What is Lil V Bar B Q's health inspection score?

Lil V Bar B Q has a SafeDine safety score of 33 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lil V Bar B Q last inspected?

Lil V Bar B Q was last inspected on July 9, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lil V Bar B Q have?

Lil V Bar B Q has 82 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lil V Bar B Q safe to eat at?

Lil V Bar B Q has a safety score of 33/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Lil V Bar B Q serve?

Lil V Bar B Q serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Lil V Bar B Q

Name: Lil V Bar B Q
Address: 7620 GREAT TRINITY FOREST WAY, Dallas, 75217
Rating: 33

7620 GREAT TRINITY FOREST WAY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/9/2023

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American•Pleasant Grove

Ranked #313 of 371 in Pleasant GroveBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Jul 9, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

9.1

Avg Violations

34 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-67

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-18 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-13 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

7620 GREAT TRINITY FOREST WAY, Dallas, TX 75217

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Jul 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Jul 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Feb 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Dec 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2022

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Jan 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Jul

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 75

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN & SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEANED FOR SIGHT & TOUCH
DAL-2*19 Plumbing System Construction−5
REPAIR FRONT HAND SINK (PLUMING ISSUES)
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
GREASE TRAP MUST BE SERVICED EVERY 90 DAYS

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CFM ON SITE DURING INSPECTION
DAL-5*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED
DAL-6*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?−2
NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS / NO SINK WORKING
DAL-7*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
LABEL DISPENSER/ DRINKS (LEMONADE/ FRUIT PUNCH)
DAL-8*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE STOKED WITH SOAP/ PAPER TOWELS
DAL-9*38 Thawing. under running water criteria−2
OBSERVED MEAT THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER
DAL-10*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
CUTTING BOARD AT MEAT CHOPPING AREA - POOR CONDITION (CONSIDER REPLACING )
DAL-11*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DETAIL CLEAN VENT A HOOD FILTERS CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING / EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER DOORS WALLS OBSERVED NOT CLEANED THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-12*43 Ventilation systems:no public health hazard−2
VERY VERY HOT IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-13*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
LOCATE WATER LEAK CHECK FREON IN SINGLE DOOR COOLER BEHIND COUNTER NEAR REGISTER CLEAN & ORGANIZE THE STORAGE AREA / CASH REGISTER ELIMINATE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR
DAL-14*47 Other Violations−2

Base deductions−37 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All food handlers must be trained in food safety
DAL-3*24 Food Label- manufacture/packer/distrubtor name−2
Label drink dispensers
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Detail clean the walls throughout the establishment
DAL-5*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
Large cutting board observed not in good repair
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
No pest control

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 82

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Grease trap record not on site *Send within 10 days*
DAL-4*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed eggs above ready to eat food
DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink
DAL-6*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
35

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM certificate must be on site, manager on duty must be present
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
No pet control records on site
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
Employees must wear hair restraint, hair nets or cap
DAL-8*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark all items stored >24 hours including any cut veggies

Base deductions−28 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED BEANS: 73.7 F
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
EXCESSIVE WATER BUILD UP ( BOTTOM REACH IN COOLER )
DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
SEWAGE BACK UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN (CLOSURE )

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES PRESENT
DAL-3*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
COVERED TRASH CAN NEEDED
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-7*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
COOKED FOOD NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-8*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
BULK FOOD ( SUGAR ) NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-9*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
DAL-10*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL WORKERS

Base deductions−29 pts

Feb 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-3*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
ICE BEING DIPPED FROM A PERSONAL COOLER
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
PLUMBING BACK UP IN BUILDING ( RESTROOM / FRONT FLOOR LINE )
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )
DAL-8*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
EXCESS WATER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS FOR KITCHEN STAFF
DAL-2*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
FOOD WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT UPON ARRIVAL

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED FOOD ITEMS LESS THAN 135.0 F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE REACH IN COOLER
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
SEVERE PLUMBING LEAK UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY SINK ( DIRECTLY BEHIND THE SERVING LINE )

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
NO SOAP AT THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM
DAL-5*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
COOKED FOODS NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-6*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
HAIR NETS NEED TO BE PROVIDED FOR ALL FOOD PREPARATION STAFF
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN THE GASKETS OF THE UPPER REACH IN COOLING UNITS
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE

Base deductions−27 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER UNITS (HEAVY FOOD SOIL PRESENT )
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE ( FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS )

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-4*34 Pest Control−2
NO PEST CONTROL RECORDS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING WIPING CLOTHS RESTING ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLES
DAL-6*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
DAL-7*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED BOLOGNA: 114.6 F NOT MAINTAINED AT 135.0 F OR ABOVE
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF ALL REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER SURFACES
DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
ROACH SPRAY STORED IN FRONT SERVING LINE AREA NEXT TO SERVING LINE

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
CLEAN DUSTY INTAKE VENT IN KITCHEN
DAL-7*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
DAMAGED CEILING TILES DUE TO MOISTURE
DAL-8*47 Health permit posted−2
HEALTH PERMIT NOT POSTED
DAL-9*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED ( REACH IN COOLER)
DAL-10*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION

Base deductions−29 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN SIGHT AND TOUCH CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF OF THE REACH IN COOLER
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
PROVIDE GREASE REMOVAL SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ( GREASE TRAP)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE
DAL-5*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
LABEL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS
DAL-6*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS
DAL-7*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-8*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
REMOVE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENT ( RESTROOM)
DAL-9*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
REMOVE FECAL REMNANTS FROM THE TOILET BOWL ( INTERIOR OF TOILET BOWL)
DAL-10*47 Health permit posted−2
POST CITY OF DALLAS HEALTH PERMIT

Base deductions−26 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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