What is LA LA Land Kind Cafe's health inspection score?

LA LA Land Kind Cafe 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 LA LA Land Kind Cafe last inspected?

LA LA Land Kind Cafe was last inspected on April 10, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA LA Land Kind Cafe have?

LA LA Land Kind Cafe has 55 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA LA Land Kind Cafe safe to eat at?

LA LA Land Kind Cafe 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 LA LA Land Kind Cafe serve?

LA LA Land Kind Cafe serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

LA LA Land Kind Cafe

Name: LA LA Land Kind Cafe
Address: 5626 BELL AVE, Dallas, 75206
Rating: 59

5626 BELL AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/10/2023

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Cafe•Greenville

Ranked #251 of 462 in GreenvilleBetter than 54% of cafe restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Apr 10, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.9

Avg Violations

37 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-4 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

+3 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

5626 BELL AVE, Dallas, TX 75206

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

May

Nov 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Feb 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Nov 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Inspection History

7 records on file

7 Routine

Apr 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Observed cream cheese stored at 51 Degrees F in kitchen prep table RIC.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed gnats/fruit flies in kitchen area.
DAL-3*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Observed dusty fan cover at kitchen box-type fan.
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed dirty walls near window unit A/C in downstairs dry storage.

Base deductions−11 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
All cooler/freezers must have easily viewable thermometers.
DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed fruit flies in kitchen area. Observed dead insects in dry storage.
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not on site. Warning.
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
Observed no soap at handsink.
DAL-5*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Observed RIC's (empty) above 41 degrees F.
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty air vents [window unit] in dry storage.
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Health permit, CO[Certificate of Occupancy], and Tax ID not posted.

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE MACHINE ( INSIDE)
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAKING FAUCET @ 3 COMP SINK
DAL-7*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGEMENT R. EGGS ABOVE RTE FOOD
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
B EGGS 53.5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM ONSITE
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN WALLS & FLOORS
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD
DAL-6*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
DAL-10*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
REMOVE ALL ABSORBENT MATERIAL FROM UNDER EQUIPMENT

Base deductions−32 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
DAL-4*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law−2
DAL-3*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-7*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN RIC
DAL-5*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD
DAL-2*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
LABEL PRODUCTS FOR SALE
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR
DAL-7*33 Rinsing Equipment and Utensils after Cleaning and Sanitizing−2
WASH, RINSE & SANITIZE EQUIPMENT BEFORE USE

Base deductions−20 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSM on duty during inspection ( warning)
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
certify all staff
DAL-6*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
fruit flies
DAL-7*47 Other Violations−2
Post sign “ Current Health inspection is available upon request”
DAL-8*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−21 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
cross contamination by arrangement raw eggs stored above RTE foods
DAL-4*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
Donning gloves without washing hands
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean RIC

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting board
DAL-3*24 Food packaged in a establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law−2
label all food products for sale
DAL-6*35 Handling of animals is ok when....−2
service animals only ! no dogs allowed
DAL-7*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
Certify all staff
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSm on duty during inspection
DAL-9*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
provide trash can at hand sink

Base deductions−27 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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