What is LA Nueva Puntada's health inspection score?

LA Nueva Puntada has a SafeDine safety score of 28 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 Nueva Puntada last inspected?

LA Nueva Puntada was last inspected on December 27, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Nueva Puntada have?

LA Nueva Puntada has 106 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Nueva Puntada safe to eat at?

LA Nueva Puntada has a safety score of 28/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

LA Nueva Puntada

Name: LA Nueva Puntada
Address: 3818 W CLARENDON DR, Dallas, 75211
Rating: 28

3818 W CLARENDON DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/27/2023

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West Dallas

Ranked #324 of 356 in West Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Dec 27, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

10.6

Avg Violations

28 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

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

-72

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 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

-4 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

3818 W CLARENDON DR, Dallas, TX 75211

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Nov 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
green salsa 44.9f, red salsa 46.2f, cool down to 41f
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
grime build up on can openers, clean and sanitize
DAL-3*18 Pesticides/ toxic tracking powder−5
observed tracking powder in kitchen, clean ASAP

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-4*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
pest control records is from 01-2023, need service done ASAP.
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
signs of pest in kitchen, remove harboring conditions
DAL-6*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean food debris behind equipment and underneath equipment
DAL-8*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
clean vents
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace loos baseboard tiles
DAL-10*47 Health permit posted−2
post
DAL-11*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
date mark foods

Base deductions−31 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-7*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
OBSERVED BREAKFAST FOODS LEFT OUT IN OPEN. USE MEANS TO KEEP FOOD AT TEMPERATURE OR TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL.
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
OBSERVED SALSA BAR SALSA AT 51.2F. DISCARD AND USE MECHANICAL MEANS TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLD TEMPERATURE, ICE CAN ONLY AID.
DAL-10*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
SPRAY FOR TORILLA MACHINE NOT LABELED. LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SALSAS NOT DATE MARKED. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN REACH IN COOLERS AN WALK IN COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED. DATE MARK FOODS.
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING AND GRIME ON FLOORS, CLEAN. GRIME/GREASE BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS, CLEAN.
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, REPLACE.
DAL-5*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THAT NEED RESURFACE. RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS.
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OBSERVED OPENED DRINK ABOVE FOOD CONTACT AREA. NO DRINKING IN KITCHEN
DAL-8*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKETS STORE ON FLOOR. STORE OFF FLOOR.
DAL-11*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
observed leak at 3 comp sink(middle compartment), repair.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
provide food label for salsa being packaged and sold by establishment.
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
missing date mark for salsas.
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
no available paper towels in mens restroom, provide.
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
place wet cloths back in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
label container of salt.
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean gaskets of cold hold equipment, clean floors, clean dust on ceiling tiles.
DAL-8*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
clean dust build up on intake vents.
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged door casing, missing outlet observed in kitchen, repair.
DAL-10*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand wash sign at mens restroom.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 86

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-10*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
no available sanitizer. provide sanitizer at all times.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST or post health report.
DAL-2*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food grade lime on floor and bag of chiles on floor. keep 6" off floor.
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed holes on walls and damaged door molding, repair.
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed exposed walls and food debris on floor. remove harboring conditions.
DAL-5*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
store large pots covered or inverted.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
heavy food debris on floor and behind equipment, clean. dust build up on ceiling tiles, clean.
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
observed dust build up on intake vents, clean.
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
renew expired food handler cards, expired in 08-2021.
DAL-9*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
missing paper towels at hand sink located in front of office.

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
spray bottles with clean for tortilla machine not labeled. LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE.
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw bacon stored above salsa and other RTE foods in RIC located in main kitchen. ARRANGE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-2*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
salsas, pico de gallo and chopped nopales that has been packaged and meant to sell were observed with no labeling. LABEL PACKAGED FOODS THAT ARE MEANT TO SELL.
DAL-3*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date−2
provide date markings for packaged foods.
DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
dust build up on walls and ceiling of main kitchen and prep kitchen , CLEAN.
DAL-6*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
provide disposable paper towels at all hand sinks, observed one without paper towels.
DAL-7*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
storage shelves throughout establishment were observed rusted. REPLACE OR CLEAN.
DAL-8*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
handle of scoop touching sugar, maintain upright
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed steps missing baseboard and damaged door molding, REPAIR.
DAL-10*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
observed food left uncovered, keep cover.
DAL-11*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
grime and food residue observed. CLEAN.
DAL-12*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
post consumer health sign: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Base deductions−30 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
observed leak coming from three comp sink. repair leak to stop water from pooling and creating a harboring condition for pest.
DAL-6*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
observed employee medicine stored above working food station. store properly to prevent contamination.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
observed hand sinks with no disposable paper towels, provide.
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
observed missing hand wash sign at hand sinks, provide.
DAL-3*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage−2
hand sink located in prep kitchen has broken seal, reseal hand sink.
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed pooling of water and food debris on floor, missing electrical plates and holes on floor and ceiling; remove harboring conditions.
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dust build up on fan used to cool food, dust build up on tv displays and grime build up on equipment; clean.
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
observed food in walk in cooler missing date marks, date mark food.
DAL-9*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
cooling food exposed to dust from fan, clean fan.
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed water damaged ceiling tiles and missing ceiling tiles, repair.
DAL-11*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
salsa being packaged and sold at establishment were observed with no proper food label. provide label.

Base deductions−28 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-9*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
observed pills stored above working food contact surface.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
grime on walls throughout kitchen, dust on ceiling; CLEAN.
DAL-2*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
heavy dust observed on intake vents throughout kitchen, CLEAN DUST.
DAL-3*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
observed heavily chipped spatula in kitchen, DISPOSE OF SPATULA.
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
no available soap at hand sink located in prep area, provide.
DAL-5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
Provide sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-6*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand wash signs.
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
observed clean utensils/equipment being stored on soiled shelve, CLEAN SHELVE.
DAL-8*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
observed gap on back exterior door, seal properly to prevent pest from entering.

Base deductions−21 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*18 Licensed pest control applicator only−5
Found Raid spray bottle in back kitchen, remove from premises.
DAL-8*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
observed rotted cilantro in walk in cooler, dispose of cilantro.
DAL-9*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
refried beans in hot hold at 128.4F, raise temperature of hot hold equipment (currently in lowest setting).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
broken seal on located on walk in cooler door. fix.
DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
salsa in small containers not date marked. thawed tamelas not date mark. follow proper date marking procedures. large amounts of prep food container in reach in cooler not date marked.
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
no available soap at hand sink located in back prep kitchen.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean walk in cooler fan, accumulation of dust observed.
DAL-6*34 Windows or doors protected against the entry criteria - air curtain−2
front entry door wide open, must provide a air curtain or mesh door to prevent entry of pest.
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Base deductions−27 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ice contains black residue, remove ice from ice bin clean and sanitize ice bin.
DAL-9*01 Raw shelled eggs immediately placed at 41øF−5
two containers of 48 eggs out in room temperature. place in working cold hold equipment as soon as possible.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*47 Health permit posted−2
Health Permit not posted
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
Missing soap at multiple hand sinks.
DAL-4*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide a covered waste container in womens restroom.
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Grime on floor behind equipment and on perimeter of floor, remove harborage conditions.
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
food particles on perimeter of floor, dust on fans of walk in cooler.
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
heavy dust accumulation on exhaust vents located throughout establishment. clean to prevent potential contamination of food and utensils.
DAL-8*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration−2
four large containers of frozen tamales thawing at room temperature, thaw over night in working walk in cooler.
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Provide date marks for salsa made in house. Date mark food in walk in cooler
DAL-11*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-12*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
grime in ice bin, clean and sanitize.
DAL-13*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Provide thermometer in hot hold case, if storing hot food.

Base deductions−32 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw eggs store next to cooked meat
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
beef, lettuce, ham
DAL-7*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
provide pest control record
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed bottles water, oil boxes on the floor
DAL-10*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
no towel allow under the cutting board

Base deductions−29 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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