What is LA Nueva Puntada's health inspection score?

LA Nueva Puntada has a SafeDine safety score of 34 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 September 13, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Nueva Puntada have?

LA Nueva Puntada has 109 total violations across 3 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 34/100, 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: 801 HILLBURN DR, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 34

801 HILLBURN DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/13/2023

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Pleasant Grove

Ranked #303 of 371 in Pleasant Grove

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Sep 13, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

10.9

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

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

-66

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-23 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.

Location

801 HILLBURN DR, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

6 basic

Mar

Aug 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Feb

Aug 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Feb 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

13 basic

Feb

Aug 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Feb 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Feb

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Mar

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

12 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Sep 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 81

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-9*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged walls, floor, ceiling tiles, provide vent cover
DAL-2*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
jewelry not allowed when prepared food
DAL-3*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
door needs be closed at all times
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
fhc's are expired-renew within 7 days
DAL-6*23 No Water−2
no water in restroom
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-10*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
replace damaged gaskets around cooler doors
DAL-11*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
store food 6 inches off the floor-onion/chipc
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean freezers
DAL-13*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed utensils in hand sink

Base deductions−29 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 80

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*14 Cleaning procedure--steps w/ clean water−5
follow proper procedures how to wash hands

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed utensils in hand sink and bleach containers
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-4*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
observed gap at doors
DAL-5*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
overload containers with tomatoes-avoid contamination between lid and food
DAL-6*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
use utensils with handle to scoop food-no cup
DAL-7*27 Cooling method, criteria - smaller portions−2
small portion
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
food handler cards expired 2/25/2023-renew
DAL-9*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
replace damaged food storage containers
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged floor tiles
DAL-12*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers inside, freezers
DAL-13*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers

Base deductions−29 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-2*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gaps on doors
DAL-4*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
gaskets
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezers
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-7*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

Base deductions−17 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed raw chicken stored above salsa
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
repair leaking faucet on 3 com sink

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair damaged wall, floor tiles, cove base
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezers,
DAL-3*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
entrance door was open
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed utensils in hand sink-hand sink not for storage
DAL-6*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide sanitizer test strips
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate not obtain
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-10*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only
DAL-11*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
spray nozzle on 3 com sink damaged-repair
DAL-12*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
restroom door was open

Base deductions−30 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

1 Med12 Basic

13 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-11*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leaking faucets on 3 com sink

Basic (12)

−24 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezers, tables
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed cloths, bucket in hand sinks
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor
DAL-4*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
provide in restroom
DAL-5* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
obtain RFSM certificate from the city of Dallas within 45 days
DAL-6*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed flies
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-8*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide thermometers in each cooler and freezers
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-10*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
repair broken gaskets
DAL-12*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
provide approved food contact equipment/utensils
DAL-13*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

Base deductions−29 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

1 Med13 Basic

14 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-11*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (13)

−26 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at door
DAL-2*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand washing sign
DAL-3*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-5*39 Non PHF dispenser cleaned every 24 hrs−2
clean tongs
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
clearly date mark tcs food for 7 days only
DAL-7*40 Reuse of single service articles−2
do not reuse single use articles
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezers inside, shelves, gaskets
DAL-9*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
provide
DAL-10*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drinks
DAL-12*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
renew food handler cards-expired
DAL-13*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed utensils and wet cloths in hand sink
DAL-14*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
keep premises in god repair, ceiling tiles, floor, cove base

Base deductions−31 pts

Aug 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw ground meat stored above rte food, eggs stored above rte food
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
cold food not provide 41 or below, food products 65 degrees f
DAL-10*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezers
DAL-2*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
broken cooler (follow up next day) ice machine (follow up 30 days)
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
observed food sit on floor
DAL-4*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
clean restroom
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink
DAL-8*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wet wiping cloths sit on tables
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired
DAL-11*47 Other Violations−2
faucet on 3 com sink, no foil, personal items
DAL-12*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
repair gap at doors

Base deductions−33 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
wash hands before donning new gloves
DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
raw products stored above rte food

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
use utensils with handle to scoop flour, sugar, etc.
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
premises-ceiling tiles
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
rfsm certificate expired
DAL-5*42 Ventilation hood systems−2
clean vent a hood system
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal drink
DAL-7*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
door can not be open
DAL-9*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;−2
thawing process-cold running water not room temperatures
DAL-10*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
sanitizer bucket store off the floor
DAL-11*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-12*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
provide sign about inspection report
DAL-13*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
observed utensils in hand sink

Base deductions−32 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED BEANS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE ( 116.7 F )
DAL-2*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLE

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWEL NOT BEING STORED IN SANITIZING BUCKET
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
SIDE DOOR AJAR TO THE ESTABLISHMENT UPON ARRIVAL AND START OF INSPECTION
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
SANITIZING TOWEL BUCKET RESTING INSIDE HAND SINK

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
KITCHEN COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR NET UPON ARRIVAL
DAL-2*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED (REACH IN COOLER)
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
LARGE BUCKET RESTING IN THE RESTROOM HAND SINK
DAL-5*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
CLEAN TOILET BOWL RIM UNDERNEATH SEAT
DAL-6*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKET

Base deductions−12 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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