What is Lockhart Smoke House's health inspection score?

Lockhart Smoke House has a SafeDine safety score of 46 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lockhart Smoke House last inspected?

Lockhart Smoke House was last inspected on September 13, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lockhart Smoke House have?

Lockhart Smoke House has 51 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lockhart Smoke House safe to eat at?

Lockhart Smoke House has a safety score of 46/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Lockhart Smoke House

Name: Lockhart Smoke House
Address: 400 W DAVIS ST, Dallas, 75208
Rating: 46

400 W DAVIS ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/13/2023

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Ranked #309 of 400 in Oak Cliff

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6 inspections

Last: Sep 13, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.5

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-54

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 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

400 W DAVIS ST, Dallas, TX 75208

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

May

Dec 2019

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Jul 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Sep 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*34 Pest Control−2
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
DAL-5*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-7*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-8*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-10*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−26 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
mac-n-cheese observed at 80 degrees f(counter top kitchen) smoked chicken breast observed at 114 degrees f

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
build up observed on walls
DAL-2*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
properly store personal items purse/jackets
DAL-4*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed gnats at hand sink-bar
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
properly store personal drinks in food prep area

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
RESIDUE OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE(ICE SHOOT). CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
GRIME ON WALLS AND ON CELING
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUST BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED WALLS, FALLING COVE BASE. REPAIR.
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED WALLS, FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND ON SURFACE OF COKE SYRUP RACK. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-5*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
SAUSAGE 125*F, CHICKEN 125*F
DAL-7*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
LACK OF HANDWASHING
DAL-9*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL
DAL-10*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING RTE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
LACK OF DATEMARKING
DAL-2*45 Floor contruction requirements−2
REPAIR ALL : OBSERVED POOLING WATER AND DAMAGE FOODS
DAL-3*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - allow convenient−2
PROVIDE ON SERVING LINE
DAL-6*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL

Base deductions−32 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 81

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-3*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
BAKED BEAN 118*F, BRISKET 125*F IN HHU
DAL-4*19 No Hot Water / Water heater 50 gallon min.−5
NO HOT WATER AT HANDSINK IN BAR
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL
DAL-10*09 Ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as ingredient and may not be used as food−5
OBSERVED BOTTLE STORED IN ICE FOR CONSUMPTION

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*45 Floor contruction requirements−2
REPAIR FLOORS
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-6*39 Loosely cover cooling foods−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-7*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
PROVIDE
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINKS STORED WITH CUSTOMER ITEMS

Base deductions−32 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*10 After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces shall be sanitized in a contact time of at least 7 se−5
food surfaces must be clean and sanitize after contamination occurs or when observed during operational hours
DAL-4*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
all equipment dirty with food debris and stagnant water on all areas including bar cooler units must be clean to avoid cross contamination

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
missing employees food handler certifications must be have food handler cards on site
DAL-2*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
ceiling tiles missing and brown color on prep area must be replace or repair to avoid cross contamination
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
holes on ceiling and walls must be close all holes to avoid pest harboring
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floors walls and ceiling dirty with soils accumulations and grease residues must be clean all areas to avoid contamination
DAL-7*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
shelving inside cooler units with rust and oxidize must be replace or repair to avoid cross contamination shelving under prep tables with oxidation and rust must be replace or repair to proper condition
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
missing lids on cheese containers inside cooler unit must be cover to avoid cross contamination
DAL-9*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−2
floors inside kitchen area with cracks and rough surfaces floors must be have smooth surfaces and easy to clean
DAL-10*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
sanitizer buckets at floor level must be 6 inches out the floor level

Base deductions−26 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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