What is LA Jaivita's health inspection score?

LA Jaivita has a SafeDine safety score of 62 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 Jaivita last inspected?

LA Jaivita was last inspected on October 24, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Jaivita have?

LA Jaivita has 87 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Jaivita safe to eat at?

LA Jaivita has a safety score of 62/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

LA Jaivita

Name: LA Jaivita
Address: 9508 OVERLAKE DR, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 62

9508 OVERLAKE DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/24/2023

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Northwest Dallas

Ranked #153 of 430 in Northwest Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Oct 24, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.7

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

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

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

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

9508 OVERLAKE DR, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Mar

Aug 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

10 basic

Mar

Apr 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Jun 2021

1 inspections

5 intermediate

8 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Jan 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine1 Follow-up

Oct 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 93

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
OBSERVED SANITIZER NOT SET UP ( BUCKETS)

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
OBSERVED ALL SALSAS, PREPARED CUT VEGETABLES WITHOUT DATE MARK
DAL-3*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET IN BAR ( REACH IN COOLER)

Base deductions−9 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction−5
Observed sanitizer bucket concentration @ toxic levels (>200ppm)
DAL-2*19 Backflow prevention device - installed−5
Install backflow device on water hose connection

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair RIC door handle next to ice machine
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean dirty venthood and exterior of equipment in kitchen

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw shrimp stored next to guacamole on cook line.
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty ice machine.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Observed no hand towels ar handsink.
DAL-4*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Observed back door propped open.
DAL-5*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
Store all personal items in appropriate place.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw shelled eggs over RTE
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty inside RIF's, RIC's, and microwave
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed sanitizer spray bottle w/ no label

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Observed items not date marked and incorrectly date marked
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed coffee carafe in hand sink
DAL-6*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
Observed cracked ice scoop handle
DAL-7*34 Pest Control−2
Observed live adult cockroach
DAL-8*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed bowl used as scoop in rice
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Observed wiping towels stored in soap/sanitizer mix. Keep in sanitizer solution without soap so it can be tested properly.
DAL-10*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Observed tomato sauce stored in can. Pour into different container
DAL-11*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed standing water in floor, ice buildup in WIF, dirty walls

Base deductions−31 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 75

5 Med8 Basic

13 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed guacamole 49 degrees F
DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw fish over onion
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed moldy ice machine panel
DAL-4*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria−5
Observed sanitizer in bucket >200 ppm Cl
DAL-8*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil−5
Observed not washing hands and changing gloves after handling soiled dishes.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Observed no RFSM on site
DAL-6*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Observed cardboard as cover for food and as shelf liner
DAL-7*34 Pest Control−2
Observed several live adult cockroaches
DAL-9*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
Observed personal jacket on dry storage shelf over food.
DAL-10*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed torn gasket on RIf, broken RIC handle, RIC doors with loose hinges.
DAL-11*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
Observed tomato sauce stored in opened can. Pour into another container to store.
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty walls, and floor in kitchen. Heavy ice buildup in WIF.
DAL-13*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed damaged floor tiles and grout, sink coming detached from wall, Holes in wall near 3-comp sink.

Base deductions−41 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
Observed raw beef over raw fish

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
Observed cracked/chipped food containers
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
Observed live cockroach
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee eating behind bar on cooler.
DAL-5*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
Observed thawing octopus not fully submerged in water.
DAL-6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed scoop handle in ice, beans. Observed using bowl as scoop.
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty shelves, walls, behind/under equipment, dry ingredient containers (exterior)
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed missing ceiling tile, missing/damaged floor tiles, leaky faucets, sinks detached from walls.

Base deductions−19 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty interior ice machine panel
DAL-2*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
Observed fish thawing under soap dispenser.
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Observed leak from faucet handle, water not draining (floor drain)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?−2
No hot water during inspection
DAL-5*31 No soap at handsink−2
Observed no soap at bar hand sink.
DAL-6*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Observed cracked and broken food containers.
DAL-7*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
Observed dead insect in RIC, Observed 2 cockroach nymphs.
DAL-8*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed using bowl as scoop.
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed standing water on floor throughout WIC and kitchen. Observed excessive ice buildup in WIF.
DAL-10*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
Bathroom doors must be self-closing and kept shut.
DAL-11*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash sign in employee restroom.

Base deductions−31 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 78

3 Med10 Basic

13 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw meat over RTE food
DAL-2*18 Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria−5
Observed sanitizer bucket 200 ppm Chlorine
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Observed leaky faucets in 3-comp. Observed floor drain clogged.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-4*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
Observed no date marking
DAL-5*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed using towels to seal WIC, plastic wrap used to tie shelves, cardboard in RIC.
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed food container on floor in WIF.
DAL-7*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
Thaw fully submerged in cool running water. Observed thawing in colander.
DAL-8*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed broken RIC handles, broken WIC flaps
DAL-9*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed standing water on floor throughout kitchen and WIC. Observed excessive ice buildup in WIF.
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair floor in kitchen
DAL-11*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
Bathroom doors must be self-closing and kept shut
DAL-12*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash sign in back restroom
DAL-13*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
Observed using sanitizer and detergent in same sink. Must wash, rinse, and then sanitize

Base deductions−35 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed mold on interior panel of ice machine.
DAL-2*18 Restricted use pesticides−5
Raid not approved pesticide

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
Date mark for 7 days
DAL-4*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Do not line coolers with towel. Do not keep juice in can. must be in bottle.
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair gaskets on RIC's. Repair RIC handle.
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dust around vent, food splatter on wall.
DAL-7*44 Receptacles tight fitting lids, doors, or covers−2
Keep dumpster closed.
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair missing tiles on floor, self-closing mechanism on bathroom doors.

Base deductions−22 pts

Mar 19

Follow-up InspectionScore: 81

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN
DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN SANITIZER FOR WIPING CLOTHES AT 100 PPM. TESTED AT 0 PPM

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
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.
DAL-2*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-5*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
NO HOME USE REFRIGERATION ALLOWED. USE COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION ONLY
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR DAMAGED WALK IN COOLER FREEZER/ DOOR. DE-ICE FROM DOOR FRAME AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER
DAL-7*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
OBSERVED ONE ROACH FROM WALL
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER
DAL-9*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. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS ALSO 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 75238 AFTER YOU PROVIDE PROOF OF PASSING THE EXAM FROM AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/Admin1/ApplyforaPermit/Pages/FoodServiceMgr.aspx
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
DAL-11*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN VENT HOOD

Base deductions−28 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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