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

LA LA Land Kind Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 41 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 October 22, 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 33 total violations across 3 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 41/100, 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: 5600 W LOVERS LN #128, Dallas, 75209
Rating: 41

5600 W LOVERS LN #128, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/22/2023

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0Poor

Cafe•Love Field

Ranked #343 of 396 in Love FieldBetter than 22% of cafe restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Oct 22, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

32 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

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-59

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-16 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 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

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.

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Sep 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Oct 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Oct 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Oct 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

4 Med2 Basic

6 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*19 Backflow prevention device - installed−5
PROVIDE APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION AT MOP SINK
DAL-2*07 Food obtained from sources that comply with applicable laws−5
PROVIDE A COPY OF MANUFACTURING License FROM BAKERY WHERE BAKED GOODS ARE MADE
DAL-4*09 Consumer self-service ready-to-eat food provided with suitable utensils that protect food from c−5
DAL-5*12 Licensures food employee exhibits or reports a symptom, or diagnosed illness EXCLUDED or RESTRIC−5
PROVIDE CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT COMPLETED BY ALL STAFF

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR FLOOR BASE AT MOP STATION
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
EXTERIOR WIC, FRAME HAS ACCUMULATION OF BLACK DEBRIS

Base deductions−24 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Leaking A/C vent in WIc

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
Store all utensils 6 inch off floor in kitchen
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean dirty floor in kitchen
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair floor/baseboard near mop sink area and repair hand wash sinks in both restrooms

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Keep all TCS cold hold food at 41 F or lower at all times. Observed guacamole at 47.2 F
DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
Observed chlorine concentration lower than 50 ppm (10 ppm) (dish)
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label all non-original chemical bottles with common name of chemical used
DAL-4*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Provide for all employees
DAL-7*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Observed employee wash utensils in handwash only sink
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair wall by mop sink faucets in both restrooms

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
Observed dish machine sanitizer tested at 10 ppm Cl. Maintain at 50 ppm Cl.
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Grease trap service tickets not on site. Retain on site for 3 yrs.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
Observed water leaking from WIC condenser fan onto food boxes.
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed dirty WIC fan.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Call 214-670-8083 for info.

Base deductions−16 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
provide current grease trap invoice

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
properly store employee drinking in designated location
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
provide pest control records and completely submerge coconut milk in ice

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed moldy berries

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
Provide chemical test strips for sanitizer
DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Provide paper towels at hand sinks

Base deductions−9 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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