What is Lisa's Soul Food Cafe's health inspection score?

Lisa's Soul Food Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 52 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lisa's Soul Food Cafe last inspected?

Lisa's Soul Food Cafe was last inspected on November 17, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lisa's Soul Food Cafe have?

Lisa's Soul Food Cafe has 75 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lisa's Soul Food Cafe safe to eat at?

Lisa's Soul Food Cafe has a safety score of 52/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Lisa's Soul Food Cafe serve?

Lisa's Soul Food Cafe serves Soul Food cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Lisa's Soul Food Cafe

Name: Lisa's Soul Food Cafe
Address: 2550 W RED BIRD LN #404, Dallas, 75237
Rating: 52

2550 W RED BIRD LN #404, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/17/2023

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0Fair

Soul Food•Dallas

Ranked #986 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 58% of soul food restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Nov 17, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.3

Avg Violations

29 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

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

2550 W RED BIRD LN #404, Dallas, TX 75237

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Mar

Sep 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Mar

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

May

Mar 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean to detai

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wet wiping cloths observed on counter top
DAL-2*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
store ice scoop on a clean and sanitized surface
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
detail clean all floors drains to remove buidup
DAL-4*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2
repair the black rubber gasket on front warmer
DAL-6*45Physical Facilities−2
keep floors and walls clean

Base deductions−15 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 92

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-3*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use−2
DAL-4*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
CLEAN FAN ON TOP OF HOT BOX
DAL-5*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
DAL-6*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage−2
DAL-7*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Repair or replace broken RIC unit being utilized as dry storage for cloth towels. Repair or replace broken ice machine at front counter area.
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Boxes of lettuce observed on the floor inside walk in cooler
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Seal back door properly to prevent entrance of insects and rodents
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed employee beverage on prep table
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
DAL-8*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair/ replace broken and missing floor tile through out where needed

Base deductions−19 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Maintain hand sink accessible. Observed with foil sheets inside
DAL-2*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Provide protocol for cleaning up bodily fluid and biohazard spill kits
DAL-3*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Use proper scoop to dispense dry ingredients
DAL-4*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held−2
DAL-5*32 Damaged Equipment−2
Replace torn gasket on WIC and RIC units where needed Repair or remove RIC not working and being used as a dry storage. All equipment shall be operational and utilized for its intent and purpose

Base deductions−10 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
POTATO SALAD: 61.2 F
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
FLOOR DRAINS
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN WALK IN FREEZER DOOR BROKEN WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-5*23 No Water−2
HOT WATER NOT WORKING ONE FAUCET ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DELIVERING HOT WATER
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
NO HAND WASH SIGN ( HAND SINK ) ( KITCHEN 0
DAL-8*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK REACH IN FREEZER
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
NO HOT WATER ( 3 COMP SINK KNOB NOT WORKING )

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ( 02/ 03 / 2019 )
DAL-4*32 Damaged Equipment−2
EXCESSIVE WATER LEAK ( FRONT REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN )
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
TWO KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR NETS
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
VERY SOILED AND DIRTY VENT HOOD FILTERS
DAL-7*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN
DAL-8*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES ( RESTROOMS )
DAL-9*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
FOOD HANDLERS FOR ALL KITCHEN STAFF
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND KITCHEN FRYERS AND EQUIPMENT
DAL-11*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET KNOB OFF ( BROKEN )
DAL-10*10 Chlorine exposure time table−5
NO CONCENTRATION OF BLEACH IN THE SANITIZING BUCKET

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES
DAL-4*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
UNLABELED BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINER
DAL-5*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
SEVERAL COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-6*32 Damaged Equipment−2
BROKEN WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
ONE KITCHEN WORKER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
VERY HEAVY BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS OF THE VENT HOOD
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTING UNITS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT

Base deductions−26 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed−5
Raid bottle in kitchen. remove all home use pesticides from kitchen.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-2*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Provide a bodily fluid spill kit or instructions on how to clean bodily fluid.
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label cakes with common food name.
DAL-4*31 No soap at handsink−2
No soap coming from automatic dispenser. replace battery.
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
heavy grime build up on shelves and under equipment.
DAL-6*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
clean equipment on heavy soiled shelves. clean
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean inside of walk in cooler. clean dust off of walls.
DAL-8*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dust on exhasut vent located in kitchen.
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Frp falling off walls, leaving gaps. Broken floor tile on exterior back door. repair.
DAL-10*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
Renew RFSM,

Base deductions−23 pts

Mar 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-8*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se−5
sanitize food contact surfaces with sanitizer cloth.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ceiling of kitchen is covered with heavy dust. wall are covered with grease. Clean and afterwards clean routinely.
DAL-2*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
leak coming from walk in freezer. walk in freezer has leak that is causing food to be covered with ice.
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
water bottle on working food contact surface.
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet cloths in sanitizer buckets when not in use.
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
heavy grease on floor can harbor pest.
DAL-6*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
replace chipped and burnt utensils.
DAL-7*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
dirty container and drawers.
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace ceiling tile.

Base deductions−21 pts

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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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