What is Longhorn Ice House's health inspection score?

Longhorn Ice House has a SafeDine safety score of 40 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Longhorn Ice House last inspected?

Longhorn Ice House was last inspected on July 20, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Longhorn Ice House have?

Longhorn Ice House has 59 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Longhorn Ice House safe to eat at?

Longhorn Ice House has a safety score of 40/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Longhorn Ice House

Name: Longhorn Ice House
Address: 1901 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 40

1901 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/20/2023

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Northwest Dallas

Ranked #349 of 430 in Northwest Dallas

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jul 20, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.4

Avg Violations

33 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

-60

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 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

-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

1901 W NORTHWEST HWY, Dallas, TX 75220

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Apr 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

8 Routine

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINES
DAL-7*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD FROM WALK IN COOLER.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS IN COOLER.
DAL-3*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
TO GO CONTAINERS
DAL-4*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOOR OF STANDING WATER, ICE MACHINES AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
DAL-6*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DO NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS PHONE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE.
DAL-8*34 Pest Control−2
FRUIT FLOES
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
KEEP STORAGE SHELF AWAY FROM HAND SINK AND KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
REMOVE EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER, COS.
DAL-4*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN DISHWASHING MACHINES SANITIZER AT 50 PPM, TESTED AT 10 PPM.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
SYRUP??
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
SEAL ALL HOLES FROM WALL OF EMPLOYEES' RESTROOM. DE-ICE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
REMOVE STORAGE SHELF OR CART STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINKS AND KEEP IT IN WORKING ORDER AT ALL TIMES.
DAL-6*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DO NOT STORE KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN TABLES.
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
Saw prep cook cutting tomatoes for salad with bare hands
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Bleach/chlorine containers found next to food equipment

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-3*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
Must have paper towels by hand sinks
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wiping clothes in sanitizer bucket between uses
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean gaskets of reach-in coolers
DAL-6*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage−2
fix light in walk-in cooler for beer at second bar
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Fix door of reach-in cooler at entrance of kitchen and walk-in freezer door
DAL-8*47 Handwashing signage−2
Have hand washing sign in all employee restrooms.

Base deductions−22 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Rearrange seafood at top, chicken at the bottom
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean ice machine northside bar

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
All rags are in sanitizer bucket
DAL-3*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Gap between doors, allow rodent to come in
DAL-4*45 Physical Facilities Premises-absorbent materials on floors−2
Door to freezer needs to be repaired; no absorbent
DAL-6*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
All freezers and coolers must have a thermometer
DAL-7*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F−2
Running water over food to thaw food
DAL-8*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
No food or container in handwashing sink
DAL-9*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep−2
Mosquito trap too close to food

Base deductions−24 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE
DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
RICE 130'F,MASHED POTATOES 131'F
DAL-8*14 Gloves single use−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHED TRASH CAN AND CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE SAME GLOVES. COS

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER
DAL-3*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
1) REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS FROM SINKS. 2) SEAL OPENING FROM RESTROOM WALLS AND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. 3) DEICE FROM DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.
DAL-7*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DO NOT STORE KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOLERS.
DAL-9*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.−5
MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 50 PPM. TESTED AT 0 PPM FROM KITCHEN.
DAL-3*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED PRODUCTS i.e. 1/2 N 1/2 FROM BAR, JUICE 8-20-20, AND CHEESE FROM COOLER

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*28 Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening−2
DATE FOOD PRODUCTS WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS. OBSERVED SEVERAL PRODUCTS WITH SHELF LIFE OF 10 DAY
DAL-4*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE WEARING FACE COVERS
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN STANDING WATER FROM AREA BELOW ICE MACHINES.
DAL-6*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage−2
WALK IN COOLER OF NORTH SIDE BAR
DAL-7*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES FROM KITCHEN LINE AND BAR. KEEP GARAGE DOORS CLOSED

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time−5
WING 4-9-20
DAL-4*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
KEEP DRAIN PIPES ONE INCH ABOVE FLOOR DRAIN

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-5*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
PHONE
DAL-6*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"

Base deductions−20 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET STORED BESIDE OPEN CHIPS AND FABULOSO STORED BESIDE FOOD WRAPPERS

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2

Base deductions−7 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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