temperature
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Grilled chicken observed at 61 degrees- check refrigeration

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping towels in a sanitizing solution
DAL-3*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Hang mops to dry
DAL-4*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment−2
Needs more refrigeration - walk in cooler is small

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Cut veggies at salad bar not holding temp
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
0 ppm sanitizer tested in 3 compartment sink and sanitizer bucket
DAL-3*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
cleaning chemicals stored above utensils

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM must be on site during all serving hours
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Torn gaskets in reach in cooler
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Wiping cloths must be left in sanitizer buckets
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
DAL-8*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Must have covered trash can in ladies restroom
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Food on floor in Walk in cooler

Base deductions−27 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
chemicals can not go above or next to food or utensils
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * Ham 46* pear 58* banana peppers 61.3*

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
can not reuse single use container- must be food grade
DAL-3*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
can not use a bowl as a scoop you do not know where your fingers have been

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Have both makelines services Temperatures not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. Violations marked with * pepperoni 53* sausage 46* 52* tomato 51* Peas 51*
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
chemicals above and next to food/utensils

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 20

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
TEMP NOT MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
CHEMICALS ABOVE AND NEXT TO FOOD AND UTENSILS

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
EMPLOYEE FOOD AND DRINK AREA OVER PIZZA BOXES NO EATING IN THE PRODUCTION AREA
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD AND UTENSILS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
DAL-5*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
CANT REUSE SINGLE USE CONTAINERS

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leak above hot water heater-dripping

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
you can not reuse Single use containers
DAL-3*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
utensils must be stored 6" off floor

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 87

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria−5
SANITIZER 200 PPM
DAL-5*06 Time as PHC:provide written procedures on site−5
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CHEESE 46 DEGREE F, CHICKEN 46 DEGREE F

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN CRUMB TRAY FROM PIZZA WARMER
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
COS
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
IN WIC

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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